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You have found an oasis of religious freedom,
spiritual exploration, and social justice serving
the Grosse Pointes and surrounding east side communities.
You have found an oasis of religious freedom,
spiritual exploration, and social justice serving
the Grosse Pointes and surrounding east side communities.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING SUNDAY SERVICES
During this time of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, our Sunday services have moved to an online format.
Recordings of these services are made available afterward. These recordings may be found by clicking here.
During this time of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, our Sunday services have moved to an online format.
Recordings of these services are made available afterward. These recordings may be found by clicking here.
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Worship services & youth religious education programming
are being conducted online until further notice. Worship services are being provided online, via Zoom October 25th, 2020 "Be in the World as a Traveler" Worship Leader: Dawud Walid Worship Associate: Meghan Boomhower Nursery & Childcare suspended until further notice |
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Events and Announcements
Walk the Labyrinth
Sunday, October 18, from 1:00PM to 3:30PM, you have a chance to walk a Labyrinth. The Labyrinth will be set up in the GPUC Memorial Garden. You must wear a mask and be on time for your walk. We ask everyone to show up 5 minutes before your slot time. Walking a Labyrinth path has many tools to celebrate rites of passage, enhance prayer, meditation and encourage personal growth. To learn more about a Labyrinth, check out https://veriditas.org/New-to-the-Labyrinth. We have multiple slots 5 minutes each for up to 3 people per slot. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8AF28A0FCC16-memorial We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible! 
All Adult Religious Education programs take Place via Zoom.
Email Registration is Required. To register, email John Artis: jartis@hotmail.com. Please register by noon the day of your program. (Register with the email address where you would like us to send your Zoom invite.) We cannot guarantee that you will receive the Zoom invite if you register after that time. 
Book Discussion with
Rev. Dr. Riegel Sunday, 9/27, Dr. Riegel delivered a sermon in which he emphasized the need to question the dominant historical narrative of the United States, esp. important for white allies of racial justice work! (You can view that sermon on our GPUC Virtual Services page: https://www.gpuuc.org/virtual-services.html ) At the end of the sermon he offered to lead an ongoing study and discussion of Howard Zinn's book, "A People's History of the United States." By the time coffee hour was over, enough people had already signed up, so it is a go. If you would like to participate, please send Dr. Riegel an email (alexgpuc@gmail.com). The study and discussion will occur the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, via Zoom, from 7:30 - 9pm. Next discussion is October 26th, 2020. That will give everyone time to purchase and read the portion we will be discussing that evening (Dr. Riegel will share the detailed study plan upon sign up.). Ideally we should all read the same edition but some people already own an older version and others have already made a purchase. If possible, please purchase the most recent edition (2015). 
Fall Grounds Cleanup + Lunch!
This fall, the annual grounds cleanup promises to be extra special. On Sunday November 1 from 1-3 pm we will be doing the usual yardwork to put our church grounds to sleep for the winter. But, thanks to Julie Artis and Jessica Keyser’s efforts, there will be a Coney lunch as well! We will have a Coney truck in the parking lot and anyone who wishes to will be able to purchase a Coney, side salad and drink for $10 plus ice cream for an additional $2 (or a free will donation if finances are tight). The truck will be with us from 12:30 to 2:30 so plan to come, eat, socialize (distanced and outdoors) and pitch in with some help in the yard if you're interested and able (not required). To purchase your kit ahead, please click the button below: |
Book Discussion Group meeting on October 20th via Zoom.
The next Book Discussion Group meeting will be held Tuesday, October 20th, at 7 pm via Zoom. Erin O'Mara will lead a discussion of "Blowout" By Rachel Maddow. Book group members will receive the Zoom invitation the day of the meeting. If everyone can be on time to the meetings (they start at 7 pm), we can have a few minutes of socializing before the leader begins. All are welcome to attend! Please contact the Church Office if you would like to added to the zoom invitation list for book discussions. The 2020-2021 Booklist is available by clicking the document link below: 
Native American Fire Ceremony & Halloween Celebration Sunday, October 25, 1:00PM to 3:45PM, you will have the opportunity to celebrate a Fire Ceremony in the tradition of Native American practice, made possible to us by Shawn Grose. Your student is invited to wear their Halloween costume. After the ceremony, your student will have an opportunity to collect some special treats for Halloween. We will host 3 slots with up to 40 people each. Please sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8AF28A0FCC16-native You must wear a mask and be on time for your place in the Fire Ceremony and Halloween treats. | ||
THE Resale Shop is OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY until further notice due to public health concerns around the coronavirus pandemic.
Resale Shop News
The shop will be open by appointment only. If you want to take advantage of great sales, please call Margo Bishop at (586) 778- 2185 to schedule a date and time. There will be no more than three (3) customers at a time. Masks will be required.
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 will not be 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.
Resale Shop News
The shop will be open by appointment only. If you want to take advantage of great sales, please call Margo Bishop at (586) 778- 2185 to schedule a date and time. There will be no more than three (3) customers at a time. Masks will be required.
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 will not be 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.
The Writing Workshop - 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. The Writing Workshop will not meet until the COVID-19 quarantine is lifted.
Crossroads East Update: This is an anxious time for all of us, but especially for people struggling to access life's basic necessities. If you are in a position to help, please consider bringing non-perishable food or toiletries to the church. Please call or email the Church office in advance if you plan to make a donation as Candy is working from home and is not in the office.
Thank you for your continued support of our community.
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!
Thank you for your continued support of our community.
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 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.) Philosopher's Club next meeting date: to be determined.
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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