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.
Christmas, that inescapable season of festivity, is loaded with Christian imagery and ideology. Join Rev. Gy for an exploration of what the bible actually has to say about Christmas (and what doesn’t) and to think about how we can discern which biblical truths to embrace … read more.
Our relationships with each other help not only hold and sustain us, but they often challenge us to change and grow. Join Rev. Gy for an exploration of the power without.
The secret to building resilience is learning how to tap into your undiscovered sources of inner strength. Join Rev. Gy for an exploration of the power within
As summer comes to an end we will celebrate our annual Water Communion as a ritual of welcome and homecoming as we begin the new church year. This service invites you to come home to a place where your spirit may be fed and your … read more.
People find a sense of belonging in many places… in families, in ethnic/national groups, in faith traditions. For many of these groups, the power of belonging seems to reside in sameness. Join Rev. Gy as they reflect the unique way Unitarian Universalists find belonging in diversity … read more.
Humanity presents itself in so many diverse ways. It is easy to judge and exclude. But this is not the way to a healed and whole community and planet. In this talk, Rev. Gy will help us to exercise not only our acceptance but our … read more.
Just as an acorn needs rich soil to grow into a mighty oak, people need a supportive community to realize their full potential. Rev. Gy will help us consider what ingredients are necessary for a community to help people weather change and grow.