One of the most beautiful hymns in our United Church of Christ hymnbook is “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Written in 1871 as a poem, it was publicly read as part of a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February …
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A task force of the Lively Arts Committee—Daniel Webster, Nel Gammon Webster, Gwen Chrzanowski, and Mike Myers worked for many hours to create an indoor garden in our sanctuary! The worship space (always beautiful) is now enhanced by a weaving …
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It’s Family Promise Week nationally from October 22-28th. A time when we say thank you to all the congregations and clubs that have been part of our program over the last year. Family Promise of Gainesville is one of 206 …
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Small joys appear in our pathways daily. Sometimes they are in the form of surprise appearances of beautiful birds or the laughter-producing antics of a child. Sometimes a friend sends new music to us and says, “Check it out! I …
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The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network invites us to highlight mental health in the month of May. This is a way for our congregation to begin or to widen our welcome. Green ribbons are the official symbol for …
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Sunday, April 9–Palm Sunday Services at 9:15am and 11:15am. Children’s Palm Parade at 9:15am Thursday, April 13--Maundy Thursday Service at UCG 6:00 PM Sunday, April 16–8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11:15 AM Easter Day services. Easter Egg …
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Once Albert Schweitzer wrote these words, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within …
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World AIDS Day is held on December first each year. We remember all of those persons around the world who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and people who are living with HIV; a time to give thanks for the progress …
Continue readingA couple of Sundays ago, on Reformation Sunday, our Minister Emeritus, the Rev. Larry Reimer, challenged the congregation with the important quotation from the lips of the great reformer, Martin Luther. After he was condemned for the declarations of conscience …
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By nature I am not all that competitive. In those fun-filled online personality quizzes, I learn that my particular type is motivated intrinsically and that beating someone else is not necessarily an impetus to me to aim higher or to …
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The search process for our next UCG Associate Minister has begun. As per our UCG policies and procedures, the nominations for Search Committee members were contributed by the congregation, vetted for every possible representation, diversity, and availability by Council Exec, …
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We are preparing for Gathering of Waters and it is a joyful time of reunion after a summer apart for many UCG’ers. As we gather this Sunday, may we hold in heart and in prayers those suffering because of the …
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