It’s that time of year again…we are gathering writings and visual art for the 2022 Advent devotional booklet! You can contribute one of your favorite writings (poems, sermon excerpts, songs and hymns, etc.!) or an original piece of your own. Please submit all writings as an attached word document or straight to the body of…
DetailsLooking forward to October, we will again support the Gainesville Area AIDS Project (GAAP) and their TREE program (The Replenishment of Everyday Essentials). Help us support our income challenged neighbors living with HIV/AIDS. Many essential items cannot be purchased through SNAP. Items needed are: toilet paper, bleach tablets, toothpaste, laundry detergent (30 loads), disposable razors,…
DetailsOver the course of a week in August the north playground was regraded and new drainage installed. Then a group of dedicated volunteers spent a Saturday morning cleaning and reinstalling the play equipment. Many thanks to all that helped!
There was an excitement in the air last Sunday at our Gathering of the Waters ceremony. The symbolic regathering of our community after our summers away was inspiring. I love our ritual, where we pour a little part of what we have found in our time of separation, and season our sacred waters with the…
DetailsThe work of the Compensation Task Force (CTF) was initiated by Rev. Shelly Wilson. She recognized that compensation is approximately 72% of the UCG budget and non-discretionary expenses like utilities and liability insurance equal another 23% for a total of almost 95% of the entire budget. She noted that recent rates of increase in salary…
DetailsJoin us in our discernment as we consider whether the United Church of Gainesville should become a Creation Justice Church. This eight month process will help us to clarify and unify our vision for UCG. The designation to become a Creation Justice congregation is a title bestowed by our denomination to those congregations that have…
DetailsAugust was a very busy time for the Board of Business. We have completed most of the roofing project and are awaiting the reroofing of the flat portion of the roof. Our roofer has informed us that 5 days without rain are needed to completely finish the project. The Building and Grounds Subcommittee has made…
DetailsUCG’s Compassion in Action Committee is sponsoring the Food 4 Kids program at Rawlings Elementary School again this year. For children whose families are struggling to feed their kids, this program sends home reusable bags of food each weekend during the school year. Last year we saw a huge uptick in participation in our program,…
DetailsOur youth groups are gathering again after the summer break. See the schedule for September below and watch your email for addtional information! Looking forward to a great year! Sept 3 (Saturday) Labor Day Family Beach Day, Anastasia State Park Sept 4 (Sunday) No Youth Programming, Enjoy your Labor Day! Sept 11 10…
DetailsUCG’s Young Adult Group is open to all post-high school young adults and meets for lunch twice per month from September through April. The group meets at the fountain in the Courtyard after the second service to walk to a local eatery and enjoy lunch together. Join us this month on September 18th & 25th.…
DetailsThe Friendship Group starts this month! The Friendship Group is an amazing crew of differently abled friends who come together for fellowship and fun. We sing, we craft, we perform services for people in need and we have a great time while doing it! The Friendship Group will meet on the Sunday, September 17th, October…
DetailsDid You Know? Several years ago, the Congregation-Ministry Review Board (CMRB) created A Roadmap to Help Members Address Their Concerns about the Church. It’s a 3-page guide designed to help members use healthy communication processes when we have concerns about UCG or experience conflicts with one another. Here’s how it works: Read the introduction. Scan…
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