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12 Bethesda Church Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-717-7913

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett

Sustaining a community of love through Trust, Compassion, and Inquiry
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OOS August 13, 2023

August 11, 2023 • Aline Harris

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10:00 AM - Coloring Outside the Lines
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
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7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
12:00 PM - Imbolc Ritual
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10:00 AM - Food Bank Collection
11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Congregational Conversation
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6:30 PM - Alphabet SoUUp
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7:00 PM - Immigration Justice Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
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8
9:00 AM - UUCG Men's Group
9:00 AM - Learning Tarot
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - SpiralScouts
12:30 PM - Belief Explorers
more...
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7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
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7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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7:00 PM - Communications Team Meeting
7:00 PM - Covenant Group B
13
10:00 AM - Covenant Group C
14
7:00 PM - QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
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9:30 AM - Green Team Meeting
9:30 AM - Green Team Breakfast Meeting
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - Board Meeting
12:30 PM - Tarot Sunday
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7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
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6:30 PM - Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
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23
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11:00 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
more...
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7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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5:30 PM - Sanctuary Reserved
7:00 PM - Book Group
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10:00 AM - Tending Our Grounds
Coloring Outside the Lines
Coloring Outside the Lines
01/26/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Classrooms
  • Faith Development
Alphabet SoUUp, Faith Development, in person
Children & Youth ages 5-17 are welcome to join us before the service for a discussion & activity focused on Queer media history and the [...]
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
01/26/2025    
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"
"Good Trouble"
01/26/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Faith Development
  • Spiritual Growth
Faith Development, Good Trouble, Social Justice
"Good Trouble" meets every fourth Sunday following the Worship Service at 12:30pm in the Sanctuary. Borrowing our title from the words of the late Congressman [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
01/28/2025    
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
02/01/2025    
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 [...]
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Imbolc Ritual
Imbolc Ritual
02/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Spiritual Growth
Pagan, Sylvan Sanctuary
Celebrate the very early stages of spring with Sylvan Sanctuary.
More Info
Food Bank Collection
Food Bank Collection
02/02/2025    
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
02/02/2025    
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
02/02/2025    
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
02/03/2025    
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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Immigration Justice Meeting
Immigration Justice Meeting
02/04/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Library
  • Connecting Beyond
connecting beyond, Familias Juntas, immigration, interfaith, Social Justice
Familias Juntas is a coalition of concerned Gwinnett County individuals and faith communities whose goal is to assist immigrants  in danger of or affected by [...]
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Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
02/04/2025    
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
02/05/2025    
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
UUCG Men's Group
UUCG Men's Group
02/08/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Library
  • Connecting Within
connecting within, in person, UUCG Men's Group
This group welcomes cis and trans male-identified folx, along with all congregants, guests, and community members who want to gather for fellowship and contemplation on [...]
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Learning Tarot
Learning Tarot
02/08/2025    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
connecting within, Faith Development, spiritual growth, Tarot
Meets every 2nd Saturday in person at UUCG. Join us as Sherree offers a series of lessons on how to read, interpret, and intuit with [...]
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
02/09/2025    
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
SpiralScouts
SpiralScouts
02/09/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Belief Explorers
Belief Explorers
02/09/2025    
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
Covenant Group A
Covenant Group A
02/10/2025    
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
02/11/2025    
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
Communications Team Meeting
Communications Team Meeting
02/12/2025    
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 B
Covenant Group B
02/12/2025    
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
Covenant Group C
Covenant Group C
02/13/2025    
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
02/14/2025    
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
Green Team Meeting
Green Team Meeting
02/15/2025    
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
Green Team Breakfast Meeting
Green Team Breakfast Meeting
02/15/2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary and Kitchen
  • Green Space
environment, Green Space, green team
Annual Green Team Brainstorming Breakfast Join the Green Team for breakfast as we discuss our plans for the year ahead.  What programs will we offer?  [...]
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
02/16/2025    
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
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
02/16/2025    
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 [...]
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Tarot Sunday
Tarot Sunday
02/16/2025    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
  • Spiritual Growth
connecting within, CUUPs, Tarot
Join us in the Library room every third Sunday at 12:30pm for an exploration of Tarot and practices that reveal its relevance to your life.  [...]
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Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
02/18/2025    
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
02/19/2025    
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
02/20/2025    
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, [...]
More Info
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service
02/23/2025    
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"
"Good Trouble"
02/23/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sanctuary
  • Faith Development
  • Spiritual Growth
Faith Development, Good Trouble, Social Justice
This month we explore our commitment to environmental justice through gaming! Solarpunk Futures is a storytelling game where players imagine the pathways to a desirable [...]
More Info
"Good Trouble"
"Good Trouble"
02/23/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sanctuary and Online
  • Faith Development
  • Spiritual Growth
Faith Development, Good Trouble, Social Justice
"Good Trouble" meets every fourth Sunday following the Worship Service at 12:30pm in the Sanctuary. Borrowing our title from the words of the late Congressman [...]
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
02/25/2025    
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
Sanctuary Reserved
Sanctuary Reserved
02/26/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Rental/Private Event
Private Event
The Sanctuary is reserved for a private event. Contact Christiana with any questions.
More Info
Book Group
Book Group
02/26/2025    
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
Tending Our Grounds
Tending Our Grounds
03/01/2025    
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
Events on 01/26/2025
Coloring Outside the Lines
26 Jan 25
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
26 Jan 25
Lawrenceville
"Good Trouble"
26 Jan 25
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 01/28/2025
Choir Rehearsal
28 Jan 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/01/2025
Tending Our Grounds
1 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Imbolc Ritual
1 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/02/2025
Food Bank Collection
2 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Sunday Morning Worship Service
2 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Congregational Conversation
2 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 02/03/2025
Alphabet SoUUp
3 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/04/2025
Immigration Justice Meeting
4 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Choir Rehearsal
4 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/05/2025
Yarns From the Heart
5 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/08/2025
UUCG Men's Group
8 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Learning Tarot
8 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/09/2025
Sunday Morning Worship Service
9 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
SpiralScouts
9 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Belief Explorers
9 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 02/10/2025
Covenant Group A
10 Feb 25
Events on 02/11/2025
Choir Rehearsal
11 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/12/2025
Communications Team Meeting
12 Feb 25
Covenant Group B
12 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/13/2025
Covenant Group C
13 Feb 25
Events on 02/14/2025
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
14 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/15/2025
Green Team Meeting
15 Feb 25
Green Team Breakfast Meeting
15 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/16/2025
Sunday Morning Worship Service
16 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Board Meeting
16 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Tarot Sunday
16 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 02/18/2025
Choir Rehearsal
18 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/19/2025
Yarns From the Heart
19 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/20/2025
Sweet MUUsic Rehearsal
20 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/23/2025
Sunday Morning Worship Service
23 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
"Good Trouble"
23 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
"Good Trouble"
23 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 02/25/2025
Choir Rehearsal
25 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Events on 02/26/2025
Sanctuary Reserved
26 Feb 25
Lawrenceville
Book Group
26 Feb 25
Events on 03/01/2025
Tending Our Grounds
1 Mar 25
Lawrenceville
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UU Congregation of Gwinnett

12 Bethesda Church Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-717-7913

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email: info@uucg.org

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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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