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 division. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccunitednations to register … Continue reading Navigating the Divide
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 of love and radical welcome, resisting that which diminishes life … Continue reading The Caterpillar’s Dilemaa
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 a little water that represents a place or experience of … Continue reading Let the Water Carry Us Away
Can being part of a faith community quench our thirst for purpose and belonging? Rev. Gy is certain of it! Come and join us on this journey. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uucccomeonin to register for the Zoom link.
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. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccgentletouch to register for the Zoom link.
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. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccbelikewater to register for the Zoom link.
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. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccSpiritofLove to register for the Zoom link.
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. Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuccpatriot for the Zoom link.
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.” Join us onsite or online! Visit tinyurl.com/uuidahobit for the Zoom link.
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 we know there is so much wrong in the world, … Continue reading We Continue to Bloom
