Hospitality THANK YOU

Many thanks to all who were kind enough to provide snacks for coffee-fellowship following Sunday morning services. It is such an important part of our Sunday ritual and would simply not be possible without the generosity of our members and friends. Sign-up will begin again in the Fall!

Thanks again,
Wesley Gordon
Hospitality Scheduler
hospitality@uufgc.org

Affinity Groups

Affinity groups (also known as small group ministry or covenant groups) are intended to expand and deepen personal connections, and to provide opportunities for deeper spiritual exploration. Groups of about 8 to 10 are established each fall based on a shared area of interest, and are a year-long commitment.

Update

The Complaint-Free World Group has changed their name to Positive Talk to better reflect their direction and progress. They have changed their meeting day from Tuesday nights to Sunday afternoons. So far they have explored three books; A Complaint-Free World by Will Bowen, The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and Change your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel G. Amen.

The Dinner and a Movie group meets one Friday night each month to enjoy a potluck dinner. After dinner they view and discuss socially and environmentally enlightening films.

Questions and comments can be directed to Ron Stanley at affinity@uufgc.org or to other current facilitators.

Adult Religious Education

Spirit in Practice:

Spirit in Practice, an adult religious education program, is being offered at UUFGC after the service on the first Sunday of each month, facilitated by Rev. Terry Ellen. Spirit in Practice focuses on eight spheres of holistic and wholehearted spiritual practices. The October 4th session will focus on the sphere of personal spiritual practices. This workshop looks at the solitary component of the practice of spirituality, including the practices of prayer and meditation. All are welcome. Pre-registration is not required. Feel free to contact Rev. Terry Ellen (minister@uufgc.org) or Jan Chippendale (program@uufgc.org) if you have any questions. If babysitting is needed, please let us know in advance and we will make every effort to arrange child care.

Social Action

Social Action News

Our last Social Action Sunday collection for this church year will be for The Allegany Conflict Resolution Center. Headed by our own Richard Noreikis, the Center helps resolve conflicts in a positive way. For more information on how the Center works just ask Richard. Please make checks payable to ACRC.

Music

Music is part of every service. Our choir, the "Occasional Singers", perform in some services under the guidance of our very talented music director, Betty Hadidian. Others who would like to share their musical gifts (instrumental or vocal) in the service are encouraged to do so.
For more information contact music@uufgc.org

Martin's Gift Cards

Starting Sunday March 28, 2010, please make out your Martin's Gift Cards check to "UUFGC" rather than "Dick Soderman". These funds will now flow directly into the UUFGC Capital Account rather than through my personal checking account and then into the UUFGC Capital Account.

To get the most out of your Martin's Cards ask the cashier to write the card's balance on the card. For example, the cashier rings up a total of $17.95 and you hand her/him a $100 Martin's Card. If you ask, the cashier will put a sticker on the card that you just used. On the sticker the cashier will write the balance ($82.05) to help you keep track of what you have left.

Remember, Martin's Gift Cards are one of our best fund raising resources and can be purchased after Sunday service or emailing Dick at giftcards@uufgc.org .