Vol. 48, Issue 1
— the BEACON — January, 2011
Sunday services: 10:30 AM; religious education classes, 10:30 AM
www.uucgt.org
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Uni t ari an Uni ve rs al is t
Congreg a tion
of G rand Tra ve rs e
6726 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686-1802
231-947-3117
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Fax: 231-947-0726
(During office hours, call 947-3117 first,
then fax.)
Office Hours:
9 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday through Friday
Minister of Music*
Rev. Kevin Tarsa, 922-8146
[email protected]
Director of Religious Education*
Karen McCarthy, 935-1570
[email protected]
Congregational Administrator*
Linda Martin, 947-3117
[email protected]
Facilities Manager
Pat Phelan, 947-3117
[email protected]
Accountant
Leslie Cook 938-1466
[email protected]
*Ex officio members of the Board
Board of Trustees 2010-2011:
President
John Hoffmann 275-3602
[email protected]
Vice President
Max OldBear 946-1007
[email protected]
Secretary
Judy Halsted 223-7277
[email protected]
Treasurer
Price Watts 941-7233
[email protected]
Trustee (Social Justice)
Maura Brennan 941-9158
[email protected]
Trustee (Administration)
Susan Pyne 882-5721
[email protected]
Trustee (Volunteer Development)
Charlotte Shea 883-9357
[email protected]
Trustee (Outreach)
Emily Mitchell 946-1989
[email protected]
Sunday, January 2 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
"Hope in the New Year"
Mary Van Valin, Richard Miller, Gretchen Kronk
Wendel Berry says, "A part of our obligation to our own being and to our descendants is to
study life and our conditions, searching always for the authentic underpinnings of hope."
Please join us for a deeper look into the "authentic underpinnings of hope" for ourselves,
our community and the world, as we begin the New Year.
Sunday, January 9 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
"Piecing Together Our Unitarian Universalist History"
Rev. Nancy Doughty, Sally Mitchell and Nan Worthington
Unitarian Universalism is a creedless religion—our actions speak louder than our words—
so it is easier to understand our living faith by studying the deeds of various Unitarian
Universalists. Many of these people have been honored on U.S. postage stamps. Our
UUCGT Peacemakers Needleworkers quilting group’s latest project comprises two quilts
that feature some of these individuals and their commemorative stamps. The
Peacemakers Needleworkers will present their quilts to the Congregation today.
Sunday, January 16 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
“Safe Harbor or Challenging Cliff—What’s a Congregation For?”
Rev. Barbara Child
I listened carefully to what you told me last month you believe UUCGT is for, and I loved
what you drew or wrote on Sunday morning that you would put in a picture symbolizing
UUCGT. So here I come again to pick up that conversation with my reflections on what I
believe is our calling to question and risk. To explain, I will share the story of a very risky
week during my first year of ministry.
Sunday, January 23 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
“Under the Snow, The Promise of Spring”
Max Old Bear
The web and wonder of life surrounds us all through the winter. Even as we marvel at the
myriad of stars in the sky above, we can be astounded by the abundance of life about us in
the winter in and under the snow.
Sunday, January 30 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
“Imbolc”
Harry Dorman and Paul Ward
We will explore the ancient festival of Imbolc, more recently celebrated as Candlemas in
the Christian tradition or Ground Hogs day in the secular tradition. This midwinter festival
revolves around family and hearth, and the value of hope and prognostication.
Sunday, February 6 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
"When Past and Present Converge"
Sally Mitchell and Rev. Nancy Doughty
The film "The Most Dangerous Man in America" ended before mentioning that our own UU
Beacon Press had published the complete Pentagon Papers in 1971. We will complete
that tale which raises issues about freedom of the press, then and now, and the rewards
and risks when the veil is lifted exposing secrets.
Sunday, February 13 — ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10:30 AM Childcare and RE @ 10:30
“Thinking Differently, Loving Alike”
the BEACON
Rev. Barbara Child
BEACON Deadlines: Last Sunday
The day before Valentine’s Day seems a good day to explore the
of each month,
following the last service.
famous statement of Francis David, chaplain to Unitarian King
John Sigismund of Transylvania: “We need not think alike to love
Jim Cook, Editor, 935-5891
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alike.” We talk a lot about our thinking differently. That’s the
Mary Kiner, Assoc.Editor, 935-3050
pluralism we are proud of. But what about loving alike? What does
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that mean? And what can we do when it’s mighty hard to do it?
Linda Carps, Calendar, 946-8726
[email protected]
Come this morning for a surprising exchange of valentines!
Folding, labeling & mailing
by Nancy Pihlcrantz
A Note from the President…
On behalf of the Board, I want to extend a warm
post-holiday greeting to all our fellow congregants.
Hopefully 2011 will find you in good health and
spirit with family and friends nearby.
As has been my practice I will use this column to
inform the Congregation about what occurred at our
most recent (December) Board meeting. The Board did
approve a four-month extension of Rev. Barbara
Child’s contract (February-May). As of this date the
formal contract addendum is still pending but on the
assumption that all details are approved by her and the
Board she will work with us regarding our Mission,
Stewardship issues (financial and otherwise),
Leadership Development, and Membership. The
weekend format may change somewhat. We will keep
everyone informed as the details are finalized. We have
also scheduled a “Congregational Conversation” for
Sunday, January 23rd with the 30th as a back-up date.
The Board wants to have a dialogue with the
Congregation about the transition that has been taking
place and where we hope to be going in the future. A
representative from the Heartland District UUA may
come to help facilitate our discussion. If they are
unavailable we may coordinate with Rev. Child and
schedule a meeting for Jan 16. Stay tuned.
One of the topics of discussion will be options for
the future ministry here at UUCGT (see Rev. Child’s
September report pgs 10-11). As we move into 2011, it
is time to move into the next phase of the transition
year. While the Board has not taken any formal action a
general consensus is that we should begin the planning
process regarding an interim minister. A
Congregational meeting is a step in that planning
process. Other possible items to discuss could include
the upcoming visit with Rev. Child and what might
evolve from those monthly sessions. At our December
meeting the Board continued its discussion of Outreach
efforts. It was noted that the Community Needs
Committee is taking the initiative to inform the
Congregation as to where the donated monies are going
and who is benefiting from them. This is a good start;
perhaps in the future a representative from one of the
Agencies can come and talk with us about how we fit
into the larger picture. Maura updated us on the Green
Cemetery Project. That Committee has requested from
the Estate monies that could be used to hire a
professional consultant to evaluate the feasibility of the
Project. More to follow.
Finally, I want to thank the Board and especially
the Staff for all their hard work these past few
months. As always, I also applaud all of the many
congregants who have worked hard to maintain the
creative vitality and viability of UUCGT. It speaks
well to the character of the individuals who come
here and participate in the Congregational life.
On a more personal note, as some of you already
know, I recently (12-18) celebrated my 70th
birthday. Many thanks for the warm wishes at a
recent Wednesday night supper. I will also be
“celebrating” the 3rd anniversary of my 2007 Xmas
eve heart attack. I seem to be fine. Take my
medicine, exercise, have an occasional glass of red
wine and drink some stout at Right Brain Brewery.
Oh well…
Take care, and I hope you had a wonderful
Holiday Season!
—John
Our Concerns Are For:
Mary Grover as she continues her
series of chemo treatments Neil
Endicott as he waits for a date for repeat
December, 2010
surgery for a benign spinal tumor
Helen Sullivan as she continues to
We were saddened by the death of Walt heal
Zerbel. He passed away on December
Myrna Yeakle as her fractured elbow
26th at the Munson hospital from
heals
complications following his treatments
at the Cancer Clinic in Illinois.
We Hold In Our Hearts:
A Memorial service is being planned
Karen McCarthy's mother who is
for January 8th at 1:00 p.m. at UUCGT recovering from breast cancer
with Rev. Nancy Doughty officiating.
treatments
There will be a light reception following
Lucky McKeen's mother who
the service at that time.
continues in hospice care
ALL ABOUT US
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Gene Rundell and Marge as they
face Gene's life challenges
Maggie Zimmerman as she
continues her time away from her
daughter.
Adopt A Family Report
It is so nice to have the UU's give so
much to this family and they are so
happy with the children's warm and
attractive clothing for the winter.
Also for a C-Pap machine which should
help and has produced great optimism
for improvement.
Thank you all for rising to the occasion.
—The Pastoral Care Advisory Team
MINDING THE STORE
Building Beloved Community
One Cookie at a Time
A new Hospitality Committee has been
formed to provide food, along with
coffee, tea, etc., after Sunday services.
This committee came about when Rev.
Kevin Tarsa shared with Melinda
Mitchell that the congregation used to
offer food routinely during the social
time, and wondered if she was
interested in helping to revive that
custom. Melinda agreed to partner with
Karen Culp, who has been graciously
arriving early each Sunday to make the
coffee. Kay Sturgeon joined the
committee in response to an invitation
in the Flash, Beacon, and order of
service. The Hospitality Committee’s
mission is to encourage the sharing of
food and drink, providing opportunities
to enhance understanding, develop trust,
and ultimately strengthen relationships.
We thank everyone who has brought
food or helped to clean up. Please help
us continue building community by
signing up to bring a snack or to clean
up. The sign-up sheet, with food
suggestions, hangs in the Causeway and
can be found on the cream and sugar
table during social time. We are aiming
for a variety of finger foods that can be
eaten from a napkin. To make this easy
on all of us, keep it simple and bring it
ready to serve. Thank you.
—Hospitality Committee
ADULT PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS
Men’s Group
UU Men will gather at Ruby Tuesday’s
on Monday, January 17, 5:30 PM. We
will be discussing Dr. Latham's
document (copy attached). We will be
planning a Chili meal for Safe Harbor;
this meal will be prepared and served by
UU Men on Monday January 24. If you
plan on participating in that effort please
contact John Ort (932 8766) prior to
January 17 meeting.
Hope your Holidays have been
Happy!
—John Ort
AGAPE Financial, Women’s Resource,
Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative,
Habitat for Humanity and Michigan
Youth opportunities Initiative. If you are
interested in mentoring with any of
these programs, please register for the
Women’s Group
upcoming training/exploration of the ins
We’ll meet on Thursday, January 13,
1:30 PM at the UU. Julie from “Stampin and outs of poverty, cultural diversity
and mentor boundaries.
Up” will help us make Valentine and
Registration deadline: January 24,
winter cards… She will bring all the
2011. Call Pat at (231)946-5680.
materials and have everything precut
and punched out for us, but please bring Limited to 10 participants. Training
a pair of scissors. Please RSVP to Shari date: Saturday, January 29, 2011 91p.m. at the Presbyterian Church.
Cope at 947-0357 ASAP, so that Julie
—Fred Schaafsma
can prepare for as many people as sign
up. There is a $5 fee which will provide
all the materials to make 3 or 4 cards
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND
that will be awesome. See you January
th
13 !
ACTION
—Shari Cope
January 2011
PRI Report to the Community
Have you been part of the effort to
Happy New Year, but I do not feel it
reduce poverty in our region? Then
will be an easy one or necessarily very
please join others at the Poverty
happy for many. There are very hard
Reduction Initiative Report to the
times ahead and the balance scales are
Community 2011, Tuesday, February 1, tilting everyday away from relief for the
2011: 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Breakfast will disenfranchised. And more people are
be served at the Hagerty Center,
added everyday to the relief rolls, which
Traverse City, 715 East Front Street. No are getting almost too long to count. It
cost to attend.
can become easily overwhelming and
Many have been working together
the temptation to become an ostrich and
since 2004 to reduce poverty in the
hide is forever present. But take one
Traverse Bay region, including Antrim, corner that you can fathom and start
Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and chopping away. To tackle it all would
Leelanau counties. Information
be really impossible, but to tackle one
compiled by Northwest Michigan
area, might lead to some success!
Council of Governments will provide a
One area, here in our town of
picture of where we have been, where
Traverse City, has to do with a vote the
we are, and where we will go next.
UUCGT took many years ago. When
Please contact Anna at 231-922-6508 to the gays, lesbians, transvestites, etc,
register for the event.
among us and in our city were being
2nd Collaborative Mentor Training: If discriminated against, we voted to be a
you are interested in mentoring adults, Welcoming Congregation. And we
this is one of the first parts of the
have, I hope, for the most part, remained
necessary training. Research shows that open and welcoming to all! I feel
mentoring makes a difference, not only welcomed, and I am not a run of the
with youth, but also with adults. Family mill. None of us are. We all stand for
Partnership Program, one of the partners what we feel and believe.
in this collaborative effort, has seen that
The challenge is coming again. Ten
over 50% of our adult partners have
years ago, at the urging of the Human
started toward, maintained or achieved Rights committee (I was chair at that
first-time homeownership since
time) we encouraged the TC City
participating in our mentoring program. Commission to pass a resolution that
Other collaborators in this training
upheld the rights of all. That was the
include Goodwill Street Outreach,
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birth of the “We are Traverse City”
bumper stickers. I still have stickers if
you want some.
This past year, the now Human
Rights Commission and the TC
Commissioners turned that resolution
into law. It is legally binding that no one
shall discriminate on issues that include
gender orientation. You cannot mandate
feelings, but you can mandate behavior,
and hopefully the next generation will
feel more warmly inclined one towards
the other.
Of course with the ordinance
passing, opposition began at once.
There is a petition gathering enough
signatures to get it on the ballot for next
fall. We have done this before and
overcome those that would discriminate.
Can we muster together and do it again?
Can we fight for understanding,
acceptance of differences, and love for
all. Can we still stand together, no
matter what people adamantly in their
anti-gay phobias scream at us? We have
before, and we have to again. Please
unite with me and let us be prepared!
Think hard and let me know you will
join me for fighting for the rights of us
all. Our congregation voted for us all ten
years ago. Let us reaffirm that now!
Remember Rev. Martin Minelayer. In
this world we must all stand together.
Thank you!
—Emmy Lou 943-7999
[email protected]
UUCGT Helping
Those In Need
Take pride! The first half of the fiscal
year has come to an end. During this
time (July 1 - December 31) you have
contributed $6,289.00 to the “those in
need in our local community” side of
the weekly collection basket.
This money has been used in a
number of ways to help those in need
here in our community:
With kind words and visits and also
with financial assistance, the Pastoral
Care Team has helped numerous
individuals who are experiencing
difficult times.
“Community need” funds continue
to support the Community Tuesday
Lunch Program.
We are a major contributor to the
Grace Episcopal Church’s interfaith
food bank.
The Community Local Needs
Committee has distributed funds to the
following organizations.
 Father Fred bus pass program
 Planned Parenthood: Traverse City
Center
 Grand Traverse County Baby Pantry
 Youth Health Wellness Center
 New Campus School
 Woman’s Resource Center—
Christmas gift cards for teens
On behalf of all who have benefited
from your generosity, THANK YOU!
If you have an organization in mind
that could use our help, please fill out
the funds request form found on page 6
of this edition of the Beacon. You can
give the completed form to any one of
us. Any questions, please talk to or
email any of us.
—Penny Ort 932 8766, [email protected]
—Shari Cope 947 0357,
[email protected]
—Kay Sturgeon 929 0895,
[email protected]
**********
Being Liberal In an Illiberal Age
UUCGT Saturday Course
Facilitated by Rev Barbara Childs
12-11-10
Eleven members were in attendance and
we continued with the following chapters
from Mendelson’s book: Being Liberal In
An Illiberal Age: Why I Am A Unitarian:
Chapter 7—The Who What And Where
Of God
We worked in pairs, small groups, larger
group and spent more time writing to a
prompt individually as we went deeper
and engage in knowing in new ways. We
had comfort within the group, it seemed,
such that we responded quickly to prompts
and freely share what we had written, such
that we could write to the prompt “God is.
. . . .”
We wrote at length, explored freely,
and benefited from hearing our diverse
voices.
Further perspectives & excerpts were
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explored from the chapter:
Baruch Spinoza, 1600’s who sought an
experience of God acceptable to people
of reason, a God of nature rather than
of revelation?
James Luther Adams, foremost
contemporary UU theologian---focuses
on the love of God, which we give
back in service—belief is nothing
without putting it into action.
Rosemary Radford Reuther, feminist
Christian, Catholic—encounter with
God/ess is encounter with authentic
self, other people, and nature.
Religious humanists all the way from
Protagoras in 450 BCE saying: As for
Gods, I do not know whether they exist
or not---humans are the measure of all
things. To Bertrand Russell---no
supernatural reasons needed—no
savior needed—no supernatural judge
needed for us to be good.
Mendelson takes a stand as well by the
end of the chapter; we were encouraged to
start developing our stand—our faith
stance.
Chapter 8--- With Their Own Eyes
Mendelson states, “Of all the good reasons
I can list for being a Unitarian
Universalist, none is more personally
exciting to me than our work with children
and youth.” Discussion in large and paired
groupings led to the following brainstorm
of ideas to share with our Director of
Religious Ed. for Children and Youth:
Develop a knowledge base: cultural
literacy; UU literacy; religious
traditions of the world; truth and
justice; living UUA; research and build
a UU profile of a personal hero;
compilation of personal truth journals
(e. g. How to treat others); compilation
of personal gratitude journals.
Experience: acting upon and living
values; ethical principles; covenant
relationships; “church of the younger
fellowship”; Seven Virtues, such as
Rev. Galen Gingerich; keeping
community; meaningful rituals of faith
traditions; listening; conflict resolution.
Teach: models for question and answer
dialogue; mentoring/life skills; how
human systems work; through
webinars from around the country;
critical thinking, listening; creating a
youth based service.
—Notes submitted by Judy VanDeWeghe
Chautauqua
The RE Scoop
~ Discussion Series ~
December Report
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand
Traverse
An On-going Program of LEAP!
Lifespan Educational Adult Programming
December was a busy month in Religious
Education!
We collected funds from the congregation and
bought and wrapped toys and other gifts for the
children and youth who spent the winter holidays
in the Women’s Resource Center shelter. Special
thanks to Kathy Prentice and her organizing crew
– and to our families who shopped and wrapped
– and to all of you who donated.
Wednesday, January 5th
7:00-8:30 pm.
How Do We value the Inherent
Worth
and Dignity of Every Person?
Then, we worked hard to prepare our annual
pageant. This year, we presented “Seeking Holy
Light,” an exploration of ways that Unitarian
Universalists can find meaning in the celebrations
of Christmas, Chanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The
pageant was truly multigenerational, with adults,
teens, and children all collaborating on all
aspects, from narrating to acting to singing to
behind-the-scenes work. Thanks again to all who
participated; together, we provided a meaningful
spiritual experience to the congregation!
Martie Manty, Director of the Father Fred Foundation
Jim Rowlett, Co-Chair of the Poverty Reduction
Initiative
Joanie Abbot, Coordinator of the STEP program
for homeless High School Students
Through their images and stories we can think
deeper about these critical times that offer greater
opportunities to dignify those who are often left as
isolated strangers, usually by no fault of their own.
How do we give worth to a friend or stranger?
This co-facilitated discussion can begin this
process.
Many thanks to all who volunteered to help!
Leaders are needed in January, as well. Let me
know if you’d like to be included!
January Plans
Jan. 2 – All-ages RE activities about the New
Year and the Roman god Janus.
Wednesday, January
12th
7:00-8:30 pm.
Jan. 6 – The RE Committee will meet in the
church office at 5:30 pm.
Jan. 9, 16 & 23 – RE programs in three
separate groups, with age-appropriate activities
about social justice work, including participating
in the community-wide Safe Harbor program.
We’ll prepare food and desserts to serve to our
homeless neighbors on January 25.
Where Do Relationships Take Us in
Our Search for Truth and Meaning?
Fred Schaafsma
Bicyclist and Avid Storyteller
Jan. 30 – We will hold an all-ages RE Chapel.
The children and youth will be invited directly to
the RE space for their own worship service, with
related RE activities.
Join Fred as he recounts his latest bicycle trip with
his 5-year-old grandson Campbell on a six-day
journey—creating two wheeled memories! Fred
invites us all to think about journeys within or to
the outer bounds that allow us to search and to find
truth and meaning in ways and places that we never
expected. How are we forever changed? Do we
then relate differently based on valued memories
and from what we have learned? Come take part in
these enticing questions and join this discussion!
If you would like to be awarded the privilege
of helping our amazing children and youth,
or joining our amazing RE Committee, call or
email me!
- Karen McCarthy, DRE
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(See “UUCGT Helping Those In Need” on page 4 of this issue)
UUCGT LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH FUNDS
DONATION REQUEST FORM
DATE:
REQUESTED BY:
NAME OF GROUP OR ORGANIZATION:
POPULATION TO BE SERVED: (seniors, babies, at risk youths, etc.)
POPULATION AREA SERVED: (Grand Traverse, Leelanau, etc.)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:
AMOUNT REQUESTED:
AMOUNT DONATED:
NAME AND ADDRESS THAT FUNDS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
Please return the completed request form to any one of us: Thank you
—Penny Ort 932 8766, [email protected]
—Shari Cope 947 0357, [email protected]
—Kay Sturgeon 929 0895, [email protected]
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SUGGEST A SERVICE, GIVE A SERVICE
“Hmm, I’d like to hear a service about….” Have you ever had that thought? Many of us have, indeed. Have you
ever considered presenting the very service you would like to experience? Please do. Our tradition invites the
sharing of our personal voices and visions. Each and every one of us lay members may have a service (or several!) inside of us by virtue of having lived our lives, reflected on them, endured our struggles, contemplated the
meaning of being a UU. Think about what you would like to hear, how you would like to hear and see it presented, what you would like to experience, and give some serious (and even humorous!) consideration to bringing your vision to a service.
You can rely on your Sunday Services Committee members—Charlotte Shea, Gretchen Kronk, Holly Knibbs,
Mary Van Valin, Paul Ward, Rev. Kevin Tarsa and Richard Miller—to give you any guidance, ideas and support
you might like in the preparation and delivery of a service. Below is the form for sharing your ideas. We would
love to hear from you and collaborate with you.
______________________________________________________________________________
Proposal for Lay-led Sunday Service
Title ______________________________________________________________________________________
Topic _____________________________________________________________________________________
Time of year you wish to present ____________________________________________________________
What is the essence of the message you wish to share with the congregation? _________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
What does sharing this message bring to you? ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
The Sunday Services Committee meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6pm to about 9pm.
Could you meet with the Committee during that time to discuss the service? ___________________
A coordinator from the Sunday Services Committee will work with you. How can the Committee
assist you with the service?
____ Meaningful/spiritual content, refining the message
____ Music selection to accompany/complement the service
____ Story for All Ages – suggestions and/or reading
____ Sanctuary settings to enhance the service
____ Selected readings
____ Other _____________________________________________________
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Date Submitted _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________
Email ________________________________________
Please submit this Proposal to the Sunday Services Committee via
email to [email protected] or place a hard copy in the Committee’s mailbox in the office.
Date received by Sunday Services Committee _____________________
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Traverse City MI 49686-1802
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ongoing LEAP! Programs and can be joined at any time.
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“Hope in the New Year,” Mary Van Valin, Richard Miller and
Gretchen Kronk, One Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group; 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Sunday Services Committee; Holly Knibbs, 6-7:30PM
Covenant Group; Rick VanDeWeghe, 4:30-6PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
* Chautauqua; Judy VanDeWeghe, 7-8PM
UUCGT RE Committee; Karen McCarthy, 5:30-7PM
“Piecing Together Our Unitarian Universalist History,” Rev.
Nancy Doughty, Sally Mitchell and Nan Worthington, One
Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group; 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Finance Committee; Kay Sturgeon, 7-8:30PM
* Peacemakers Needleworkers; Bonnie Mathias, 1:30-3:30PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
* Chautauqua; Judy VanDeWeghe, 7-8PM
* UU Women’s Group; please RSVP to Shari Cope at 947-0357, 14PM
UUCGT Board Meeting w/ Barbara Child; John Hoffmann, 7-9PM
* Creating a Beloved Community Workshop; Rev. Barbara Child,
9:30-11:30AM
Adult RE Class, “Being Liberal…;” Rev. Barbara Child, 1-3PM
“Safe Harbor or Challenging Cliff - What’s a Congregation
For?” Rev. Barbara Child, One Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* UU Men’s Group; Meet at Ruby Tuesday’s, John Ort, 5:30PM
* Bridge Group; 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Board Meeting; John Hoffmann, 6:30-9PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
Leadership Development Committee; Charlotte Shea, 5-6PM
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“Under the Snow, the Promise of Spring,” Max OldBear and
Charlotte Shea, One Service @ 10:30AM
Congregational Conversation; John Hoffmann, 11:30-1PM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group; 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Sunday Services Committee; Holly Knibbs, 6-8PM
* Peacemakers Needleworkers; Bonnie Mathias, 1:30-3:30PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
Leadership Development Webinar; Charlotte Shea, 6:30-8:30PM
“Imbolc” Harry Dorman and Paul Ward, One Service @
10:30AM
Congregational Conversation; John Hoffmann, 11:30-1PM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
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* Bridge Group, 1-4:30PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, Rev. Tarsa, 7-9PM
“When Past and Present Converge” Sally Mitchell and Rev.
Nancy Doughty, One Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group, 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Finance Committee; Kay Sturgeon, 7-8:30PM
* Peacemakers Needleworkers; Bonnie Mathias, 1:30-3:30PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, Rev. Tarsa, 7-9PM
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“Thinking Differently, Loving Alike,” Rev. Barbara Child, One
Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group, 1-4:30PM
UUCGT Board Meeting; John Hoffmann, 6:30-9PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, Rev. Tarsa, 7-9PM
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TBA, One Service @ 10:30AM
* Mindfulness Meditation Group; Fleda Brown, 5:30-7PM
* Bridge Group; 1-4:30PM
* Peacemakers Needleworkers; Bonnie Mathias, 1:30-3:30PM
* Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30-7PM
* International Folk Dancers; Mary Van Valin, 6:30-9PM
* Chautauqua; Judy VanDeWeghe, 7-8PM
Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, Rev. Tarsa, 7-9PM