February Sunday Seminars

The UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of coming seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Join us every Sunday morning at 11:15, live on Zoom. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385, Passcode: 1624 Feb. 7:…

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Spring Small Groups

Signing up for one of our small groups is a great way to make some friendly connections with your fellow UCG’ers while enhancing your life through one of our amazing offerings. We hope that you will take advantage of this …

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Coronavirus Advisory Team

As you may recall, the Coronavirus Advisory Team was formed last March at the start of pandemic with the goal of preparing recommendations for the next phase of UCG’s response to the pandemic. Many phases later, we admit we’ve been …

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Lent 2021

Our theme this Lenten season is “Elemental.” Each week as we move closer to Easter, a story of life and love stronger than all things, we explore the ways in which we are connected to one another, to the earth, …

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Kairos

We miss attending church in person.  I miss our Picnic in the Park Small Group and our Movie Group. Or, more accurately, I miss seeing UCG friends in those groups. So, although Kairos members continue to contact the home bound …

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CMRB – Survey Results

The first set of survey results are here! As part of our newly-adopted Three Year Plan, we have committed to periodically checking in with each other to assess how well church programs are meeting our needs for spiritual nurture, connection, …

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Ash Wednesday

This year Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season, falls on February 17. We won’t be gathering for in-person worship, given that traditionally, our primary ritual act for the day involves touching the faces of others.  This …

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CIA Drive-Through Event

The CIA Committee invites you to another “drive-by” donation event!  Valentine Gift Bags to brighten the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Gainesville will be accepted from 11am-1pm on Sunday, February 14 at UCG. Volunteers will transfer your donations to …

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Board of Business

2020 Budget Our church accountant, Catherine Cake, is ready to finalize the 2020 December Budget Report, as we don’t expect any major changes to what was reported in the January newsletter and then at the January 24th Congregational Meeting. Overall …

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Lenten Contemplative Prayer

Lenten Contemplative Prayer – Wednesday evenings, February 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 – from 6 to 7pm.  Sandy Reimer will lead this group via Zoom from the UCG Sanctuary.  Contemplative Prayer provides the opportunity for silence, meditation, a …

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United Tribes

Hello Tribes Families! Check out our upcoming events: 2/7 – Activity Time Zoom at 10a.m., children’s story during service with Bromleigh, and a Virtch Church lesson delivered to your email that includes the children’s story and other family activities and …

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