Many in our church community have reached out to the Charter School Collaboration Committee, our ministers and Council Exec members with comments, questions or concerns related to the proposed relationship with Constellation Charter School. There are many valid opinions on both sides of the issue and many folks are still on the fence on how the…
DetailsMy family moved several times throughout my childhood, as did my paternal grandparents, so it was my mom’s parents’ house that served as a constant “home” for me, though we often made it to Virginia only once or twice a year. There was some irony in this, as my mom herself had never lived in…
DetailsWe Welcome our Newest UCG Members! Van Harmony was raised Southern Baptist but today has knowledge on a range of different religious beliefs and practices and leans mostly toward gnostic. He joins UCG seeking community and guidance as he navigates his life, especially his 20’s. Van likes that all people are welcome at UCG,…
DetailsYou may recall that our committee was formed as a diverse group to reflect on UCG’s fiscal and budget process and to make advisory recommendations to Council Exec and Church Council. Our members are: Jeremy Archer, Tracy Bachmann, Star Bradbury, John Engels, Tony Miller, Karen Johnson, Jerry Steinberg, Andrew Ragsdale, Scott Winzeler and me, Rebecca…
DetailsPlease mark your calendars for a Special Congregational Meeting confirmed for Sunday, April 10, 2022. The meeting will begin promptly at 12:30 pm on Zoom. Click here to join zoom meeting. Zoom Meeting ID: 811 6716 6445 Passcode: 1624 We will hear important information on a proposed lease agreement with Constellation Charter School and the…
DetailsOff to a good start! That’s my short response to the question of “how’re we doing so far, financially?” When I look at our most recent Treasurer’s Report, I see pledges coming in at close to 27% of our year’s budget (some folks pay their pledge in an up-front lump sum, so this is pretty…
DetailsA three month group to read three books of significance to the Black experience in the US. These books were chosen for a variety of genres, different time in US history, and exploration of the works of famous black women. All are shorter books and available at a reasonable price. APRIL: Historical narrative – early…
DetailsHere’s what’s coming up in April and May: April 8 and May 12 – Parents’ Night Out – Parents’ Night Out has returned! Please register in advance by emailing our Childcare Coordinator, Taylor Bourg at taylorb@ucgainesville.org. Pizza is served. Games are played. Movies are watched. And adults get to enjoy a night out on the…
DetailsIt was one of those March crazy rainy days on a Thursday morning when I drove to see Ray at the Madison Correctional Institution. One of the differences about this place is they let me take my umbrella, something didn’t happen at Union Correctional Institution. Also different is that visiting Ray back at UCI, there…
DetailsBeginning this month, the United Church of Gainesville will begin following the new Endemic_Response_Guidelines, which are based on the risk for serious disease and not the risk for transmission. “Endemic” as opposed to “pandemic” acknowledges that the coronavirus and its variants will be present in our community indefinitely. We will be using a color zone…
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Join us for Racial Justice Committee’s First Wednesday Movie Nights each month from March – June, 2022 While many view movies merely as a form of escape, they also clarify and help us consider the world around us. It is our hope that the movies and documentaries we watch will each lead to a better…
DetailsLenten Reflection Booklets Daily readings, March 2 – April 17 Available for pick-up on the UCG campus or for a digital copy , click here. These special and beautiful booklets feature original artwork, music, photos, and writings by UCG members. Special thanks to Taylor Williams and Lisa Goldstein for their hard work to compile and…
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