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UUCGT FLASH

2-2-23

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IN THIS FLASH:


This Week’s Service IN PERSON at UUCGT - and ONLINE!



TIME: Sunday, February 5th at 10:30 AM


“Loving Ourselves”


Service led by the Rev. Alex Jensen,

Coordinated by Mary Anne Rivers


We are often told that love starts and begins in us. But how can we love ourselves, in the wake of our flaws and mistakes? How can we love ourselves through our own doubts?


Please find the complete Order of Service HERE.

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  • If you’re joining us online, attend with YouTube by clicking here.


  • If you are attending in person, please feel free to join us following the service for a time of community and fellowship in our Social Hall!
  • Please submit Joys & Concerns before 9 AM on Sundays with the online form at: https://forms.gle/k1L7NynkwpamWynx7 or at UUCGT in the book in the Sanctuary.

To view past Sermons - visit our website: UUCGT.org

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WINTER SUNDAY SERVICE CANCELATIONS & BUILDING CLOSURES

Please be on the lookout for an emergency e-blast about possible closures and alternate plans for worship. We will also announce closures on our website and social media pages. Please be vigilant and stay tuned!

A friendly reminder that it is cold and flu season, not to mention Covid season still - so we encourage you to stay home if you're feeling sick, and to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable that way!

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ADDED DIRECTORY CHANGE FOR FEBRUARY 2023


Changes to the online Directory will be made monthly.  To see the specific change, go to the online directory at uucgt.org. Go to “About Us”, then go to “Members and Friends Only”.  You will need the password to get into this section.  If you have not already done so, call the office to get the password.

 

Pg 7 Shelly Burnes Phone Number

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UUCGT BULLETIN BOARD

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Community Office Hours:

Coffee with Rev. Alex TODAY, 2/2 from 3 to 4:30 PM at Grand Traverse Pie Company!


Want to hang out or visit with some of your friends from UUCGT over some tea, coffee or sweet treats? Have a burning question or two for Rev. Alex? Grab a cup, pull up a chair, and come hang!


Below are details for Coffee with Rev. Alex for NEXT week!


When: Thursday, February 15th from 3 to 5 PM

Where: Grand Traverse Pie Company at 525 W. Front Street (next to Burritt's Fresh Markets)


Drop in for as little or as long as you'd like - friends and acquaintances welcome!

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE ANNOUNCEMENT:


Mary Kiner needs a dog sitter for when she has surgery - her house or yours! The date is still TBD, but in the near future. Please contact Mary Kiner by email, text or phone. Many thanks! 


Mary Kiner: (423) 991-9794 / marykiner@gmail.com

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Celebration of Life for Bob Hicks


Please join us as we celebrate the life of Robert Lee Hicks on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM at UUCGT.


Please call or text Lauren Keinath at 231-342-0617, or email her at ladyofthelake48@gmail.com if you'd be willing to help with service preparations.


Even if you already told Lauren - please remind her!


Please consider what you'd prefer to do from THIS ATTACHED LIST, and tell Lauren. Each 'Crew' will take approximately 45 minutes, except Serving - which will last as long as the Reception.

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Needed: Landscaping Co-Chair/Chair


This will suit someone who is a decent organizer; cares deeply about our surroundings; is willing to learn when needed (what is pine rust anyhow?); can delegate well; and who also is willing to work with other UUCGT committees (mostly Facilities, but sometimes many others).


Someone who:

  • Will become Chair after an initial Co-Chair period (2023)
  • Is able to organize and direct volunteers
  • Previous gardening or landscaping experience is helpful, but not required
  • Needs to write an Annual Report for the Board


Time required is very flexible:

  • Time can be limited to 3 Season work: Spring, Summer, Fall, done when it is convenient for you
  •  All documents for major plans and work completed are available; no further development work required (no Meeting schedule!)
  • Volunteer Teams already assembled and able to carry out duties
  • Co-Chair need only write up internal press releases and notifications


Please call or text Lauren Keinath @ 231-342-0617, or email her ladyofthelake48@gmail.com


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Needed: Memorial Reception Co-Chair


Time needed is minimal:

  • No meetings needed
  • All processes, procedures already determined, and in writing available for you!
  • You only take on about half of the Receptions in a year.


We need Someone who:

  • Can be available for organizing a Memorial Reception when needed (generally following a Memorial Service – we never know when this will happen)
  • Can ask for for volunteers for a Reception (may be different volunteers each time); several methods for organizing them are open to you)
  • Supervises the Reception, and helps out as needed.
  • Writes, or assists with writing, an Annual Report for the UUCGT Board.


Please call or text Lauren Keinath @ 231-342-0617, or email her ladyofthelake48@gmail.com

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REMINDERS AND PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS


Interested in Getting More Involved at UUCGT? Click HERE to find out how!


  • Sunday Service Greeters Needed: Please sign up on the sheets on bulletin board outside the office.
  • Vocal Ensemble: Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30pm. All voices/experience levels welcome!
  • Zen Buddhist Meditation/Study: Tuesdays, 6:30-9 PM in Yellow Classroom/Zoom. Contact Anne Hughes for details.
  • WEDNESDAY NIGHT POTLUCK: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of every month at UUCGT! Contact Chris Lautz for details
  • Soul & Creativity Matters Small GroupsGreat opportunities for engagement and creation! Contact Kat Norman to get involved.
  • WE ARE HIRING for RE Lead Teacher: Please click HERE for details!
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Death Cafe Reminder


Death Cafe will meet the third Wednesday of every month, from 1:30-3:30pm in the Sanctuary, beginning February 15. 


Don’t forget to reserve your spot by contacting Donna Stein-Harris via email, donnasteinharris@gmail.com by February 9th.

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In order to keep Committee Lists current, please email ALL updates to Arica Eshelman at office@uucgt.org AND Chris Lautz at chrislautz7777@gmail.com when Committee members and/or Chairs change.

Many thanks!

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THE CALENDAR


The UUCGT calendar for the week may be viewed on our website at https://uucgt.org/21861-2/

Again, please double-check if meetings are happening in person, online, or both; when in doubt please make sure the office knows your status. If you notice something is missing or in the wrong place on our calendar, please let the office know!

PLEASE NOTE: The Staff meet every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. The office will always be closed during this time.

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION

OF GRAND TRAVERSE

6726 Center Road

Traverse City MI 49683

231-947-3117

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office@uucgt.org

www.uucgt.org


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The office is generally staffed MON - THU, 9am-3pm.

If you're planning to drop by, please email office@uucgt.org or call the office at 231-947-3117 first if you are able.