The Community Weatherization Coalition in Gainesville is a great organization that helps needy families to lower their energy bills. During the heat of summer, we can understand how quickly cooling bills jump into the unaffordable zone. So why not consider volunteering with CWC, as several UCG members do? Their next Energy Coach training will occur…
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DetailsIt’s that time of year when people are planning trips and family gatherings and going to springs and beaches to cool off. For those of us who aren’t traveling, there’s the continuing conversations about heat, humidity and hurricanes. Even though some boards and committees aren’t meeting, things are still happening at UCG. I can’t believe…
DetailsWe have been hard at work getting ready to reroof the education wing and Reimer Hall. Andy had a crew of folks to dismantle the playground in order for the tree guys to have access to the big Laurel Oak we had to take down behind the church before we could reroof. Many thanks to…
DetailsCongratulations to our 2022 Graduates! Ella Denny graduated from the Gainesville High School Cambridge Program. She will attend Florida State University to pursue a major in Digital Media Production. Nikolai Gutierrez-Hernandez graduated from Buchholz High School. He will attend Western Colorado University, majoring in Recreation and Outdoor Education. Maya Johnson graduated from Gainesville High school…
DetailsOn Sunday, April 10 many of us participated in a Congregational Meeting to decide whether to negotiate a contract to lease space at UCG for use by a charter school. This meeting was the culmination of an intense, several-months-long process led by an ad-hoc committee chaired by Beth Hinrichs. This process involved substantial research, meetings…
DetailsRacial Justice Committee invites you to the City of Gainesville’s Journey to Juneteenth “Freedom Fest 22” on Saturday, June 18th from 5pm to 9pm at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Freedom Fest is a family festival that includes musical performances from local and regional artists, food trucks, community organization and business vendors, arts and crafts for children,…
DetailsThis is Ray Meeks’ sixth birthday since being released from death row. Every year we receive contributions for Ray at Christmas and his birthday in June. All financial gifts need to go through UCG and there are envelopes in the foyer, or you can contribute here. Please include your name and address since he likes…
DetailsWhen I got the call from Rebecca a year ago to become Moderator-Elect and subsequently Moderator, I said yes right away. I think she was taken aback because most people would have asked more questions like “What are the Moderator’s duties?”, “What’s the time commitment?” or even “Can I have a few days to think…
DetailsDuring the summer months our grade specific Tribes take a break from our usual school year Sunday morning flow. We offer K-5 play on the large playground and in Room 9, and we also offer PreK and Nursery play on our younger playground and in our nursery rooms. We can be found playing Gaga ball,…
DetailsHurricane season is here, and it just might be a busy season, so it is time to get ready! NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) just released their hurricane report for 2022 and they project about 22 storms with 3-6 becoming major hurricanes, an above average prediction. Organize yourself now! Shop ahead of the…
DetailsAt our Spring Congregational Meeting, we announced the formation of a new task force that will guide our congregation through a process to consider whether the United Church of Gainesville should become a Climate Justice Congregation. A “Climate Justice Congregation” is a designation through our national denomination, the United Church of Christ. It is similar…
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