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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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Staying Connected, Summer of 2020...
We return to our "regular" Zoom format and time Sunday Service for July 5th!
We are privileged to welcome a colleague of Rev. Cathy's to the pulpit. Reverend Dr. W. Fred Wooden has recently retired as Senior Minister at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Previous to that tenure he served UU churches in Brooklyn, N.Y., Austin, TX and rural Massachusetts.
He has delivered the sermon "Things to Do in Church When You're Dead" to rave reviews from congregations across the country. The title alone should carry sufficient intrigue to draw you to join the 10:30 service this week.
You can start signing in at 10am for visiting before the 10:30 Service.
The following Sunday, the 12th, is the All-Michigan UU Service. More information on that next week.
Rev. Cathy will be back on August 11.
For the time being, the office has adopted the
"Let's Stay Connected!
" motto we found in a graphic we chose for the Beacon. It se
ems a fitting, over-arching theme for this time of so much uncertainty and
dis
connection.
THE TIMES, THEY ARE
A-CHANGIN' FOLKS!
That applies to the UUCGT Office, too...
For at least his first week or two, Guy will be in the office!
Office hours will be
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday through Friday
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Again, note the change! Office hours used to be M-Th.
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Sunday Service - Join us on Zoom
July 5 - 10:30AM - We return to our regular time!
Guest: Rev. Dr. W. Fred Wooden, creator of Things to Do in Church When You're Dead
Join our usual Zoom meeting for both the service and breakout groups.
By Phone: 1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID:
817 7744 8560
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Religious Education - Children
& Youth
RE RETURNS!
Director Betsy Hammerberg Sends the following message:
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Our RE Summer Fun Kits are almost ready to be delivered! Each week's kit will include supplies for a STEM challenge, a "Think Outside the Box" drawing challenge, a nature-based building challenge, and a community building photo challenge. As UU's we value science, independent thinking, our natural world, and taking care of our fellow humans. We look forward to emphasizing these values while having fun!
We will meet on Zoom each week at 10:00 for sharing of projects and fun Zoom games.
We are also happy to welcome Amanda Sparks and Ariel Love to the RE team for the duration of our virtual meetings, where they will alternate weeks as RE assistants. You will recognize Ariel and Amanda from the UUCGT nursery, where they worked as assistants until the closure, and we are looking forward to having them join us!
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OPEN STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH W.H.O.
Emmy Lou Cholak is the chair of our
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BLM Yard Signs - Order Today!
$11.50
A generous donor has paid for extra signs so that they are available to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Signs can be picked up near downtown TC.
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UUCGT Calendar -
Stay Up to Date
Sunday Services, meetings and classes are hosted on Zoom until further notice. Need help with Zoom? Click on Zoom links below. To schedule a personal visit with Rev. Cathy via Zoom or phone - contact her by text or email:
231-301-3177;
[email protected]
Note again please that Guy will be working Tuesday-Friday, either 7-3 or 8-4, depending on needs. Normally the office will be open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday through Friday. This Thursday, however, the office will be closing at 2:00 PM, and this Friday the office will be closed entirely in observance of Independence Day.
Volunteer Community Lunch @ Friends Church - Contact
Mary Kiner
Tuesday, July 7 - 2:30 PM
Sunday Services Coordinators Meeting
Wednesday, July 8 - 10:00 AM
Stretch & Strengthen Class -
Stay Fit at Home!
Wednesday, July 8 - 12:00 PM
Virtual "Meet Guy" Drop-in.
Zoom meeting: Meet our new Office Administrator! See below.
Wednesday, July 8- 2:00 PM
Finance Committee
Wednesday, July 8 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday Supper Picnic! Bring chairs, food & beverage - We'll socialize at a safe distance!
All are welcome!
C
ontact
Mike & Sandra McDonald
for details
Thursday, July 9 - 2:00 PM
Congregational Care Team
New to Zoom?
Check out these Zoom introductory videos & FAQ's
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UUCGT Bulletin Board
Please take a minute to meet and welcome
our new Office Administrator
Guy William Molnar
at a virtual drop-in "Meet Guy" Meeting via Zoom!
Join us by going to
Meeting ID: 820 9887 6498
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Want to do something constructive in this time of continued cautiousness? Help set up a diverse UU Free Library with books for all ages about racism, GLBTQ+ and more! Contact
Emmy Lou Cholak if interested and read more in the Beacon. Thanks!
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
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We still have
BLACK LIVES MATTER
3 med and 5 lg available at $20 apiece.
This money supports local BLM efforts!
Well-made, 100%-cotton shirts.
Please contact or come by the office.
Reminder: Book Club in August: White Fragility
Please contact Rev. Cathy.
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Coronavirus infections are rising again in many places,
in some of them faster than before.
Continue to stay informed, be safe, save lives.
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Stay Alert for Email Scams over the summer!
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The UUCGT Directory is being updated!
Please send any CHANGES of contact information to
[email protected]
ASAP.
Please note: CHANGES ONLY!
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Tired of this image yet? You'll be seeing it a lot!
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End Note...
How should we like it if stars should burn
With a passion for us we could not return?
If equal affection cannot be,
Let the more loving one be me.
From "The More Loving One"
W. H. Auden 1907-1973
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UUCGT office will be closed until further notice
Stay up to date on Facebook & UUCGT website
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