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creating a better world by nurturing the heart and expanding the mind.
We provide a safe, caring community where all can freely explore diverse religious thought.
We work for justice and equality with the power of compassion and compassionate power.
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Minister's Musings...
Dear Members and Friends of UUCGT,
For our time together this Sunday my message, "Mission Matters" is a reflection on calling and purpose. Life has a way of shaping and redirecting our priorities and goals gradually as we move through life or drastically when crisis enters.
Earlier in the year, I proposed the idea that you begin working on your personal mission statement. If that has slipped from your to-do list, I hope you will carve out some time for deep reflection and discernment on your personal mission and what you hope for the Congregation's mission. Covid-19's disruption of "normal" has been challenging, eye-opening, and heart-opening. Who do we want to be on this unexpected journey?
I invite you to write down your personal mission statement if you have been working on one, or a word or two that expresses your values and bring them to coffee hour on Sunday to share. Let's talk!
Developing Your Own Personal Mission Statement -
link here
With love and faith,
Cathy
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Sunday Service - Join us on Zoom
May 3 - 10:30 AM - "Mission Matters"
Rev. Cathy Harrington, Richard Miller, Pam Hendrick
, coordinators
Start signing in at 10:00 AM
For security purposes you will first enter a 'waiting room' and
then 'greeted' into the service
Meeting ID: 832 2607 4824
Check UUCGT website -
www.uucgt.org
- for information and links on how to connect with Zoom.
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Religious Education - Children
& Youth
9:45 AM Sunday Morning RE on Zoom
We had a great time last week learning about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We learned some fascinating information about Islamic art and architecture, and the kids made their own star designs based on Islamic art.
Next Sunday we will learn about Beltane and May Day. For check-in, please bring something that represents one of your hobbies.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you all soon!
- Betsy
Note:
Zoom meeting link for Sunday Morning RE will be sent to families in a separate email. If you have a child who would like to attend the RE gathering and you did not receive the link, please contact Betsy at
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2020 UUCGT Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 21 ~ 12:00 PM
The UUCGT Board of Trustees has set Sunday, June 21 at 12:00 pm as the date and time for the Congregation Annual Meeting.
This is two weeks later than our normal Annual Meeting, but gives us extra time to prepare for a meeting that will not be routine. We will likely hold the meeting using Zoom since we expect social distancing to still be the norm even if other restrictions have been lifted.
This will be a very important meeting in that we will be electing four members of the Search Team for our new Settled Minister.
May Board meetings via Zoom - 7
:00 PM
Wednesdays, May 6 & May 20
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UUCGT Calendar -
Stay Up to Date!
Sunday Services, meetings and classes are
hosted on Zoom
until further notice.
Need help with Zoom? Click on Zoom links below.
If you would like a personal visit with Rev. Cathy via Zoom or phone, please contact her by text or email:
231-301-3177;
revharrington@mac.com
Thursday, April 30 - 1:30 PM
Writing Family Stories - Al
ison Ernst
Thursday, April 30 - 2:30 PM
Tai Chi - Black & White Me - C
laire Crandell
Friday, May 1 - 2:00 PM
Sunday Service Rehearsal
Vespers - A quiet time to connect with others, relax, breathe
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Sign in early for social time @ 7:30 PM
Order of Service will be in your email on Friday
Sunday, May 3 - 9
:45 AM
Religious Education for Children
Sunday, May 3 - 1
0:30 AM
** Sign in after 10:00 AM
Sunday Service - "Mission Matters"
Meeting ID: 832 2607 4824
Order of Service will be in your email on Friday
Sunday, May 3 - 1:00 PM
Small Group Experience - Mary Van Valin
Monday & Wednesday - May 4 & 6 - 10:00 AM
Stretch & Strengthen Class - Stay Fit at Home!
Monday, May 4 - 2:30 PM
Mandala Art Adventure - Claire Crandell
Monday, May 4 - 3:00 PM (note time change)
UUCGT Men's Group
By Phone: 1 929 436 2866
Meeting ID: 822 8285 6784
Contact
Charles Brackett or Mike McDonald with questions
Every Tuesday
C
ommunity Lunch @ Friends Church - 10:30 AM
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C
ontact
Mary Kiner
Tuesday, May 5 - 1:30 PM
Sunday Services Committee
Tuesday, May 5 - 4:00 PM
Small Group Experience with Susan Lio
Wednesday, May 6 - 10:00 AM
Zoom Office Hours with Rev. Cathy
Wednesday, May 6 - 5:30 PM
Wednesday Happy Hour on Zoom!
The Wednesday Supper group is continuing to meet for Happy Hour at 5:30 PM every Wednesday via Zoom!
All are welcome!
Bring your beverage of choice and share in fellowship! P
lease contact
Mike and Sandra McDonald
for the weekly Zoom invite.
Wednesday, May 6 - 7:00 PM
UUCGT Board Meeting - Zoom
Meeting ID: 851 3312 4985
Thursday, May 7 - 1:00 PM
Zoom Office Hours with Rev. Cathy
Thursday, May 7 - 2:30 PM
Tai Chi - Black & White Me - Claire Crandell
New to Zoom?
Check out these Zoom introductory videos & FAQ's
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Help give LGBTQ the same rights and protections under the Civil Rights Law as all others. Please help by signing this legal petition.
This ballot proposal supports adding LGBTQ to the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.
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UUCGT Online Giving
Check out an informative video and links at
Thank you for your generous contributions of support
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UUCGT Bulletin Board
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Stay informed, be safe, save lives
Hand-crafted face masks made by several UUCGT Peacemaker Needleworkers and Friends are available in the front entryway. Donations will support the Ministerial Search Committee and are appreciated.
I
f you would like a mask(s) mailed to you, please contact Sandra McDonald at 231-935-3759
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T
homas Jefferson famously said,
"Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."
The local TC Record Eagle is cutting back to publishing 5 days a week because of lost revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic. A
GoFundMe campaign has been set up here in support of the Record Eagle. Check it out.
Soul Matters Monthly Packets
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End Note...
Beltane Blessings...
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UUCGT office will be closed until further notice
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