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"Surrealist Portrait of a Unitarian Universalist Congregation" by Sally Mitchell

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“Unitarian Universalism History in Art” is based on beautiful art work by Sally Mitchell, and prepared for showing on the web by Chris Williams. Knowing where we come from can help us to understand who and what we are, and where we are going!

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: 

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
Karen McCarthy, Director of Religious Education
Nancy Flanagan, Music Director
Linda Martin, Congregation Administrator
Leslie Cook, Congregation Accountant
Pat Phelan, Facilities Manager

 

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