News & Announcements
Religious Education Resumes September 24
We are happy to welcome Kiana DuBose back with us on Sunday mornings, beginning on September 24. Kiana will be offering children's programming for elementary aged children and up downstairs in our Fellowship Hall.
August Garden Tours
Aug 19: Mern Sibley and Roger Garberg invite you to come for a garden tour at our home on Saturday, August 19 from 10 to 12. We’re at 107 Mount Pleasant Avenue in East Gloucester. The house is set back from the street, up a gravel driveway. With all the generous rains...
Book Discussion Group Meeting: July 11 at 10:00 AM
Please join in the fun of reading and discussing books at GUUC. Our last book, The Years by Annie Ernaux, was well-received by most and our lively discussion was accompanied by homemade madeleines, macarons, Camembert, a baguette and bottled Perrier water. C’est...
Book Discussion Group Meeting: July 11 at 10:00 AM
Please join in the fun of reading and discussing books at GUUC. Our last book, The Years by Annie Ernaux, was well-received by most and our lively discussion was accompanied by homemade madeleines, macarons, Camembert, a baguette and bottled Perrier water. C’est...
Thanks for a successful Socks and Underwear Drive
Mountains of socks, underwear, bras etc. are finally being delivered this week. Thanks for making our third annual drive successful go to a number of volunteers: Charlie Deavila, Diane Faissler, Sally Waite, Jim Seavey, Karen Watson, Diana Peck, and Gail Campbell....
Thanks for a successful Socks and Underwear Drive
Mountains of socks, underwear, bras etc. are finally being delivered this week. Thanks for making our third annual drive successful go to a number of volunteers: Charlie Deavila, Diane Faissler, Sally Waite, Jim Seavey, Karen Watson, Diana Peck, and Gail Campbell....
Sermon Archive
Prepare Him Room
Prepare Him Room © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church Christmas Eve 2025 One of the most beloved of Christmas church traditions is the staging of Christmas pageants, when a community dresses up in costumes and retells the ancient story, complete with...
A Light for Dark Days
A Light for Dark Days © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 21, 2025 The Gospel of John tells us: “..the light was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:4b-5.) The year was 1993, over...
New Life Begins in the Dark
New Life Begins in the Dark © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 14, 2025 There are many wonderful aspects of living on Cape Ann: the beauty and wonder of the ocean, the variety of places to explore on foot, with plenty of woods and fascinating rock...
Practicing Hope as a Verb
Practicing Hope as a Verb © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 7, 2025 “Imagine the world as a theater,” wrote author Rebecca Solnit. “Imagine the world as a theater. The acts of the powerful and the official occupy center stage. The traditional...
Upcoming Services
Led by Reverend Janet Parsons with music by Steve Lacey.
Sunday, September 13 is our traditional Ingathering, where we look forward to being together again after summer activities. Our theme for September is Beginnings, and we'll be marking our new church year in two ways.
First, we'll be holding our traditional Water Ceremony. If you have gathered water from a trip or from a moment that meant something special to you, please bring a small amount to add to our common bowl. We mingle this water to symbolize our reconnection as a community. If you haven't saved some water, no worries - we will have pitchers of water that you can pour from while you describe what it means to you.
Second, we will be holding a Blessing of the Backpacks to mark the beginning of the school year. If you are a student or a teacher, or if you are beginning a new venture of another sort, please bring your backpack, briefcase, or tote bag to church with you, and we'll bless them and your new beginning.
Worship is in-person or at the livestream link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeJfO72kLh-gAtZZT-QOng/live