Speaker: Rev. Gy Ludvig-McCartney

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 Cost of Oppression

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

Living in a society with systemic and institutional inequity affects everyone. It influences how we think about ourselves and others, how and with whom we … read more.

Unity

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

In years past we have often celebrated Water Communion on the second Sunday in September by bringing water from places that are important to us and … read more.

Curiosity

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

Very challenging times such as these invite us to question everything, even our most deeply held beliefs. Looking at ourselves and the world with renewed curiosity … read more.

Courage

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Maya Angelou once said, “Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency.” As we imagine and work to build the Beloved Community, we must … read more.

Inspiration

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In each generation, there are people who have disrupted the norm and influenced the course of history. What are the lessons we can learn from these changemakers … read more.

Willingness

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

An important aspect of navigating change is an open mind.  Cultivating the commitment to stay engaged and the stamina to overcome uncertainty and anxiety will help … read more.

We Are All Called

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

The Sunday Service Committee and Rev. Gy have been making plans for the new church year and thinking about ways we can use theme-based ministry to … read more.

Internet of Spirit

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

Unitarian Universalists from all over Michigan will join together to explore the things we have discovered during these unprecedented times about remaining hopeful in the midst … read more.

New Member Sunday

All in-person Services and Religious Education Classes and Events have been CANCELED until further notice.

Online Services will be live-streamed via Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 AM.  Video recordings of services can be found on YouTube.  

This morning we will officially welcome the newest members of our community and … read more.