Join us for a lively, laughter-filled evening of storytelling! Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or someone who simply loves hearing great tales, this night is for you. All adults 18+ are warmly invited.
We’re all about community—so spread the word, bring your friends, and make a night of it. And parents, relax: free all-ages childcare is provided.
✨ Let’s create a night where every voice matters and every story shines. ✨

🎤 Want to Tell a Story? Storytellers can sign up in advance on the registration form or add their name at the door. Space is limited to 12 storytellers—advance sign-up recommended.



🎁 We have a Raffle! We’re raffling off gorgeous themed baskets and a few surprises! Tickets available at the event. No need to be present to win. $5 each or 5 for $20
A few of this year’s basket themes: • Wild Birds • Chocolate • Margherita • Gardening • Italian
🍪 Refreshments will be served! We’ll have a finger food and dessert table. 🎟️ Tickets Cost is only $20 for a fun night out! Pay online or at the door. Save your spot now: uucgl.org/storynight

Local Event: “Have I Got a Story for You!” — A Live Story Sharing Night

Essex County

Swampscott

Massachusetts

“Have I Got a Story for You!” — A Live Story...

Join us for a lively, laughter-filled evening of storytelling! Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or someone who simply...

“Have I Got a Story for You!” — A Live Story Sharing Night

Looking for a meaningful, creative Sunday activity for your kids?
UUCGL is launching a new (FREE!) hands‑on art series for youth (through high school) led by local artist and educator Bruce Orr. Each session blends creativity with compassion—kids make uplifting art for neighbors, community organizations, and causes they care about. No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
🕙 Select Sundays, 10–11am 👥 Open to all North Shore youth—and their friends!
Upcoming sessions: <ul><li>March 1 – Printmaking: Cards for My Brother's Table</li><li>March 15 – Eco-Mosaic Portraits: 3D Self-Portraits from Reclaimed Materials</li><li>April 12 – Zine-Making: Creating a Handmade Book of UU Values for Our Community</li><li>May 3 – Memory Cards: Designing a Card Game Where Everyone's Voice Matters</li><li>May 10 – Mother's Day Accordion Books: Surprise Messages of Love</li></ul>





Questions? Visit <a href="https://www.uucgl.org/heartsandarts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uucgl.org/heartsandarts</a>.

Local Event: Hearts & Arts for Youth: Sunday Art Adventures to Benefit the Local Community

Hearts & Arts for Youth: Sunday Art Adventures...

Looking for a meaningful, creative Sunday activity for your kids?
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Hearts & Arts for Youth: Sunday Art Adventures to Benefit the Local Community

Pondside Chorus: A Vernal Pool Experience🌿 Ever wonder what makes those “BLEEP-BLEEP-BLEEP” and “CHIRP-CHIRP-CHIRP” sounds in the woods? On warm, rainy spring days, the forest comes alive with mysterious calls. Are they birds? Bugs? Frogs? Something else entirely?
Come find out at a free, family-friendly exploration of vernal ponds and the amazing creatures that depend on them. Vernal ponds are temporary, fishless wetlands that fill with rainfall and snow melt. They’re essential breeding grounds for amphibians and other species and they can be found right here in Swampscott!
🎥 The Adventure Begins Indoors We’ll kick things off with “Vernal Ponds,” a 15‑minute film created by the <a href="https://capeannvernalpondteam.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team</a> and shot entirely on Cape Ann. The video offers a fascinating introduction to vernal pond ecology and the hidden world these temporary wetlands support.
🐸 Meet the Experts (and the Wildlife!) Rick Roth from the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will share why vernal pond certification and protection matter, answer your questions, and introduce you to a few live frogs, salamanders, and other critters up close.
🌲 Then We Head Into the Woods* After the indoor program, we’ll venture outside together for a guided walk to a certified vernal pool in the woods surrounding the building. Experience firsthand the sights and sounds of these seasonal habitats and the wildlife that rely on them.
*Rain or Shine! If participating in the exploration, we recommend you wear waterproof footwear and bring a flashlight.
FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3bn9csds" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/3bn9csds</a>

Local Event: A Free Family-friendly Adventure: Live Animal Exhibit! Movie! Vernal Pool Exploration!

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Curious about Tai Chi or Qigong? Come experience these calming, energizing practices for yourself at our free, no‑obligation lessons on April 21st.<ul><li>Tai Chi at 9 a.m. — learn the fundamentals and explore this flowing moving meditation</li><li>Qigong at 10 a.m. — try gentle walking‑meditation movements and enjoy form demonstrations</li></ul>
Open to all — the public is welcome, and every age and ability can participate.
Why try Tai Chi or Qigong? • supports relaxation and overall wellbeing • improves balance, flexibility, and mobility • eases stress and fatigue • strengthens both body and mind
Learn more about our classes: <a href="https://www.uucgl.org/taichi" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uucgl.org/taichi</a>

Local Event: Open House: Free Tai Chi and Qigong Lessons!

Open House: Free Tai Chi and Qigong Lessons!

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In these turbulent times, many of us could use some self-care. Did you know that sound has the power to shift your nervous system from stress to deep relaxation? When you experience a sound bath, your brainwaves slow down, your body releases tension, and you enter a state of healing.
Sound Healing, also known as Vibrational Healing, is a form of non-invasive alternative healing similar to yoga and acupuncture. Endorsed by such disparate figures as the Buddha, Einstein, and Medical Oncologist Mitchell Gaynor M.D., Sound Healing is a deeply effective way to release stress from the body/mind, thus restoring the immune system. 
Join us for this 2-hour voyage into the bliss, wellness, and healing that can come from profound relaxation via deeply therapeutic sound and tone. The session will be facilitated by sound therapist Joe Hayes. Register&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uucgl.org/soundhealing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online</a>&nbsp;now&nbsp;to save your spot! 
Plan to sit in one of the chairs, or bring a yoga mat and blanket and stretch out on the floor of the sanctuary. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a blanket/pillow if you'd like for your own comfort and warmth. 
Feel free to invite anyone (age 12 and up) who is seeking calm, relief, and renewal.
"This was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my recent life. If you get the chance to attend Joe's sound healing event, RUN, don't walk!"
–Ana Forrest, international yoga celebrity and author; founder of Forrest Yoga.
REGISTER TODAY AT&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uucgl.org/soundhealing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.uucgl.org/soundhealing</a>
Cost is only $25 for a 2-hour healing session!

Local Event: Sound Healing: Step into a Sacred Space of Renewal and Self-Care

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