A favorite tradition for many at UCG is walking the labyrinth during particularly sacred times in the church year. Labyrinths look a bit like mazes, but they are not meant to trick the user; there is only one way in, one way to move forward. Walking the labyrinth allows individuals the opportunity to place one…
DetailsAll Saints Day has been a Christian tradition for centuries. In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, individual saints have their own feast days – holy days when they are honored and remembered – but November 1 serves as a catch-all celebration day for “All Saints,” known and unknown. Many Protestant churches also mark All Saints or…
DetailsNeighbors in Need Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States. This year, the focus of the denomination’s campaign is environmental justice and the ways we are called to steward our world’s resources and life. Each year,…
DetailsOur enlistment campaign kicks off at the October 15 congregational meeting and continues through most of November. Nearly 88% of UCG’s income comes from pledged gifts from members and friends. Enlistment is the annual period during which we ask you to consider the church’s needs and the level of financial support you are able to…
DetailsCalling All Artists! We want you to exhibit your creations at our annual UCG Art Show on Sunday, November 12. You can sell your work, just show it, or both. We call it “Show & Tell . . . and Sell” and welcome all ages, all kinds of creativity, and all skill levels! Applications are…
DetailsWe are gathering writings and visual art for the 2023 Advent devotional booklet. This year’s theme is “All I Want… (For Christmas).” You can contribute one of your favorite writings (poems, sermon excerpts, songs, hymns, etc.) or an original piece of your own. Please submit all writings as an attached Word document or straight to…
DetailsUnited Church of Gainesville GAME PLAN: RESILIENCE September 24, 2023 – 10 a.m. Our live stream begins at 10:00 a.m. Click here to join. “Resilience is something you do, more than something you have.” ~Al Siebert WELCOME – Rev. Sandy Reimer PRELUDE – Phillip Herr-Klepacki CALL TO WORSHIP You shall be free indeed when your days are not without…
DetailsThe Transition Team is trying multiple ways to make sure everyone feels heard during this time of transition. We have held seminars, offered a survey and we will be hosting evening listening sessions on Zoom. We value all opinions – even if you’re new to UCG, don’t attend often, or haven’t returned to your pre-pandemic…
DetailsRacial Justice Committee (RJC) invites you to become a Justice League superhero! This fall we hope you’ll join RJC events to learn, grow, and contribute to local efforts for racial equity in our community. Sept. 17 worship service: The play “A conversation between Frederick Douglass and John Brown” will invite us to listen to God…
DetailsWe want to welcome Carole Zegel to our committee and urge anyone interested in celebrating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community to join us. We have work to do! In October ONA will sponsor a Pride seminar, and host a potluck brunch on Pride Sunday, October 22. We will also, no doubt, need people to…
DetailsI am happy to report that the current year financial picture of the church budget is good. Through seven months our revenue is above the expected 58.3% of budget and our expenses are below. This current year surplus is in great part due to Andy Bachmann’s departure and the use of an interim transition team…
DetailsAt long last, our solar panels have been installed on the education wing and youth room roofs, and they will hopefully have the kinks worked out and be up and running by the time you read this. Soon we can give you updates about how much money we are saving each month.Thanks again to the…
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