Community Gatherings

Seasonal Outings
February:         Signs of Spring Walk
June:                      Hike in Juras
September:          Water Service

See our facebook site for our past activities. 

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This year a UUG group of hearty walkers participated in the 8.5 km Escalade walk on the 1 December 2017, the Friday night before the big Escalade running races and really had a lot of fun. We did it in the spirit of enjoying ourselves rather than competing with others so we walked briskly but not too fast for deep and light-hearted chatting. 
 
Here is the general Escalade website:   https://www.escalade.ch/en/the-race/walking/overview

Spirituality Walk in Jardin Botanique

Sunday 18 October, 2016 10:30-12:00, we met at the druid meditation circle under the enormous oak by the Secheron entrance 

See map:
http://www.ville-ge.ch/cjb/adresse_en.php 

Café-Sagesses  :  recommended by UUs of Geneva as an external inter-religious dialogue local event ...(for French speakers) 

​Café-Sagesses, regardez leur programme, Librairie L’Olivier, rue de Fribourg 5, Genève.
NEW!! GUUSTO 1st Thursdays (usually)! 
6.30-9.30pm (18h30-21h30)
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GUUSTO =                                                 Geneva UU Space To Opine!
Monthly 1st Thursday-night gatherings to notice, cherish, and explore with the Unitarian Universalists of Geneva...

We meet on the first Thursday of every month (exception:11 Jan 2018). One person will organize the evening activity and one person offer his or her home. Activities will be light, low-pressure preparation, supported collectively whether through potluck or sharing expenses, if called for.

Evenings will begin with a ten-minute guided- or silent- meditation.  This will be followed by a discussion on a book-chapter, watching a movie of social or political relevance followed by a discussion, sing-alongs, or any other activity.  Limited space so everyone must please sign up each time!

​    Sign up on Home page for GUUSTO 1st Thursdays!  

Movie Nights

Ever watch a movie and wish you could talk about it after with some friends?   

We have had get-togethers at members' homes to watch a movie and then talk about it.   So far, we've watched:

  • Life of Pi
  • What the BLEEP do we know
Having Fun Together
Members are encouraged to identify joint activities for the entire community -- your community.   We meet at music events, go to movies together,  or have play dates with our kids.  

​UUG Thanksgiving Celebration, Saturday, 25 November 2017, 6pm

On Saturday, 25 November, 6pm (18h), about 30 of us joined together in Mies, Vaud, for a UU traditional "non-traditional" American Thanksgiving celebration!  We had a delicious composite of culinary delicacies contributed by guests.  We were also treated to some amazing classical piano music by some of the accomplished teenagers attending.  The little kids seemed to have a fun time playing hide and seek and the adults were chattering away non-stop!  A wonderful way to extend the community and extended family spirit! 

We have definitely created a new tradition over the last 4 years enjoying a heritage common to many of us (the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving).  We also honor the blending in of other traditions such as vegetarian dishes into this feast  It's the epitome of pluralism: holding two or more positions at the same time!  Sign-up on website by mid-November.
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​UUG Thanksgiving potluck dinner, Saturday, 25 November, 2017, 5pm, in Mies.  Vegetarian alternatives welcome -- we co-exist with meat eaters!

Our host is providing American roasted turkey & stuffing & mashed potatoes & gravy & pumpkin pies.  
 
We others to bring:  salads, side dishes & vegetarian-type,meals, desserts (apart from pumpkin pies), oysters, salmon, breads, red & white wines, cider, other drinks. 

-> Please: signup below for these two reasons:

1. to get address and directions to the event and
2. choose what to bring as potluck!

We will be thankful to share this time to together, enjoying this special celebration as mindfully and gratefully as possible. 
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​Thanksgiving Celebrations in 2015 and 2016 were held at Scott's house in Mies, Vaud.  A great time was had by all! 

We will organize by what you would like to bring! Vegetarians very welcome, along side traditional U.S. Thanksgiving turkey and international side dishes! Let's celebrate the bounty of our lives in acceptance of our diversity!  Let's get to know each other with active listening between mouthfuls of deliciousness! (and swallows of your beverage of choice!) All ages welcome! 

 

    UUG Thanksgiving Celebration