Join us in our discernment as we consider whether the United Church of Gainesville should become a Creation Justice Church. This eight month process will help us to clarify and unify our vision for UCG. The designation to become a …
Continue readingAugust was a very busy time for the Board of Business. We have completed most of the roofing project and are awaiting the reroofing of the flat portion of the roof. Our roofer has informed us that 5 days without …
Continue readingUCG’s Compassion in Action Committee is sponsoring the Food 4 Kids program at Rawlings Elementary School again this year. For children whose families are struggling to feed their kids, this program sends home reusable bags of food each weekend during …
Continue readingOur youth groups are gathering again after the summer break. See the schedule for September below and watch your email for addtional information! Looking forward to a great year! Sept 3 (Saturday) Labor Day Family Beach Day, Anastasia State Park…
Continue readingUCG’s Young Adult Group is open to all post-high school young adults and meets for lunch twice per month from September through April. The group meets at the fountain in the Courtyard after the second service to walk to a …
Continue readingThe Friendship Group starts this month! The Friendship Group is an amazing crew of differently abled friends who come together for fellowship and fun. We sing, we craft, we perform services for people in need and we have a great …
Continue readingDid You Know? Several years ago, the Congregation-Ministry Review Board (CMRB) created A Roadmap to Help Members Address Their Concerns about the Church. It’s a 3-page guide designed to help members use healthy communication processes when we have concerns …
Continue readingAre you interested in joining UCG? We will be welcoming new members on Sunday, September 25 and invite you to join us at UCG 101, our new members orientation on Thursday, September 15 at 6:00pm in Reimer Hall. The ministers …
Continue readingDuring September, the UCG Sunday Seminar Committee will host an inspiring collection of Sunday Seminars: They will be available on Zoom at 10:15am. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385, Passcode: 1624. See September’s offerings below. 9/4 – Discover What UCG …
Continue readingUnited Church of Gainesville is currently hiring one Lead Sunday school teacher. Here is the link to the Lead Teacher position. The Church Council approved the reconfiguration of the children’s ministry staff at their July meeting, within current budget constraints.…
Continue readingOur Family Promise Committee is gearing up for its second in-person hosting of families experiencing homelessness since the pandemic began, August 21st through the 28th. We need your help more than ever as the last hosting, we struggled tremendously to …
Continue readingThere is not a single facet of church life that remains unaffected by the pandemic, even now, two years in — but ministry for children and families has perhaps been most deeply changed — not just at UCG, but across …
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