I consider it a holy, if wholly unintentional, thing that last week’s Ash Wednesday observances coincided with the Women’s Retreat focused on awe. At first glance, those two occasions don’t really share much thematically, but by the close of our worship on Saturday night, I felt the connection so strongly. To my mind, one of…
DetailsOdyssey! All Church Retreat Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16 Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center, Fruitland Park, Florida Join us for an epic event! A grand adventure! Journey with us to Warren Willis Camp, where the childcare is free, the companions brave and noble, and the quests engaging, entertaining and inspiring. With…
DetailsWe feel so supported by the congregation now with the work that has been completed and the work that is underway or in the planning stages. We will keep up our efforts to communicate with you as to the status of our projects. Just know that we so appreciate your backing! The Courtyard Roof is…
DetailsOn Tuesday, I visited Ray Meeks at Madison Correctional Institution after quite a long absence. It seems that after having visited Ray since 1981 I had to re-file for volunteer status as a pastoral visitor. This meant getting a background check including going to Florida State Prison at Raiford to get fingerprinted. Then I had…
DetailsEat Local, Grow Hope Global: Impact Food Scarcity and Justice Join other UCGers to help ensure food security for our community by shopping at area farmers markets. Supportive markets are open at Grove Street Market on Mondays and GNV Market on Thursdays, plus Saturday mornings at Haile Farmers Market. Look for the Eat Local Grow…
DetailsOur Annual Noodles and Doodles Fundraiser is Coming on March 26! – This Art Sale and Pasta Dinner Fundraiser supports our Youth United as they prepare for their summer Work Tour. This year, they are headed to West Virginia to work alongside Appalachia Service Project to assist homeowners with projects that will benefit their health…
Details“We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.” “The Servant Song” is one of our UCG favorite hymns for all occasions. The message is simple. Help others and have the grace to let others help us too. We are here to bear witness to each other’s lives, to show up,…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Seminars are in-person and on Zoom – Sundays at 10:30 am. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624 3/5 Join us for a presentation from John Nix, a fifth-generation black farmer here in Florida. He is an avid…
DetailsWe did it! Thanks to the wonderful generosity of all of our UCG members, we received $820,337 in total 2023 pledges, enough to craft a balanced budget for this year. This year’s budget will allow us to address some inequity in salaries for some of our staff and ministers, maintain the salary for a third…
DetailsJanuary was a big month for us as a community. Individually, many of us were passing a variety of viruses around our homes. As a community, we began with the news of Andy’s retirement from congregational ministry at the end of April and finished with a very full Sunday morning, welcoming new members, gathering at…
DetailsFriends, with the announcement of my retirement from the ministry, I have been overwhelmed by your outpouring of love. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. These remaining three months will be rich and bittersweet for me. It’s been the highest honor of my life to serve as your pastor, and there will be…
DetailsWalk the Labyrinth In the Sanctuary February 20-22, 8:30am – 4:00pm- UCG’s large canvas labyrinth and finger labyrinths will be available for those who wish to engage in this ancient practice of walking contemplation. Lenten Booklets for Daily Reading These special and beautiful booklets feature original artwork, music, photos, and writings by UCG members.…
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