Dear friends, I write two days after Easter Sunday, still flying high after the glory of being present with you throughout our Holy Week observances of the past week. I have long loved those days, for the depth of sorrow …
Continue readingDuring the month of March, Jill White, a team member of the UCC’s Church Building and Loan Fund, conducted 36 interviews with members of UCG, as part of a feasibility study, an important step in planning for a possible capital …
Continue readingClick here to see the local events happening during Earth Week, April 15 – 21. Here are some highlights: National Faith and Climate Forum at Temple Shir Shalom, April 16, 11:30 am – 5:15 p.m. GRU will offer energy saving …
Continue readingTransitions and Core Values Dearest UCG, we are at yet another transition in the life of our vibrant, wonderful, and life-giving work as the people who make up our church – a beacon of light and hope in a world …
Continue readingThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a lineup of coming seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Join us every Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Reimer Hall or on Zoom. April 7 – “Shadows of …
Continue readingAt UCG we do our best to take care of one another in times of joy and sorrow. During times of death, the Kairos Committee offers support by organizing a reception following each memorial service for UCG members. Working with …
Continue readingThis is my last time to give an update about Buildings and Grounds. After 18 months as acting chair, I am passing the leadership baton to Erick Smith and Stephen Bottomly, who are more than equipped to lead this experienced …
Continue readingWe are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first two months of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 21% of our annual budgeted revenue, but …
Continue readingOn February 11th we welcomed nine new members into UCG. That’s nine people who are trying to learn the names and faces of a whole bunch of us. Here are some tips to help all of us get acquainted. Look …
Continue readingIt is with some sadness that we report that the UCG Mommy Reads program, which ran from March 2012-March 2020, has been discontinued due to the changing and onerous rules of the DeSantis administration, the need for lay and clergy …
Continue readingIn March, we practiced a lot of Hallejuahs and Hosannas! It was a lot of fun and we learned so much! Thanks, parents for helping us with child participation. We also focused on working through difficult times, processing emotions with …
Continue readingTop row from left: David Aune, Ramona Zimmerman, Lena Buharina, Ethan Frey Bottom row from left: James Gerien-Chen, Darin Shearer, Blanche Stokley, Peggy Witty David Aune grew up in Connecticut in Methodist and Congregational/ UCC churches. He was involved in …
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