Nancy Jacobsen was a member of UUCG for many years. Upon her death in 2015, her niece left a bequest from her estate to be used to improve the UUCG landscape. There have been many ideas proposed including to work on our dreamed of nature trail or to improve the memorial garden in some … Continue reading Get Involved with Our Summer Joy Project
In preparation for an intensive day of non-partisan Climate Advocacy Lobbying on Capitol Hill on June 13, you have an opportunity to raise your voice during the meetings. Just fill out the Constituent Comment form available from the Sanctuary. You can submit as many as three (House Rep & two Senators). Also, if you haven’t … Continue reading The Green Team Seeks Your Input!
It is our tradition here at UUCG to offer specialized youth programs annually, on alternating years. This coming spring (2018), Faith Development will be offering O.W.L. for 7th – 9th grade students. O.W.L. stands for Our Whole Lives. Developed by the UUA and the United Church of Christ, OWL is a sexuality education curriculum available … Continue reading Our Whole Lives Program for 7th – 9th Grade Youth
On Saturday, March 25th, from 5:30 – 7:30pm, UUCG is hosting an Interfaith Potluck Dinner, to affirm our friendship with our Muslim neighbors here in Gwinnett County. All members and friends of the UUCG community and area mosques and Islamic schools are welcome to attend. We invite you to bring a dish to share. Please … Continue reading UUCG to Host an Interfaith Potluck Dinner
On Saturday, March 4th, from 9am to noon, UUCG will host the Active Hope Workshop. Based on the work of Joanna Macy, this participatory workshop on Active Hope addresses the environmental and cultural problems that we are facing. It is designed to help you transform fear and despair into inspiration and a sense of empowerment. … Continue reading UUCG to Host Active Hope Workshop
UUCG will again be sponsoring a Teacher Appreciation event for our partner school, Corley Elementary. We will be providing snacks for them on Feb. 23 during their early release day for parent/teacher conferences. If you would like to help, please donate at least $5 – the money will be used to buy fruits, cheeses, veggies, … Continue reading Corley Teacher Appreciation Event Requests Financial Support
We’re so glad you asked! While the age-specific rotation programs are on a hiatus for the time being, there are still offerings available for adults and teens to enrich and enliven your Sunday mornings at UUCG, prior to the Worship Service. (Childcare will be available for children under 8.) On the first Sunday of each … Continue reading What’s Going on at 10:00am on Sundays???
With great pleasure we announce that we have hired Michael Parker as our new Choir Director. Michael officially begins on January 1st. His first Sunday with UUCG will be on January 8. The entire congregation is invited for a “meet and greet” with Michael on Saturday, January 14, from 5:30 – 8:00. This is the … Continue reading Welcome our new Choir Director!
The annual UUCG Bake Sale returns in 2017 on December 17. Once again, the Youth Group will be hosting this fundraising event, and they’d like to offer you a few ways that you may support their efforts. The proceeds from this sale benefit UUCG. You may donate ingredients (to be dropped off at … Continue reading Annual UUCG Bake Sale December 17!
Amnesty International has launched its annual letter writing campaign, Write-for-Rights. You can help change the lives of this year’s 12 cases by writing letters of support or solidarity to those being featured, or letters of appeal to the government officials. Information on each case as well as sample letters can be found on the bulletin … Continue reading Write a Letter, Change a Life
