Dear UCGers,

If you have made it to the last article of our February newsletter, I bet you can guess that I have an “F” word too for February. I have several but the one word that I found may be the most helpful to our congregation members and visitors and that word is . . .

FLOW CHART!

I hope this flow charts helps our members be able to decide who can best fit their church need or inquiry. There is a simplified break down of the chart at the end. You may have noticed our Rev. Talia is not listed on this flow chart. This doesn’t mean she isn’t available for pastoral care, taking in information or communicating with the congregation. The flow chart is here to help guide folx who to start with on our current staff before reaching out to Talia or myself.  As always, I’m here to be the receiving hub of random information to pass along the right channels but as my duties grow my availability can become limited.

I’m looking forward to February and have decided to approach this month with a fervor for hope and getting into good trouble. I look forward to kicking my fervor-fun off by supporting the beauty of our beloved springs at the Springs Run 7.2K on February 1. They are even letting me skate! Thank you all for your patience, dedication, and space for growth as I continue to go with the ebb and flow at UCG.

Who should I contact at United Church of Gainesville?

Financial or giving – Catherine Cake (Church Accountant)

Buildings/ground/maintenance, rentals, church calendar, church directory or ShelbyNext online platform – Shanna Swiers (Director of Church Operations)

Communications: announcements, worship bulletins, newsletter, website, social media (Facebook or Instagram), and YouTube – Shanna Swiers (Director of Church Operations) or Dar Mikula (Interim Support Staff)

Worship planning and music – Chad McGinnis (Worship and Music Coordinator) or Shanna Swiers (Director of Church Operations)

Pastoral Care and prayer concerns – Ellen Ribe (Pastoral Care Coordinator)  or Rev. Talia Raymond 

Kids United (children’s ministry) – Julia Crawford (Director of Children’s Ministries)

Middle School Together and Youth United (youth ministry) – Tami Herchel (Director of Programming and Development)

Programming: retreats, small groups, seminars, fellowship events, and fundraisers – Tami Herchel (Director of Programming and Development)