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Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn
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Creating progressive spiritual community in Greater Lynn, MA.
Sunday service at 10am in Swampscott — all are welcome!
Visit our website at www.uucgl.org
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“Start building these connections now.”

The lesson coming out of Minneapolis is clear: when communities are connected, people are safer—and harder to repress. Build relationships, practice mutual aid, and don’t wait for crisis to begin.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pYR6Ss

#ICEOut #Minneapolis #UU
A blue-toned photograph of people gathered closely together, arms around one another, suggesting community and mutual support. Over the image is a large white text quote that reads: “Start building these connections now because when ICE, or another government entity, comes into your city, you will be more ready. You will be more connected, and more connected people are safer. More connected people are harder to repress.” The quote is attributed to Lena Gardner, Minneapolis resident and executive director of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. The UU World logo appears at the top, and a yellow banner at the bottom reads “UUWorld.org.” A photo credit along the left edge reads “Image © Chris Northcross / UUA.”
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). We remember the six million Jews murdered by Nazis and the millions of others targeted for their lived identities. Remembrance is a moral commitment in the present—to confront antisemitism and resist dehumanization.

#YomHaShoah #WeRemember #UU
A dark graphic with a black background and soft, out-of-focus golden lights across the top. At center top, large handwritten-style white text reads “We Remember.” On the left side, stacked serif text reads “International Holocaust Remembrance Day,” with the date “January 27, 2026” below. On the right, a single lit candle with melted wax glows against the darkness. The Unitarian Universalist Association logo appears in the upper left corner, and “http://UUA.org ” is centered at the bottom.
January 27, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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We’ll be monitoring the weather forecast carefully as Sunday approaches. For any updates or potential cancellations at UUCGL due to severe conditions, please check our website at uucgl.org.
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The official website for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn located in Swampscott, Massachusetts. We are creating progressive spiritual community in Greater Lynn. Service on Sundays at ...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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In Minneapolis’ Central neighborhood—where Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent—neighbors and faith leaders are actively patrolling, watching for ICE, sharing info, and sounding alarms to keep families safe. This story highlights what UU Rev. Ashley Horan and others are doing.

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In the neighborhood where Renee Good was killed, a pastor keeps patrolling for ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — ‘There’s no option for me,’ said the Rev. Ashley Horan during a neighborhood patrol. ‘It is my responsibility to care for my neighbors in this way.’
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January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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No one's life should be at risk for simply existing in their communities or exercising their rights.

Learn these. Remember them. Share them with your neighbors.

I will continue to use every tool my office has to protect our immigrant community and ensure our residents know their rights.
January 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Show some love for 97 year-old Milton Clark, who spoke at the ICE OUT vigil outside Alligator Alcatraz: “Liberty is fragile; you must be vigilant.”

#ICEOUTforGood
January 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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For generations, Unitarian Universalists have sung our faith into being. Now that tradition is taking a new form.

Elaine McArdle explores how Sing Out Love, the UUA’s virtual hymnal, came to life—and how it’s changing the way UUs sing together.

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#UUWorld #Music #Worship #UU
‘Sing Out Love': How the UUA's Virtual Hymnal was Born
An ever-expanding compendium of music, Sing Out Love is nothing short of groundbreaking.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Fog rolling in - Boston Winter ❄️ [D822]📱

#fog #weather #rain #winter #cold #beautiful #seasons #nature #photography #mobilephotography #teampixel #googlepixel
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Faith communities are often portrayed as uniformly opposed to trans, intersex, & nonbinary people. The response to a recent landmark interfaith statement tells a different story — with 1,000+ people of faith and major religious leaders speaking out. Read more & add your voice: https://bit.ly/4qjrlNk
Infographic. Headline reads: “People from diverse religious traditions have come together in public support of trans, nonbinary, and intersex communities.” On the left, text reads “1,042,” with the caption “Signers as of December 8, 2025.” In the center is a dark blue silhouette map of the United States labeled “50 STATES + D.C.” with text noting support from every U.S. state and Washington, D.C. On the right is a globe icon with text reading: “International support, including signers from Canada.” Below, a section titled “30 Faiths Represented” lists examples including African Methodist Episcopal (AME), American Baptists, Buddhists, Catholic, Humanists, Lutherans, Methodists, Muslim, Nondenominational Christian, Reformed, Sufi, Swedenborgian, and more. Another section states: “34% of signers are clergy from across denominations.” At the bottom left is the text “UUA.org,” and at the bottom center is the UUA flaming chalice logo with the words “Unitarian Universalist Association.”
December 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#NewYear reminder 🌱

Hope isn’t always tangible, but it’s there:

in rivers being restored,
forests being replanted,
wildlife being protected,
and every act of care that helps a community heal.

🌿 It’s in more places than we might think.

What gives you hope?
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Hanukkah reminds us that even the smallest light can guide us forward, especially when hope feels fragile. May these eight nights bring courage, connection, and renewed commitment to a more just world. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate. #Hanukkah #UU #UnitarianUniveralist #Hope
A photo of a lit Hanukkah menorah on a wooden surface. Five candles are visible, each with a small flame. Several wooden dreidels with Hebrew letters are scattered at the base of the menorah. On the right side of the image, glowing script text reads “Happy Hanukkah.” Below it, centered white text says “Even the smallest light can carry us forward,” with thin horizontal lines above and below the phrase. The UUA flaming chalice logo appears in the bottom right corner. The URL “http://UUA.org ” is centered near the bottom.
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The winter solstice, which arrives on Sunday, marks the start of the winter season and the shortest gap between sunrise and sunset.
The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, arrives Sunday - The Boston Globe
Astronomical winter officially begins, kicking off the coldest months of the year.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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How much snow could we get? Here’s what to know about the budding winter storm.
Forecast maps: Polar vortex shift sets stage for New England’s first significant snowstorm Tuesday - The Boston Globe
The Boston area could see a coating to 4 inches of snow by Wednesday morning.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Thanksgiving in Swampscott.
Bright sun and clouds over empty beach.
November 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Big news! 🎉 The UUA has received a multi-year grant from the Fetzer Institute to fuel spiritual innovation across Unitarian Universalism—supporting new UU communities and spiritual innovators building inclusive, liberatory faith.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oE6Das

#UU #Innovation #Faith
UUA Receives Grant from Fetzer Institute to Promote Spiritual Innovation and Development
The UUA recently received a multi-year grant from the Fetzer Institute to promote both spiritual innovation and development in UU communities.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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UU President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins faith leaders across traditions in proclaiming: transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love. Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm.

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Square graphic featuring a quote on a white-to-gray gradient background above a colorful Progress Pride flag. The text reads: “Transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people are vulnerable today… Our faiths, our theologies, and our practices of prophetic witness call on us to say with one voice: YOU ARE HOLY. YOU ARE SACRED. WE LOVE YOU. WE SUPPORT YOU.” Beneath the quote, a small gray text box reads “Interfaith Statement in Support of Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People, Nov. 12, 2025.” The UUA flaming chalice logo appears in black over the Progress Pride flag, and “http://UUA.org ” is centered at the bottom in a dark blue rectangle.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Lynn, MA. 10/18/25 photos at tinyurl.com/f8efacwh Lynn Stands Up for Democracy, Wednesdays, 12–1:00 PM, weekly protest on the Lynn Commons near Lynn Public Library. The protest occurs weekly in opposition to the Trump administration’s policies.
#indivisible #lynnma #standupfordemocracy
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Fall Foliage in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn MA.

#NewEngland #Orange #Leaves #LynnMA #NorthShoreMA #Photography #ShotOnIPhone
#ArtSky #Beagle
Beagle walking down a cemetery road at dusk with bright orange trees behind him.
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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They THREW THE FOOD AWAY, the greatest of sins to my Depression Era parents. Rather than feed hungry poor people they’d rather rather trash the food.
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New reporting reveals the Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.

Food banks were expecting over 27 million pounds of chicken, 2 million gallons of milk, 10 million pounds of dried fruit and 67 million eggs that never arrived and went to waste instead.
October 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Swampscott, MA No King’s Rally from a far so you larger group of people can seen. Peaceful protesting by the seashore.
#NoKings #FreeSpeech
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Comedian-musician returns to Swampscott for October 18 concert supporting local youth program swampscotttides.org/news/comedia...
Comedian-musician returns to Swampscott for October 18 concert supporting local youth program
Comedian and musician Don White will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn in Swampscott on Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. White grew up in Lynn. The award-winning storyt…
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October 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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We're taking to the streets this Saturday at hundreds of protests nationwide to reject the Trump administration's attacks on our rights.

Find a No Kings protest near you at nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=a...
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM