Upcoming 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…
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. Gainesville Art Exhibit: August 27-October 19 The Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) will be hosting “HEAT,” their Biennial National juried exhibit, from August…
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…
DetailsThe Board of Business thanks you for your contributions. As we move forward, we would like to remind members that our continued good financial health is dependent on all of us continuing to fulfill our pledge commitments. Hopefully, you reviewed the financial statements provided for the congregational meeting on May 19. Even better, you attended…
DetailsLigia (pronounced “Lēē-he-ah”) Ortega has joined us as the new Director of Communications. Ligia has over 25 years’ experience in digital and print communications and marketing here in the Gainesville area, has worked for UF Dentistry, IFAS, and Performing Arts and consulted with several nonprofits and small businesses. She will be working with leadership on…
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