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The Writing Workshop meets the second and fourths Mondays of the month from 6:30-8:00pm in the Church Library. Various techniques of creative writing are discussed with participants reading their works. Fiction, creative non-fiction, journaling and memoir writing are examined. Bring your writings for discussion, receive helpful hints, or just listen to other aspiring writers.
Next meeting: Monday, February 24 - they will be meeting only once in February.
Next meeting: Monday, February 24 - they will be meeting only once in February.
Second Sunday Food Sharing takes place the Second Sunday of each month. Our donations are taken to Crossroads East on Moross, just east of I-94. This location is close to our church home and has a food pantry, clothing closet, provides job assistance, and counseling. We will be collecting non-perishables such as cereal, noodles, rice, canned fruits, veggies, soups, and sauces. If you prefer to donate monetarily, your money is used to buy items such as eggs, milk, meat, produce, and bread. Our donations are greatly appreciated and really help keep the shelves, fridge, and freezer stocked. Please consider putting a couple extra cans or boxes of food in your cart next time you're out shopping. Toiletries, such as deodorant and toothpaste are also helpful. Thank you!
The next Second Sunday Food Share takes place on Sunday, March 8, 2020
The next Second Sunday Food Share takes place on Sunday, March 8, 2020
Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church Adult Religious Education Committee is sponsoring a March 15, 2020 discussion.
For all church members and friends of GPUC. The discussion is entitled “An afternoon with Jesus and a review of the first 80 years for his followers who eventually are called Christian”. During the discussion Dr. John Artis will facilitate an exploration of what Jesus really said and how the followers of Jesus spread his message throughout the ancient world. John will use as a reference the book Jesus and after: the first 80 years by E. Bruce Brooks. The book is an easy read and is available through Amazon or through Beacon Press. Discussion begins at 12:00 noon and will finish no later than 1:15 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
For all church members and friends of GPUC. The discussion is entitled “An afternoon with Jesus and a review of the first 80 years for his followers who eventually are called Christian”. During the discussion Dr. John Artis will facilitate an exploration of what Jesus really said and how the followers of Jesus spread his message throughout the ancient world. John will use as a reference the book Jesus and after: the first 80 years by E. Bruce Brooks. The book is an easy read and is available through Amazon or through Beacon Press. Discussion begins at 12:00 noon and will finish no later than 1:15 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Book Discussion Group meets Tuesday, March 17, 5:30pm in the Annex
The book discussion group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Annex.
Light refreshments served. All are welcome to attend!
On Tuesday, March 17th the Book Group will meet to discuss “The Muralist” by Barbara Shapiro
"Alizee Benoit, an American painter working for the WPA, vanishes in New York City in 1940 amid personal and political turmoil.
No one knows what happened to her… Entwining the lives of both historical and fictional characters and moving between the past and the present, “The Muralist” plunges readers into the divisiveness of prewar politics and the largely forgotten plight of European refugees refused entrance to the United States. It captures both the inner workings of today’s New York art scene and the beginnings of the vibrant and quintessentially American school of Abstract Expressionism." (Goodreads) Reviewed by Susan Boynton
The book discussion group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Annex.
Light refreshments served. All are welcome to attend!
On Tuesday, March 17th the Book Group will meet to discuss “The Muralist” by Barbara Shapiro
"Alizee Benoit, an American painter working for the WPA, vanishes in New York City in 1940 amid personal and political turmoil.
No one knows what happened to her… Entwining the lives of both historical and fictional characters and moving between the past and the present, “The Muralist” plunges readers into the divisiveness of prewar politics and the largely forgotten plight of European refugees refused entrance to the United States. It captures both the inner workings of today’s New York art scene and the beginnings of the vibrant and quintessentially American school of Abstract Expressionism." (Goodreads) Reviewed by Susan Boynton
Annual R.E. Family POOL PARTY - Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 1-5 p.m.
Where: Warren Community Center, Indoor Water Park, 5460 Arden, Warren, MI 48092
Time: Pizza in the party room at 1 PM, then swim as long as you like – pool closes at 5:00. (Pizza first; swimming after!)
Cost: $8.00 per person or $8.25 if paying by credit card (please pay by March 15)
Please R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 15, in one of the following ways:
1) email Julie Artis: Julie@gpuc.us and pay by PayPal;
2) call Julie Artis and leave message: 313-590-2464;
3) sign up in the GPUC lobby, pay by PayPal, check, cash
PayPal link: www.gpuuc.org/re-family-pool-party.html
Where: Warren Community Center, Indoor Water Park, 5460 Arden, Warren, MI 48092
Time: Pizza in the party room at 1 PM, then swim as long as you like – pool closes at 5:00. (Pizza first; swimming after!)
Cost: $8.00 per person or $8.25 if paying by credit card (please pay by March 15)
Please R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 15, in one of the following ways:
1) email Julie Artis: Julie@gpuc.us and pay by PayPal;
2) call Julie Artis and leave message: 313-590-2464;
3) sign up in the GPUC lobby, pay by PayPal, check, cash
PayPal link: www.gpuuc.org/re-family-pool-party.html
SPRING YARD CLEANUP- Saturday April 18
This spring the church yard cleanup will happen Saturday, April 18 from 10am to approximately 1 pm. Please consider putting this on your home calendar. For those of you who have participated in the past, you know that no particular talent, green thumb or otherwise, is required. Just bring your enthusiasm, wear "outdoor" clothes, bring gloves, a rake and if you have them a tarp and loppers. This is a family friendly, inclusive activity. Snacks and drinks will be provided to hold you over. Come join your fellow GPUCers as we "wake up" our beautiful grounds and enjoy the (ahem, guaranteed) spring weather!
This spring the church yard cleanup will happen Saturday, April 18 from 10am to approximately 1 pm. Please consider putting this on your home calendar. For those of you who have participated in the past, you know that no particular talent, green thumb or otherwise, is required. Just bring your enthusiasm, wear "outdoor" clothes, bring gloves, a rake and if you have them a tarp and loppers. This is a family friendly, inclusive activity. Snacks and drinks will be provided to hold you over. Come join your fellow GPUCers as we "wake up" our beautiful grounds and enjoy the (ahem, guaranteed) spring weather!
The Philosopher's Club meets in the church library on the third Monday of the month at 7pm. In this class we do philosophy on par with a college level philosophy class. Currently we are reading Dr. Riegel's Doctoral thesis, "Deicide and the Reemergence of Meaning." This will be our ongoing study for the foreseeable future. If you would like to join us in this study, contact Dr. Riegel (alexgpuc@gmail.com) to receive a copy of his thesis. (For more information regarding this class, visit our Adult Religious Education page.) The Philosopher's Club will not meet January through April 2020 during Dr. Riegel's Sabbatical.
Philosopher's Club next meeting will be held Monday, May 18, 2020.
Resale Shop News
We remind our church members and friends that the Resale Shop accepts donations and consignments from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays ONLY. Due to excess inventory, please limit your clean & folded clothing donations and consignments to one "tall kitchen bag" (2' x 2' or smaller) each week - large trash bags not accepted.
** Beginning Wednesday, February 5th - only Spring & Summer donation & consignment items accepted. **
The Shop does not accept children's items, electronic and exercise equipment, large pieces of furniture.
Donation and consignment items will not be accepted when the shop is closed. Items left inside the annex or outside the doors will thrown out.
We remind our church members and friends that the Resale Shop accepts donations and consignments from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays ONLY. Due to excess inventory, please limit your clean & folded clothing donations and consignments to one "tall kitchen bag" (2' x 2' or smaller) each week - large trash bags not accepted.
** Beginning Wednesday, February 5th - only Spring & Summer donation & consignment items accepted. **
The Shop does not accept children's items, electronic and exercise equipment, large pieces of furniture.
Donation and consignment items will not be accepted when the shop is closed. Items left inside the annex or outside the doors will thrown out.
Are you a fan of Coffee Hour after Sunday Service?
We need volunteers to help make the Sunday coffee! Please sign-up in the foyer or contact Kathy Konwiak, Coffee Coordinator. Training and directions provided. Coffee service relies solely on volunteers, please sign-up to help on a Sunday or two! Remember: no volunteers = no coffee service.
We need volunteers to help make the Sunday coffee! Please sign-up in the foyer or contact Kathy Konwiak, Coffee Coordinator. Training and directions provided. Coffee service relies solely on volunteers, please sign-up to help on a Sunday or two! Remember: no volunteers = no coffee service.
Ushers & Greeters Needed for Sunday Services
No experience necessary. On the job training offered. Flexible scheduling. Maximum benefits for minimal time invested. This is a great way for new members to meet the congregation and an easy way to start volunteering in this necessary function of the church – your time is so appreciated! Please contact the Jenevieve Lilly or the Church Office with any questions.
No experience necessary. On the job training offered. Flexible scheduling. Maximum benefits for minimal time invested. This is a great way for new members to meet the congregation and an easy way to start volunteering in this necessary function of the church – your time is so appreciated! Please contact the Jenevieve Lilly or the Church Office with any questions.
Flowers for the Sanctuary
We welcome donations for fresh flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Take a moment to recognize or honor someone dear or to commemorate a special occasion by providing fresh flowers for the Sanctuary. Flowers add significantly to the ambiance of the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Use the yellow insert in the Sunday order of service or contact the church office to sign-up for a Sunday or two. You may bring your own arrangement or provide funds ($25 minimum ) for our talented flower chairperson to purchase and arrange the flowers. If you have questions, please email or call the church office: gpuc@gpuc.us or (313) 881-0420. Thank you for sharing your celebration of special occasions and important people in your life.
We welcome donations for fresh flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Take a moment to recognize or honor someone dear or to commemorate a special occasion by providing fresh flowers for the Sanctuary. Flowers add significantly to the ambiance of the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Use the yellow insert in the Sunday order of service or contact the church office to sign-up for a Sunday or two. You may bring your own arrangement or provide funds ($25 minimum ) for our talented flower chairperson to purchase and arrange the flowers. If you have questions, please email or call the church office: gpuc@gpuc.us or (313) 881-0420. Thank you for sharing your celebration of special occasions and important people in your life.
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Location: 17150 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 Phone: 313-881-0420
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