WEEKLY UPDATE | September 4, 2024

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September 8, 2024 | 10am

"Pearls"

We celebrate Ingathering Sunday and our return to the sanctuary with our traditional Water Communion, and reflect on community, pearls of wisdom and grit. 

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A Message from Rev. Vicki

In the Spirit

I am really looking forward to seeing many of you for Ingathering Sunday this weekend. There is something so powerful about being together “in one strong body” — as we sometimes sing in an opening hymn — and enacting cherished rituals: lighting the chalice, singing together, mingling waters for our Water Communion. Bring yourselves, your little container of water, the kids, and invite a friend! READ MORE

A Message from Rev. Chris

Come one, come all to kick off the new church year together this Sunday morning at our annual Ingathering! Children and youth will begin in worship right at 10am and stay through the Water Ritual, and then they will recess to some fun field day activities to reconnect and celebrate the new church program year together. All ages are encouraged to attend, and the nursery will be open for drop off at 9:45am if you would prefer any littles to start off there instead of worship.


Many of the programs we offer are starting up this month again after a summer hiatus. Check out our webpage for children and youth programs, and our adult programs page for all the details. 


Sunday evening meditations will reboot on September 15th, as well as our Youth Group, open to all youth in the community, grades 8-12. Finally, we are planning to offer both K-1st and 4-5th grade OWL classes beginning in October or when enrollment reaches capacity.


Please help spread the word by forwarding the links for any of these programs and by forwarding these two digital flyers to local friends with children who may be interested in either of the OWL classes we plan to offer, or any of our more traditional Sunday faith development programming for children and youth, as well. All of our programming is open to the public.


See you soon!

Chris

Invitation to Potluck

Hi Friends,

Come join me for a potluck at church on Friday, September 20 at 6pm! Share your summer adventures, share some food, and reconnect with your church community. No need to RSVP or sign up for a specific dish — just come as you are and bring what you can. Bring a friend if you want! I've missed you all and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone soon. If you've got any questions or need to figure out a ride to church give me a call/text or email: 541-870-1610 or mary.c.gatlin@gmail.com.


Best,

Mary Gatlin

Our Church Grounds

The automobile easement access from the elementary school (between the two rows of marked parking spaces).

The entrance to UUCGL from Forest Avenue, and on the left, the sidewalk that leads to the pedestrian path to the elementary school.


The automobile and pedestrian easements at "UU Crossing." Pedestrians cross from the pathway to the sidewalk. Traffic continues straight and bears right to reach Forest Avenue.

The student, staff and family crosswalk from the elementary school to the pedestrian footpath.

Memorial Service for John Benson

There will be a memorial service for John Benson in the UUCGL sanctuary on September 15th. Save the date; more details to come.

Featured UUCGL Programming & Events

To see more dates and gatherings, check out our website Calendar Page!

Youth Registration is Open!

Registration for all UUCGL programs for children and youth under 18 years of age for the church year 2024-2025, starting September 8th, is now open. Please follow the link below!

REGISTER HERE
ACCESS DIGITAL FLYER (download to share!)

OWL Registration is Open!

The '24-'25 program season will be here soon and you can read all about our OWL offerings on the UUCGL website! Ready to register or show interest? Click the button below! Here are some dates:

  • Grades K-1 OWL (10/6 - 12/15 on Sunday mornings)
  • Grades 4-5 OWL (10/6 - 1/12 on Sunday afternoons)
  • Parents and Caregivers (on Sundays, pending interest)
  • Older Adult OWL (winter or spring 2025, pending interest)
REGISTER HERE
ACCESS DIGTAL FLYER (download to share!)

Qigong and New Beginner Tai Chi Classes

If you've wanted to try Tai Chi, or have been hoping to get back into it: here's your chance! New Beginner classes start on Tuesdays at 9am, beginning September 10th. Qigong will also be back on Tuesdays (at 10am) and is open to all levels and abilities, no experience required. Try them both — the first class is free!

No registration necessary if you have taken one of these classes previously at UUCGL.

MORE INFO
REGISTER HERE (new students only)

Sunday Evening Meditations are Back!

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 5:15-6pm, starting September 15th.

  • We will gather in the sanctuary promptly at 5:15pm for a short lesson and orientation for newcomers, followed by 25 minutes of guided meditation, always ending by 6pm.
  • Please fill out this form to join our email list for the group, RSVP for your first session, receive updates, and ask any questions.
  • This program is very welcoming of newcomers and experienced meditators alike!
  • This is a free program of the church and no prior experience is required.
RSVP FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION HERE

Potluck Gathering

Share your summer adventures, share some food, and reconnect with your church community on Friday, September 20th at 6pm. No need to RSVP or sign up for a specific dish — just come as you are and bring what you can. Bring a friend if you want!

Ancestry: Genealogy Discussion Group

This group is open to those who have been working on tracing their ancestry as well as those who are looking to begin. On October 15th at 1:30pm we will meet and discuss where we are in our searches (or where we’d like to begin) and what current research issues we have. Anyone interested in genealogy and family history is invited to join us for this conversation/workshop. 

This event is sponsored by Seaglass Village and hosted by UUCGL. 

Recurring Group Meetings and Programs

Use the links below or contact the church for more information. All are welcome!

Room Map

Website Calendar Page

Adult Programs Page

Choir

Thursday Evenings

7:45pm, at UUCGL (Sanctuary)

Church History Ministry Team

*Meeting on Sept. 22 this month

2nd Sunday of the month*

11:30am (Fellowship Room)

Dialogue Group

Click here for meeting link!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

5-6pm (on Zoom)

Drumagic Drum Circle

2nd Sunday of the month

1:30-3:30pm (Sanctuary)

Mindfulness Morning Meditations

Mornings, every day

7:30-7:50am (on Zoom)

Plant-Based Cooking Group

Join Group HERE!

Select Thursdays, 2x per month

5-7pm (Kitchen & Parish Hall)

Qigong Classes

Tuesday Mornings [starting 9/10]

10-11am (Parish Hall)

Saturday Craft Circle

1st & 3rd Saturdays

10am-2pm, at UUCGL (Skylight Room)

Sunday Evening Meditations

1st & 3rd Sundays [starting 9/15]

5:15-6pm (Sanctuary)

Tai Chi Classes (Beginner)

Tuesday Mornings [starting 9/10]

9-10am (Parish Hall)

Tai Chi Classes (Intermediate)

Tuesday Mornings [starting 9/10]

11-12pm (Parish Hall)

Tai Chi Classes (Advanced)

Sundays [starting 9/15]

3:30-5:30pm (Lower Level)

Wisdom Circle

2nd Tues. of the month

12-1:30pm (Skylight Room)

Youth Group

Select Sundays [starting 9/15]

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