The Compassion in Action Committee is soliciting requests for Christmas Mini-Grants in support of people or causes that are in need of financial assistance during the holiday season. These small grants of $50 to $150 typically go to local individuals, families and non-profit organizations that have been identified by church members. Forms are available in…
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In the worship service on Sunday October 10, Jerry Steinberg mentioned the good work of the Community Weatherization Coalition (CWC), which is hosting its volunteer training program at UCG in November (see flyer below). Since its founding in 2008, CWC volunteers have helped residents of over 1,250 Alachua County homes to save hundreds of thousands…
DetailsThank you so much for donating to the Rawlings gift market! This year there are two options for choosing the gifts you purchase. You can link to Sign-up Genius here or you can take a Christmas angel from the tree in the foyer of the sanctuary. Drop your unwrapped gifts off at UCG in the foyer…
DetailsTo UCG, I wish to send a sincere thank you out to the UCG family. I received so much love and support from all of you whether it was from cards, texts or emails. Too many cards to say thank you to everyone, so I asked Bromleigh if she could forward this to all of…
DetailsDear Families, One important way that Racial Justice Task Force members work toward educating ourselves about white privilege and systemic racism is to select, read, and discuss a variety of relevant and important texts. Because many families include books on their lists of gifts to give and receive, we thought that we would offer a…
DetailsNovember Stewardship Quiz #1 True or False—This year’s pledge campaign is called the Pledge/Response Campaign because, we need to get a response from our friends and members even if they are not able to make a financial commitment at this time. November Stewardship Quiz #2 True or False—On the back of the delightful postcard highlighting…
DetailsSmall groups have always been creative outlets for UCG, encompassing art and music, health and science, social justice and psychology, caregiving and self-help, the environment and inner space… If you have an idea for a small group that you’d like to lead this Winter, we want to hear from you! They can meet once or…
DetailsEmliy Anderton attended the Methodist church as a child. She joins UCG seeking a supportive community and likes the acknowledgment that none of us have all the and answers and acceptance of diverse viewpoints she finds here. Emily is a Development Assistant at UF and in her free time she enjoys dancing, cooking, baking, and…
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Just about a year ago, Josh, the girls and I piled into our minivan with our small dog and left Illinois for Gainesville. I attended the congregational meeting via zoom from the front passenger seat, just south of Atlanta. This Sunday, we’ll spend the first weekend of October fully engaged in our Gainesville lives. Me,…
DetailsI know it’s still October, but I want to alert all UCG jazz musicians that the UCG Jazz Band will be playing that great arrangement of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” that we played a few years ago on retreat. As a reminder, UCG Jazz Band is open to anyone playing a jazz band instrument.…
DetailsBoard and Committee Chairs & Members: An invitation to All–Board Kick Off The annual All-Board Kickoff will be Sunday, October 24th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm via Zoom. This is our annual kickoff event for all Board and Committee members and chairs. You will meet new folks, learn about the work of our Boards and Committees and see…
DetailsNeighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States. In 2021, Neighbors in Need “Unfailing Love” offering is focused on supporting organizations and projects that are serving homeless and immigrant neighbors or communities. One-third of NIN funds support…
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