WEEKLY UPDATE | April 24, 2024 | |
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SUNDAY SERVICE
April 28, 2024 | 10am
“The Spiritual Dimension of Climate Resiliency”
Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Worship Leader
| Cultivating climate resiliency is an imperative as we face realities and plan for the future in our coastal communities. Local government is exploring options and working to organize; in today’s service we will consider the role and contributions that can be made by spiritual communities. What spiritual practices and attitudes can help us build climate resiliency? | | | |
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Worship with us in the Sanctuary and on Facebook Live!
Join our livestream of the service by clicking the button at right.
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Each Sunday we rely on volunteer Greeters, Ushers, and Worship Associates to help the service run smoothly, as well as folks to run the Fellowship Hour. Use the button at left to sign up for any future Sunday... and THANK YOU! | |
A Message from Rev. Vicki | |
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In the Spirit
I am back from my time with the Jungians in Ireland, where I had a wonderful week on the coast of Galway amidst sea wind, the green of the island, lots of sheep (and it was lambing season, so I got to hold a 12-day old baby baa). I was immersed in the study of synchronicity and the collective unconscious, interactive fields, dream work, exploration of the psyche and the shadow, and archetypes. READ MORE...
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A Message from Rev. Chris | |
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Our Ferry Beach retreat is this weekend! We have a nice-sized group of 24 going up from UUCGL, and by now everyone who has registered should have received an email with important details for the weekend – so please let me know if that is not the case for you, and as always reach out with any questions. I will be there as well this weekend with my wife Liz and my daughters Kimmie and Annabel, and we are very much looking forward to it!
Due to the retreat, there will be no children and youth programming during worship at UUCGL this Sunday morning, and there will be no OWL programming this Sunday evening.
I hope everyone remaining here at UUCGL, as well as all our retreatants, have a wonderful and worshipful weekend.
Abundant Blessings,
Rev. Chris
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Click here for an overview of our faith development programs for children & youth! | |
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The UUCGL Yard Sale on May 18th to benefit KIC is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together and make a real difference. Whether you’re donating items, spreading the word, or lending a hand on the day, every little bit counts towards creating a positive impact.
Click HERE to find out the many ways you can help!
Let’s work together to make this yard sale not only successful, but also a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
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Earth Day 2024 was capped off with an enlightening forum here at UUCGL. We discussed the state of King's Beach, Fisherman's Beach, and other North Shore beaches as we heard from panelists Liz Smith, Mike Celona, and Andrea Amour. The gathering served as a powerful reminder of the importance of improving our precious coastal areas for future generations. If you couldn't join us in person or on Facebook Live, you can view the forum on our YouTube page at https://tinyurl.com/BeachForum. A resources page from the event can be found on our website here: uucgl.org/kingsbeach | |
Last Sunday, our Parish Hall accommodated a very large, inflatable visitor: "Nile" the whale. Enthusiastic participants had the unique opportunity to explore and discover more about the fascinating world of Humpback whales by stepping inside! Visit our Facebook page for more photos of the event. | |
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Pledge Payments and Donations
To make your pledge for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, visit uucgl.org/pledge or email your information to mypledge@uucgl.org. All information is kept confidential.
HERE are three easy ways to make a donation to the church. Please indicate whether your payment is toward your pledge or for another purpose. Thank you for your support!
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UUCGL Programming & Events
To see more dates and gatherings, check out our website Calendar Page!
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Qigong Classes
Tuesdays, starting May 7th | 9:20-10am
Qigong classes are coming to UUCGL starting May 7th, offering a wonderful opportunity to embark on a journey of holistic wellness. This ancient practice combines breathing exercises, movement, self-massage, gong meditation, and healing postures to provide a comprehensive approach to self-healing exercise and meditation. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Qigong, these classes promise to be a source of inspiration and growth. Join us as we come together to explore the profound benefits of this practice and nurture a sense of harmony in mind, body, and spirit. If you are interested, simply come to the Parish Hall on May 7th at 9:20 and try out a free class!
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Rosie Tan Segil is a Daoist Gate certified teacher with over ten years of practice experience. Read more about her at uucgl.org/taichi | | | |
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UUCGL Newhall Fields Volunteer Day
Saturday, May 11th | 10am-12pm
193 Lynn Street, Peabody
Newhall Fields Community Farm is an urban farming project that strengthens the community by creating access to healthy food through sustainable agriculture, volunteer-powered farming, and outdoor education.
Volunteer on the farm with us on May 11! Activities in the vegetable farming fields and herb garden might include: attention to soil health, seeding, watering, transplanting, weeding, thinning, mulching and harvesting. Volunteers of all ages are welcome*!
*Children under 14 need an adult guardian with them.
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Registration ends April 30th and we have a maximum limit of 14 people, so sign up soon because we will need to close the registration when full! | | | |
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UUCGL Indoor Yard Sale
Saturday, May 18th | 9am-1pm
Come to our indoor yard sale, which will benefit the Kids in Community (KIC) Program — a free summer camp for local youth run by our friends at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Lynn.
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Besides donating items there are many ways you can help with the yard sale! Visit uucgl.org to find out how, or click the button below. | | | |
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Recurring Group Meetings and Programs
Use the links below or contact the church for more information. All are welcome!
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Schedule Changes...
The History Team will not meet this month — the next meeting is May 12th.
The Drumagic Drum Circle will meet April 28th instead of April 21st.
The Dialogue Group meetings have changed for the month of April; they will take place on the 3rd and 5th Tuesdays, April 16th and 30th.
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Stay Connected with UUCGL
Visit our Staff Directory HERE to contact any of us. We're here for you!
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Our Website
Looking for information or seeking support from the church and don't know where to start? Head over to the Members Page of our website. Here you can find connections to almost everything going on at UUCGL. Check it out!
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Member Portal
As a routine security enhancement, we will be changing the password to our online Member Portal periodically. Members of UUCGL may contact the office or any member of the staff to obtain the password.
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