How long has the pandemic lasted? Longer than 525,600 minutes. Longer than two Easter celebrations; two graduation seasons. It has been so long now, that I find myself regularly forgetting about what life was like in the Before Times. So long that it is hard to tell how much we have changed, how much we…
DetailsAt the October congregational meeting, I shared a bit about the Vinery Program, a grant funded program for cohorts of congregations to consider together how they might grow or enhance their relationships with neighboring colleges and universities. While the program does not officially begin until January, with a retreat in January in South Carolina, the…
DetailsThe Neighborhood on the Road: Church on the Prairie! Join us Sunday, November 14 at 10am. Please note there is only one service this morning, at 10am, and no livestream. For more information please view the Church on the Prairie Handout.
Let’s all join with our CIA Committee and celebrate its 3rd annual outreach project: Eat Local, Grow Hope Global (ELGHG). Through ELGHG we are acting together to ensure access to local food. We are giving together to improve access to food for our global neighbors in Guatemala. And we are growing hope together as we…
DetailsMiddle School Together and Youth United Calendar -November 7th, 10:15-11:15am: Return to the Youth Room! We will be meeting in the youth room to create some new wall art, to get to know our new Youth Staff Member, Tammi Herchel, a bit better, and to talk through our program year. -November 13-14th: Church on the…
DetailsFor those who joined us for the “Emerging Language” seminar, and for all who are interested in language that has emerged as we strive to describe our identities and relationships, please refer to these expansive glossaries: https://pflag.org/glossary https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/glossary
Your Assistance is Needed on Sundays We will be holding TWO services inside the Sanctuary starting Sunday, November 7th. Your support is needed now more than ever with greeting our members and friends at either (or both!) the 9:15AM and 11:15AM services. For the 9:15AM: Come at 8:45AM and assist with preparations for the first…
DetailsOn October 4, a contract was signed with The Flanagan Companies as general contractor for a project to renovate the UCG education wing. The contract is for $89,990. Work to be included is replacement of all interior lights with LED fixtures, new light switches, new electrical outlets, new interior doors and casings, new cabinetry in…
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Thank you for your support for UCG’s F4Ks program. This program would not be able to start it’s 12th year without your generous and continuous help. Even with a substantial grant, the need for your help is greater than ever before. Duval Elementary School’s closing has given Rawlings a much larger school population. We are serving 225 children,…
DetailsIt was a pleasure to worship in the sanctuary with so many last week, and it is remarkable to look at the upcoming programs and activities at UCG this fall: Pride at UCG and at Depot park; many activities for children and youth; Lessons and Carols rehearsals; and so much more. Now is the time…
DetailsHello Families! The Tribes are slowly growing. Whenever your family is ready to return, we are ready for you! We offer a fully vaccinated childcare team and outdoor lesson and play. Masks are required at all times. If you’re ready, check out these upcoming dates. The holidays are approaching! Upcoming Tribes (PreK-grade 5) Calendar:…
DetailsThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee hosts an inspiring collection of Sunday Seminars: They will be in person at 10:15am in Reimer Hall or join us for a live stream on our YouTube channel. Here are November’s offerings. November 7 – Eat Local, Grow Hope Global – Join members of the Compassion in Action committee as we…
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