UUCGT FLASH

2-23-23

IN THIS FLASH:

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

TIME: Sunday, February 26th at 10:30 AM

“The Power of Love”

Love is a very powerful emotion and has many “faces.”

For this service, we will hear individuals speak about their interpretation of love.

Lay-led Service Coordinated by Amanda Mangiardi

Contributions by Holly Haywood, Bill Hyslop, Chris Innes, Jim Linsell

Please find the complete Order of Service HERE.

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

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

Memorial Service for

Robert Lee Hicks

February 25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM

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

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

Robert Lee Hicks will also be honored TOMORROW evening at 7: 30 PM - please see details below:

Community Coffee Hours:

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, March 2nd from 3 to 4:30 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!

UUCGT is tabling at Polestar's Community Resource Fair at the Traverse Area District Library (610 Woodmere Ave.) on Saturday, March 11th from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please sign up here to represent UUCGT and share about our community and our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Please reach out to Rev. Alex if you're interested in helping with logistics and setting up for this event!

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 Groups: Great opportunities for engagement and creation! Contact Kat Norman to get involved.
WE ARE HIRING for a SEXTON: Please click HERE for details!

Changes to the Online Directory will be made monthly.

You will find “The Members and Friends Directory” on the UUCGT Website.

You will need a password to access The Members and Friends Directory.

Please call the UUCGT Office at 231-947-3117 for the password.

Please find the specific changes here.

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 - thanks!

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

office@uucgt.org

www.uucgt.org

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.