Today is a good day. Today (April 22nd), my antigen rapid test has turned negative, meaning I am “no longer shedding active virus.” This means, I am no longer contagious with COVID, and I have passed unscathed through this valley that I had been dreading for two years. I am grateful today. I am thankful for…
DetailsI came across it the other day, the photo of a pug-nosed dog lying on its tummy, obviously exhausted. The caption: “I can’t Adult today! Please don’t make me Adult!” My guess is I’m not the only one with whom this meme resonates, at least some of the time. We fantasize about some easier time,…
DetailsAs I wrote the Moderator’s submission for the annual report, and as I now submit this last Moderator’s minute newsletter article, I have had an opportunity to reflect back on this past year. It was a good way to connect the unknowns and potential at the start of the church year to the upcoming completion…
DetailsPlease mark your calendars for the Spring Congregational Meeting confirmed for Sunday, May 22, 2022 which will begin promptly at 12:00 pm. I am excited to announce that this will be our first in-person congregational meeting in the Sanctuary in almost 2 1/2 years. The meeting will follow that Sunday’s Confirmation Sunday and Children’s Sabbath service at…
DetailsMany 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…
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