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 Burning Bowl

At the dusk of the old year, we are going to release all those emotional ties and bonds that no longer
serve us. We will give them over to the flames and like the phoenix bird, from the ashes, we will
emerge anew.

Homecoming

The Latin root of Advent means ‘coming.’ In the midst of the Advent season, Rev. Gy will speak about
what it means to come home to yourself and to recognize and nurture your True Self.

The Truth Sets You Free

For those who are invisible in our society, reclaiming their truth and keeping hope alive can be a constant struggle. Rev. Gy will share stories of resilience and survival from those who are sometimes overlooked.

A Guest at Our Table

On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Rev. Gy will share her thoughts on giving thanks. We will also kick off our annual collection for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, an organization that promotes human rights and social justice around the world.

The Whole Nine Yards

After the loss of a close family member, Rev. Gy’s thoughts have turned to Birth and Death and how differently we prepare for both these inevitable events in a person’s life.

All Souls

We will explore how the past defines and impacts us as we mark the Feast of All Souls, a day of remembrance for those who have passed away that helps us ties together the past, the present, and the future.

The Beginnings of the Reformation

Unitarianism as an organized religious movement emerged during the Reformation period in Poland, Transylvania, and England, and later in North America from the original New England Puritan churches.  Rev. Gy will talk about the beginnings of the Reformation and why it is important for modern UUs to understand its significance.   

Bread Communion

Every civilization has baked bread of some type. In sharing bread we celebrate the earth that feeds us. We will begin our services in October, the month of harvest, with a bread communion. We invite everyone to bake or bring and break bread during this service.

Water Communion

Water Communion is a unique Unitarian Universalist ritual traditionally held at the beginning of the church year that serves to remind us of our interconnectedness and celebrate our gathering together as a community. Please bring some water that has some importance for you to … read more.