At UCG we do our best to take care of one another in times of joy and sorrow. During times of death, the Kairos Committee offers support by organizing a reception following each memorial service for UCG members. Working with …
Continue readingThis is my last time to give an update about Buildings and Grounds. After 18 months as acting chair, I am passing the leadership baton to Erick Smith and Stephen Bottomly, who are more than equipped to lead this experienced …
Continue readingWe are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first two months of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 21% of our annual budgeted revenue, but …
Continue readingOn February 11th we welcomed nine new members into UCG. That’s nine people who are trying to learn the names and faces of a whole bunch of us. Here are some tips to help all of us get acquainted. Look …
Continue readingIt is with some sadness that we report that the UCG Mommy Reads program, which ran from March 2012-March 2020, has been discontinued due to the changing and onerous rules of the DeSantis administration, the need for lay and clergy …
Continue readingIn March, we practiced a lot of Hallejuahs and Hosannas! It was a lot of fun and we learned so much! Thanks, parents for helping us with child participation. We also focused on working through difficult times, processing emotions with …
Continue readingTop row from left: David Aune, Ramona Zimmerman, Lena Buharina, Ethan Frey Bottom row from left: James Gerien-Chen, Darin Shearer, Blanche Stokley, Peggy Witty David Aune grew up in Connecticut in Methodist and Congregational/ UCC churches. He was involved in …
Continue readingFriday – Sunday, April 12 – 14, 2024 Warren Willis Camp – Fruitland Park, FL CHILDCARE: Childcare for babies – 2yrs will be available during all scheduled activity times, including Friday opening and Saturday evening activities after supper. Childcare for …
Continue readingCallie, my thirteen year old, just plopped down in the chair across from me at our patio picnic table and said, “Can you believe 2018 was six years ago?” Reader, I do not know what inspired this observation, but I …
Continue readingJoin us for our annual Break-Fast Feast on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in Reimer Hall, sponsored by the Compassion in Action Committee. Partnering with Growing Hope Globally, we fast, however known, and donate what we are …
Continue readingMany Thanks UCG for your generous donations for CIA’s annual Gift Bags for the Homeless project On Sunday, February 25th. UCG youth helped fill almost 100 bags for delivery to GRACE Marketplace and St. Francis House. Every year …
Continue readingWe are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first month of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 12% of our annual budgeted revenue, but only …
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