I consider it a holy, if wholly unintentional, thing that last week’s Ash Wednesday observances coincided with the Women’s Retreat focused on awe. At first glance, those two occasions don’t really share much thematically, but by the close of our …
Continue readingOdyssey! All Church Retreat Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16 Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center, Fruitland Park, Florida Join us for an epic event! A grand adventure! Journey with us to Warren Willis Camp, where the childcare …
Continue readingWe feel so supported by the congregation now with the work that has been completed and the work that is underway or in the planning stages. We will keep up our efforts to communicate with you as to the status …
Continue readingOn Tuesday, I visited Ray Meeks at Madison Correctional Institution after quite a long absence. It seems that after having visited Ray since 1981 I had to re-file for volunteer status as a pastoral visitor. This meant getting a background …
Continue readingEat Local, Grow Hope Global: Impact Food Scarcity and Justice Join other UCGers to help ensure food security for our community by shopping at area farmers markets. Supportive markets are open at Grove Street Market on Mondays and GNV Market …
Continue readingOur Annual Noodles and Doodles Fundraiser is Coming on March 26! – This Art Sale and Pasta Dinner Fundraiser supports our Youth United as they prepare for their summer Work Tour. This year, they are headed to West Virginia to …
Continue reading“We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.” “The Servant Song” is one of our UCG favorite hymns for all occasions. The message is simple. Help others and have the grace to let others …
Continue readingThe UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Seminars are in-person and on Zoom – Sundays at 10:30 am. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624 3/5 Join …
Continue readingWe did it! Thanks to the wonderful generosity of all of our UCG members, we received $820,337 in total 2023 pledges, enough to craft a balanced budget for this year. This year’s budget will allow us to address some inequity …
Continue readingJanuary was a big month for us as a community. Individually, many of us were passing a variety of viruses around our homes. As a community, we began with the news of Andy’s retirement from congregational ministry at the end …
Continue readingFriends, with the announcement of my retirement from the ministry, I have been overwhelmed by your outpouring of love. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. These remaining three months will be rich and bittersweet for me. It’s been …
Continue readingWalk the Labyrinth In the Sanctuary February 20-22, 8:30am – 4:00pm- UCG’s large canvas labyrinth and finger labyrinths will be available for those who wish to engage in this ancient practice of walking contemplation. Lenten Booklets for Daily Reading…
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