Ligia (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…
DetailsWe have a talented, interested, and caring congregation. Networking together makes our church stronger. If you have some expertise you would like to share or just some subject or book you’d like to discuss with an interesting group of people, consider offering a small group. Except for the on-going groups, most groups won’t start until…
DetailsIt’s summer time at UCG, and we’re working our way through some incredible “Renew” activities. Hopefully you caught Dr. Stevenson’s or Imam Malik’s incredible Sunday worship services, or heard Reisa George or Barbara Kelleher’s UCG stories. Maybe you did a bit of collage, checked out Mary Fukuyama’s art in the library, or attended a “book…
DetailsAs I write this, I am just a couple days away from heading to England for two weeks. I’m excited for a pause to relax, enjoy time with my nephews and niece (pending her timely arrival!), and a chance to explore a bit of London if the timing works out. It has been just about…
DetailsThe Open & Affirming Committee is launching a new monthly social gathering called the “Open & Affirming Sunday Social.” Come get to know members of UCG in a fun and inclusive environment, hosted by ONA. We’re going to meet up on the Second Sunday of the month in the evening, starting in July! Our first…
DetailsSandy and I slipped into the Clergy Corner for a few weeks this month to cover for Talia while she is on vacation and Bromleigh is on sabbatical. Sandy preached on June 30, and I will be preaching on July 7. In between those times we are available for pastoral care concerns or anything else…
DetailsAlthough the official first day of summer is a little less than a month away, in our part of the world, the heat and the activity of summer is already upon us. We have celebrated milestones in the lives of our young people with Children’s Sabbath, Confirmation, and Graduation Sunday. We have blessed beloved UCG…
DetailsRacial Justice will be selling the new Black History Matters t-shirts after the service on Sundays in the courtyard. There are many upcoming events this month and in June for a strong showing from UCG members to wear these beautiful shirts. Remembrance Project – The Alachua County Community Remembrance Project (ACCRP) welcomes all to the…
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…
DetailsWe welcomed our confirmands on May 12. We are so thankful for our youth who were called to officially join United Church of Gainesville! Congratulations to our high school graduates! We celebrated their milestone on Sunday, May 19. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
DetailsLeft to Right: Ann Fiorelli and Rick Croley; Robert Chapman; Eric and Danielle Nelson Rick Croley grew up in the Disciples of Christ conservative religious tradition and came to UCG with his wife, Ann Fiorelli, seeking a liberal church. For awhile he was at the Unitarian Church and Rev. Maureen…
DetailsIf you saw my husband’s Story Corps video on May 19th, you already have a lovely introduction to my family. I started attending UCG in 2010 while I was in my masters program in occupational therapy. I joined in 2011. I was raised Catholic (for a few years) and my attendance at Mass usually revolved…
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