Unitarian Universalist Congregation of The Great South Bay

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We welcome everyone: Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian, Earth-Centered, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, or
those who identify with other philosophical or religious traditions. We welcome the LGBTQ community.

Sunday, December 8, 10:30am

Let It Shine

Presented by frequent guest speaker Damon Governa, M.Div

We Unitarian Universalists are often reluctant to speak out about our tradition.
Is evangelism at all compatible with UU principles?

Sunday, December 15, 10:30am

“It's About Time: Third Annual Cenozoic Day”

Presented by UUGSB member Dr. Robert Garisto

A Multigenerational Service — An annual celebration and exploration of time and renewal. See and touch a real dinosaur fossil !

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Sunday, December 22, 10:30am

“ ‘Tis the Season of Peace and Joy”

Presented by UUGSB's Rev. Christopher McMahon

UUs do not view the Christmas story or Jesus in the same way as Christians. What then can we value and learn from Christmas and the life of Jesus?

Sunday, December 29, 10:30am

“The Spiritual Side of Being Positive”

Presented by UUGSB's Rev. Christopher McMahon

As we enter the New Year, perhaps we can make a resolution to be more positive in our life. What will this do for us and for others?

UUGSB’s Childrens’ Religious Exploration

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Please note: Due to a fire alarm issue, we are unable to hold Services in the building at this time. We are continuing to meet just a block away, in the Fellowship Hall of the Sayville Congregation Church across the street. The Fellowship Hall is the yellow building behind the church. Please do not park in their lot, but walk over. Thank you.

Location Info: Where are we?

11 Collins Ave., Sayville NY

As our CO is nearly complete, please be aware that work is still on-going inside (as well as outside), so please bear with us! Our new home will be transforming constantly over the coming months into a warm, and welcoming atmosphere we know you’ll love.
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Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Thursdays, 7:30pm
One Mind Zen Meditation Group

Every Thursday evening.
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Tue., December 10, 6:30pm
UUGSB Board Meeting

Please contact a Board Member if you have any concerns you want discussed.

Fri., December 20, 6:30pm
Book Discussion Group

Potluck & discussion. December's book: William Kenned's Ironweed.
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Wednesday, January 8, 12:30pm
UU Women's Group

(Note: For January's meeting, this is the 2nd Wed of the month.)
Brown bag a lunch and a snack — tea to be provided. We meet for lunch and small talk at 11 Collins Ave., Sayville.
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Sunday Services (10:30am)

Dec
1

Rev. Christopher McMahon:
"The Calling" — A lot of people pursue occupations because they feel they have been “called” to the profession. What does this mean? How does this happen and what are the spiritual implications?

Dec
8

Let It Shine — Presented by frequent guest speaker, Damon Governa, M.Div. We Unitarian Universalists are often reluctant to speak out about our tradition. Many of us have been turned off by the proselytizing of others and don't want to go down that same road. Is evangelism at all compatible with UU principles?

Dec
15

“It's About Time: Third Annual Cenozoic Day” — A Multigenerational Service — Presented by UUGSB member, Dr. Robert Garisto. Seasons circle around year after year. But what is time? How long have we been here? Join us for Cenozoic Day—an annual celebration and exploration of time and renewal. See and touch a real dinosaur fossil !
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Dec
22

Rev. Christopher McMahon:
“ ‘Tis the Season of Peace and Joy” — Unitarian Universalists do not view the Christmas story or Jesus in the same way as Christians. What then can we value and learn from Christmas and the life of Jesus?
More Info »

Dec
29

Rev. Christopher McMahon:
“The Spiritual Side of Being Positive” — As we enter the New Year, perhaps we can make a resolution to be more positive in our life. What will this do for us and for others?
More Info »

UUGSB News

Starting November 10th,
Sunday Services will begin at 10:30am

Beginning on the second Sunday of November, Service start time is changing from 11:00am to 10:30am, returning to our normal schedule. This will allow people more time in their after-UUGSB Sunday schedules.

We welcome Robin Deery as our new Religious Exploration Instructor!

We welcomed Robin into her new position as of Oct 13th.
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Our new home is open for Sunday Services!

As we wait our final Certificate of Occupancy, we've been getting ready to fully open all aspects of our home. For now, we ARE hosting our Sunday Services at 10:30am.

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