As of the end of March, we are 25% through the budget year. Our total revenue as of that date was at 27.9% though only pledge income was above 25% of budget. Football and parking income occurs mostly during football season. As the 60th Anniversary Campaign pledges come in, we will have more funds to…
DetailsApplications for UCG Minister Being Accepted by UCC Good news! The Search Committee has submitted our church profile to Rev. LaTrell Harrison, the UCC Florida Conference Minister for Search and Call, Congregational Care and it was posted on the national UCC website on Friday, April 10th. Next, interested candidates will submit their ministerial profiles to…
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Seekers of God However Known is a UCG program focused on fostering spiritual growth by exploring a variety of spiritual topics, concepts, practices, and perspectives. Sessions will take place on Sundays from 9 – 9:45 a.m. in Reimer Hall unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome. May 3: All church retreat – No Seekers program May…
Detailsby Alan Hill It was a happy day back in January when we paid off our first mortgage for the Sanctuary. We’d been whittling away at that debt since 1992. That original mortgage with First Union National Bank was renegotiated often over the years and even moved through several banks finally ending up at PNC…
DetailsThe title I was given when I transitioned into a full-time position here was Director of Programming and Development, and while my work has evolved, and the title doesn’t always seem to quite convey the scope of my role, I have often joked that it means I cook up cockamamie schemes, and figure out how…
Detailsby Barb Gibbs The Search Committee is continuing to move forward. We have provided numerous opportunities for congregational feedback. Our members led and/or participated in the following activities: February 1: Chalk Talk Service Congregants were given three questions to consider (see further information below) February 8: All Board Kick-Off, with about 20 people in…
DetailsSeekers of God However Known is a United Church of Gainesville program focused on fostering spiritual growth by exploring a variety of spiritual topics, concepts, practices, and perspectives. Sessions may consist of a one-time session or a series of two or more sessions on a particular topic or spiritual practice. At least 20 minutes of…
Detailsby Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper As we move into Holy Week, let us enjoy: the green of our Easter flyer; the talent of our staff who put it together; the leaving of Dar from the position of Interim Support Staff; the impromptu barbecue that Larry Alsobrook won as a prize and gave to the…
DetailsThe Sunday Seminar Committee is pleased to announce the line-up of seminars for April. Seminars are in person and on Zoom on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624. April 5 – Easter Sunday, no seminar April 12 – “Defending Voting Rights with Howard Simon” Howard Simon served as Executive Director…
Detailsby Rev. Dr. Talia Raymond A mother hen longing to gather her brood: Shelter. Warmth. Belonging. This image that Jesus has of himself and his ministry is sticking with me this Lent. As we move deeper into this season, this image feels even more timely. Lent is a season of re-centering. A season of…
Detailsby Jim Harper, Co-Chair of the Search Committee The Search Committee for a permanent, settled minister is celebrating the emergence of high levels of agreement from across the congregation—including the children. The committee is also striking a gymnastic pose after nailing the landing on the minister’s job description. UCG children drew pictures to represent our…
DetailsSeekers of God However Known is a UCG program focused on fostering spiritual growth by exploring a variety of spiritual topics, concepts, practices, and perspectives. Sessions may consist of a one-time session or a series of two or more sessions on a particular topic or spiritual practice. At least 20 minutes of the 45-minute session…
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