Rev. Gy Ludvig-McCartney was born in Transylvania, Romania, the birthplace of Unitarianism. However, it wasn’t until much later that they discovered Unitarian Universalism. Currently, Rev. Gy is ordained in the United Church of Christ and in Unity and is also exploring an alternative path to Unitarian Universalism ordination. They have a Master of Divinity from “Egyetemi Fokú Egységes Protestáns Teológiai Intézet” in Transylvania/Romania, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio. Rev Gy resides in Portage with their wife, Patti, five dogs, and two cats. Patti and Rev. Gy are long-term residents of the area and enjoy traveling together, camping, gardening, and renovating homes.
The United Nations Charter, the foundational treaty that created a global organization focused on peace, security, and friendly relations between countries of the world, turns 80 years old this month. We will mark the anniversary by exploring the power of cooperation in an age of … read more.
Like the caterpillar, we sometimes must face the dark and unknown before something new can emerge. Inside a cocoon, an almost magical transformation takes place. Tiny imaginal cells awaken, link together, and build a butterfly. So too can we become individuals united by the power … read more.
As summer ends, we will celebrate our annual Water Communion, a ritual of welcome and homecoming to begin the new church year. We will hear a story about our Universalist ancestor, John Murray, and reflect on fresh starts and new beginnings. Be sure to bring … read more.
As we find ourselves reacting with anger and fear about the state of affairs in the world, let us consider the beautiful, persuasive power of gentleness.
Rev. Gy will launch the new church year and our new spiritual theme by exploring the resilience and relentlessness of water and the lessons it offers us.
As our church year comes to an end, we pause to celebrate our volunteers and the transformative power of devoting time, effort, and love to something greater than ourselves.
In honor of Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the idea of patriotism and what it means for Unitarian Universalists with our long history of civil disobedience in the pursuit of a more just and equitable society.
We will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17) by listening to the voices of LGBTQIA+ folks and their experiences with the pain of being “othered.”
The first Flower Communion, led by Unitarian minister Rev. Norbert Čapek, was held in Prague in the spring of 1923. It is a celebration of beauty, of nature, and community, but it is not without a certain fierceness. Holding fast to beauty and goodness, even when … read more.