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 …
Continue readingSunday, October 3 is World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate communion in solidarity with those who gather around the table of love and unity the whole world round. World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion …
Continue readingWe are excited to announce that UCG’s own Tammy Herchel has joined our Youth Staff! Her energy, experience, and love for UCG is the perfect fit for our team. Be sure to welcome her to our group beginning in October!…
Continue readingDuring October, the UCG Sunday Seminar Committee will host an inspiring collection of Sunday Seminars: They will be available on Zoom at 10:15am with the exception of October 17. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385, Passcode: 1624. Click below to see …
Continue readingPlease mark your calendars for the Fall Congregational Meeting confirmed for Sunday, October 3, 2021. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 am on Zoom. We will hear some important information from various UCG members: Agenda Here Dar Mikula …
Continue readingAs you know, CMRB sends out a periodic survey which boards and committees and church leadership can use to gauge our progress with our Three Year Plan. The next survey is ready, and can be found at this link.…
Continue readingThe Advent season is approaching! It’s time to gather your original and old favorite readings and images for this year’s Advent daily devotional booklet. This year’s theme is “Expectation.” The due date for contributions is Friday, November 5th. Please send …
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Eat Local, Grow Hope Globally Impact Food Scarcity and Justice Join other UCGers to help ensure food security for our community by shopping at area farmers markets. Markets are open on weekday afternoons at Grove Street Market on Mondays and …
Continue readingIt is impossibly hard to say goodbye to our beloved UCG after 50 years of history together, powerful worship, deep fellowship, Prayer Group, seminars and kids’ Sunday School—and all those years of fabulous in-person retreats! We are grateful for your …
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