One of the important findings of this spring’s Capital Campaign Feasibility Study was that congregants needed to learn more about the projects on the “Essential Repairs and Improvements” list, what they entailed, why they were necessary, and so on. As …
Continue readingThe Board of Business thanks you for your contributions. As we move forward, we would like to remind members that our continued good financial health is dependent on all of us continuing to fulfill our pledge commitments. Hopefully, you reviewed …
Continue readingLigia (pronounced “Lēē-he-ah”) Ortega has joined us as the new Director of Communications. Ligia has over 25 years’ experience in digital and print communications and marketing here in the Gainesville area, has worked for UF Dentistry, IFAS, and Performing Arts …
Continue readingWe have a talented, interested, and caring congregation. Networking together makes our church stronger. If you have some expertise you would like to share or just some subject or book you’d like to discuss with an interesting group of people, …
Continue readingIt’s summer time at UCG, and we’re working our way through some incredible “Renew” activities. Hopefully you caught Dr. Stevenson’s or Imam Malik’s incredible Sunday worship services, or heard Reisa George or Barbara Kelleher’s UCG stories. Maybe you did a …
Continue readingAs I write this, I am just a couple days away from heading to England for two weeks. I’m excited for a pause to relax, enjoy time with my nephews and niece (pending her timely arrival!), and a chance to …
Continue readingThe Open & Affirming Committee is launching a new monthly social gathering called the “Open & Affirming Sunday Social.” Come get to know members of UCG in a fun and inclusive environment, hosted by ONA. We’re going to meet up …
Continue readingSandy and I slipped into the Clergy Corner for a few weeks this month to cover for Talia while she is on vacation and Bromleigh is on sabbatical. Sandy preached on June 30, and I will be preaching on July …
Continue readingAlthough the official first day of summer is a little less than a month away, in our part of the world, the heat and the activity of summer is already upon us. We have celebrated milestones in the lives of …
Continue readingRacial Justice will be selling the new Black History Matters t-shirts after the service on Sundays in the courtyard. There are many upcoming events this month and in June for a strong showing from UCG members to wear these beautiful …
Continue readingThe Board of Business thanks you for your contributions. As we move forward, we would like to remind members that our continued good financial health is dependent on all of us continuing to fulfill our pledge commitments. Hopefully, you reviewed …
Continue readingWe welcomed our confirmands on May 12. We are so thankful for our youth who were called to officially join United Church of Gainesville! Congratulations to our high school graduates! We celebrated their milestone on Sunday, May 19. “The …
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