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Welcome!

Congregational Covenant

 Mindful of our vibrant Congregational history and steadfastly committed to a strong future, we strive to promote good in the world and aid each other in ethical and spiritual development.

To this end, I willfully covenant to:

Welcome with open minds and hearts all who gather here;

Inspire and respect others, from youngest to oldest, on our various spiritual paths;

Assume good intentions, communicate directly, share ideas freely, listen willingly, disagree respectfully, and forgive easily;

Support the ministry of our Congregation through gifts of time, talent and money.

Encourage all voices to speak and be heard, as we participate in a collaborative and democratic process.

 

What is Unitarian Universalism?

Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal faith, meaning that we believe that it is each person’s right and responsibility to follow her or his own spiritual path, as it leads toward compassion and justice.

Our congregation’s mission statement declares who we are and who we strive to become as a religious community:

We are a congregation creating a better world by nurturing the heart and expanding the mind.

We provide a safe, caring community where all can freely explore diverse religious thought.

 

We work for justice and equality with the power of compassion and compassionate power.      

Our Sunday Service is at 10:30am.

Our services are varied. Some are led by our Interim Minister, the Rev. Dr. Leisa Huyck; others are presented by visiting ministers, local speakers, and lay members of our congregation. Music is an integral part of each service. We invite you to attend several services to experience this variety and to get a fuller understanding of what we are all about. For weekly service information see our Sunday Service page.

Religious Education and Childcare are offered at 10:30.

We have a lively RE program for children. Our professional Director of Religious Education works with an RE committee to develop programs, which are led by volunteers from our congregation. We strive to partner with parents in raising children who are curious, courageous, and compassionate. The program includes Sunday activities, worship experiences, social gatherings, community service work, and multigenerational events. Child care for the youngest members of our community is also available.

UUCGT is a member of the UUA (The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations). As such, we covenant to affirm and promote:

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•  The inherent worth and dignity of every person
•  Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
•  Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth
in our congregations
•  A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
•  The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within
our congregations and in society at large
•  The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
•  Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse

6726 Center Road

Traverse City, MI 49686-1802

231-947-3117

231-947-0726 fax

Staff:  
Rev. Dr. Leisa Huyck, Interim Minister
Sarah Montgomery, Acting Director of Religious Education
Nancy Flanagan, Music Director
Linda Martin, Congregation Administrator
Leslie Cook, Congregation Accountant
Krystal Miller, Facilities Custodian