Moderator’s Minute – September 2024
Hello Church Family, It has been a busy month in my household as I imagine it might be in yours. We’ve had a birthday, a new job, back to school for the kids, and back to school for me as …
Continue readingClergy Corner – September 2024
Dear UCG, By the time September draws to a close, you may be well and truly sick of hearing me talk about the learnings of my sabbatical. But it was a deeply needed time away for me and a life-shaping …
Continue readingRacial Justice Committee – August 2024
Racial Justice Committee has big plans for the fall. Our table will be at Time and Talent on August 18. Please drop by and join our committee. You will never regret doing justice work! Banned Book Week will be celebrated …
Continue readingBoard of Business – August 2024
I am happy to report that through the first half of this year we have received 56.2% of our budgeted revenue. This includes 58.3% of our budgeted pledge income, 69.2% of our budgeted plate income, and 122% of our budgeted …
Continue readingClergy Corner – August 2024
It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of our summer congregational renewal series, “Spirituality, However Known.” I hope that you have found moments of connection, inspiration, and community with your UCG family this summer. It …
Continue readingBuildings and Grounds – August 2024
One of the important findings of this spring’s Capital Campaign Feasibility Study was that congregants needed to learn more about the projects on the “Essential Repairs and Improvements” list, what they entailed, why they were necessary, and so on. As …
Continue readingCreation Justice Committee – August 2024
Upcoming Climate & Sustainability Events The Creation Justice Committee of UCG has several exciting events and opportunities happening over the next two months. For any questions or updates, contact Jim Harper. Gainesville Art Exhibit: August 27-October 19 The Gainesville …
Continue reading“Essential Repairs and Improvements” Videos
One of the important findings of this spring’s Capital Campaign Feasibility Study was that congregants needed to learn more about the projects on the “Essential Repairs and Improvements” list, what they entailed, why they were necessary, and so on. As …
Continue readingBoard of Business – July 2024
The Board of Business thanks you for your contributions. As we move forward, we would like to remind members that our continued good financial health is dependent on all of us continuing to fulfill our pledge commitments. Hopefully, you reviewed …
Continue readingWelcome to Our New Director of Communications
Ligia (pronounced “Lēē-he-ah”) Ortega has joined us as the new Director of Communications. Ligia has over 25 years’ experience in digital and print communications and marketing here in the Gainesville area, has worked for UF Dentistry, IFAS, and Performing Arts …
Continue readingSmall Groups – July, 2024
We have a talented, interested, and caring congregation. Networking together makes our church stronger. If you have some expertise you would like to share or just some subject or book you’d like to discuss with an interesting group of people, …
Continue readingCongregation and Ministry Review Board (CMRB) – July 2024
It’s summer time at UCG, and we’re working our way through some incredible “Renew” activities. Hopefully you caught Dr. Stevenson’s or Imam Malik’s incredible Sunday worship services, or heard Reisa George or Barbara Kelleher’s UCG stories. Maybe you did a …
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