Ray Meeks is now known as “The Flower Man” at Madison Correctional Institution. In fact his fame is so widespread that Ricky Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, sought out Ray on his recent visit. Ray said Dixon came looking for him saying, “I hear you’re the flower man and I wanted to…
DetailsOn our Reform of the Foundation in our 61st year I’m excited about our self-reformation project. We have all talked in different ways at different times about the need for more coherence in our congregationalism and its commitments to self-governance. We know the pastors need support of a confidential nature – and also a way…
DetailsBy the time you read this, I will be in my new position for a month. I’m writing this toward the end of my second week. Most of my time so far has been spent getting settled in my office, attending lots of meetings to get up to speed on current tasks, and brainstorming all…
DetailsThe Sunday Seminar Committee is pleased to announce the line-up of seminars for June. Seminars are in person and on Zoom on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624. June 7 – Kathryn Pyle’s discussion of her film Sorority Story will speak about her personal journey and investigation of racial discrimination in…
DetailsIt is truly an honor and a privilege to join the staff at UCG as your Executive Director. It is truly one of life’s twists and turns that I never could have predicted! This is a new position in UCG’s organizational structure, one of several staffing configurations we’ve had over the year. For as much…
DetailsFirst of all, thank you all for being interested in coming to Warren’s 75th Birthday party in May. We so appreciate all of our friends here and the community we have together. Unfortunately, that party is going to be cancelled in favor of a private family party which appeared out of nowhere while we were…
DetailsThank you to the more than 150 members who have already contributed to our 60th Anniversary Campaign! Your generosity will support much-needed upgrades and maintenance across our campus. I’d also like to take a moment to highlight the importance of something less predictable: the moments we cannot plan for, and the role our endowment plays…
DetailsThe Sunday Seminar Committee is pleased to announce the line-up of seminars for May. Seminars are in person and on Zoom on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624. May 3 – All-Church Retreat – no seminar May 10 -“Deep Listening” with Ali Martinez – In a world that so often…
DetailsAs of the end of March, we are 25% through the budget year. Our total revenue as of that date was at 27.9% though only pledge income was above 25% of budget. Football and parking income occurs mostly during football season. As the 60th Anniversary Campaign pledges come in, we will have more funds to…
DetailsApplications for UCG Minister Being Accepted by UCC Good news! The Search Committee has submitted our church profile to Rev. LaTrell Harrison, the UCC Florida Conference Minister for Search and Call, Congregational Care and it was posted on the national UCC website on Friday, April 10th. Next, interested candidates will submit their ministerial profiles to…
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Seekers of God However Known is a UCG program focused on fostering spiritual growth by exploring a variety of spiritual topics, concepts, practices, and perspectives. Sessions will take place on Sundays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. in Reimer Hall unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome. May 3: All church retreat – No Seekers program May…
Detailsby Alan Hill It was a happy day back in January when we paid off our first mortgage for the Sanctuary. We’d been whittling away at that debt since 1992. That original mortgage with First Union National Bank was renegotiated often over the years and even moved through several banks finally ending up at PNC…
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