I stopped making New Year’s resolutions many years ago because, as with many people, mine haven’t lasted longer than the month of January. However, this year I thought it would be good to start a gratitude journal. As I write this in mid-January, I haven’t started it yet. I still plan to do one but…
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Rawlings Gift Mart Our congregation provided PLENTY of toys, games, scarves, etc. to stock the Rawlings Gift Mart on December 15th. THANK YOU for helping make the holiday season special for so many children! The items are sold at very low prices ($3, $5, or $10) and the cash proceeds are donated back to the…
DetailsOur lead teachers meet weekly with Rev. Talia Raymond and Julia Crawford to prepare a wonderful United Tribes experience that is affirming, inspiring, and academically sound in a spiritual environment. Our Lead teachers will provide the children of UCG with consistency and care in spiritual education in line with our church compact. United Tribes is…
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 on Sundays at 10:30am. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624 January 1 – No Seminar January 8 –Braver Angels: How to Talk to Someone with Opposing Political Viewpoints – Steve…
DetailsHappy New Year! As I write, we still haven’t started the twelve days of Christmas, much less rung in 2023. Closing the office the week between Christmas and New Year’s is thus not only such a wonderful gift to me (and the rest of the staff!) but also the occasion to write to our future…
DetailsThe Re-Mod Squad, otherwise known as the Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee (we have to have some fun!), is moving along in addressing maintenance and repair issues on our UCG campus. Erick Smith led a great group of volunteers for a work day in November to tackle the overgrowth in the east parking lot and on…
DetailsOur congregational process to consider whether the United Church of Gainesville will become a Creation Care, Climate Justice-oriented congregation continues, with great support from many of you and our boards and committees. Now that we have considered how we can incorporate care for creation into the works and decision-making processes as a church and as…
DetailsGreetings, UCG Donors! This is the time of year when we wrap up our current year’s commitments, and plan for next year’s donations. Some donors choose to pre-pay their future year commitment for tax purposes – fine by us! However you choose to give, please be sure to make it obvious where your donation is…
DetailsIn early December, Commissioner Chuck Chestnut hosted an appreciation dinner for many of the leaders of the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project. He spoke of the inception meeting, where Jackie Davis and then commissioner Hutchinson shared the powerful experience both had while on our first trip to the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for…
DetailsAs I write this, it looks like our budget for 2022 is going to end the year with income and expenditures balanced. A sincere “Thank You” to all who have helped us get to this point with your pledges and gifts. Without your faithful support, UCG could not exist. 2022 saw the beginning of the…
DetailsThe Building and Grounds Subcommittee, known as the Re-Mod Squad, hosted a Seminar on November 20th titled “Taking Care of Your Church Home”. They presented an update on the context, status and plan for addressing the substantial needs for repairs, renovations, replacements, and upgrades of our UCG campus. Committee member, Liz Harvey, gave a tongue in cheek synopsis of the UCG Campus…
DetailsOn New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 7:30 – 10:00 PM, people of all faiths are invited to participate in the Global Peace Dance sponsored by Dances of Universal Peace at the United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue. In a sacred & joyful candlelit atmosphere with live music, participatory singing & dancing bring the year to closure & welcome…
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