The Racial Justice Committee now has a fund arranged through the UCG Shelby Next site where donations can be received for our committee to fund several projects! We hope to support buying desks ($30 per desk with chair) for indigent children in Ho, Ghana, keeping our supply of Black History Matters T-Shirts available for Black…
DetailsHey there all! December has been such a whirlwind! We had an amazing time doing Lessons & Carols as well as the pageant. Thank you so much to everyone who helped, brought their children to practices and contributed in any way. We are so grateful for you all. January is here and we are so…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Seminars are in-person and on Zoom on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624 January 5 – Artificial Intelligence with special guest, Erik Deumans A short history of artificial intelligence will be…
DetailsAs I write this note to you all, my beloved church family, we are in the midst of our Advent and Christmas preparations and celebrations here at UCG. The greens have been hung, carols are ringing through the rafters, and tidings of hope, peace, joy, and love are proclaimed with sincerity. At the same time,…
DetailsPathfinder Implementation Committee As you know, the Pathfinder Committee spent this summer examining our church life and structure, and discerning recommendations for moving forward as a congregation. Their final report produced a comprehensive list of recommended actions. Church Council subsequently approved these recommendations with a few modifications (read the final recommendations). The Pathfinder Implementation Committee…
DetailsThe Racial Justice Committee is a unique committee as it works closely with organizations in the community as well as supporting education and participation in racial justice initiatives for UCG. Recently, many of our members attended and supported two community roadside markers for lynching victims Tom Williams in Archer, Florida and Moses Smith in the…
DetailsIt has been a challenging year at UCG. This time last year we had hopes of calling a third minister. We weren’t able to do that. However, significant changes to our office staffing have enhanced our management of operations, communications, programming and future fundraising. I’m happy to report that so far, church finances have not…
DetailsHello All, For the past few months, I haven’t had any significant updates to share in my Moderator Minute. This month, I have some important updates on potential work with a Church Consultant. Please read on for more information. Like a lot of you, I’m reeling from the election results. Although it feels like many…
DetailsDear Friends, We find ourselves in transition here at UCG. Whether this feels like we are “once again” or “still” in transition may depend upon your individual perspective. As a congregation, we have been having some important and difficult conversations recently, one centered on hiring an outside consultant to help us heal, grow, and face…
DetailsDear UCG, Between the election results and the knowledge that my time as your minister is drawing to a close, I am feeling a bit more melancholy than usual this time of year. There’s so much that is unknown – and as Lindsey notes below – a growing conviction that whatever comes might be bad.…
DetailsNovember is here and with it comes a season of merriment, gratitude, and introspection. I invite everyone to submit materials to the advent devotional booklet and to participate in the many events that we have coming up in November and December. Thank you to all of you for taking the time to submit your events…
DetailsHappy November, UCG! As we enter the season of gratitude, I first want to say that I could not be more thankful for the opportunity to join Shanna and Ligia as a full-time staff member. I’ve been a member of UCG for more than 12 years and have served as Youth Coordinator part-time since 2021.…
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