If you are new to UUCG since January of 2017, when Rev. Jan started her Sabbatical, you are invited to a “Minister Meetup” in the Playhouse room on Sunday, August 27th after the Worship Service, from 12:45 – 1:45. This will give Rev. Jan an opportunity to meet you personally, and you will have a … Continue reading Minister Meetup August 27th!
The UUCG Music Department is conducting a survey to gather opinions on weekly evening choir rehearsals and scheduling preferences. The purpose of weekly choir rehearsal is not only to work on music for the coming week, but also to begin to put together a comprehensive music program for the year; selecting multiple pieces and … Continue reading Choir Survey Available Now Thru August 22
On Sunday, August 20th, following the worship service, the UUCG Racial Justice Committee will host a special showing of the feature film, Winter’s Bone, starring Jennifer Lawrence. “With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, Ree Dolly cares for her family in the rural Ozarks. A gritty portrayal of rural America: culture, challenges … Continue reading Film Showing August 20th – Winter’s Bone
The first day of school is right around the corner and the students at Corley Elementary School need backpacks! UUCG’s backpack drive for the school has begun. We are collecting new and gently used backpacks, from now until July 30th. Bring your donations in and place them in the Corley Backpack Bin in the hall of … Continue reading Help Support the Students at Corley Elementary
Nancy Jacobsen was a member of UUCG for many years. Upon her death in 2015, her niece left a bequest from her estate to be used to improve the UUCG landscape. There have been many ideas proposed including to work on our dreamed of nature trail or to improve the memorial garden in some … Continue reading Get Involved with Our Summer Joy Project
In preparation for an intensive day of non-partisan Climate Advocacy Lobbying on Capitol Hill on June 13, you have an opportunity to raise your voice during the meetings. Just fill out the Constituent Comment form available from the Sanctuary. You can submit as many as three (House Rep & two Senators). Also, if you haven’t … Continue reading The Green Team Seeks Your Input!
It is our tradition here at UUCG to offer specialized youth programs annually, on alternating years. This coming spring (2018), Faith Development will be offering O.W.L. for 7th – 9th grade students. O.W.L. stands for Our Whole Lives. Developed by the UUA and the United Church of Christ, OWL is a sexuality education curriculum available … Continue reading Our Whole Lives Program for 7th – 9th Grade Youth
On Saturday, March 25th, from 5:30 – 7:30pm, UUCG is hosting an Interfaith Potluck Dinner, to affirm our friendship with our Muslim neighbors here in Gwinnett County. All members and friends of the UUCG community and area mosques and Islamic schools are welcome to attend. We invite you to bring a dish to share. Please … Continue reading UUCG to Host an Interfaith Potluck Dinner
On Saturday, March 4th, from 9am to noon, UUCG will host the Active Hope Workshop. Based on the work of Joanna Macy, this participatory workshop on Active Hope addresses the environmental and cultural problems that we are facing. It is designed to help you transform fear and despair into inspiration and a sense of empowerment. … Continue reading UUCG to Host Active Hope Workshop
UUCG will again be sponsoring a Teacher Appreciation event for our partner school, Corley Elementary. We will be providing snacks for them on Feb. 23 during their early release day for parent/teacher conferences. If you would like to help, please donate at least $5 – the money will be used to buy fruits, cheeses, veggies, … Continue reading Corley Teacher Appreciation Event Requests Financial Support
