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Congregational Vision
We are a Congregation
creating a better world by nurturing the heart and expanding the mind.
We provide a safe, caring community where all can freely explore diverse religious thought.
We work for justice and equality with the power of compassion and compassionate power.
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Reflection....
"It comes the very moment you wake up each morning...
All your wishes and hopes for the day
rush at you like wild animals.
And the first job each morning
consists simply in shoving them all back;
in listening to that other voice,
taking that other point of view,
letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life
come flowing in.
And so on, all day.
Standing back from all your natural fussings and frettings; coming in out of the wind."
- C. S. Lewis
Mere Christianity
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Sunday Service
Sunday, January 13 - Donna Stein-Harris, coordinator
10:30 AM: "Being Intentional About Being Intentional"
Being intentional means that you are purposeful and strive to live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling to you. You make thoughtful choices and actively interact and engage with your life. Join us as we explore what it means to be intentional as a Unitarian Universalist.
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Children & Youth Programs
The Children and Youth of our Grand Traverse Region
need a place like UUCGT!
We are building a multi-generational community together!
Child care for
infants through age 4 is
provided in our Nursery on Sunday mornings, as well as programs for pre-K-5th grade and Youth programs.
Meet our new teachers for preK-5th grade and Youth programs:
Susan Holmes Glazier is teaching preK-5th grade:
Susan has a Master's Degree in Montessori
Elementary Education and was the Music
Director for the UU of the Blue Ridge (VA) from 2011-2014.
She will be assisted by parent and congregant volunteers.
Logan Chamberlain and Katie Tomczyk will co-teach 5th-8th graders:
Logan comes to us with college studies in philosophy and photography.
He currently runs the after-school Kid's Club in Leland in addition to doing marketing and communications for Neahtawanta Research & Education Center.
Katie's Master's degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with endorsements in PE/Health Education and Special Education and she has experience in teaching a wide range of health topics including self-care and reproductive health.
Please give Susan, Logan and Katie a warm welcome!
Full resumes are available at
www.uucgt.org
under Staff.
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We welcome your support and invite Volunteers for a couple of Sundays throughout the year.
The Religious Education Committee
will host Brainstorming Sessions in January after the service during the coffee hour.
Your suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! Join us!
Contact Jolynn Paige at 231-409- 2050
or
[email protected]
if you can help.
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All Congregation Potluck Brunch ~
Sunday, January 20
after service
Please bring a dish to share & your own table service
Membership Team will provide desserts!
Mike McDonald, Board President, will present an update on UUCGT's October Visioning session
Join us!
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### Third Annual Women's March ###
Traverse City - January 19 @ 1:00 PM
Workshop Brewing Company, 221 Garland Street
March for fair acceptance for refugees
Re-open our government
Open to Everyone!
UUCGT Social Justice Action Team,
Emmy Lou Cholak
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Time for a New Exercise Program?
Everyone...Needs Some Exercise!
Try it! You will like it!
If you are looking for an Exercise Program to keep you motivated ...
If you already do aerobic exercise, but want to add some strengthen training ...
If you are young at heart and want to keep what muscle you have ...
If you want a quiet place to work-out with pleasant music (no blasting Rock 'n Roll) ...
If you want a friendly group of folks to work-out with..(no pumping iron) ...
If you want a short work-out that strengthens all major muscle groups, but doesn't exhaust you ...
You are Welcome to Join the UUCGT Exercise Group!!
Mondays & Wednesdays - 11:00-12:00
Class is simple! Stretching and Strengthening, designed to work all muscle groups,
help maintain your range of motion and help prevent falls.
Class is free! Bring a mat and hand weights IF you have some, if not, we have extra. E
veryone can work at their own level and achieve improvement!
Judith Briggs (228-4655)
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2019 Donated Dinners + FUNd-raiser!
John Hoffmann and Lauren Keinath are coordinating this effort in 2019!
These fun, social activities benefit the Congregation as well as designated community groups.
Great options are available:
Thai, Pennsylvania Dutch, Winter Comfort Food, Snowshoe Outing & Supper, Dune Hike & Lake Trout Dinner, Casual Dinner w/ cocktail music by Gary Deavel, Beer & Brats, Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinner, Indian Cuisine...
FUNd-raiser descriptions and sign-up sheets will be available in the social hall in January after services!
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UUCGT Bulletin Board
UUCGT Financial Summary as of December 31, 2018 -
click here
Thank You Congregation!
You opened your Hearts and your Wallets during December and responded to the 2018 Giving Tree requests. Because of you, $752.50 will be sent to the Aaron Rodgers NORCAL Fire Recovery Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico, CA; a
nd, $685.00 will be sent to assist humanitarian aid for Central American refugees in care of the UU Fellowship of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Thank you again for contributing a total of $1,437.50 to meet urgent needs of our fellow human beings.
Chris Walter & Joan Sheard
Community Needs
SokukoJi Buddhist Community Meditation/Book Study
Initial gathering: Tuesday, January 22, 6:30-8:30pm, meditation room (former small classroom). Group will meet weekly on Tuesday evening.
UU Men's Group: Monday, February 4 @ 5:30pm - Minerva's
Mark Gustafson will facilitate discussion on UU World Magazine article, "No Time for a Casual Faith" by Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President. Articles available in entryway
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Corridor Gallery
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UUCGT Calendar of Events
Vocal Ensemble: Thursdays, 7:00pm, sanctuary
UU Office is closed on Fridays
Religious Education Brainstorming: Sunday, January 13, 11:45am, classroom
UU Book Club: Sunday, January 13, 2:00-4:00pm @ Bonnie Mathias'
Congregational Care Team: Thursday, January 17, 1:00pm, library
Sunday Services Committee: Sunday, January 20, 9:00am, social hall or classroom
All Congregation Potluck Brunch: Sunday, January 20 after service.
Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Membership Team will provide desserts!
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UUCGT office hours
Mon
day - Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Friday
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