Moderator’s Minute April 2022

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…

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New Members – March 2022

We 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,…

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Special Congregational Meeting April 10

Please 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…

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Board of Business April 2022

Off 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…

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United Tribes April 2022

Here’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…

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COVID Guidelines Have Changed

Beginning 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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Lenten Opportunities

Lenten 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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