We remember the blessed life and passing of one of our finest writers, Nobel Laureate, Toni Morrison (February 18, 1931-August 5, 2019) by sharing one of her beautiful poems. Rest in peace, your words live on and guide and challenge …
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Thank you all for the wonderful conversations and comments following my service last Sunday. While I never expect everyone to agree with me, and want to be careful not to tell you where to follow your conscience, I do hope …
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June 24, 2019 Written by Hans Holznagel The national deliberative body of the United Church of Christ on June 24 became the first U.S. Christian body to endorse the Green New Deal, a congressional proposal that lays out a plan …
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Tribal Camp begins Monday, July 22nd! Many things will be new this year including new extended day options and an enriching new morning program called C.A.M.P. UCG which will allow children as young as 4 by August 1st to try …
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The Alachua County Library District will commemorate the 154th Juneteenth with a three-day celebration featuring entertainers, artists and scholars Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16. Juneteenth marks the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865, in Texas and celebrates …
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Wear Orange: Stories from the Front Lines of Gun Violence Prevention WE ARE DETERMINED WE ARE STRONG WE ARE SURVIVORS Join us Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7pm in the United Church of Gainesville Sanctuary for an evening of stories …
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The UCC General Minister and President is joining a diverse group of 500 leaders converging in Washington, D.C. next week from across the United States, coming together around a common goal — to make climate action a national priority. The …
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Please join us for our Holy Week celebration of Maundy Thursday on April 18 at 6:00 PM, a service of silence, music, communion, and remembrance. Easter Day activities promise to be filled with joy, flowers, music, good food, friends, …
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Hello Family Promise supporters, We just wanted to let you all know how truly important you are in making Family Promise function. Please read on to hear one family’s story about their time in Family Promise of Gainesville… In April …
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Our church member, Rachel Kirk has completed her requirements for ordination as a UCC minister! On Saturday, March 23, she will be undergoing her Ecclesiastical Council (which is an interview that examines her theology, call, and general abilities to serve …
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There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. –1 John 4:18 This morning we awoke to the horrendous news of …
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