Month: January 2019

Building & Grounds Committee

by Jean Grant

Rich Myette arranged for a hauler to remove all the items on the back porch, so that area has now been cleared off. Thank you, Rich!

A new storage cabinet for cleaning supplies has been placed next to the back porch door, and two broom … read more.

Board President’s Notes

By Bob Rockwell

In these past few weeks ice and snow have wreaked havoc on meetings and get togethers. Barbara Threet’s scheduled Sunday service was cancelled. The wide fluctuations of temperatures are unlike any winter I recall. I hear and read talk about the reality … read more.

From Rev. Barbara’s Desk

By the Rev. Barbara Threet

Poet Langston Hughes wrote:

In time of silver rain
The earth puts forth new life again,
Green grasses grow
And flowers lift their heads,
And over all the plain
The wonder spreads

Of Life, Of Life, Of life!

In time of silver rain
The butterflies … read more.

No Theology Class This Saturday

Due to the predicted snowstorm this weekend, the Building Your Own Theology class will not meet Saturday morning. Rev Barbara will contact class members about scheduling a make-up session.

Membership Committee

By Krystyne Wozniak & Jean Grant

The Membership Committee has been working with the Board to update the UUCGF Directory and determine who is a member or friend, as well as those who wish to be removed from the Directory. Letters were composed and mailed to anyone whose status might have … read more.

Reading & Discussion Group

by Harvey Noordsy

For the January meeting of the Discussion Group on Monday, January 14th at noon, Tony Krivitski will lead a workshop on the book Drawdown which explores what individuals, businesses and governments can do to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.  No … read more.

Religious Education

by Chuck Schiltz

As
RE makes its shift into the new classroom this January, we will be
stepping away from the Amazing Grace series for a bit and talking
about school life for our children and the important things that they
may be facing – responsibilities, bullying, boys & girls and
changing friends.  … read more.

Holiday Sharing Program 2018

by Steve Baratta

“Happy
New Year,” and an effusive “Thank You” to everyone who
participated in this year’s sharing of good will with those decidedly
less fortunate.  In this year’s Holiday Sharing Program, with
help from Will Aitcheson and Diane Collins, we were able to donate
green wool hats and money for books … read more.

Adirondack Friends of Jung

by Bob Rockwell

The Adirondack Friends of Jung will NOT be meeting in December. Our next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday January 11that UUCGF. We will be discussing the first chapter of MAN AND HIS SYMBOLS by Carl Jung. Contact Bob Rockwell at … read more.