The Open & Affirming Committee is launching a new monthly social gathering called the “Open & Affirming Sunday Social.” Come get to know members of UCG in a fun and inclusive environment, hosted by ONA. We’re going to meet up …
Continue readingSandy and I slipped into the Clergy Corner for a few weeks this month to cover for Talia while she is on vacation and Bromleigh is on sabbatical. Sandy preached on June 30, and I will be preaching on July …
Continue readingAlthough the official first day of summer is a little less than a month away, in our part of the world, the heat and the activity of summer is already upon us. We have celebrated milestones in the lives of …
Continue readingRacial Justice will be selling the new Black History Matters t-shirts after the service on Sundays in the courtyard. There are many upcoming events this month and in June for a strong showing from UCG members to wear these beautiful …
Continue readingThe 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 readingWe welcomed our confirmands on May 12. We are so thankful for our youth who were called to officially join United Church of Gainesville! Congratulations to our high school graduates! We celebrated their milestone on Sunday, May 19. “The …
Continue readingLeft to Right: Ann Fiorelli and Rick Croley; Robert Chapman; Eric and Danielle Nelson Rick Croley grew up in the Disciples of Christ conservative religious tradition and came to UCG with his wife, Ann Fiorelli, seeking a liberal church. For …
Continue readingIf you saw my husband’s Story Corps video on May 19th, you already have a lovely introduction to my family. I started attending UCG in 2010 while I was in my masters program in occupational therapy. I joined in 2011. …
Continue readingThe Leadership Summit is Sunday, June 9 from 5-8 p.m. in Reimer Hall. Typically, this event is for incoming Board and Committee Chairs to help them get acquainted with their new roles and to vision together for the year ahead. …
Continue readingDear friends, Over the last several weeks, we have received many questions about the process that led to the decision to restructure our office staff. We have also heard the need for more clarity and understanding about the related UCG …
Continue readingSummer renewal is coming! This summer our congregation has the opportunity to participate in a period of renewal. Part of Bromleigh’s sabbatical grant from the Lily Foundation earmarks a portion of the grant for congregational renewal during the sabbatical period. …
Continue readingDear Friends, As I enter my final month as moderator, I am reflecting on the last year at UCG. We started the year in Transition with a capital “T”, with a designated Transition Team working to engage the congregation and …
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