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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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Light Within the Darkness

Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 11:00am Daniel Bailey, Rev. Jan Taddeo

Together we’ll seek to ignite the still, small spark within each of us that can light our way during difficult times.

Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176

Rev. Jan Taddeo and Daniel Bailey, Service Leaders

Here is our Order of Service

Topics: Multigenerational, Online

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1
10:00 AM - Food Bank Collection
12:30 PM - Potluck Lunch
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
2
6:30 PM - Alphabet SoUUp
3
7:00 PM - Shared Ministry Council Meeting
4
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
7:00 PM - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
5
6:30 PM - Music Night
6
6:30 PM - Game Night
7
8
12:30 PM - Belief Explorers
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
9
7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
10
11
7:00 PM - Covenant Group B
12
10:00 AM - Covenant Group C
6:30 PM - Music Night
6:30 PM - Worship Team Meeting
13
7:00 PM - QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
14
9:00 AM - UUCG Men's Group
9:00 AM - Learning Tarot
15
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12:30 PM - Board Meeting
12:30 PM - Tarot Sunday
12:30 PM - Sharing the Journey
more...
16
17
18
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
19
6:30 PM - Music Night
20
7:00 PM - Movie Night: TBD
21
9:30 AM - Green Team Meeting
22
12:30 PM - "Good Trouble"
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
23
7:00 PM - Covenant Group A
24
25
7:00 PM - Book Group
26
6:30 PM - Music Night
27
28
10:00 AM - Women's Group - The Open Circle
29
12:30 PM - Sharing the Journey
6:00 PM - Mindfulness and Meditation
30
31
1
10:00 AM - Yarns From the Heart
7:00 PM - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
2
6:30 PM - Music Night
3
6:30 PM - Game Night
4
Food Bank Collection
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
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
Potluck Lunch
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Connecting Within
in person, potluck
Monthly potluck lunch following the Service on first Sundays. Please bring a dish to share! Sign up to volunteer on the bulletin board in the [...]
More Info
Mindfulness and Meditation
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online and Sanctuary
  • 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
Alphabet SoUUp
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Entire Building of UUCG
  • Connecting Within
  • Radical Welcome
Alphabet SoUUp, Discussion Group, in person, Radical Welcome
Please join us for a gathering of Alphabet SoUUp, a new monthly potluck social & discussion group for LGBTQIA+ adults among the UUCG community! Be [...]
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Shared Ministry Council Meeting
03 Mar
03/03/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
The monthly Shared Ministry Council meeting.
More Info
Yarns From the Heart
04 Mar
03/04/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library and Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Online, Yarns from the Heart
Knitters and crocheters gather to create prayer shawls, lap blankets, baby blankets and other fiber gifts for members and friends of UUCG and the wider [...]
More Info
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
04 Mar
03/04/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
The monthly Pastoral Care Team meeting.
More Info
Music Night
05 Mar
03/05/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
On Thursday evenings musicians of all skill levels gather in the Sanctuary at UUCG to play together and enjoy the unique degree of connection that [...]
More Info
Game Night
06 Mar
03/06/2026    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
connecting within, Family Programs, game night
Join friends, family, and the UUCG community for an evening of board games, card games, and more. Bring your favorite game, bring a friend, or [...]
More Info
Belief Explorers
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Online via Zoom
  • 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
Mindfulness and Meditation
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online and Sanctuary
  • 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
09 Mar
03/09/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Would you like to be part of this vital small group ministry within our community? In Covenant Groups, we come together to listen deeply as [...]
More Info
Covenant Group B
11 Mar
03/11/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Classrooms
  • Connecting Within
Would you like to be part of this vital small group ministry within our community? In Covenant Groups, we come together to listen deeply as [...]
More Info
Covenant Group C
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Would you like to be part of this vital small group ministry within our community? In Covenant Groups, we come together to listen deeply as [...]
More Info
Music Night
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
On Thursday evenings musicians of all skill levels gather in the Sanctuary at UUCG to play together and enjoy the unique degree of connection that [...]
More Info
Worship Team Meeting
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
The monthly Worship Team meeting.
More Info
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
13 Mar
03/13/2026    
7:00 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
in person, 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
14 Mar
03/14/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Library
  • Connecting Within
connecting within, Men's Group, on-site
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, [...]
More Info
Learning Tarot
14 Mar
03/14/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sanctuary
  • Spiritual Growth
More Info
Board Meeting
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Library and Online via Zoom
  • 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 [...]
More Info
Tarot Sunday
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Library
  • Connecting Within
  • Spiritual Growth
More Info
Sharing the Journey
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Classrooms
  • Radical Welcome
in person, Radical Welcome
Sharing the Journey is a 4-week program for both newcomers and long-time members of UUCG to experience “deep listening and sharing practices” in a small [...]
More Info
Yarns From the Heart
18 Mar
03/18/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Online, 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
Music Night
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
On Thursday evenings musicians of all skill levels gather in the Sanctuary at UUCG to play together and enjoy the unique degree of connection that [...]
More Info
Movie Night: TBD
20 Mar
03/20/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online and Sanctuary
  • Green Space
The Green Team will be hosting a movie night.
More Info
Green Team Meeting
21 Mar
03/21/2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Online via Zoom
  • Green Space
Green Space, Online
Monthly meeting of the Green Team. All who are interested in environmental issues are welcome. https://zoom.us/j/92617830455
More Info
"Good Trouble"
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Sanctuary
  • 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
Mindfulness and Meditation
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online and Sanctuary
  • 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
23 Mar
03/23/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Would you like to be part of this vital small group ministry within our community? In Covenant Groups, we come together to listen deeply as [...]
More Info
Book Group
25 Mar
03/25/2026    
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
26 Mar
03/26/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
On Thursday evenings musicians of all skill levels gather in the Sanctuary at UUCG to play together and enjoy the unique degree of connection that [...]
More Info
Women's Group - The Open Circle
28 Mar
03/28/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Library
  • Connecting Within
connecting within, Womens Group
In our fast-paced world, when asked how we are, we often respond “fine”, “okay”, or “good” . . . but are we? Let’s come together [...]
More Info
Sharing the Journey
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Classrooms
  • Radical Welcome
in person, Radical Welcome
Sharing the Journey is a 4-week program for both newcomers and long-time members of UUCG to experience “deep listening and sharing practices” in a small [...]
More Info
Mindfulness and Meditation
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online and Sanctuary
  • 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
Yarns From the Heart
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Library and Online via Zoom
  • Connecting Within
Online, Yarns from the Heart
Knitters and crocheters gather to create prayer shawls, lap blankets, baby blankets and other fiber gifts for members and friends of UUCG and the wider [...]
More Info
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
  • Committee Meeting
The monthly Pastoral Care Team meeting.
More Info
Music Night
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
in person, Music
On Thursday evenings musicians of all skill levels gather in the Sanctuary at UUCG to play together and enjoy the unique degree of connection that [...]
More Info
Game Night
03 Apr
04/03/2026    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanctuary
  • Connecting Within
connecting within, Family Programs, game night
Join friends, family, and the UUCG community for an evening of board games, card games, and more. Bring your favorite game, bring a friend, or [...]
More Info
Events on 03/01/2026
01 Mar
Food Bank Collection
1 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
01 Mar
Potluck Lunch
1 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
01 Mar
Mindfulness and Meditation
1 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/02/2026
02 Mar
Alphabet SoUUp
2 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/03/2026
03 Mar
Shared Ministry Council Meeting
3 Mar 26
Events on 03/04/2026
04 Mar
Yarns From the Heart
4 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
04 Mar
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
4 Mar 26
Events on 03/05/2026
05 Mar
Music Night
5 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/06/2026
06 Mar
Game Night
6 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/08/2026
08 Mar
Belief Explorers
8 Mar 26
08 Mar
Mindfulness and Meditation
8 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/09/2026
09 Mar
Covenant Group A
9 Mar 26
Events on 03/11/2026
11 Mar
Covenant Group B
11 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/12/2026
12 Mar
Covenant Group C
12 Mar 26
12 Mar
Music Night
12 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
12 Mar
Worship Team Meeting
12 Mar 26
Events on 03/13/2026
13 Mar
QUUest Jr. - Dungeons and Dragons
13 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/14/2026
14 Mar
UUCG Men's Group
14 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
14 Mar
Learning Tarot
14 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/15/2026
15 Mar
Board Meeting
15 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
15 Mar
Tarot Sunday
15 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
15 Mar
Sharing the Journey
15 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
more...
Events on 03/18/2026
18 Mar
Yarns From the Heart
18 Mar 26
Events on 03/19/2026
19 Mar
Music Night
19 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/20/2026
20 Mar
Movie Night: TBD
20 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/21/2026
21 Mar
Green Team Meeting
21 Mar 26
Events on 03/22/2026
22 Mar
"Good Trouble"
22 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
22 Mar
Mindfulness and Meditation
22 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/23/2026
23 Mar
Covenant Group A
23 Mar 26
Events on 03/25/2026
25 Mar
Book Group
25 Mar 26
Events on 03/26/2026
26 Mar
Music Night
26 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/28/2026
28 Mar
Women's Group - The Open Circle
28 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 03/29/2026
29 Mar
Sharing the Journey
29 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
29 Mar
Mindfulness and Meditation
29 Mar 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 04/01/2026
01 Apr
Yarns From the Heart
1 Apr 26
Lawrenceville
01 Apr
Pastoral Care Team Meeting
1 Apr 26
Events on 04/02/2026
02 Apr
Music Night
2 Apr 26
Lawrenceville
Events on 04/03/2026
03 Apr
Game Night
3 Apr 26
Lawrenceville
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Congregation Announcements

  • Moral Monday at the Capitol Aug. 18
  • “Small Wins Do Not Balance the Equation”
  • Living UU Values Festival – June 1st
  • Summer Events at The Mountain
  • Celebrating 35 Years of Green Sanctuary

Coming Up:

  • Choir Rehearsal - off-site
    • 08/26/2025
  • Book Group
    • 08/27/2025
  • CANCELED: Music Night
    • 08/28/2025
  • Sunday Morning Worship Service
    • 08/31/2025
  • Film Screening
    • 08/31/2025

RSS Reflections on the Themes

  • Imagining Ourselves to Freedom
    So many thoughts, feelings, words, images, deadlines, desires, worries, daydreams, and to-do’s are tumbling around inside me this morning. My inner state reminds me of this old image: On a black-and-white TV screen, the camera focuses on a huge plexiglass … Continue reading →
  • Imagination Required
    Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,the world offers itself to your imagination,calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –over and over announcing your placein the family of things. Excerpt from Wild GeeseBy Mary Oliver Twelve years … Continue reading →
  • Soon The Day Will Arrive
    This past Sunday at UUCG we honored Memorial Day and the people who have served andsacrificed their lives for our country in military service. As part of our theme for thismonth, Living Love Through the Practice of Imagination, we explored … Continue reading →
 

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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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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