We 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.…
DetailsDear friends, It was my distinct pleasure to travel with Judy Parsons and Lucy Stein (now a college freshman!) to Clemson University earlier this week for a conference hosted by The Vinery. The Vinery, you’ll recall, is the Lilly funded project which brings together cohorts of congregations in close proximity to colleges and universities, and…
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 February 5- “What IS a Chaplain?” Join us as chaplain, and UCG member, Ellen Ribe will talk about…
DetailsNew way to connect! If you would like to stay updated with pictures, announcements, and discussions about United Tribes and other Children’s Programming via Facebook, we invite you to join this United Tribes Families Private Facebook group. For safety, only parents of registered United Tribes children will be admitted to the group. We have a…
DetailsObserve the sacred awe in yourself and join God in being amazed. ~~Kirk Byron Jones Join us as we explore the “Wow!” moments in our lives that can make lasting and positive improvements to our health, relationships and everyday lives. Experience some Awe-inspiring moments in worship, breakout sessions, home groups and fellowship times. Cost: $30 with lunch and $15 without lunch; however,…
DetailsFeb 5: 10:15 am YU: Walk and Talk MST: Financial literacy with Josh Hammond Feb 12: 5:30-7 pm Second Sundays dinner and “You Light Up our Lives” Candle-Making Activity Feb 19: 10:15 am YU & MST – CIA Bags for Grace Marketplace Feb 25 (Saturday) YU: Volunteering with Rebuilding Together Feb 26: 10:15 am MST:…
DetailsThe last Mommy Reads visit to the women’s prison was in March 2020, just before the first Covid outbreak began. We recently contacted the prison administration to determine if changes could be made so that our volunteers could safely return to work in this program that was beloved by our volunteers and incarcerated women alike.…
DetailsPeople of the Compact Several months ago, I experienced a new revelation during our Sunday morning service. My epiphany came while we, as a community, did something we’ve done together countless times over the years. We simply read our UCG Compact. Aloud. Together. And with resolve. Something happened that Sunday morning that spurred me into…
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