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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Privilege does not have to be negative, but we have to share our resources and take direction about how to use our privilege in ways that empower those who lack it. - Bell Hooks #belovedcommunity

The Bell Hooks quote is atop a orange and pink background

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

“The ground's generosity takes in our compost and grows beauty! Try to be more like the ground.” ― Rumi

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

You are not a mess. You are a feeling person in a messy world.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We live through times when hate and fear seemed stronger; We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside -Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"Poverty is not a fate, it is a condition; it is not a misfortune, it is an injustice." -Gustavo Gutierrez

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. - Dolly Parton

The singer and actress Dolly Parton looks over her shoulder, the photo is black and white.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Caring for myself allows me to show up fully for those I love. Compassion flows through me - first to myself, then to the world around me.

The quote is overlayed above a hand holding aonther hand.

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The Unitarian Universalist Association @uua.org · 07/07/2026

In "An Offertory for All," Dr. Laura McGuire reminds us that our lives move through seasons of giving and receiving. Both are sacred. When we give from our abundance and receive with grace, we help build a more just world. Read more: bit.ly/4vR20xa #UnitarianUniversalism #UU

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

"And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." Kahlil Gibran

Woman stands on a beach looking out at the water.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

July 4th Meditation: Spirit of Life and Love, I come before you black and brown and red and yellow and alabaster, I come longing for the simpler days that truly never were our lot. And I am an American. To view the full prayer: www.uua.org/worship/word...

A gold chalice with a flame is set in front of a blue background with red and blue stars

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Join us Sunday for our service: Credo: Faith & Patriotism Spiritual paths include many different influences, and sometimes these include deep feelings or actions related to being an American. Today, we share 3 different journeys that included the spirit of being an American. *No childcare Sunday

American flag with a rainbow chalice in front of a rainbow background

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"Trust the seeds you are planting." It is hard to do the work when results are not immediate. The waiting, the watching, the hoping - all the while knowing that all you can do is tend the seeds and believe it will grow. Growth takes time; choose to trust it.

Black cat with a blue bow stands atop a large strawberry. The words say "trust the seeds you are planting"

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It is summer, it is hot, if you are a person who needs permission to rest, we give it wholeheartedly! Especially in this heat!! "Our worth is not connected to how much we produce." If this is a concept you struggle with, check out the book Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey of the @The Nap Ministry

A Kitten sleeps on a little pillow, below that several puppies and kittens cuddle in sleep. The words say It's OK to Rest. Every now and then you deserve it!

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

"Change is uncomfortable but necessary." We are in a season of transition, but who we are, and our community, remains the same, radical loving, beloved community it has always been.

blue sky with a crescent moon. Birds flying but they are shifting in shape, some more primitive than others.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

"Everything will change, and that is a beautiful thing." A lot of things are changing, and with change comes opportunity and growth. Look for the magic along the way, breathe, and remember you're not alone, #belovedcommunity

the quote is floating above a blue mountain range

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It has gotten better before. It will get better again. We are all in this world together #belovedcommunity

rain gathered on bricks with flower petals floating. The quote is atop it.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Blessed Solstice! The Solstice Teaches Us The Solstices teach us that darkness comes, that darkness goes. The Solstices teach us that light comes, that light goes. The Solstices teach us, calmly, silently, to be calm, silent. Learning. The Solstices teach us as we circle the sun...

sunny starry background.

Quote:
The Solstice Teaches Us

The Solstices teach us
that darkness comes,
that darkness goes.
The Solstices teach us
that light comes,
that light goes.
The Solstices teach us,
calmly, silently, to be
calm, silent. Learning.
The Solstices teach us
as we circle the sun
that everything flies.
The Solstices teach us
to remember the dark,
to remember the light,
to remember time.
The seasons. And love
as we circle the sun.

By David Breeden
from UUA Worshipweb

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today is Juneteenth, and we'd like to share a prayer. Creator of All, As believers in justice, Woven into a single garment of life. Making us one with the human family, Let us rejoice for those who safely passed through the shades of night towards the daylight of freedom.

stars in a red background. A photo of the Juneteenth Flag and June 19th on a flip calendar. The prayer in full is:
Creator of All,
As believers in justice,
Woven into a single garment of life.
Making us one with the human family,
Let us rejoice for those who safely
passed through the shades of night
towards the daylight of freedom.
Spirit of all possibilities,
may we be blessed with true freedom,
Free of all oppressions.
Spirit of hope,
With grateful hearts
We lift our voices in shared solidarity,
Holding each other safe
In the fire of justice and the light of love.
Amen/Blessed Be
By Addae Ama Kraba

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - A.A. Milne This weekend, we say goodbye to our beloved Rev. Alex Jensen as he embarks on a grand new adventure! We have loved the time we have had with him, his spirit, his creativity, his kindness, and compassion.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings in tune without the words and never stops at all" Emily Dickinson

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

In this playful and powerful Pride Month service, we draw questions from the jar and reflect on the art of drag: its history, beauty, defiance, and joy. As drag faces renewed attacks, we lift it up as a vibrant, liberating form of self-expression and a sacred act of resistance and celebration.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Grief we feel often comes from the amount of joys & love we have experienced, and that's often the hardest, messiest bit to navigate, but the magic moments will ALWAYS be there for you to treasure & hold on to. - Emily Coxhead

The quote is overlayed atop a bright yellow background with a shooting star trailing a rainbow.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're all messy. We're all struggling. We are all flying high in some ways and falling flat on our faces in others. Nobody has it all figured out. It's our job to cheer each other on, lift each other up, and push each other to keep giving it our best... -Amy Weatherly

The quote: We're all messy. We're all struggling.
We are all flying high in some ways and falling
flat on our faces in others.
Nobody has it all figured out.
It's our job to cheer each other on, lift each other up, and push each other to keep giving it our best.
It matters who we surround ourselves with...
We need to be better to each other. We're all we have.
-Amy Weatherly

Against a beige background and a colorful mandella

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

You may not see it, but your life echoes in unseen places. A glance that softened someone's day, a word that kept another from giving up, a kindness that planted hope....

flowers and hearts decorate a background. The words of the full quote are written in the middle. "You may not see it, but your life echoes in unseen places. A glance that softened someone's day, a word that kept another from giving up, a kindness that planted hope.

These moments don't vanish. They live on in hearts you'll never fully know, proof that your being here matters far more than you'll ever be able to measure."

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Be a kind voice in this broken-hearted world. Give grace, and be ready to receive it. Listen so well that the person you're with can rest in your loving attention for a moment. Be a light. Be a light. Be a light." Nanea Hoffman

Blue flowers surround the edges with an oval portrait hole that opens up to show a blue mountain and a twilight night with stars. A cup of coffee sits at the bottom of the frame - it says Sweatpants & Coffee. The quote is in the center of the portrait hole.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

“Choosing to have joy is not naively thinking everything will be easy. It is courageously believing that there is still hope, even when things get hard.” ― Morgan Harper Nichols, All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living

monarch butterflies are above an orange and blue background. The quote “Choosing to have joy
is not naively thinking
everything
will be easy.
It is courageously
believing
that there is
still hope,
even when
things get hard.” - is written atop it.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

"A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, an da man cannot live without love." Max Muller Happy Pride Month!

the quote "A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a man cannot live without love." - Max Muller

Flowers, rainbows scatter on the photo with several different colored hands holding a rainbow heart.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"With gratitude for the freedom to be our true authentic selves, may we live the Spirit of Pride. With the rainbow flag flying. high, a sense of beloved community among us, and the joy that comes from making new connections..." - Excerpt from May We Live the Spirit of Pride by Elizabeth Ketcham,

the quote "With gratitude for the freedom to be our true authentic selves, may we live the Spirit of Pride. With the rainbow flag flying. high, a sense of beloved community among us, and the joy that comes from making new connections..." - Excerpt from May We Live the Spirit of Pride by Elizabeth Ketcham, found on the UUA Worship Web.

is set atop a rainbow flag and a framed photo of the word june, two hands are holding the frame and a clock and a colorful flowers while waiting a rainbow bracelet.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! "We are on the forefront of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities."

the words "
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!
"We are on the forefront of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities."
Is placed over a compilation of photos of the building that show rainbow flags and words of welcome.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our Annual Meeting has been rescheduled to the 14th after service. Watch your email for the official notice and packet later this week. On June 21st, we will be sharing coffee, fond memories, and stories with Alex prior to the General Assembly Livestream. Click here mailchi.mp/uucgt.org/uu...

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

At UUCGT, you don’t have to believe the same to belong. We welcome seekers, skeptics, theists, agnostics—and everyone in between. Here, love is the common ground. 💛 #UUCGT #UnitarianUniversalism #LoveAlike #ManyBeliefsOneCommunity #allarewelcome #belovedcommunity

The text is beside the rainbow atom with a chalice in the middle that says "love" in each ring of the atom there are the UU values: Transformation, Equity, Pluralism, Interdependence, Justice, and Generosity. Below several hands are reaching toward the Values Atom with heart cutouts in the balm.

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness." Brene Brown

the quote "Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness." Brene Brown" is set atop of colorful background

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This month is Mental Health Awareness month, a time to shine a light on the importance of taking care of our minds. This is your reminder that mental health is just as important as your physical health.

yellow background with words that say: This is your annual reminder that May is mental health awareness month. Mental health matters every day of every month, but using this month to spread awareness can help reach people who still feel alone in their struggles. So, let's raise the volume on real & meaningful conversations about mental health, therapy and support once again; let's come together for mental health this month."

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We remember those who joined the armed services by choice, and those who had no choice. We remember those who fought in wars with just cause, and those that had no just cause. For full prayer go here www.uua.org/worship/word...

The words In Memory is faint in the background with flowers and stars. In the forefront are the words "We remember.. we remember... and we pray for peace."

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

"No matter what anybody tells you, WORDS and IDEAS CAN change the world," John Keating (played by Robin Williams), Dead Poets Society

The quote is placed atop a globe. The credit is given to krochetkids.org

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated,"- Maya Angelou

The quote sits upon a pink and peach background

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We were made for these times! Let us continue to claim our power together in coalition and undertake every faithful action until the full protections of the Voting Rights Act are restored. -Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, UUA

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I hope you realise that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise in a new chapter in your life waiting to be written. - Juansen Dizon

The quote is set atop a pale blue background with darker blue flowers with pink centers as a border

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Our bodies are not separate from our spirits. Honest, compassionate sexuality education is important justice work in our world today. Our UU commitment to Our Whole Lives is a countercultural and sacred act. What does it mean to inhabit our whole lives with honesty, dignity, and grace? Join us today

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

"You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect." -Tricia Hersey, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto.

The quote is set atop of a brown background.

"All you can do for another person is be an environment in which if they wanted to come up for air, they could." Ram Dass

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"All you can do for another person is be an environment in which if they wanted to come up for air, they could." Ram Dass

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"All you can do for another person is be an environment in which if they wanted to come up for air, they could." Ram Dass

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Click here for all the latest news at UUCGT eepurl.com/uVwzE2416E

rainbow UU flame surrounded by words from their mission.

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