We’re t-minus what feels like 20 minutes until Holy Week, and I am ready. Maybe not exactly ready, ready — there is still a good deal of work to be done — but emotionally ready. For Christians, Holy Week is the most important time of the Christian year: the time of pathos and passion, of…
DetailsThe United Church of Christ is poised to make a historic choice in the next president of the denomination. After a year-long process, the UCC Board voted on March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, for General Minister and President. If elected by the General Synod this summer, Thompson…
DetailsIf you would like to honor Andy Bachmann’s 20 years of service to UCG and the world with a financial gift, here are two options which speak to important threads in Andy’s ministry and spiritual journey: A Camp Highlands Foundation scholarship fund to enable a child(ren) from the Lac Courte Oreilles band of the Ojibwe…
DetailsFor the past three years, we have been working with local farms through our farmers markets to raise awareness and financial support for our Guatemalan Women’s Garden project through Growing Hope Globally. Our annual push is coming to an end, and we hope that you will join our Eat Local Grow Hope Global Break-Fast potluck…
DetailsOne of the possibilities to be considered is whether we would hire a consultancy entity to assist us in planning and conducting a capital campaign. To help us understand the benefits and potential costs related to using a consultant you are invited to participate in a hybrid Zoom/in-person presentation scheduled for Thursday evening, April 20th…
DetailsWork Tour 2023! We have 31 teens and 8 adults signed up to work with the Appalachia Service Project in West Virginia this June! They will be working directly with homeowners to do repair work that will enhance safety and well-being (roofing, landscaping, adding accessibility such as ramps, and anything else we are asked to…
DetailsDuring April, the UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is scheduled to host two Sunday Seminars in Reimer Hall or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624. See the offerings below: 4/2 – Money, Mission, Me: A Spiritual Approach – Utilizing a key Palm Sunday event, we will take a look at what money is and does.…
DetailsThere’s something energizing about waiting for a play to begin. I love hearing the hum of the audience as people trickle in, find their seats, and settle in for a few hours of delight. As I sat in the audience of Wicked last weekend in Tampa, a small piece of paper escaped my playbill. I…
DetailsUCG’s finances continue to be strong as we enter the spring months. While we are reporting for the first two months of the year (16.67%), our income, year-to-date is over 20% of the budgeted annual income, and our pledge is over 21% of the annual budget. At the same time, our expenses for the first…
DetailsApril is a busy month for United Tribes: April 2nd is the annual Palm Sunday Parade! All children are invited to meet in front of the Sanctuary prior to the 9:15 service. We will wave palms as we parade around the Sanctuary during the opening hymn, ending at the front for the Time with Children.…
DetailsThe Re-Mod Squad has been busy! Glenn Acomb has given two PowerPoint presentations on the status of the courtyard and although they were both over spring break and didn’t have as many folks present as we hoped for, we got very good feedback from those who did attend in person or by zoom. That presentation…
DetailsYou are all invited to Star Bradbury’s book launch celebration Sunday, April 2 from 2-4 in Reimer Hall for her book “Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years.” The book is based on her 24 years in the senior living industry and offers a comprehensive guide that walks you step-by-step through developing a plan that will…
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