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.

Risk vs Safety

Often, the reasons we want to maintain the status quo are comfort and control. Trying new ways of being and doing and decentering our privilege to make room for different ideas and perspectives involves taking risks and letting go of our illusion of control. 

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Heal and Renew

Last year we decided to re-imagine Easter as a time to celebrate the healing and renewal of the
Earth. This year we will take that idea a little further with an Earth Communion and some hands-on activities to help us practice Earth stewardship.

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You Break It; You Fix It

Our spiritual theme this month—Restoration and Reparations—invites us to reflect on how we are called to repair the harm – economic, physical, and psychological — caused to BIPOC folks by the many manifestations of systemic racism in American society. How can we find a common-sense … read more.

The Power of We

Only by working together can we build Beloved Community and make UUCC a place where people of many beliefs can coexist, find meaning together, and encourage one another’s spiritual growth. This is the saving message of Unitarian Universalism: We can do together, what we cannot … read more.

The Burning Bowl

To welcome the New Year, it is our tradition to release all the emotional ties and bonds that no longer serve us by feeding them to the flames of the Burning Bowl. Join us to hit the spiritual reset button and reflect on making a … read more.

Christmas Eve

Join Rev. Gy and our Music Director Chris for a wonderful program of holiday readings, reflections, and songs. This service will be ONLINE ONLY.

Join us via Zoom Meeting ID: 925 0803 5669 Passcode: 353867 or watch the service streamed live on our Facebook … read more.