Our Vinery lead team continues to do some behind the scenes work as we learn a new framework for engaging our various campus neighbor through participation in online “didactics.” Judy has also increased the number of young adult lunches she’s …
Continue readingThe Compensation Task Force (Karen Archer, Maureen Killoran, Tim Martin, Hannah Norton, Karen Johnson (Chair), Barb Gibbs (Moderator-elect), and Bromleigh McCleneghan (staff) has adopted a “working” compensation philosophy that has been submitted to Church Council for consideration at their April …
Continue readingHello Families, Our recent events have been wonderful! Easter egg hunts were happy and memorable. BCYF hosted a fabulous gathering at One Love that many families enjoyed. And now we look forward to closing out our Tribes programming year with …
Continue readingJoin us on these Sundays for our seminars this month, either live and in person or through our YouTube page. May 1 – UCG member Gail Johnson recently spent most of a month traveling through Africa, with stops in Benin, …
Continue readingOur exhibit this month, “King Mango & Friends,” features the work of UCG member Glenn Terry. Much of the art displayed centers around posters and masks he created for Coconut Grove’s King Mango Strut parade. It is a popular South …
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C.A.M.P. UCG: “All God’s Critters” Take 2! We are delighted to announce that our summer camp for children entering PreK-6th Grade will be July 25-29, 2022! We are returning to our “All God’s Critters” theme from our abbreviated week …
Continue readingYour Family Promise Committee has wonderful news to share! Family Promise of Gainesville is returning to rotational housing beginning in May. UCG is scheduled for its first in person housing since the pandemic for the week beginning May 22nd! Family …
Continue readingMay 1: Visit from Peaceful Paths and discussion on healthy vs unhealthy romantic relationships – 10:15-11:30 in the Youth Room May 8: Confirmation Class: 10:15-11:30am in the West Wing 4-6:30pm: Second Sunday Meeting: Dessert Bar & Caregivers Celebration, come …
Continue readingThe UCG Supper Club will resume on Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 with our usual end-of-the-year barbecue at Jim White and Lisa McElwee-White’s house out on Kanapaha Prairie. This will be an outdoor event but since we will be eating …
Continue readingToday is a good day. Today (April 22nd), my antigen rapid test has turned negative, meaning I am “no longer shedding active virus.” This means, I am no longer contagious with COVID, and I have passed unscathed through this valley …
Continue readingI came across it the other day, the photo of a pug-nosed dog lying on its tummy, obviously exhausted. The caption: “I can’t Adult today! Please don’t make me Adult!” My guess is I’m not the only one with whom …
Continue readingAs I wrote the Moderator’s submission for the annual report, and as I now submit this last Moderator’s minute newsletter article, I have had an opportunity to reflect back on this past year. It was a good way to connect …
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