Fellowship with Family
GNUUC is a family oriented congregation. Our smaller size fosters community. We all know each other and all of our children and youth.
Inter-generational Fellowship is important to us.
The Fellowship Group supports social based events such as our annual Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve dinner, Lunch Hour, Annual Retreat, and Pickin’ Parties.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Family Retreat, April 20-22, 2012, at Natchez Trace State Park. Don't miss this weekend of intergenerational community, fun, and recreation!
Upcoming EventsBook GroupOn Thurs., February 23 the book group will discuss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Bob and Delora French's home.S.O.U.L. ConcertGNUUC will host the Singers of United Lands—a touring group of four professional singers from four different continents—on Tuesday, February 28th at 7pm. Concerts have been spectacular so mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the show! This year's singers are Paola from Bolivia, Virgil from India, Engelhardt from Namibia, and Zuzanna from Poland. More details are available at: www.singersofunitedlands.org.Click here to download a flier for the S.O.U.L. concert at GNUUC. David Frese Caring Committee WorkshopSaturday, March 10, 8:30am – 1:00pmThe GNUUC Caring Committee presents the David Frese Caring Committee Workshop with guest speaker: Rod Kochtitzky, Clinical Pastoral Therapist, speaking on “The Illusion of Separation.” What does it mean to be an “empathic collaborator”? Why do I so often feel separated, disconnected? In this workshop, Rod Kochtitzky will help us understand the origins and roots of “separation” and ways to overcome this illusion. Come learn about the questions that enhance the community and consider the environment – make the world a better place. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at GNUUC and lunch is provided. Michael
Moryc Special Event: "Creation Through The Lens ~ Coming Home to Nature."Wednesday,
March 14 at 7 p.m.
The acclaimed GNUUC “What it Means to be Human Series” - continues when award winning Nature photographer, Michael Moryc, presents a lecture with stunning Nature images and music entitled "Creation Through The Lens ~ Coming Home to Nature." Is it possible that we have become too ‘connected’ in modern society? Does the combination of electronic devices, social networking, tweeting and nonstop media options possibly short circuit our connection with what is important in our lives? By becoming ‘connected’ have we inadvertently become very disconnected? Could we be ignoring our basic human roots at our own peril? Do we simply need to disconnect to reconnect? Come find out the answer to these questions and many others. This presentation will explore the assertion that if we relearn the skills of ‘seeing’ and ‘being’ in Nature we again return to the core of who we are. The result can become a more balanced self. It is purely and simply a celebration of the Natural World. It is not to be missed! Admission is free! GNUUC Youth Fundraiser: Buy Organic, Support Fair Trade, and help send our Youth to General Assembly Summer 2013Our Youth are spear heading GNUUC's participation in Equal Exchange's Interfaith Program, a vibrant
network of thousands of faith communities working to create a greener
and more just food system.
Visit GNUUC Fair Trade Fundraiser. Sign Up for New Dinner Groups
Dinner groups meet in a different home once a month for four months. Groups range in size from nine to twelve. The meal is a potluck, coordinated by the host. The groups give members a chance to know each other better by socializing over food. New members and interested friends are especially invited to participate, for the dinner groups provide an immediate and easy way to achieve familiarity and ties with the congregation. Groups are reconstituted every four months to rotate group membership. The forms are available at church and online through this link. Contact: Membership/Fellowship Committee Chairs, Larry Romans or Margaret Wright. GNUUC Pledge Drive
| Upcoming Worship Services To view a list of upcoming worship services, click Sunday Worship & Upcoming Services.Caring Group The Caring Group provides lay support to members, friends, and families during time of need. If you know of a GNUUC member or friend who is in need of service contact us by clicking the link below. 2012 Caring Coordinators Minister's Open Hours
Dan
will hold open office hours from 11:00am until 12:30pm on Tuesday, March 6th and 20th,
OR BY APPOINTMENT. GNUUC begins a Lay Pastoral Care MinistryOur Caring Committee is pleased to announce the new GNUUC Lay Pastoral Care Team Ministry. Sandy Blanz, David Frese, Mike Morgan, and Lenore Rankin were installed as Lay Pastoral Care Ministers during a meaningful service on Sunday, July 17th. The program will be an extension of our congregations pastoral care, and will work with and under the guidance of the Minister. The goal is to provide a ministry of hope and caring so that no member or friend of our congregation need be alone. The team will assist Dan in home and hospital calls, support for persons in life crisis, maintaining contact with those unable to attend church due to illness or disability, support for members involved in care-giving and offering comfort to the bereaved. The program requires participation in a six week training program, monthly meetings, and several hours each week to provide lay ministry to members/friends of our congregation. A more detailed statement summarizing the program and it's mission can be found in the church lobby.2012 Food Table Volunteers Feb. 19 - Goetz & Colvin Feb. 26 - Spencer-Smiths Mar. 4 - Dave & Michelle Pederson |
