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Lawrenceville, GA 30044

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

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OOS August 13, 2023

August 11, 2023 • Aline Harris

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11:00 AM - Climate Justice Revival
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Sharing the Journey
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30
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7:00 PM - Shared Ministry Council Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
2
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
7:00 PM - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
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5
10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
2:00 PM - CUUPs Gathering: Working with Spirits of the Land
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10:00 AM - Food Bank Collection
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Congregational Conversation
more...
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6:30 PM - Alphabet SoUUp
8
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
9
7:00 PM - Covenant Group B
7:00 PM - Communications Team Meeting
10
6:30 PM - Worship Team Meeting
10:00 AM - Covenant Group C
11
7:00 PM - QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
12
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9:00 AM - UUCG Men's Group (inclusive)
9:00 AM - Learning Tarot
10:30 AM - Blessing of the Animals
more...
13
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Belief Explorers
12:30 PM - SpiralScouts
more...
14
7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
15
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
16
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
17
6:30 PM - Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
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19
9:30 AM - Green Team Meeting
5:00 PM - Sanctuary Reserved
20
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10:00 AM - Gender Justice Learning Group for Kids
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Tarot Sunday
more...
21
22
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
23
7:00 PM - Book Group
24
25
6:00 PM - QUUest Dungeons and Dragons
26
2:00 PM - POSTPONED - Music Making with Rev. Nancy
4:00 PM - Trunk or Treat
27
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Sharing the Journey
5:00 PM - Tarot Talk
more...
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29
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
30
7:30 PM - Silent Supper in Honor of Our Beloved Dead, Humans and Animals
31
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10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
6:00 PM - Samhain Ritual
Climate Justice Revival
Climate Justice Revival
09/29/2024    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Green Space
environment, Green Space, green team
UUCG joins hundreds of UU congregations around the country participating in the first Climate Justice Revival! Mark you calendar for Saturday & Sunday, September 28 [...]
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
09/29/2024    
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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Sharing the Journey
Sharing the Journey
09/29/2024    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
in person
Sharing the Journey is a 4-session program for both newcomers and long-time members to experience “deep listening and sharing practices” in a small group setting, [...]
More Info
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
10/01/2024    
7:00 pm
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Shared Ministry Council
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
10/01/2024    
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
10/02/2024    
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 [...]
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Pastoral Care Team Meeting
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
10/02/2024    
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the pastoral care team
More Info
Tending Our Grounds
Tending Our Grounds
10/05/2024    
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: Working with Spirits of the Land
CUUPs Gathering: Working with Spirits of the Land
10/05/2024    
2:00 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Pagan
Join us as we explore diverse practices and techniques to connect with the Spirits of Nature, including trees, plants, fungi, and the many critters around [...]
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Food Bank Collection
Food Bank Collection
10/06/2024    
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/
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10/06/2024    
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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Congregational Conversation
Congregational Conversation
10/06/2024    
12:30 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Congregational Engagement
Congregational Conversation, in person, Online
On the first Sunday of each month the Board hosts a Conversation related to our current theme, UU Values, or the year's Three Open Questions.  [...]
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Alphabet SoUUp
Alphabet SoUUp
10/07/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Connecting Within
  • Radical Welcome
Alphabet SoUUp, Discussion Group, in person, Onsite, Radical Welcome
Please join us for a gathering of Alphabet SoUUp, a monthly potluck social & discussion group for LGBTQIA+ adults among the UUCG community! Be you [...]
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Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
10/08/2024    
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
Covenant Group B
Covenant Group B
10/09/2024    
7:00 pm
Classrooms
  • Connecting Within
covenant group, in person
Our Covenant Groups are returning in September. This year we’ll be adapting Covenant Groups to reflect the changing needs of our growing community. It can [...]
More Info
Communications Team Meeting
Communications Team Meeting
10/09/2024    
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
Worship Team Meeting
Worship Team Meeting
10/10/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Committee Meeting
Monthly planning meeting of the Worship Team.
More Info
Covenant Group C
Covenant Group C
10/10/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
covenant group, Online
Our Covenant Groups are returning in September. This year we’ll be adapting Covenant Groups to reflect the changing needs of our growing community. It can [...]
More Info
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
10/11/2024    
7:00 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
in person, Onsite, QUUest
Kids and youth group of adventurers, exploring a fantasy world guided by UU Values. Preregistration is required. For more information, email info@uucg.org
More Info
UUCG Men's Group (inclusive)
UUCG Men's Group (inclusive)
10/12/2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Classrooms
  • Connecting Within
Discussion Group, in person
The UUCG Men's Group meets at 9 am on the second Saturday of each month at UUCG. This group welcomes cis and trans male-identified folx, [...]
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Learning Tarot
Learning Tarot
10/12/2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Library
  • Spiritual Growth
Tarot
Learning Tarot: progressive classes with exercises   Saturday 14th 9am to 11am In Person 9am Tarot Introduction: History, The Big Three Comparison(Marseille/Waite-Smith/Thoth) 10am Choosing, Clearing, [...]
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Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals
10/12/2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Deck and Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
  • Spiritual Growth
Please bring your beloved animals (those who won’t be stressed by the experience), your pictures of beloved animals, and/or your favorite stuffed animals for this [...]
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10/13/2024    
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
10/13/2024    
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 [...]
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SpiralScouts
SpiralScouts
10/13/2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Grounds at UUCG
  • Connecting Within
Children, in person, Onsite, Pre-Registration Required, Spiral Scouts
SpiralScouts is an all-gender scouting group, open to ages 3-13, that focuses on nature-based learning and activities. Meetings vary between on-site at UUCG and local [...]
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Covenant Group A
Covenant Group A
10/14/2024    
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
covenant group, Online
Our Covenant Groups are returning in September. This year we’ll be adapting Covenant Groups to reflect the changing needs of our growing community. It can [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
10/15/2024    
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
10/16/2024    
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. This [...]
More Info
Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
10/17/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music, Onsite
The UUCG House Band, Sweet MUUsic, will rehearse to support upcoming Sunday worship services. Musicians and singers of all skill levels are welcome to join, [...]
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Green Team Meeting
Green Team Meeting
10/19/2024    
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 [...]
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Sanctuary Reserved
Sanctuary Reserved
10/19/2024    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Rental/Private Event
Private Event, Reserved
The Sanctuary is reserved this evening for a private event. If you have any questions, please contact admin@uucg.org.
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Gender Justice Learning Group for Kids
Gender Justice Learning Group for Kids
10/20/2024    
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Classrooms
  • Faith Development
Alphabet SoUUp, Children, in person, Religious Exploration
All kids ages 5-13 are welcome to this monthly gathering which provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss  different topics relevant to the queer [...]
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10/20/2024    
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
10/20/2024    
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. [...]
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Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
10/22/2024    
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
Book Group
Book Group
10/23/2024    
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
QUUest Dungeons and Dragons
QUUest Dungeons and Dragons
10/25/2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
in person
Preregistration is required. Please register here New party beginning May 24th This group will meet on the fourth Fridays of each month from 6-10pm All [...]
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POSTPONED - Music Making with Rev. Nancy
POSTPONED - Music Making with Rev. Nancy
10/26/2024    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Off-site
  • Cancelled
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED If you are registered to attend this event, please be on the lookout for an email from Rev. Nancy announcing [...]
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Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
10/26/2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grounds at UUCG
  • Public Meetings
in person
October 26th from 4pm until dusk
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
10/27/2024    
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
Sharing the Journey
Sharing the Journey
10/27/2024    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
in person
Sharing the Journey is a 4-session program for both newcomers and long-time members to experience “deep listening and sharing practices” in a small group setting, [...]
More Info
Tarot Talk
Tarot Talk
10/27/2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Spiritual Growth
Online, Tarot
Sunday 22nd Zoom 5pm to 7pm Welcome Friends Old and New to Tarot Talk
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
10/29/2024    
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
Silent Supper in Honor of Our Beloved Dead, Humans and Animals
Silent Supper in Honor of Our Beloved Dead, Humans and Animals
10/30/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
CUUPs, in person, Pagan
This will be a potluck dinner in honor of our Beloved Dead, both Human and Animal. 7:30-8pm The decoration and preparation of the tables is [...]
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Tending Our Grounds
Tending Our Grounds
11/02/2024    
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
Samhain Ritual
Samhain Ritual
11/02/2024    
6:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
in person, Pagan, Sylvan Sanctuary
Join us in honoring our beloved dead by hanging pictures around Big Mama, the majestic oak at the entrance to the grove. Feel free to [...]
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Events on 09/29/2024
Climate Justice Revival
29 Sep 24
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
29 Sep 24
Lawrenceville
Sharing the Journey
29 Sep 24
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 10/01/2024
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
1 Oct 24
Choir Rehearsal
1 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/02/2024
Yarns From the Heart
2 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
2 Oct 24
Events on 10/05/2024
Tending Our Grounds
5 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
CUUPs Gathering: Working with Spirits of the Land
5 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/06/2024
Food Bank Collection
6 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
6 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Congregational Conversation
6 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 10/07/2024
Alphabet SoUUp
7 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/08/2024
Choir Rehearsal
8 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/09/2024
Covenant Group B
9 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Communications Team Meeting
9 Oct 24
Events on 10/10/2024
Worship Team Meeting
10 Oct 24
Covenant Group C
10 Oct 24
Events on 10/11/2024
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
11 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/12/2024
UUCG Men's Group (inclusive)
12 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Learning Tarot
12 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Blessing of the Animals
12 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 10/13/2024
Sunday Morning Worship Service
13 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Belief Explorers
13 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
SpiralScouts
13 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 10/14/2024
Covenant Group A
14 Oct 24
Events on 10/15/2024
Choir Rehearsal
15 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/16/2024
Yarns From the Heart
16 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/17/2024
Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
17 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/19/2024
Green Team Meeting
19 Oct 24
Sanctuary Reserved
19 Oct 24
Events on 10/20/2024
Gender Justice Learning Group for Kids
20 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
20 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Tarot Sunday
20 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 10/22/2024
Choir Rehearsal
22 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/23/2024
Book Group
23 Oct 24
Events on 10/25/2024
QUUest Dungeons and Dragons
25 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/26/2024
POSTPONED - Music Making with Rev. Nancy
26 Oct 24
Trunk or Treat
26 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/27/2024
Sunday Morning Worship Service
27 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Sharing the Journey
27 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Tarot Talk
27 Oct 24
more...
Events on 10/29/2024
Choir Rehearsal
29 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 10/30/2024
Silent Supper in Honor of Our Beloved Dead, Humans and Animals
30 Oct 24
Lawrenceville
Events on 11/02/2024
Tending Our Grounds
2 Nov 24
Lawrenceville
Samhain Ritual
2 Nov 24
Lawrenceville
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  • UUCG Men's Group
    • 11/14/2026
  • UUCG Men's Group BBQ
    • 11/14/2026

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UU Congregation of Gwinnett

12 Bethesda Church Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-717-7913

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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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