The nearly 30-students in grades 6-9 who have spent the last nine months in Our Whole Lives (OWL) classes finished with a wonderful overnight on April 28-29. Many thanks to all our parents and facilitators, especially Jeremy Archer, Gade Duerkson, …
Continue readingApril was a full month for the children of UCG, especially in United Tribes. On Easter Sunday, they enjoyed an epic Egg Hunt, as well as many games and activities leftover from the Spring Fling and donated by the University …
Continue readingAs our young adult group continues to meet, and our group of college and university faculty and staff continues to find its way, your Vinery lead team has been attending online learning sessions on “human-centered design thinking” and planning our …
Continue readingWe welcome our newest staff! Heather Dewar, Communications Strategy Specialist; Chad McGinnis, Worship and Music Coordinator; and Ellen Ribe, Pastoral Care Coordinator. Heather Dewar – Communications Strategy Specialist Heather Dewar is a native Floridian who grew up exploring Biscayne …
Continue readingWhen Andy announced his retirement in January, Talia and I began to look at past transition strategies at UCG, and to partner with Barb Gibbs, Jeremy Archer and others to imagine how to both continue our vital day-to-day ministries with …
Continue readingSunday again reminded me of how lucky I am to have been called to serve as a pastor of the United Church of Gainesville. I’m still flying high after that incredible day. Thank you so much for coming out and …
Continue readingThank you SO MUCH to those folks who have made the most recent contributions to the Building Improvements Designated Fund. It has allowed us to proceed with the next things on our list. Do you remember playing Red Light Green …
Continue readingAs I mentioned in my first Moderator’s Minute in June 2022, my theme for the year was Into the Light: Together Again. It seemed like wishful thinking when I decided on this while I was Moderator-Elect. At that time there …
Continue readingThe Friday Women’s Lunch Group is back to meeting on UCG campus after 2+ long years of Covid imposed Zooming! We meet in Reimer Hall every Friday from noon to 1:00 PM and we welcome all UCG women- members, friends, …
Continue readingJoin our Eat Local Grow Hope Global Break-Fast potluck celebration on May 4 at 6 PM. Through Eat Local Grow Hope Global we are acting together to ensure access to local food. We are giving together to improve access to …
Continue readingThe idea of a capital campaign was first raised over a year ago by then Board of Business chair Maureen Killoran, and was one of the first questions considered by the Financial Sustainability and Stewardship Committee that was formed at …
Continue readingLearn how to DO THE WORK! Learn how to not be overwhelmed by racial injustice and white supremacy in our country. We will be studying DO THE WORK: An Antiracist Activity Book by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz. This …
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