I 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…
DetailsSunday, October 3 is World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate communion in solidarity with those who gather around the table of love and unity the whole world round. World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. Join us in the courtyard, or…
DetailsWe are excited to announce that UCG’s own Tammy Herchel has joined our Youth Staff! Her energy, experience, and love for UCG is the perfect fit for our team. Be sure to welcome her to our group beginning in October! October Youth Happenings: -October 3: No youth group, please attend the congregational meeting -October 10th…
DetailsDuring October, the UCG Sunday Seminar Committee will host an inspiring collection of Sunday Seminars: They will be available on Zoom at 10:15am with the exception of October 17. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385, Passcode: 1624. Click below to see October’s offerings. October 3, 2021 – No Seminar; Fall Congregational Meeting October 10 – “Budget Deep…
DetailsPlease mark your calendars for the Fall Congregational Meeting confirmed for Sunday, October 3, 2021. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 am on Zoom. We will hear some important information from various UCG members: Agenda Here Dar Mikula and Allan March will update the congregation on the work of the COVID taskforce: where we are today and…
DetailsAs you know, CMRB sends out a periodic survey which boards and committees and church leadership can use to gauge our progress with our Three Year Plan. The next survey is ready, and can be found at this link. The survey has been significantly shortened, so it should only take you a few minutes to…
DetailsThe Advent season is approaching! It’s time to gather your original and old favorite readings and images for this year’s Advent daily devotional booklet. This year’s theme is “Expectation.” The due date for contributions is Friday, November 5th. Please send your contributions to Taylor Williams . Thank you! **Please send photos and other art as…
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Eat Local, Grow Hope Globally Impact Food Scarcity and Justice Join other UCGers to help ensure food security for our community by shopping at area farmers markets. Markets are open on weekday afternoons at Grove Street Market on Mondays and GNV Market at Heartwood on Thursdays, plus there are two markets on Saturday mornings: the…
DetailsIt is impossibly hard to say goodbye to our beloved UCG after 50 years of history together, powerful worship, deep fellowship, Prayer Group, seminars and kids’ Sunday School—and all those years of fabulous in-person retreats! We are grateful for your kind notes, best wishes, and prayers as we move to a retirement community in Durham,…
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United Tribes resumed in September. Each week we see more familiar (and masked) faces. This month grades K-5 will have Tribes time on the large playground with Keri. We will have a story and activity each week and also some time for outdoor play. PreK and under will be with fully vaccinated childcare aides on…
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