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"2020 & Beyond: An Integral Vision for Good, Beauty, Truth, and Harmony" Worship Leader: Dr. Ellis Jaruzel Worship Associate: Joseph Buttiglieri January 26, 2020 @ 10:30am “An Uncommon Theory of Social Change in America” Worship Leader: Dr. John Artis Worship Associate: Suzanne Ross Nursery Open @ 10am |
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Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church and The Grosse Pointes & Harper Woods NAACP branch are cosponsoring their second series of events in a yearlong series of conscious raising efforts regarding the theme of anti-racism. In this series we will explore the question of race and America's social institutions, with an emphasis on education.
We begin with a public viewing of the film, "I Am Not Your Negro," on Friday evening, January 17, at 7pm.
Director Raoul Peck’s walk through Black history, from the Civil Rights movement to #BlackLivesMatter, is chilling, honest, and inspiring. It asks us to ask ourselves: “How far have we come in matters of race, and how far do we have to go?”
The series will continue with a discussion, led by Dr. John Artis, based on the book, "What Truth Sounds Like," by Michael Eric Dyson - Sunday, January 26th, at noon. It is our hope and strong recommendation that people will read Michael Eric Dyson's book prior, or subsequent to Dr. Artis' lecture on Jan. 26th. This is not a requirement, however. More importantly, we would love to see people attend both the film and Dr. Artis' lecture so that we may have a more meaningful conversation as part of our ongoing work together. (see below)
We begin with a public viewing of the film, "I Am Not Your Negro," on Friday evening, January 17, at 7pm.
Director Raoul Peck’s walk through Black history, from the Civil Rights movement to #BlackLivesMatter, is chilling, honest, and inspiring. It asks us to ask ourselves: “How far have we come in matters of race, and how far do we have to go?”
The series will continue with a discussion, led by Dr. John Artis, based on the book, "What Truth Sounds Like," by Michael Eric Dyson - Sunday, January 26th, at noon. It is our hope and strong recommendation that people will read Michael Eric Dyson's book prior, or subsequent to Dr. Artis' lecture on Jan. 26th. This is not a requirement, however. More importantly, we would love to see people attend both the film and Dr. Artis' lecture so that we may have a more meaningful conversation as part of our ongoing work together. (see below)
Breaking The Conserving Nature Of Our Educational Institutions Regarding Race on Sunday Jan. 26, 2020 from 12noon - 1:15pm.
The second event in their series regarding building awareness of racial and cultural issues within our various institutions. Using the book What Truth Sounds Like by Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. John Artis will lead a discussion regarding race in America and the behavior of our American social institutions with an emphasis on education. Through quotes and commentary from Dyson’s book, he will visit key educational policies, legal decisions, and the continuing dilemma of second-class education for students of color and minority status in our K-12 and higher education since Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
The second event in their series regarding building awareness of racial and cultural issues within our various institutions. Using the book What Truth Sounds Like by Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. John Artis will lead a discussion regarding race in America and the behavior of our American social institutions with an emphasis on education. Through quotes and commentary from Dyson’s book, he will visit key educational policies, legal decisions, and the continuing dilemma of second-class education for students of color and minority status in our K-12 and higher education since Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
GPUC Book Discussion Group
The next meeting is Tuesday, January 21st at 5:30pm in the church Annex. The discussion will be of "Where the Crawdads Sing," by Delia Owens. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Please let Juli Moore know if you are able to attend. See you there! Questions? please contact Juli Moore.
The 2019 -2020 Book Discussion Reading List is available in the foyer or to download by clicking: book_list_2019-20.pdf
The next meeting is Tuesday, January 21st at 5:30pm in the church Annex. The discussion will be of "Where the Crawdads Sing," by Delia Owens. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Please let Juli Moore know if you are able to attend. See you there! Questions? please contact Juli Moore.
The 2019 -2020 Book Discussion Reading List is available in the foyer or to download by clicking: book_list_2019-20.pdf
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, January 27.
Next meeting: Monday, January 27.
Second Sunday Food Sharing takes place the Second Sunday of every 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, February 9, 020
The next Second Sunday Food Share takes place on Sunday, February 9, 020
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. Winter items only at time time.
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 be 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. Winter items only at time time.
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 be 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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