We are excited to offer our All Church Retreat this year– with some essential safety measures meant to keep everyone safe, including: All participants vaccinated to the fullest extent possible, with a negative PCR test result within 72 hours of arrival All programming this year will be either outdoors or in open-air locations, and for…
DetailsAs I’ve written over the last few months, the Financial Sustainability and Stewardship Committee (FSSC) was formed as a diverse group to reflect on the church’s fiscal practices and budget process, collaborate and fact-find with Boards, Committees and staff and make advisory recommendations to Council Exec and Church Council. The goal of the group is…
DetailsJoin us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am, either in Reimer Hall or through the link that comes out in each Sunday worship bulletin. March 6– Artist Joon Thomas will share their insights and process around their work, including a tour of the beautiful installation of sacred script with calligraphic artistry that has been…
DetailsIf you haven’t been to church in a while, you should come. Last Sunday, looking around the courtyard between services felt SO GOOD! It felt normal*. A dozen teenagers were receiving donations for our gift bags for Grace Marketplace, then sorting them with members of Compassion in Action and making beautiful gifts of love for…
DetailsUCG Builds! Experience how UCG is uplifting lives and impacting our community. You are invited to the dedication of the UCG Habitat for Humanity house, the home of Kennetha and her mother Cheryl. It takes place on Wednesday March 9th at 10:00 a.m. at their new home: 1726 NE 1st Avenue. This Habitat build is…
DetailsThe Racial Justice Committee invites you to two important events in March Please join us at “A Virtual Night of Healing,” March 11, 2022, 6pm-7pm, on YouTube. The theme of Black History month was Black Health and Wellness. Our committee had provided suggested readings in last month’s newsletter. Please tune in for this informative program.…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Seminars are in-person and live-streamed on Sundays at 10:30am on YouTube February 6 – Join us for Andy Bachmann’s rescheduled seminar, “Three Days in Ireland,” where he will share some insights from his time of…
DetailsAs Black History Month begins, we embrace the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the importance and impact of African American achievements and contributions throughout the history of the United States. We also acknowledge the long-term and ongoing injustices experienced by people of color. The theme, Black Health and Wellness, chosen for 2022 by the Association…
DetailsIn last month’s newsletter I shared exciting news about three Council-approved motions: two involving potential new revenue opportunities and a third creating an advisory group to make recommendations on our fiscal stewardship and to help secure UCG’s financial sustainability. Updates on these initiatives were provided at our recent Winter Congregational Meeting on January 30th. For…
Details“Not Your Typical Retreat!” April 1-3, 2022 – Warren Willis Camp Thank you to all who participated in our survey regarding the All Church Retreat! We are moving forward with the first-ever “Not Your Typical Retreat” based on your feedback! This year we are running with a limited capacity and family-friendly programming. All participants must…
DetailsONA would like to bring awareness to some proposed bills that are making their way through the House and Senate and pose a great threat towards our LGTQIA+ community. Below is a link from Equality Florida which outlines proposed bills in greater detail and give guidance on their voting recommendations. https://www.eqfl.org/equality-floridas-2022-legislative-slate Please call your House…
DetailsWe are excited to announce a partnership with Cypress and Grove Brewery to raise money for our Food 4 Kids Backpack program! Join us on Friday, February 18th from 6-9 pm as brewers Patrick Burger and Gary Heils tap a special apple beer brewed just for us, “Apples of Our Eyes!” Special music will be…
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