The Compassion in Action Committee is soliciting requests for Christmas Mini-Grants in support of people or causes that are in need of financial assistance during the holiday season. These small grants of $50 to $150 typically go to local individuals, …
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In the worship service on Sunday October 10, Jerry Steinberg mentioned the good work of the Community Weatherization Coalition (CWC), which is hosting its volunteer training program at UCG in November (see flyer below). Since its founding in 2008, CWC …
Continue readingThank you so much for donating to the Rawlings gift market! This year there are two options for choosing the gifts you purchase. You can link to Sign-up Genius here or you can take a Christmas angel from the tree …
Continue readingTo UCG, I wish to send a sincere thank you out to the UCG family. I received so much love and support from all of you whether it was from cards, texts or emails. Too many cards to say thank …
Continue readingDear Families, One important way that Racial Justice Task Force members work toward educating ourselves about white privilege and systemic racism is to select, read, and discuss a variety of relevant and important texts. Because many families include books on …
Continue readingNovember Stewardship Quiz #1 True or False—This year’s pledge campaign is called the Pledge/Response Campaign because, we need to get a response from our friends and members even if they are not able to make a financial commitment at this …
Continue readingSmall groups have always been creative outlets for UCG, encompassing art and music, health and science, social justice and psychology, caregiving and self-help, the environment and inner space… If you have an idea for a small group that you’d like …
Continue readingEmliy Anderton attended the Methodist church as a child. She joins UCG seeking a supportive community and likes the acknowledgment that none of us have all the and answers and acceptance of diverse viewpoints she finds here. Emily is a …
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Just about a year ago, Josh, the girls and I piled into our minivan with our small dog and left Illinois for Gainesville. I attended the congregational meeting via zoom from the front passenger seat, just south of Atlanta. This …
Continue readingI 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. …
Continue readingBoard 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 …
Continue readingNeighbors 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 …
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