Lenten Reflection Booklets Daily readings, February 22 – April 9 Available for pick-up on the UCG campus or for a digital copy, click Lenten Book 2023. These special and beautiful booklets feature original artwork, music, photos, and writings by UCG members. Special thanks to Taylor Williams and Lisa Goldstein for their hard work to compile…
DetailsWe are having a blast in United Tribes during Lent! We began this theme by discussing how Jesus went into the wilderness to take care of himself so that he could then serve and help others. Our Lead Teachers have wonderful, engaging lessons planned during Lent; each lesson connects with the worship service. We hope you’ll…
DetailsFloridians Protecting Freedom has launched a ballot initiative to put abortion on the 2024 ballot in Florida. We need 1.3 million signatures by the end of the year. You can help by signing a petition or volunteering to collect signatures in the community. You can find the petition HERE There will also be tabling at…
DetailsPalm/Passion Sunday Apr. 2, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m., in the Sanctuary and live-streamed to Youtube From celebration (and a DIY Palm Parade) to contemplation as we make the turn to Holy Week. Andy Bachmann preaches the Agnus Dei, with special music including the “Pie Jesu.” The choir will sing Faure’s “In Paradisium.” Maundy Thursday Apr.…
DetailsI 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…
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