March 26 – Boden Azora-Minda The importance of being seen. A celebration of the Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Celebrating the Spring Equinox
March 19 – Laura Reichsman At this time of balance and awakening, come rejoice in the rebirth of spring!
UUSG Crafternoon
Saturday, March 11 – 2-5pm If you love to craft and chat, or just chat, you are welcome! Come and craft with company, learn and/or teach a craft, swap ideas and/or supplies. Knitting, crocheting, quilting, origami, scrapbooking, drawing, painting, singing folk songs, dancing, organizing a junk drawer, shooting down rubber duckies with nerf darts….YOU decideContinue reading “UUSG Crafternoon”
he Unitarian Universalist 8th Principle
March 12 – Claire Karl Müller UUs are considering an 8th principle for anti-racism and Beloved Community. Claire Karl will speak to this conversation, anti-Blackness, white supremacy, the 8th principle and their dream for our spiritual wholeness in Beloved Community.
A Meditation Inspired by Lent
March 5th – Rev. Leaf Seligman The season of Lent offers a useful platform to explore what separates us from the Ground of Being. While Lenten practices often involve giving something up, Rev. Leaf is inclined to consider the ways we move toward what can re-establish wholeness and our connection with/to the Ground of Being. Continue reading “A Meditation Inspired by Lent “
Spring is coming!
UUSG cordially invites you to participate in our Spring Fair & Fairy House Walk Share your fairy house OR save your spot as a vendor. We hope that you will join us by creating a fairy house to display at our walk.
Come Sing a Song with Me
February 26 @ 10AM, Laura Reichsman Nobody’s perfect and we all struggle with some skill that others do very well. Self-acceptance and a good sense of humor can ease the discomfort of enjoying doing something, even if you don’t do it very well. Come make a joyful noise as we sing songs and embrace our imperfections.
Being in Community
February 19th @ 10AM, Chris Pera In this rapidly changing, highly technological world, it has become much less likely that people will live their entire lives in the same town where they were born. This is Chris’s story, and he shares reflections and lessons gleaned from his participation in the many varied communities he hasContinue reading “Being in Community”
Coffee House Concert
Kenny Selcer & Steve Gilligan Original and Choice Covers! (guitar, bass and vocals) Kenny & Steve are 2 seasoned music pros who play all kinds of different musical genres to create something new: “a sizzling blend of Americana, folk, rock, roots, reggae, and everything in between, that will get your toes tappin’, your head noddin’Continue reading “Coffee House Concert”
What Abides
February 12 @ 10AM Rev. Leaf Seligman Join Rev. Leaf in an exploration of what it means to abide in the midst of personal and collective uncertainty. There will be a talking circle following the service which provides space for all who would like to delve a little deeper into this topic.
Imbolc Service
10AM : Sunday February 5th, 2023 In the turning of the wheel of the year, Imbolc sits between Winter Solstice & Spring Equinox. Celebrate the life that is getting ready to come forth in Spring. Learn some traditions around this time of year, like the ancient Celtic goddess associated with Groundhog’s Day, and participate inContinue reading “Imbolc Service”
Unselfish Joy
Sunday, January 29th at 10am by Boden Azora-Minda – Buddhism is not all about suffering. Mudita is deriving pleasure from seeing others do well. This practice softens our hearts and helps us to gain an inner source of infinite joy.
Thursday Night Meditation Group
Thursdays, 6:30pm. In-Person @ the Fellowship Hall. The group practices mindfulness meditation and is led by Boden Azora-Minda. Each meeting includes a talk, a meditation period and time for questions. All are welcome and beginners are encouraged. The group meets in the Peace Sanctuary.
A Recipe for a Happy Life
Sunday, January 22th at 10am by Laura Reichsman – We all have our own recipe for a happy life, but are there some common ingredients? Come find out!
Fresh Ground Coffee House Re-Opens for 2023
Saturday, January 21st @ 7:00p Maggie Neff, local singer and musician, is the opening night performer. We hope you will come by and bring your friends and family. Please spread the word and let’s make the first show a fun evening. Great music, great coffee ,great snacks and with you all, a great group ofContinue reading “Fresh Ground Coffee House Re-Opens for 2023”
UUSG Crafternoon
Saturday, January 14th @ 3pm If you love to craft and chat, or just chat, you are welcome! Come and craft with company, learn and/or teach a craft, swap ideas and/or supplies. Knitting, crocheting, quilting, origami, scrapbook-ing, drawing, painting, singing folk songs, dancing, organizing a junk drawer, shooting down rubber duckies with nerf darts….YOU decideContinue reading “UUSG Crafternoon”
Aren’t We Already a Welcoming Congregation?
Sunday, January 15th at 10am by Julie Para – We welcome all who walk through our doors without discrimination based on age, race, occupation, gender, other religious affiliations, or sexual orientation. In 2014 UUSG was designated a Welcoming Congregation. Why are we revisiting this process now? This service promises to engage your brain, heart, soulContinue reading “Aren’t We Already a Welcoming Congregation?”
Raising Funds for the Gardner CAC
A Successful Yes we CAN! Poster Sale and Food Drive In June, UUSG held a Yes we CAN poster sale where people paid in cash or cans (get it? 🙂 ) of non-perishable food! All proceeds, over 250 food items and $200, went to the Gardner CAC. We hosted free kids activities—check out the picturesContinue reading “Raising Funds for the Gardner CAC”
Want some great ideas for a green life?
By Sue Blain. Green America is a great source of information about things we can do in our everyday lives for a cleaner environment. A couple of examples from their archives include 21 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle and 13 Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Your Home. The recycling article includes links for where you can recycle variousContinue reading “Want some great ideas for a green life?”
Socially Responsible Investments
As a congregation, we voted to update our investment selection for the church endowment to a Socially Responsible fund offered by Calvert. The Executive Committee brought the issue to light at a forum and the congregation agreed that this was an important aspect of being committed to social action. Calvert fund holdings are screened onContinue reading “Socially Responsible Investments”
Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner 