The Racial Justice Committee (RJC) is planning several fall events. On September 22, We will be hosting a Banned Books Reception in the UCG Library after the service. The RJC has been adding to the Banned Book Section over the past year, and wants the congregation to be aware of the kinds of books that…
DetailsFrom the Board of Business – September 2024 The Board of Business continues to optimistic about the health of finances at UCG. At the end of July we are 58.33% through the year. Revenue through July totals 62% of our income budget. Pledge income for the same period is 63.5% of the budgeted amount. Plate…
DetailsUpcoming Climate & Sustainability Events The Creation Justice Committee of UCG has several exciting events and opportunities happening over the next two months. For any questions or updates, contact Jim Harper (jimwharper@icloud.com). Gainesville Art Exhibit: August 27-October 19 The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) will be hosting “HEAT,” their Biennial National juried exhibit, from…
DetailsUCG Men’s Retreat 2024 theme is “The Book of Our Lives.” Join us for a weekend of meaningful connection, spiritual exploration, and fun from November 8-10 at beautiful Camp Weed in Live Oak. Together, we will explore the narratives of our own and each other’s lives, with a focus on connection to each other and…
DetailsUpcoming Sunday Seminars September 1, 2024: Emergency Response Team September 8, 2024: Special Congregational Meeting, no seminar September 15, 2024: Legal Planning for Life by Scott Anderson September 22, 2024: Red, Wine, and Blue by Lisa Wolcott September 29, 2024: Pride Week Seminar by Open and Affirming Committee October 6, 2024: Fall Congregational meeting, No…
DetailsOPEN AND AFFIRMING SUNDAY SOCIAL As members of the Open and Affirming Committee, we recognize the importance of fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment within our church community. In line with our commitment to embracing diversity and supporting all individuals, especially based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or other marginalized identities, we established a monthly…
DetailsHello Church Family, It has been a busy month in my household as I imagine it might be in yours. We’ve had a birthday, a new job, back to school for the kids, and back to school for me as a professor and as a student. The next two weeks will be busy here at…
DetailsDear UCG, By the time September draws to a close, you may be well and truly sick of hearing me talk about the learnings of my sabbatical. But it was a deeply needed time away for me and a life-shaping experience for our family, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I share, here,…
DetailsRacial Justice Committee has big plans for the fall. Our table will be at Time and Talent on August 18. Please drop by and join our committee. You will never regret doing justice work! Banned Book Week will be celebrated September 23-28. We will kick-off on Sunday, September 22 with our Banned Book Event in…
DetailsI am happy to report that through the first half of this year we have received 56.2% of our budgeted revenue. This includes 58.3% of our budgeted pledge income, 69.2% of our budgeted plate income, and 122% of our budgeted interest income. Rental and parking income are at only 33.4% of our projections, but that…
DetailsIt is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of our summer congregational renewal series, “Spirituality, However Known.” I hope that you have found moments of connection, inspiration, and community with your UCG family this summer. It has been spiritually enriching to connect with each of our guest speakers and preachers as…
DetailsOne of the important findings of this spring’s Capital Campaign Feasibility Study was that congregants needed to learn more about the projects on the “Essential Repairs and Improvements” list, what they entailed, why they were necessary, and so on. As part of the effort to address this need, the UCG Capital Campaign Visioning Committee and…
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