We 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…
DetailsThe Leadership Summit is Sunday, June 9 from 5-8 p.m. in Reimer Hall. Typically, this event is for incoming Board and Committee Chairs to help them get acquainted with their new roles and to vision together for the year ahead. This year we would like to invite anyone interested! Our theme is “Every Member is a Leader.”…
DetailsDear friends, Over the last several weeks, we have received many questions about the process that led to the decision to restructure our office staff. We have also heard the need for more clarity and understanding about the related UCG policies and procedures. It is always the goal of church leadership to faithfully uphold our…
DetailsSummer renewal is coming! This summer our congregation has the opportunity to participate in a period of renewal. Part of Bromleigh’s sabbatical grant from the Lily Foundation earmarks a portion of the grant for congregational renewal during the sabbatical period. Led by Congregation-Ministry Review Board (CMRB), a cross sectional group of UCGers gathered weekly to…
DetailsDear Friends, As I enter my final month as moderator, I am reflecting on the last year at UCG. We started the year in Transition with a capital “T”, with a designated Transition Team working to engage the congregation and discern our next steps with regard to a third minister. Now, we end the year…
DetailsThe last supper club of the year will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Jim and Lisa McElwee-White’s home on Kanapaha Prairie. Rather than being assigned a recipe, you will be assigned a category (appetizer, salad, side or dessert) and can bring whatever you wish. We also request that you bring your place settings…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a lineup of coming seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Join us every Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Reimer Hall or on Zoom. May 5 – We welcome Chelsea Bowlin and her team from Partnership for Strong Families. They are the lead child welfare agency…
DetailsBecause of the timing of our financial reports and newsletter article due dates, I can only report to you on our budget through the end of March. Through 25% of the year, we have already received 28.3% of our revenue budget. Particularly encouraging is that the church has already received 38.5% of the amount budgeted…
DetailsDear United Church, As I reflect on the past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the journey we’ve shared. Your generous retirement gift of a pilgrimage fund allowed me to embark on a transformative journey through Italy, walking the ancient path of the Via Francigena. This was my fifth pilgrimage, and though the circumstances…
DetailsCompassion in Action held its annual Break-Fast Feast on the evening of Thursday, March 21 – a lovely fellowship event including communion and delicious homemade soups and salads. Prior to the feast, we fast, however known, and donate what we are able to support solutions to world hunger. United Church of Gainesville partners with the…
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