UUCGT Flash

 November 19, 2015 

   Vol. 9, Issue 404 

 
In This Issue
Reflection
Sunday Service
Children and Youth
What's Going on at UUCGT?
FYI
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Reflection:  Simplicity Itself
 
When it comes down to it, the basic ideas of Unitarian Universalism can be summed up rather simply:
 
Love is the spirit of this church, and service its law.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love,
And to help one another.
          - James Vila Blake, UU Minister
 
Join us this Sunday for a service that embodies simplicity itself:  
lighting the chalice, ringing the bell, time for reflection, joys and sorrows, and a short teaching on how we might, simply, return to love.

In blessing-
Rabbi Chava

Sunday Service 
November 22 (one service only)
10:30 a.m. - "Simplicity Itself" - Rabbi Chava Bahle
It is the custom of this congregation to gather at Twin Lakes' Gilbert Lodge on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.  On this morning we will first gather at UUCGT and share a service that is simplicity itself.

Please Note:  On November 29 at 9:00 a.m., we will finish our series, "A Brief History of Unitarian Universalism."  Contemplative Meditation will return in December.    
This Sunday for Children and Youth
No 9:00 a.m. programming for children or youth.  Nursery Care for children ages 4 and under is available at the 10:30 a.m. service.
 
As so many of us will be making the preparations for the Twin Lakes Thanksgiving celebration, there will be no children's programming this week.  Children are invited to remain in the service with their parents.  We hope to see you all out at Twin Lakes!
 
NOTE FOR FAMILIES REGARDING TWIN LAKES!
We will be sharing Story Wisdom beginning at 12:30pm.  Please join us for this lovely time of sharing.

 

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New Winter Service Project for Lifespan Education!
 
We will launch this winter service project at our
Twin Lakes Thanksgiving gathering!
 
 As was mentioned in the Beacon this month, this year our winter service project will take a new turn as we look for ways to make a difference, while finding opportunities to teach our children about the spirit of giving.  Family lives have become increasingly busy in recent years, and as a result, the Women's Resource Center Toy program has fallen on the shoulders of a handful of adults.  Given this, the Lifespan Experience Committee began exploring the hiatus of the WRC Toy project last year.  At this time, we will be giving this project a break, and perhaps we will revisit it again in the future.  We began communication with the WRC regarding this last year, and recently confirmed that the center does in fact have a great many other donations of toys to draw upon at this time. 
 
This winter we will be focusing our attentions on the creation of a "Heifer Tree" - with proceeds to support the work of Heifer International (http://www.heifer.org/).  Please continue to watch your Flash for greater details. 

What's Going On At UUCGT? 
 
Peacemakers Needleworkers:  Today, November 19, 1:30-3:30pm, social hall.  Join us for needlework and conversation.
 
Death Cafe:  Today, November 19, 2:30-4:30pm, social hall.
 
Memorial Committee:  Today, November 19, 2:30-3:30pm, classroom.
 
Brewing Community:  Tonight, November 19, 5:00-7:00pm, Rare Bird.  Join us for a family-friendly social night out!
 

Vocal Ensemble:  Tonight, Thursday, November 19, 7:00-8:30pm.  Please note VE will meet at The Villa (formerly Bortz).  All are welcome.


Mindfulness Meditation Group:  Sunday, November 22, 5:00-7:00pm.  Silent meditation / beginners welcome.  For more information contact Fleda Brown or their website.


Stretch & Strengthen Exercise:  Monday, November 23, 11:00-12noon, social hall.  Contact Judith Briggs, 228-4655.
 
Open Gay AA Meetings:  Monday, November 23, 7:00-8:00pm, small classroom.  Contact John Young, 590-8229.
 
Policy Committee:  Tuesday, November 24, 10:00-12:00noon, classroom.
 
UUCGT Board Meeting:  Tuesday, November 24, 12:30pm, classroom.  Agenda:  Board Reorganization.
 
Tuesday Community Lunch:  November 24, 11:30am-1:30pm.  Friends Church on the corner of Fifth & Oak.  Contact Mary Kiner.
 
Duplicate Bridge:  Tuesday, November 24, 1:00pm and every Tuesday.  Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League.  All are welcome.  Cost is $5 per person.  Have questions?  Need a partner?  Contact Paul Christ.
 
Happy Thanksgiving!  May our gratitude be a blessing to others...
The following groups are not meeting on their regularly scheduled days during the week of Thanksgiving.  If questions, please contact group leader.
    Wednesday Meditation
    Stretch & Strengthen Exercise (Wed., November 25)
    Wednesday Night Supper
    International Folk Dances
    Peacemakers Needleworkers
    Vocal Ensemble
 
PLEASE NOTE:  FLASH articles need to be received in the office by noon on Monday, November 23 for inclusion in the November 26 issue.  Thanks!
 
Also please note that the UUCGT office will be closed on Wednesday, November 25 and will reopen on Tuesday, December 1st. 
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from the staff! 
- Rabbi Chava, Sarah, Susan & Sheri
 
FYI 

 
So you didn't sign up for the All Church Thanksgiving Potluck?
Give Mary Kiner a call, 935-3050, or just come anyway.  Bring a dish to serve 8 people for every 2 adult-sized appetites in your group, your own place setting and $5/person to help pay the rent.  This is a wonderful chance to get to know folks better and share an absolutely delicious meal together.
 
Donated Dinners mini-FUNdraiser will be available for congregants to purchase this Sunday, November 22, at our Twin Lakes Thanksgiving Dinner.  Bring your checkbook or cash and sign up for the dinners that our fellow hosts are donating for excellent fun, food and conversation!  
The dinners that are available include Italian, Moroccan, Indian, Gourmet Thai prepared by an experienced chef, an Italian-islands dinner, and the annual Beers & Brats picnic on the deck.  Cheers!  Hope to see you there!                  
 

 In an embrace of this season of gratitude and thanksgiving, a new link has been added to the UUCGT website where you may send along greetings of thanks and appreciation to our UUCGT staff.  Simply click here!

ALL MUSIC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th is fast approaching!  So, it is time to consider being a part of a wonderful morning.  We are asking musicians who would like to participate to prepare a 3-5 minute piece for the program.  The deadline to register is November 22nd.  Anyone interested should contact Judy Weaver at 947-0947 asap.
 
Program Council:  The Program Council is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 following the 10:30 AM service.  All committee chairs, or your representative, are encouraged to attend this important conversation about programming for the 2016 calendar year.  Please RSVP to the office. 
 Brew Crew:  Friday, December 4, 10:00-12noon at BREW downtown.  Join Rabbi Chava and friends for great conversation and great coffee!
 
Two Friends, Two Cellos - Crispin Campbell & Eugene Friesen:  Saturday, December 5, 8:00pm @ UUCGT.  The combination of Friesen's haunting, nature-inspired compositions and Campbell's blues and tango influenced playing create what has been called a "...thundering evening of cello music."
Tickets:  $20 advance/$25 door / Oryana & Brilliant Books.  View poster in the causeway.
         

 

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