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Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

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Hi there,
Perhaps you heard me on Boston Public Radio this morning talking about community support for immigrants amid the ongoing operations of the Trump deportation machine.
   As I said on Jim and Margery's show, ICE presence in Lynn and the greater Boston area is nothing new, and is becoming more flagrant.
   These operations are not targeting criminals but our trusted and respected neighbors who have roots in our neighborhoods, businesses, houses of worship, schools and playgrounds. ICE does not respect due process. They have taken people off the streets without even fully identifying them. It is difficult for family members and concerned friends to find where these individuals have been taken, and very difficult even for lawyers to get access to them.

A Message from Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein

September 8, 2025

   Members and friends of our congregation partner with Essex County Community Organization (ECCO), LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA, Boston Immigrant Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN), and Neighbor2Neighbor in Lynn to connect people with opportunities to practice compassion and to resist authoritarianism.
   Thank you for stopping by. Love is at the center or nothing is. Please visit us here at uucgl.org for more information and links in our Social Justice section of the website, and join us for worship and programming any time, as we would love to welcome you to our community of faith in action.

– Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein
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  • Wisdom Circle
    Wisdom Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    UUCGL Skylight Room (usually), 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Wisdom Circle is a monthly gathering geared toward seniors to share the perspectives and life experiences of older age. It is intended to be supportive and informative, a program both of faith development and pastoral ministry.
  • Plant-Based Cooking Group
    Plant-Based Cooking Group
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 18
    Sep 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    UUCGL Kitchen & Parish Hall, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Our Plant-Based Cooking Group is FOR ALL AGES and meets two times per month. Please register once to join us anytime!
  • Beyond Salem: The History and Legacy of the European Witch Trials
    Beyond Salem: The History and Legacy of the European Witch Trials
    Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Join us for a lecture and conversation about the religious, political, and social context and outcomes of the Burning Times, a period of roughly 150 years in Europe during which tens of thousands of victims, mostly women and girls, were tortured and executed for the imaginary crime of witchcraft.
  • Saturday Craft Circle
    Saturday Craft Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    UUCGL Skylight Room, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    All sorts of crafts are welcome! You may drop in anytime from 10am to 2pm.
  • Children/Youth Classes
    Children/Youth Classes
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    We have worship & learning every Sunday, 10-11am. We offer programming from pre-school through high school. All our events and programs for children and adults are open to the larger community.
  • Sunday Service
    Sunday Service
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Join us for Sunday Service. You are an important part of our community!
  • Dungeons & Dragons Role-playing Group
    Dungeons & Dragons Role-playing Group
    Sep 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Skylight Room, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
  • Dialogue Group
    Dialogue Group
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    "Dialogue" is a way of practicing deep listening that enables us to share personal experiences and thoughts in a way that collectively builds a more expansive understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
  • Sunday Evening Meditations
    Sunday Evening Meditations
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
    UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Take a little time out of your week for restorative silence and reconnection.
  • Youth Group
    Youth Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Our group meets regularly with volunteer adults and is open to all 9th through 12th graders, whether you are a member of the church or not. We participate in service activities, create our own screenplays and video productions, embark on field trips, and engage in discussing social justice issues.
  • Sound Healing at UUCGL
    Sound Healing at UUCGL
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 05
    Oct 05, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Please join us for this voyage into the bliss, wellness, and healing that can come from profound relaxation via deeply therapeutic sound and tone.
  • Native Plant Gardening Group
    Native Plant Gardening Group
    Oct 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    UUCGL Parish Hall (or Zoom*), 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    We’ll meet to discuss insights, share native plant gardening tips, and support one another in creating eco-friendly spaces at home. All are welcome, regardless of gardening experience!
  • Church History Ministry Team Meeting
    Church History Ministry Team Meeting
    Oct 12, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Anyone interested in preserving and organizing important church records is welcome to the meetings.
  • Community "Drumagic" Drum Circle
    Community "Drumagic" Drum Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 12
    Oct 12, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Our drum circle is open to hand drummers over the age of 12. Beginners (with drums) always welcome. You will leave the afternoon feeling inspired and relaxed.
  • A Don White Benefit Concert
    A Don White Benefit Concert
    Oct 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    You are cordially invited to see the very talented and indescribable Don White perform live at UUCGL!
  • Beginner Tai Chi Class
    Beginner Tai Chi Class
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 04
    Nov 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    UUCGL Parish Hall, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    ​This is a true beginner class that will explore Tai Chi fundamentals and theories and learn Wudang Tai Chi 28 movements.
  • Qigong Class
    Qigong Class
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 04
    Nov 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Parish Hall , 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
    Whether you are new to Qigong, or have previous experience, you will enjoy this one-hour meditative exercise. All ages and abilities welcome!

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101 Forest Avenue

Swampscott, MA 01907

United States (US)

Phone: 781-595-8836
Email: office@uucgl.org

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