Author: galom

From Rev. Barbara’s Desk: October 2022

By the Rev. Barbara Threet

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what has deep personal meaning, and why. My ruminations have been sparked by my mother’s death, as my family begins the process of dismantling her household. Our family moved there almost 60 years ago, … read more.

From Rev. Barbara’s Couch

by the Rev. Barbara Threet

Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love,
time is eternity. (or ‘time is not’, in another version).

These words, which may well be … read more.

Board President’s Notes: Summer 2020

By Will Aitcheson

Last month I requested feedback on how and when to reopen our facility to scheduled activities, and when and how to gather again in person for worship. There were 19 written responses in all. Six of 19 respondents expressed that they would like, … read more.

From Rev. Barbara’s Desk: June 2020

By the Rev. Barbara Threet

Well, we’re drawing to the end of a MOST peculiar church year! Who would ever have imagined last December that in just a few months, churches (and schools, and sports arenas, and shopping malls, and barber shops, and so much more) … read more.

Board President’s Notes

By Will Aitcheson

The following are things that would have been reported, discussed, maybe even celebrated, but certainly shared at our monthly potluck and at coffee hours. How I miss our gathering. I think we all do. Yet, nearly everyone I have contacted expresses how grateful … read more.

From Rev. Barbara’s Couch

By the Rev. Barbara Threet

It’s been said that every religious leader, regardless of denomination, has a few sermon topics that they approach over and over again, from different directions. I can trace through years of sermon titles, and easily half of them weave around one … read more.

Sunday Zoom Gathering 3/29/20

We will meet virtually via Zoom at 10 AM EST on Sunday, March 29.

You will need either a computer with webcam and microphone capabilities, or a smartphone to join the virtual gathering.

You will need to sign up for a free Zoom account to … read more.

Building closed until further notice.

Our building is closed and all in-person events suspended until further notice in our effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

This includes all UUCGF events as well as all building usage by outside groups.

However, just because we can’t see each other in person … read more.

Sunday Service Cancelled

Due to inclement weather, there will be no service held this Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Stay home and stay safe, and we will see you next week.

Solar Panels Up and Running!

Thirty-six solar panels were installed on our building on Wednesday, May 29th.  On Thursday, June 20th, we were informed by National Grid that we could activate the system so now we are using the sunshine to help provide the electricity we need for our building … read more.