IN THIS FLASH:

• This Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM - 

 "The Sacred Depths of Nature"

• Links for Attending Virtually and to Last Week's Service
• UUCGT Bulletin Board
• And more...

A Special Note: We are working at releasing the Flash with regularity and with necessary information for our community. We appreciate your patience as we adjust and adapt in this time of transition with our Office staffing.

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON COVID-19

Grand Traverse County is now at a "high" community COVID-19 spread risk. Affirming the recommendations of the CDC for our area, the UUCGT Board passed a requirement for all to mask while indoors. All persons attending services in-person are required to wear masks. We will also not be serving food or drink during Coffee Hour following the service, though we welcome people to attend for a time of fellowship and conversation. Children and youth are welcomed to attend services masked with their families.

Sunday, May 22nd, at 10:30 AM:

At UUCGT and Online:

THE SACRED DEPTHS

OF NATURE

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The natural world holds remarkable beauty and inspires deep awe in us. We'll explore nature in its "sacred depths" as we delve into nature's natural beauty.

Our new prospective Board members will also be announced to the congregation.

A service led by Rev. Alex Jensen &

Coordinated by Margaret Wozniak.

Premier live musical performance

by the UUCGT Vocal Ensemble!

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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, "Embracing the 8th Principle,"

can be viewed here.

Sermons are available on our YouTube page.

UUCGT BULLETIN BOARD

COME SPEND TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN!

We are actively seeking people to serve in our Religious Education classroom during the Sunday Service from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM.

Lessons and activities can be provided, or you can share something of your choosing!

Contact DRE

Betsy Hammerberg.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION UPDATE

Last chance! Petitions to Raise the Wage and Sense in Jail Sentencing must be submitted next week. You can sign these petitions this Saturday, May 21st from 12 to 4 PM at the Senior Center (801 E Front St.) or on Sunday after the service. Additional petitions available are Reproductive Rights and Promote the Vote. If you are able to help, contact Emmy Lou Cholak.

SEND US YOUR IMAGES OF "BEAUTY"!

Send us an image, photo, artwork, or other scene of what "beauty" means or looks like to you.

These will be used in our Sunday Service on May 29th for our poetry service exploring beauty through a poetic lens.

Send in your images to our Technical Coordinator

Geoff Norman-Anderson.

REMINDERS AND PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

📝 Annual Meeting of the Congregation: Held June 5th, 2022. See this link for more information.

❤️ Caring for Our Congregation:

From Nancy Doughty––

I am so grateful to all of you who have given hugs, sent cards, made me smile and assisted in many ways for the Memorial Service for Bob on Saturday. In my mind you are special in your support of me and my thanks is overflowing.

See this link for prior congregational care updates.

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

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.