UUCGT FLASH NEWSLETTER

A human being is a part of the whole called by us "universe", a part limited in time and space. S/ He experiences her/himself, her/his thoughts and feeling

as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his/her consciousness....

Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

- Albert Einstein (adapted)

Where do you touch that inner and outer connectivity

and compassion? What is your experience when you live into a deeper connection within yourself, with the tree outside the window, with the winter orchid blooming on your table?

"Omnia vivunt, omnia inter se conexa"

Everything is alive; everything is interconnected.

- Cicero

Sunday Service

Sunday, January 27 - Andi Kramer, coordinator

10:30 AM: "Our Seventh Principle - Respect for the interdependent web of all existence"

"Our seventh Principle may be our Unitarian Universalist way of coming to fully embrace something greater than ourselves. The interdependent web - expressed as the spirit of life, the ground of all being, the oneness of all existence, the community-forming power, the process of life, the creative force, even God - can help us develop that social understanding of ourselves that we and our culture so desperately need. It is a source of meaning to which we can dedicate our lives." Rev. Forrest Gilmore

Join us in an exploration of the common thread weaving through all of life.

Children & Youth Programs

Children and Youth of our Grand Traverse Region

need a place like UUCGT!

Programs for pre-K-5th grade and Youth (5th-8th) are available

Child care for infants through age 4 is provided in our Nursery

We welcome your support and invite Volunteers to participate a couple of Sundays throughout the year to help build a

Multi-Generational Community

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The Religious Education Committee will host its final Brainstorm Session this Sunday after the service during the coffee hour. Your suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! Join us! Contact Jolynn Paige at 231-409- 2050 or heyjopaige@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED!

2019 - MEMBERS & FRIENDS DIRECTORY

Email any changes to your address, email or phone

to office@uucgt.org

2019 Donated Dinners FUNd-raiser

A benefit for UUCGT & local community groups!

John Hoffmann and Lauren Keinath are coordinating this effort in 2019!

Great options! Thai, Winter Comfort Food, Snowshoe Outing & Supper, Casual Dinner w/ cocktail music by Gary Deavel, Dune Hike & Lake Trout Dinner, Beer & Brats, Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinner, Indian Cuisine...

FUNd-raiser descriptions and sign-up sheets are available in the social hall

after services!

UUCGT Bulletin Board

Link to January Beacon here!

Super Bowl Raffle and Party has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Other opportunities to benefit UUCGT are coming up - Have you signed up for a Donated Dinner yet?!

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.