On behalf of the Open and Affirming Committee, we want to thank all who gave so generously of their time during this season of Pride. We were excited to unite with other LGBTQ+ supportive organizations and faith communities as sponsors of the first-ever Pride float in the 100-year history of the UF Homecoming Parade! Many…
DetailsWe are gathering writings and visual art for the 2023 Advent devotional booklet! We are looking for one of your favorite writings, an original piece of your own, or visual art. Please submit all writings as a Word document or in the body of your email and all artwork as a JPG. Send submissions by…
DetailsWe are so grateful for Larry Alsobrook’s volunteer labor, plant and material donations, and his landscaping expertise on the church campus. He has created such a nice welcoming space between the three benches in the courtyard, laying beautiful slate stones surrounded by matching gravel. See if it doesn’t just call you to sit on one…
DetailsThe Compassion in Action Committee is soliciting requests for Christmas Mini-Grants in support of people or causes in need of financial assistance during the holiday season. These small grants of $50 to $150 typically go to local individuals, families, and non-profit organizations known by our congregation members. Forms are available in the church office or…
DetailsThe Racial Justice Committee (RJC) had an excellent turnout at our banned books event on October 8. Twenty people have signed up to read a banned book and join in a discussion about the books, which will be held in early November. If you would like to participate, contact Jessica Elkins. RJC is thinking ahead…
DetailsSince 2018 some of our UCGers have helped Girls Place serve a Thanksgiving meal for the girls and staff. After a two-year pause, we safely returned in 2022 and have been invited back for 2023. The meal is served between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22. Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for a…
DetailsBe a Christmas angel by providing a gift to be purchased by parents for a nominal price at the UCG Gift Market at Rawlings Elementary School. All proceeds are donated to the school to use where needed most. Beginning November 26, paper angels will be hanging on a Christmas tree in the foyer. Please take…
DetailsThank you to everyone who completed the recent women’s retreat survey and provided so many suggestions on how to make the retreat a fun, meaningful, and comfortable experience for all participants regardless of whether they are newcomers or have attended many times. Based on your feedback, a one-day retreat will be offered at UCG on…
DetailsOh my! Can it be? Christmas is coming – and so is the women’s Christmas lunch on Friday, December 15 in Reimer Hall at 12 p.m. So polish up those dangly snowflake earrings, get out that “ugly” Christmas sweater, and plan to join us at what is always a fun time. All UCG women, members,…
DetailsThe next Supper Club of the fall will be Friday, November 17 at 7 p.m. and will feature a Greek-themed menu with a pasta entrée that contains ground beef. We meet in groups of 8-10 in the homes of participants. Recipes are provided so that each group shares the same menu. Working people will be…
DetailsIn case you missed it the congregation adopted a challenge budget for 2024 for the congregational meeting on October 15. This is the first step in the process that kicks off our annual pledge campaign. Based on your pledges we will vote on a likely different final version of our 2024 budget at the January…
DetailsI wanted to take a moment to update you on what is going on right now at UCG, and let me tell you, there is a lot! After a discernment process lasting over six months, we formally decided at our fall congregational meeting to proceed with a search for a third full-time minister. The vote…
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