Clergy Corner – July 2024
Sandy 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 …
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Although 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 Committee – June 2024
Racial 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 readingBoard of Business – June 2024
The 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 readingMiddle School Together and Youth United – June 2024
We 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 readingWelcome New Members – Spring 2024
Left 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 readingModerator’s Minute – June 2024
If 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 readingLeadership Summit – June 9, 2024
The 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 readingTown Hall Notice – May 2024
Dear 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 readingCMRB – A Summer of Congregational Renewal: “Spirituality, However Known”
Summer 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 readingModerator’s Minute – May 2024
Dear 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 …
Continue readingSupper Club May 2024
The last supper club of the year will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Jim and Lisa McElwee-White’s home on Kanapaha Prairie. Rather than being assigned a recipe, you will be assigned a category (appetizer, salad, side or dessert) …
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