Reflection...

Being Human

To be human is to be in touch with the larger rhythms and harmonies of the universe;

To be human is to be aware of the beauty of a creation that continually unfolds;

To be human is to be the servants of the earth upon which our existence depends;

To be human is to embrace the present moment as a sacred, joyful occasion;

To be human is to nurture bridges of intimacy that are global and inclusive;

To be human is to be in a state of process; to live, to love, and to never die.

~ David Rankin

Sunday Service 

10:30 AM -  Sunday, September 22 - Rev. Cathy Harrington

"Holy Heresy"

Karen Casebeer, coordinator

Children & Youth

Religious Education

C hildren are asked to stay in the sanctuary with their families until after A Time for All Ages and Children's Benediction.

 

Last week the students learned about the Hindu concept of "One God, Many Names". Just as they are calle d different things ("sister", "daughter", "friend", etc.) and have different relationships associated with each name, so does Brahman have different names that allow for different relationships. The students then chose a universal value that is important to them and drew or sculpted a physical representation of that value.

 

Next week we will hear the story of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana.

  

Pronoun Stickers are Here!

 

You are invited to join us as we work to make the UUCGT a more welcoming place for all people by adding a pronoun sticker to your nametag. You will find the stickers on the Welcome Table. She/her, he/him, and they/them stickers have been pre-printed, and there are also blank stickers to write on if you use pronouns other than the pre-printed ones.

Why do we need pronoun stickers, you ask? Using a person's correct pronoun validates them, and addressing someone using the wrong pronoun can make the person feel alienated and disrespected. Even if you feel that your pronouns are obvious, adding a pronoun sticker to your nametag normalizes the practice - we do not want people to feel conspicuous when they feel the need to let others know their pronouns. We want people of all genders to know that they are welcome and respected in our congregation. 

 

UU congregations all over the country are making pronoun stickers available. See why one congregation has chosen to do so: 

  https://usguu.org/putting-pronouns-on-nametags/

 

And finally, for those grammar lovers among us who may object to the use of a singular "they":   https://www.grammarly.com/blog/use-the-singular-they/

Landscape Team News!

 

Meandering Path Party & Final Push

September 22 after Service

We'll do some final clean-up, lay boundary logs,

walk the Path & celebrate with cider & donuts!

 

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Wednesday Night Speaker Series

Katie Grzesiak, Invasive Species Network Coordinator

Wednesday, September 25 - 7:00 pm

 

Following our Wednesday Night Pizza Supper (vegan alternative available), Katie will talk about herbicides and their use, including the use of organic herbicides. Katie will also join us for dinner, so lots of time to chat and ask questions:  How deep do I dig?  Which herbicide will work? Can I burn it?  What about human health and the environment?  Where can I turn for help? 

                

Join us for an evening about invasive species control methods - We'll explore what works, what doesn't, how ISN chooses between the many options, and how you can make invasive species control decisions for your projects.

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End Note...

Compassion is the keen awareness

of the interdependence of all things.

- Thomas Merton

UU 7th Principle