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April is for Creation Care!
Click here to see the local events happening during Earth Week, April 15 – 21. Here are some highlights: National Faith and Climate Forum at Temple Shir Shalom, April 16, 11:30 am – 5:15 p.m. GRU will offer energy saving …
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Transitions and Core Values
Transitions and Core Values Dearest UCG, we are at yet another transition in the life of our vibrant, wonderful, and life-giving work as the people who make up our church – a beacon of light and hope in a world …
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Sunday Seminars – April 2024
The UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a lineup of coming seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Join us every Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Reimer Hall or on Zoom. April 7 – “Shadows of …
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From the Kairos Committee
At UCG we do our best to take care of one another in times of joy and sorrow. During times of death, the Kairos Committee offers support by organizing a reception following each memorial service for UCG members. Working with …
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Buildings and Grounds – April 2024
This is my last time to give an update about Buildings and Grounds. After 18 months as acting chair, I am passing the leadership baton to Erick Smith and Stephen Bottomly, who are more than equipped to lead this experienced …
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Board of Business – April 2024
We are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first two months of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 21% of our annual budgeted revenue, but …
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Three Easy Steps to Get Acquainted with New Members
On February 11th we welcomed nine new members into UCG. That’s nine people who are trying to learn the names and faces of a whole bunch of us. Here are some tips to help all of us get acquainted. Look …
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Mommy Reads Says Goodbye
It is with some sadness that we report that the UCG Mommy Reads program, which ran from March 2012-March 2020, has been discontinued due to the changing and onerous rules of the DeSantis administration, the need for lay and clergy …
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United Tribes – April 2024
In March, we practiced a lot of Hallejuahs and Hosannas! It was a lot of fun and we learned so much! Thanks, parents for helping us with child participation. We also focused on working through difficult times, processing emotions with …
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We Welcome Our New Members
Top row from left: David Aune, Ramona Zimmerman, Lena Buharina, Ethan Frey Bottom row from left: James Gerien-Chen, Darin Shearer, Blanche Stokley, Peggy Witty David Aune grew up in Connecticut in Methodist and Congregational/ UCC churches. He was involved in …
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“Renew” – All Church Retreat 2024
Friday – Sunday, April 12 – 14, 2024 Warren Willis Camp – Fruitland Park, FL CHILDCARE: Childcare for babies – 2yrs will be available during all scheduled activity times, including Friday opening and Saturday evening activities after supper. Childcare for …
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Clergy Corner – On Transitions and Anniversaries
Callie, my thirteen year old, just plopped down in the chair across from me at our patio picnic table and said, “Can you believe 2018 was six years ago?” Reader, I do not know what inspired this observation, but I …