Remember that guy, Andy Bachmann, who used to spend too much time around UCG? We do too, and he visited on Sunday morning of February 11 to participate in a tree dedication ceremony. Due to the sensitive nature of the tree and the pollinator plants around it, the ceremony was limited to word of mouth,…
DetailsBuildings and Grounds folks are primarily focusing on determining what our priorities will be on our list of essential repairs and improvements as funds become available. That entails having further discussions between members of the group as well as with other professionals. Carol Barron and Liz Harvey will meet with an engineer the first of…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up 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 March 3 – Kairos prison ministry at Lake Butler RMC. John Harvey will discuss his participation in this ecumenical ministry that…
DetailsWhat’s New in Tribes? For month of February, we have learned so much! We focused on Ash Wednesday, learned about how we are stardust, and have even started learning the meaning of lent and how we can use this time for ourselves! We also started working on a song we want to present to you…
DetailsAt my house, we’re getting to that time in our older girls’ educational lives when they are starting to think and dream about what’s next. Callie is an eighth grader and recently had to choose a track for high school if she stays put at her current school or consider if another school might be…
DetailsThis semester, UCG’s Justice League welcomes two interns through the Applied Learning Program at UF. Their term and work are just getting started, as they support UCG’s justice work and seek to learn more about faith-based social justice organizing. You’re more likely to see them in committee meetings than a Sunday morning, but if you…
DetailsThose of you who were on our campus on Sunday morning, January 28, likely already know that we experienced a break-in and theft on Saturday night. This (we hope!) was the culmination of a host of security issues over the last month. We have had cameras and an alarm system for many years, and as…
DetailsThe Labyrinth Daily, February 12 – 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. UCG’s large canvas labyrinth and finger labyrinths will be available for those who wish to engage in this ancient practice of walking contemplation. Ash Wednesday Two worship service offerings on February 14, at noon and 6 p.m in the Sanctuary. Each…
DetailsWe’re looking for musicians of all ages, shapes and sizes for Entr’acte’s Benefit Concert for Food 4 Kids on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in UCG’s Sanctuary. Do you have something you’d like to work up? Or do you have a piece that’s polished and ready to go? Vocalists, dancers, poets, rappers, spoken word,…
DetailsWe are moving along with building maintenance and repair. The latest HVAC unit has been installed and passed all inspections, and the showers in the education wing men’s and women’s bathrooms have been replaced! We were fortunate to have Clark Plumbing ready and available for the shower stall replacements and Dale Mayhew to complete all…
DetailsReflections: Friendships and Moonbeams – Women’s Day Retreat on March 2 Mark your calendar! Whether or not you attended the marvelous January retreat at Camp Weed, we look forward to another amazing full day of fun, creativity, friendship, and worship at UCG this spring. Free childcare will be provided. With both new sessions/session leaders, and…
DetailsGainesville Community Ministry (GCM) dispenses bagged groceries on the first Tuesday of each month in partnership with the USDA. They also maintain a Food Pantry at their location (238 SW 4th Ave 32605) from which clients may receive grocery items twice monthly during normal working hours.