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Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-717-7913

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

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October 2023 GNUUs

September 30, 2023 • Aline Harris

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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
27
7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
28
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
29
30
1
2
10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
4:00 PM - CUUPS Gathering & Yule Party
3
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10:00 AM - Food Bank Collection
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Congregational Conversation
more...
4
5
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
6
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
7:00 PM - Book Group
7
6:30 PM - Music Night Planning Session
6:30 PM - Worship Team Meeting
8
9
10
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Belief Explorers
12:30 PM - Congregational Meeting
more...
11
12
7:00 PM - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
13
7:00 PM - Covenant Group B
7:00 PM - Communications Team Meeting
14
10:00 AM - Covenant Group C
15
16
9:30 AM - Green Team Meeting
3:00 PM - Magical Arts and Crafts
6:00 PM - Winter Solstice Ritual
17
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Tarot Sunday
12:30 PM - Board Meeting
more...
18
7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
19
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
20
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
21
7:00 PM - Shared Ministry Council Meeting
22
23
24
+
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
more...
25
26
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
27
7:00 PM - Book Group
7:00 PM - Covenant Group B
28
10:00 AM - Covenant Group C
29
30
7:00 PM - CONCERT - New Year's Eve Eve Fundraiser
31
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Tarot Sunday
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
1
2
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
3
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
4
5
6:00 PM - Welcome Celebration for Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones
6
10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
12:00 PM - CUUPs Gathering
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
11/26/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
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"Good Trouble"
26 Nov
11/26/2023    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library and Online
How do we most effectively put our faith in action? This year we are spending 4th Sundays examining our congregation’s assets and setting goals for [...]
More Info
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation
11/26/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Spiritual Growth
Mindfulness and meditation, Online, Onsite
Two Hands Sangha is a Buddhist Meditation Community which meets to train the heart and mind to respond to life with mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. [...]
More Info
Covenant Group A
Covenant Group A
11/27/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
  • Connecting Within
via Zoom
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
11/28/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Tending Our Grounds
Tending Our Grounds
12/02/2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grounds at UUCG
  • Green Space
Onsite, Property Work Day
Join us the 1st Saturday of each month for Tending Our Grounds. Keeping our property pleasant and green is a part of being welcoming, as [...]
More Info
CUUPS Gathering & Yule Party
CUUPS Gathering & Yule Party
12/02/2023    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Onsite, Pagan
CUUPS Gathering & Yule Party
More Info
Food Bank Collection
Food Bank Collection
12/03/2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grounds at UUCG
  • Connecting Beyond
Food Bank Collection, Onsite
You may bring food bank donations to UUCG every 1st Sunday from 10 to 1 pm.  For current needs, please visit https://lawrencevilleco-op.org/donate/
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
12/03/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
More Info
Congregational Conversation
Congregational Conversation
12/03/2023    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Public Meetings
Board of Trustees, Congregational Conversation
The UUCG Board of Trustees hosts a Conversation on the last of the Open Questions; "What does a financially healthy congregation look like to you?" [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
12/05/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Yarns From the Heart
Yarns From the Heart
12/06/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library and Online
  • Connecting Within
in person, Online, Onsite, Yarns from the Heart
Knitters and crocheters gather to create prayer shawls, baby blankets, and other fiber gifts for members and friends of UUCG and the wider community, as [...]
More Info
Book Group
Book Group
12/06/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Connecting Within
Book Group, Online
The UUCG book group meets via Zoom and is open to everyone! We choose books across various genres, with an eye toward what will provide [...]
More Info
Music Night Planning Session
Music Night Planning Session
12/07/2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
Music Night Planning Session
More Info
Worship Team Meeting
Worship Team Meeting
12/07/2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Worship Team
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
12/10/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
More Info
Belief Explorers
Belief Explorers
12/10/2023    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library and Online
  • Spiritual Growth
Belief Exploration
Belief Explorers is a group of curious people interested in the wide variety of spirituality and beliefs. We meet from 12:30 - 1:30PM on the [...]
More Info
Congregational Meeting
Congregational Meeting
12/10/2023    
12:30 pm
  • Public Meetings
Board Conversations and Buisness Meetings
Members will vote on next year's budget.
More Info
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
12/12/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Pastoral Care Team
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
12/12/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Covenant Group B
Covenant Group B
12/13/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
  • Connecting Within
covenant group
In-Person
More Info
Communications Team Meeting
Communications Team Meeting
12/13/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the UUCG Communications Team, via Zoom. If you have an upcoming event that you wish to be added to the calendar and/or [...]
More Info
Covenant Group C
Covenant Group C
12/14/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
  • Connecting Within
covenant group
via Zoom
More Info
Green Team Meeting
Green Team Meeting
12/16/2023    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Online via Zoom
  • Green Space
Green Space, Online
Everyone with an interest in and love of all manner of environmental issues are invited to join the Green Team Meeting! Learn what the team [...]
More Info
Magical Arts and Crafts
Magical Arts and Crafts
12/16/2023    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Classrooms
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Pagan
Join CUUPs before the ritual for magical arts and crafts! All are welcome and supplies will be provided.
More Info
Winter Solstice Ritual
Winter Solstice Ritual
12/16/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
in person, Pagan, Sylvan Sanctuary
The Winter Solstice is a time that symbolizes the rebirth of the Sun. There are many writings in several different pantheons that mark this time [...]
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
12/17/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
More Info
Tarot Sunday
Tarot Sunday
12/17/2023    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Library
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Onsite, Pagan, Tarot
Tarot Sunday: Explore the monthly theme of UUCG using the imagery of the Tarot. Meditation, discussion, and a personal or group spread highlighting the theme. [...]
More Info
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
12/17/2023    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Library and Online
  • Public Meetings
Board Meeting, Online
Monthly meeting of the UUCG Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the congregation at large.  You may choose to attend either in person [...]
More Info
Covenant Group A
Covenant Group A
12/18/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
  • Connecting Within
via Zoom
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
12/19/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Yarns From the Heart
Yarns From the Heart
12/20/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library and Online
  • Connecting Within
in person, Online, Onsite, Yarns from the Heart
Knitters and crocheters gather to create prayer shawls, baby blankets and other fiber gifts for members and friends of UUCG and the wider community. This [...]
More Info
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
12/21/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Shared Ministry Council
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
12/24/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
More Info
"Good Trouble"
24 Dec
12/24/2023    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library and Online
How do we most effectively put our faith in action? This year we are spending 4th Sundays examining our congregation’s assets and setting goals for [...]
More Info
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation
12/24/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Spiritual Growth
Mindfulness and meditation, Online, Onsite
Two Hands Sangha is a Buddhist Meditation Community which meets to train the heart and mind to respond to life with mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
12/26/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Book Group
Book Group
12/27/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Book Group, Online
The UUCG book group meets via Zoom and is open to everyone! We choose books across various genres, with an eye toward what will provide [...]
More Info
Covenant Group B
Covenant Group B
12/27/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
covenant group
In-Person
More Info
Covenant Group C
Covenant Group C
12/28/2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
  • Connecting Within
covenant group
via Zoom
More Info
CONCERT - New Year's Eve Eve Fundraiser
CONCERT - New Year's Eve Eve Fundraiser
12/30/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Connecting Beyond
in person
We are excited to feature Ginny Andino and her band, Duamente. Tickets are $20 at the door (kids under 12 are free). Duamente is an [...]
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
12/31/2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Worship Services
We invite you to attend our Worship Services online via Zoom or in-person https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Dial 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 565-460-176   Worship Services at UUCG are [...]
More Info
Tarot Sunday
Tarot Sunday
12/31/2023    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, Online, Pagan, Tarot
Will you be the Voice of Gaia? Will you be the Voice of the World? You are the Light of the World. This is the [...]
More Info
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Meditation
12/31/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Spiritual Growth
Mindfulness and meditation, Online, Onsite
Two Hands Sangha is a Buddhist Meditation Community which meets to train the heart and mind to respond to life with mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
01/02/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG Covenant Choir meets for rehearsals every Tuesday to practice selections for performance on Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Bring a warm heart, an [...]
More Info
Yarns From the Heart
Yarns From the Heart
01/03/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library and Online
  • Connecting Within
in person, Online, Onsite, Yarns from the Heart
Knitters and crocheters gather to create prayer shawls, baby blankets, and other fiber gifts for members and friends of UUCG and the wider community, as [...]
More Info
Welcome Celebration for Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones
Welcome Celebration for Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones
01/05/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary and Kitchen
  • Connecting Within
Board Conversations and Buisness Meetings, in person
Please plan to join us for a Welcome Celebration in honor of Rev. Nancy on Friday, January 5th at 6:00pm. Come meet Rev. Nancy in [...]
More Info
Tending Our Grounds
Tending Our Grounds
01/06/2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grounds at UUCG
  • Green Space
Onsite, Property Work Day
Join us the 1st Saturday of each month for Tending Our Grounds. Keeping our property pleasant and green is a part of being welcoming, as [...]
More Info
CUUPs Gathering
CUUPs Gathering
01/06/2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Pagan
A Time For Rest At Noon: Getting prepared for the winter months also means getting prepared for the cold and flu season. Join Sherree for [...]
More Info
Events on 11/26/2023
Sunday Morning Worship Service
26 Nov 23
Lawrenceville
26 Nov
"Good Trouble"
26 Nov 23
Lawrenceville
Mindfulness and Meditation
26 Nov 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 11/27/2023
Covenant Group A
27 Nov 23
Events on 11/28/2023
Choir Rehearsal
28 Nov 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/02/2023
Tending Our Grounds
2 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
CUUPS Gathering & Yule Party
2 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/03/2023
Food Bank Collection
3 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
3 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Congregational Conversation
3 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 12/05/2023
Choir Rehearsal
5 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/06/2023
Yarns From the Heart
6 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Book Group
6 Dec 23
Events on 12/07/2023
Music Night Planning Session
7 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Worship Team Meeting
7 Dec 23
Events on 12/10/2023
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Belief Explorers
10 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Congregational Meeting
10 Dec 23
more...
Events on 12/12/2023
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
12 Dec 23
Choir Rehearsal
12 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/13/2023
Covenant Group B
13 Dec 23
Communications Team Meeting
13 Dec 23
Events on 12/14/2023
Covenant Group C
14 Dec 23
Events on 12/16/2023
Green Team Meeting
16 Dec 23
Magical Arts and Crafts
16 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Winter Solstice Ritual
16 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/17/2023
Sunday Morning Worship Service
17 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Tarot Sunday
17 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Board Meeting
17 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 12/18/2023
Covenant Group A
18 Dec 23
Events on 12/19/2023
Choir Rehearsal
19 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/20/2023
Yarns From the Heart
20 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/21/2023
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
21 Dec 23
Events on 12/24/2023
Sunday Morning Worship Service
24 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
24 Dec
"Good Trouble"
24 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Mindfulness and Meditation
24 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 12/26/2023
Choir Rehearsal
26 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/27/2023
Book Group
27 Dec 23
Covenant Group B
27 Dec 23
Events on 12/28/2023
Covenant Group C
28 Dec 23
Events on 12/30/2023
CONCERT - New Year's Eve Eve Fundraiser
30 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 12/31/2023
Sunday Morning Worship Service
31 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Tarot Sunday
31 Dec 23
Mindfulness and Meditation
31 Dec 23
Lawrenceville
Events on 01/02/2024
Choir Rehearsal
2 Jan 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 01/03/2024
Yarns From the Heart
3 Jan 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 01/05/2024
Welcome Celebration for Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones
5 Jan 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 01/06/2024
Tending Our Grounds
6 Jan 24
Lawrenceville
CUUPs Gathering
6 Jan 24
Lawrenceville
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Congregation Announcements

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  • CUUPS September Full Moon Newsletter 2026
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Coming Up:

  • Covenant Group
    • 11/12/2026
  • QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
    • 11/13/2026
  • UUCG Men's Group
    • 11/14/2026
  • UUCG Men's Group BBQ
    • 11/14/2026
  • Sunday Morning Worship Service
    • 11/15/2026

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UU Congregation of Gwinnett

12 Bethesda Church Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-717-7913

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Our Ministry Structure and Our Minister

photograph of Rev. Nancy, a woman with long, straight grey hair with bright blue streaks, wearing glasses, a blue sweater, and a circular fused glass pendant with a uu chalice at the centerWe are a congregation that practices shared ministry, led by a leadership team of members of the congregation in partnership with our part-time minister, Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones.  Our worship services are led by Rev. Nancy (she/her) and an experienced team of Service Leaders.  Our programs are developed and overseen by our Shared Ministry Council.
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