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Interim Minister Search Committee- January 2025
First things first, our major update from the Search Committee is that we’ve completed and submitted our Interim Minister Church Profile (that serves as the job posting) to the UCC! We’re so excited to be this big step closer to …
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The Other Book Event Series 2025
Racial Justice Committee are looking forward to collaborating with the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project (ACCRP) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People( NAACP) on a series of lectures about black history in Alachua County, The Other …
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Racial Justice Committee – January 2025
The Racial Justice Committee now has a fund arranged through the UCG Shelby Next site where donations can be received for our committee to fund several projects! We hope to support buying desks ($30 per desk with chair) for indigent …
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Kids United – January 2025
Hey there all! December has been such a whirlwind! We had an amazing time doing Lessons & Carols as well as the pageant. Thank you so much to everyone who helped, brought their children to practices and contributed in any …
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Sunday Seminars – January 2025
The UCG Sunday Seminar Committee is proud to announce a line-up of seminars we are certain you will enjoy. Seminars are in-person and on Zoom on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624 January 5 – …
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Clergy Corner – January 2025
As I write this note to you all, my beloved church family, we are in the midst of our Advent and Christmas preparations and celebrations here at UCG. The greens have been hung, carols are ringing through the rafters, and …
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Pathfinder Implementation Committee – December 2024
Pathfinder Implementation Committee As you know, the Pathfinder Committee spent this summer examining our church life and structure, and discerning recommendations for moving forward as a congregation. Their final report produced a comprehensive list of recommended actions. Church Council subsequently …
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Racial Justice Committee – December 2024
The Racial Justice Committee is a unique committee as it works closely with organizations in the community as well as supporting education and participation in racial justice initiatives for UCG. Recently, many of our members attended and supported two community …
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Board of Business – December 2024
It has been a challenging year at UCG. This time last year we had hopes of calling a third minister. We weren’t able to do that. However, significant changes to our office staffing have enhanced our management of operations, communications, …
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Moderator’s Minute – December 2024
Hello All, For the past few months, I haven’t had any significant updates to share in my Moderator Minute. This month, I have some important updates on potential work with a Church Consultant. Please read on for more information. Like …
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Congregation Ministry Review Board – December 2024
Dear Friends, We find ourselves in transition here at UCG. Whether this feels like we are “once again” or “still” in transition may depend upon your individual perspective. As a congregation, we have been having some important and difficult conversations …
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Clergy Corner – December 2024
Dear UCG, Between the election results and the knowledge that my time as your minister is drawing to a close, I am feeling a bit more melancholy than usual this time of year. There’s so much that is unknown – …