There is not a single facet of church life that remains unaffected by the pandemic, even now, two years in — but ministry for children and families has perhaps been most deeply changed — not just at UCG, but across the country. Here at UCG, we’ve seen shifts in attendance patterns, in ministry needs, and…
DetailsEliot Schrefer, National Book Award Finalist and author of “Queer Ducks” will be at UCG on Sunday, August 21. Florida native Eliot Schrefer comes to UCG to share about his new book, Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality, banned books and scientific discourse, and what is was like to grow…
DetailsDear UCG, If you’ve attended Sunday services over the last few weeks, or read the online bulletin, you may have heard me report on a new practice for our gatherings. After the service has started, we have locked the doors into the sanctuary, and asked a Grusher to stand near the doors to open them…
DetailsAre you ready for hurricane season? Well, here it is nearly the end of July already and we have so far been blessed with a quiet Atlantic hurricane season. However, as most good Floridians know, we are entering the more active part of hurricane season now. (And any new Floridians will quickly gain this knowledge!)…
DetailsJune and July have been busy and productive for the Board of Business. First, we have established the long-needed Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee. The members of this subcommittee are UCG members who have the breadth and depth of experience and knowledge appropriate to the job and care deeply about our church and about the campus…
DetailsCovid and its ongoing variants are persistent. People are still getting infected and case numbers remain at orange zone levels, although symptoms appear to be milder. Every week, our prayer concerns include members or friends who have tested positive. The Covid Advisory Team has now moved into an Endemic Phase and have created sound guidelines…
DetailsSomething new, something old: Our very own Jackie Davis has earned a new role on the “Citizen Climate Advisory Committee” serving Gainesville and Alachua County. The committee advises the Joint Water and Climate Policy Board on climate adaptation and mitigation. We’re happy she jumped at the opportunity when we recently learned about it. Something old:…
Details2nd Annual Kick-Off Pool Party! August 14 4:30-6pm for Middle Schoolers; 6-7:30pm for High Schoolers Come swim, eat pizza, get the year’s youth schedule, and hang out with friends old and new at Rev. Bromleigh’s house. This begins our regular youth programming for the 2022-2023 year! Our Whole Lives Parent Meeting August 28 –…
DetailsThe Candidate’s Corner for the upcoming primary election on August 23rd is returning to the UCG courtyard in August for two dates. – Candidates for School Board are invited for August 7th at 11am – Candidates for City and County commissioners as well as the Mayoral candidates are invited for August 14th at…
DetailsOur church is unique in so many ways. I hear about people who move away and search for somewhere like UCG without finding any place that’s comparable. One important foundation of this community is the number of members who participate on boards and committees. I was surprised to learn that there are over 200 volunteers…
DetailsDear friends, It’s July 1, and I confess, I keep looking over my shoulder. It feels like the month of June this year contained so many ups and downs, contained multitudes, and it feels just the tiniest bit of a miracle that we made it out alive. We celebrated so many wonderful moments: graduating seniors…
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