The Re-Mod Squad has been busy! Glenn Acomb has given two PowerPoint presentations on the status of the courtyard and although they were both over spring break and didn’t have as many folks present as we hoped for, we got …
Continue readingYou are all invited to Star Bradbury’s book launch celebration Sunday, April 2 from 2-4 in Reimer Hall for her book “Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years.” The book is based on her 24 years in the senior living industry …
Continue readingJudy Parsons, along with Emily Anderton, continues to coordinate and lead our regular Young Adult luncheons at UCG, a group that provides a wonderful landing place for college students and other young adult visitors. This month, our Vinery work extended …
Continue readingCharles Boisseau grew up Catholic in Cincinnati, Ohio, and says he loved the ritual of it. However, he found later in his life that Catholicism no longer fit. He joined UCG seeking a deeper, closer relationship with God and …
Continue readingThank you to everyone who attended Sunday services on February 19th and participated in our chalk talks. We’re still collating all of your responses, but a few themes are beginning to emerge. One, is that our congregation is awesome: one …
Continue readingAndy Bachmann’s Farewell Party Sunday, April 30, 12:30-3:00, First Magnitude Brewing Company Andy Bachmann’s last day with us as a minister at UCG will be Sunday, April 30. There is no way we can fully thank Andy for all he …
Continue readingMuch of the work around issues of safety at UCG over the last months has been diffuse and evaluative. The Buildings and Grounds committee has been evaluating trip hazards in the Courtyard and air quality issues in Reimer Hall; the …
Continue readingLenten Reflection Booklets Daily readings, February 22 – April 9 Available for pick-up on the UCG campus or for a digital copy, click Lenten Book 2023. These special and beautiful booklets feature original artwork, music, photos, and writings by …
Continue readingWe are having a blast in United Tribes during Lent! We began this theme by discussing how Jesus went into the wilderness to take care of himself so that he could then serve and help others. Our Lead Teachers have …
Continue readingGrace Marketplace is going to be kicking off their Fall Feast at our Cafe 131 this November. We are hoping to get the greater Gainesville community involved. We have served over 1.3 million meals at the Cafe so …
Continue readingPalm/Passion Sunday Apr. 2, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m., in the Sanctuary and live-streamed to Youtube From celebration (and a DIY Palm Parade) to contemplation as we make the turn to Holy Week. Andy Bachmann preaches the Agnus Dei, with special …
Continue readingI consider it a holy, if wholly unintentional, thing that last week’s Ash Wednesday observances coincided with the Women’s Retreat focused on awe. At first glance, those two occasions don’t really share much thematically, but by the close of our …
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