It seems like just yesterday that I gave this report – and indeed it was – at the Congregational Meeting, so if you were present there you can just skip this because nothing exciting has happened in the last 24 hours! If you were there, thank you so much for all the support you are…
DetailsJoin us this month for our Seminars each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in Reimer Hall or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624. See the offerings below. June 4 – “Navigating Climate Challenges: Reflecting on Gainesville’s Past, Present, and Future” – Dr. Dan Zhu, Gainesville’s first Chief Climate Officer, will discuss climate change in Gainesville. She will…
DetailsFor 2023 the Congregation approved an operating budget totaling $966,677. Revenue to support this amount comes from giving and income. Our giving represents a little over 90% of the budget either through our pledges or from weekly offerings received during church services. Through the first third of our year, our giving is just over one-third…
DetailsC.A.M.P. UCG for children entering Rising K-6th Grade will be July 24-28, 2023! Our theme is “All God’s Critters: Flying Animals Edition.” There will be special guests, a water slide day, yummy snacks, spiritual exploration, and a visit from some flying animals! Rates: $30 per child (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.), $50 family cap for children in…
DetailsThe last supper club of the season will be on Sunday, May 21 at 6:30 pm. Once again, Jim and Lisa McElwee-White are welcoming the entire group to their lovely home on Kanapaha Prairie and Barbecue King, Jim White, will be firing up his smoker to prepare pork. All of the sides will be vegetarian…
DetailsThe nearly 30-students in grades 6-9 who have spent the last nine months in Our Whole Lives (OWL) classes finished with a wonderful overnight on April 28-29. Many thanks to all our parents and facilitators, especially Jeremy Archer, Gade Duerkson, Tami Herchel, Bromleigh McCleneghan, Angel McGee, Talia Raymond and Ezra Stone for taking this journey…
DetailsApril was a full month for the children of UCG, especially in United Tribes. On Easter Sunday, they enjoyed an epic Egg Hunt, as well as many games and activities leftover from the Spring Fling and donated by the University of Florida. Check out the photos on display in the UCG kitchen! Tribes sessions in…
DetailsAs our young adult group continues to meet, and our group of college and university faculty and staff continues to find its way, your Vinery lead team has been attending online learning sessions on “human-centered design thinking” and planning our June visit to our partner-church in Clemson, SC. Bromleigh also spent some time speaking with…
DetailsWe welcome our newest staff! Heather Dewar, Communications Strategy Specialist; Chad McGinnis, Worship and Music Coordinator; and Ellen Ribe, Pastoral Care Coordinator. Heather Dewar – Communications Strategy Specialist Heather Dewar is a native Floridian who grew up exploring Biscayne Bay and the Keys. For 28 years, including 16 years on the environment beat, she…
DetailsWhen Andy announced his retirement in January, Talia and I began to look at past transition strategies at UCG, and to partner with Barb Gibbs, Jeremy Archer and others to imagine how to both continue our vital day-to-day ministries with one less minister on staff while also creating space for the work of envisioning our…
DetailsSunday again reminded me of how lucky I am to have been called to serve as a pastor of the United Church of Gainesville. I’m still flying high after that incredible day. Thank you so much for coming out and celebrating with us. I am grateful and proud of our work together these past twenty…
DetailsThank you SO MUCH to those folks who have made the most recent contributions to the Building Improvements Designated Fund. It has allowed us to proceed with the next things on our list. Do you remember playing Red Light Green Light when you were growing up? That’s what it feels like on our committee sometimes.…
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