IN THIS FLASH:

• This Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM - 

 "The Flower Communion"

• Links for Attending Virtually and to Last Week's Service
• UUCGT Bulletin Board
• Our New Website!
• Rev. Alex Time Away This Summer
• Prior Announcements/Reminders
• And more...

Sunday, June 19th, at 10:30 AM:

At UUCGT and Online:

THE FLOWER COMMUNION

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Join as we celebrate one of Unitarian Universalism's special traditions! Please bring a flower with you as we bless these flowers together and celebrate the blessings of our differences.

A service led by Rev. Alex Jensen &

Coordinated by Mary Anne Rivers.

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If you're joining us online...

Attend via YouTube here.

The Virtual Social Hall now happens following the Service. Visit with each other online here immediately afterward.

JOYS & CONCERNS should be submitted before 9:00 AM on Sunday May here at UUCGT in the book in the Sanctuary, or using the online form at

https://forms.gle/k1L7NynkwpamWynx7.

Our Services are almost always recorded. Last week's service, "Everyday Blessings"

can be viewed here.

Sermons are available on our YouTube page.

UUCGT BULLETIN BOARD

Our New Website!

Check out our newly launched website at uucgt.org! The same link as our prior site, with revamped web pages, a sermon archive, updated information, and so much more!

For members of the congregation, there is also a password-protected "Members Only" page. Please contact Arica in our Office to receive the password.

office@uucgt.org or (231) 947-3117

A Note About Rev. Alex's Time Away This Summer:

Rev. Alex will be away from his pastoral responsibilities from Tuesday, June 21st through Monday, August 22nd, returning to the Office on Tuesday, August 23rd.

During this time, the Rev. Wendy von Courter, a Unitarian Universalist minister in our area, as well as the Congregational Care Team will be available for pastoral care and other emergencies. You may reach them at:

Rev. Wendy von Courter -- (231) 884-6434

Congregational Care Team Co-Chairs

Pat Light -- (231) 409-8195

Joanie Jackson -- (231) 883-9292

This is an important time of rest, study, development, and rejuvenation for our Minister. During this time, Rev. Alex will be attending retreats, going on some travels to see family, taking some long hikes, and catching up on his reading list!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Alex or the Committee on Ministry. And if you have a good book or two that you’d suggest for some summer reading, Rev. Alex would welcome your recommendations!

REMINDERS AND PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

🎵 Vocal Ensemble rehearsals moved to Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. All voices/experience levels welcome!

🍎 Religious Education: Seeking help with our program during Sunday Service! Contact DRE Betsy Hammerberg.

👋 Sunday Service Greeters Needed: Please email the office or sign up on the sheets on bulletin board outside the office. 2 people needed per date. Not needed on Jun. 26, Jul. 3, and Jul. 10. Read more in prior Flash.

💻 Help teens from My Block My Hood My City experience a vacation in Northern Michigan! See the full story in the Beacon.

THE CALENDAR

The UUCGT calendar for the week may be viewed on our website at https://www.uucgt.org/calendar/

PLEASE NOTE: The Staff meet every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The office will always be closed during this time.