A Prayer for the New Year by Bishop George A Appleton
Give me a candle of the spirit, O God as I go down into the deep of my own being Show me the hidden things. Take me down to the spring of my life, and tell me my nature and …
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Advent Contemplative Prayer
Tuesdays, December 5, 12, and 19, 6:00-7:00 PM. All are invited to attend Advent Contemplative Prayer—an opportunity to gather in the quiet of the candlelit Sanctuary for readings, silence, prayer, and small group discussion. Join us in the midst of …
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Family Promise Week
It’s Family Promise Week nationally from October 22-28th. A time when we say thank you to all the congregations and clubs that have been part of our program over the last year. Family Promise of Gainesville is one of 206 …
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UCG Response to White Supremacist, Richard Spencer
Dear UCG Family, As you are aware, our community soon will be undergoing a significant challenge with the October 19 visit of white supremacist, Richard Spencer. Along with other community partners, religious leaders, and law enforcement, we join in faith …
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Hurricane Donations for Puerto Rico & Dominica
Below is information from UF about how you can help Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Dear UF Community, Thank you so much for all your donations so far. We have received word from the Coalition of Immokalee …
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How to Help after Hurricane Harvey
From Rev. Alan Coe, UCC Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator We watch from our homes and ask the question, “How can I help?” The easiest and best answer for churches in the Florida Conference is to give monetarily through the …
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A Just World for All
In response to the violent clashes between white supremacists and counter demonstrators in Charlottesville, Va., that left a woman dead and 19 injured, the national leadership of the United Church of Christ issued this Pastoral Letter: Dear Members, Friends, Clergy, …
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Day-to-Day Joy
Small joys appear in our pathways daily. Sometimes they are in the form of surprise appearances of beautiful birds or the laughter-producing antics of a child. Sometimes a friend sends new music to us and says, “Check it out! I …
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Too Busy for an Angel
Below is a passage by Marchaé Grair from the book, Rise UP! : Spirituality for Resistance, edited by Vince Amlin, Marchaé Grair, Christina Villa. “Don not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have …
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General Synod, June 30-July 4, 2017
Every two years, General Synod brings together thousands of faithful members of the United Church of Christ for formal church witness, inspirational worship, and fellowship with friends (new and old). In June 2017, thousands from across the country (and abroad) …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network invites us to highlight mental health in the month of May. This is a way for our congregation to begin or to widen our welcome. Green ribbons are the official symbol for …
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