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UUCGT FLASH

1-12-23

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IN THIS FLASH:


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



TIME: Sunday, January 15th at 10:30 AM


"MLK Sunday: Finding Our Center"


Service led by Rev. Alex Jensen

Coordinated by Misty Sheehan

 

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. serves as an inspiring example of a leader who knew his center. What is his legacy today? How might we look to him in finding our own centers?


For the complete Order of Service, click 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!

UUCGT BULLETIN BOARD

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Long time UUCGT member Nancy Doughty will be moving to a Senior Living facility in Birmingham, MI in early February. She has wonderful items for sale before her move, AND 10% OF THE SALE WILL BE DONATED TO UUCGT!

Walnut and oak antique furniture is just the start!

To see all of the items for sale, please click HERE.

Contact Nancy at 231-933-4801 if you are interested!

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Community Office Hours:

Coffee with Rev. Alex!


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!


When: Thursday, January 19th from 3 to 4:30PM

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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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 Wednesday 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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The Donated Dinners Fundraiser Event still has two dinners with openings available for Congregants to purchase - please see below!


Ken & Judy Weaver's "February COMFORT FOOD Dinner"

$30 a person (date TBD)!

Guests are asked to bring a book recommendation to share - so fun, informative and mind-expanding conversations are guaranteed, along with AMAZING food!



Mary Ann Rivers-Friese's

"SAINT PATRICK'S DAY IRISH BOILED DINNER"

Friday, 3/17/23 - $25 a person!

Soda bread, green beer, Irish music and singing!


If you want to sign up for a dinner, please contact John Hoffmann directly at 231-275-3602, or email him at jandphoff@yahoo.com

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Do you want to know more about all the Behind the Scenes work that goes on here at UUCGT? Board Meetings are a great way to find out a lot about things that make our Congregation and Building work and nurture us all.


Everyone is always welcome, and the typical meeting date is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next Board Meeting will be WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH FROM 7 to 8:30 PM


Here’s the ZOOM Link to attend:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81845204927 


Hope to see you there!

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.