UUCGT FLASH

10-20-22

IN THIS FLASH:

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

TIME: Sunday, October 23rd at 10:30 AM

“Poetry of Autumn”

A Lay Led Service Coordinated by Mary Van Valin.

Sunday, October 23rd will be a seasonal art, poetry, and music service. This is a celebration of who we are and the autumn season. All are welcome!

Click here to view the Order of Service.

Autumn Creek. Artwork by Carol Ritter.

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

LOOKING AHEAD... COSTUME PARADE!

In the spirit of Samhain and Halloween, all (yes, even adults!) are encouraged to dress-up in costume for our Oct. 30^th service. The service will include a costume parade. Dress your best!

SOUP LUNCH AFTER SERVICE OCT. 30TH

It’s getting to be that time of year when hot soup and a gathering of UUCGT friends sound mighty Good! Join your UUCGT friends on Sunday, Oct. 30 immediately after the New Member Welcome Service to enjoy hot soup, bread, and conversation. Desserts provided by Membership Team.

So far we have Butternut Squash, Lentil with Vegetables, Beef Barley, and Matzo Ball Soups. We could use another 1-2 Soups to satisfy hungry appetites.

If you are willing to provide a pot or crockpot of one of your favorite soups, please Contact Chris Walter.

We’ll also gratefully accept donations of any amount to help alleviate the General Fund’s deficit status. Sponsored by Program Council.

Are you interested in becoming a formal member of UUCGT? Pledging no longer required!

Current requirements are to have attended a

prospective member orientation and to meet with Rev. Alex. We have some interest for a couple of people in a new members ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 30th.

Contact Rev. Alex or Chris Lautz to discuss your interest.

UUCGT BULLETIN BOARD

WE ARE HIRING! RE Lead Teacher

UUCGT is looking to hire an additional Lead RE Teacher. See these links for the Job Description and Application. Compensation is $20/hr for up to 9 hours a week. Spread the word and direct any inquiries and leads to office@uucgt.org.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR MARGE RUNDELL

Please join us for this hybrid Celebration of Life

for Marge Rundell.

When: Saturday, Nov. 5th, 5:00 PM

Where: Online (Zoom) and In-Person at UUCGT

Link to View Service.

Light refreshments will be served. Please contact

Lauren Keinath to volunteer with preparations.

BRAVER ANGELS

In an effort to help bridge the nation's political chasm, the non-profit Braver Angels uses a workshop approach analogous to a marriage counselor, to bring together Red and Blue. Correspondent Martha Teichner visits Traverse City in Michigan, a battleground state, where participants work to get over their fear of the other side, to find common ground – and even friendship.

Recently Braver Angels held a workshop in Traverse City. The BA session was featured on CBS Sunday Morning on Oct. 16.

More Workshops for Braver Angels coming, held at UUCGT! Click to register. October 29th:

Workshop Session 1, 9:00am to noon

Workshop Session 2, 1:00 to 4:00pm

NOTE: This event is not affiliated

with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

Please save the evening of

Saturday, November 19th on your calendars!

November 19^th is a date to save! Our first event to raise funds for UUCGT is getting more and more exciting! The evening of music, nibbles, and an auction will start at 7 pm at UUCGT. Items are coming in, including:

- fishing with Judy Myers on her lake,

-a jig saw puzzle so challenging that if you bid on it and complete it, the Wozniak’s will donate $500 to UUCGT!

-choose a sermon topic for Rev. Alex

-handmade pride bookmarks by Holly Haywood

- handmade walnut table made by Karl Keinath!

-learn to make tasty non-gluten crackers with Mary VV

-DONATED DINNERS are back - please see below in yellow for details!

The musical entertainment is also making our hearts throb! Judy Barrett’s Celtic group will perform, members of the CHS jazz band will perform, and our own UU Ukers will delight us all.

For this fundraiser to be successful, we need this from you:

-Attend this event and invite friends!

-Offer up something for the auction (Contact Judy Weaver, Nancy Doughty, or Mary Van Valin).

-Help with the logistics of the evening (Contact Mary Van Valin).

"DONATED DINNER" HOSTS NEEDED!

"Donated Dinners" are coming back! At the UUCGT Fundraising Event on November 19th, you will have an opportunity to purchase a "Donated Dinner" with all proceeds going to UUCGT. It's a very simple concept. Some fellow congregants volunteer to host a dinner, other congregants purchase and attend the dinner, and all money raised goes back to the Congregation!

However, in order for this to occur - we need HOSTS!

It's quite simple and fun. Pinkie and I hosted a "Beer and Brats Picnic" on the deck for many years. If you think you're interested in hosting, please contact me and I'll help with the process! Email John Hoffmann

Community Office Hours: Coffee with Rev. Alex!

Want to hang 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: Tuesday, Oct. 25^th 2:30-4:00 PM

Where: Grand Traverse Pie Company

at 525 W. Front Street (next to Burritt's)

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

REMINDERS AND PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Vocal Ensemble: Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 6:30pm. All voices/experience levels welcome!
Religious Education: Seeking help with our program during Sunday Service! Contact DRE Betsie Hammerberg.
Sunday Service Greeters Needed: Please sign up on the sheets on bulletin board outside the office.
Zen Buddhist Meditation/Study: Tuesdays, 6:30-9 PM in Yellow Classroom/Zoom. Contact Anne Hughes for details.
Soul & Creativity Matters Small Groups: Great opportunities for engagement and creation! Contact Kat Norman to get involved.
ACLU Reproductive Rights Forum: Oct. 24th 6-8 PM. See this link for more information.
Safe Harbor: Still time to sign-up! See this prior Flash with information and links to sign up!
Voting Information: Voter Information (Non-Partisan), Check Voter Registration/Status, and Register to Vote.
SALT Voting Our Values Election Block Party: Sunday, November 6th 2-4 PM at Gilbert Lodge/Twin Lakes. See link for info.

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.