Interfaith Peace Festival Date: Saturday, September 21Time: 11:00am – 3:30pm Location: the Sikh Gurdwara 1158 Rockbridge Rd, Norcross September 21st is the International Day of Peace, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace. A local Sikh … Continue reading Interfaith Peace Festival Sept. 21
With the apologies of staff, this item did not make it into the newsletter this month. Each summer, our program year at UUCG transitions to the next program year. In the thick of the heat and lushness of the season, as families lounge on pool chairs and beach blankets, or stay up late with the … Continue reading July Message From the Board
As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant, congregation-to-congregation and through our Association, to support and assist one another in our ministries. We draw from our heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage, building on the foundation of love. Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are … Continue reading UU Values & Inspirations
Dear UUCG Family, As spring breathes new life into our surroundings, marking a season of growth and renewal, it’s once again time for one of our most anticipated events of the year – the Annual Auction, on April 27th from 3 PM to 7 PM. This vibrant occasion is not just a testament to our … Continue reading Our House in Full Bloom Auction
A Note From Rev. Nancy for the week of March 15, 2024 Growing up in Texas when I did, I was taught that cheerfulness held enormous value. In fact, as a young girl eager for friends and eventually sweethearts, I got the message that to be “attractive” I pretty much had to be cheerful (or … Continue reading Hope That Goes Deeper Than Cheer
The UU Georgia Legislative Action Network is a group of Georgia Unitarian Universalists from 8 Congregations across the state. The group evaluates current Georgia legislation and Georgia Government Agency Actions based on our UU principles and values. A determination is made whether to Support or Oppose Legislation or Action. The following action items have been … Continue reading Faith in Action: Priority Action Items from the UU Georgia Legislative Action Network
Our annual Blessing of the Plow service will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 11:00am. This service is based on an old world ritual called the Charming of the Plow. It was held at the beginning of the planting season when soil would first be tilled or turned. It was done by calling on … Continue reading Blessing of the Plow Service on March 24
A Note from Reverend Nancy for March 1, 2024 This Sunday’s service marks my first Luminescence celebration! In fact, I hadn’t even heard of this relatively new Unitarian Universalist seasonal holiday until I started getting to know you, dear Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett. What a joy, then, to dive into the meaning and the … Continue reading Luminescence: Hearing a Story New
This week’s Note From Rev. Nancy Feb. 16, 2024 In a beautiful reflection titled “Our Pathway to Equity and Justice,” which Worship Associate JoAnn Weiss will offer in UUCG’s worship service this Sunday, February 18, she has a line I especially love: “Together we are all part of a larger, more powerful whole.” Yes, we … Continue reading Being Part of a Larger Whole
A Note from Rev. Nancy, week of February 9th This Sunday afternoon, February 11, a group of us from UUCG will carpool into Atlanta to show the Abundant LUUv congregation our love. We will join them on their ceremonial walk from their original rental space to their new one. We will sing and worship and … Continue reading The Beauty and the Power in Simply Showing Up
