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Director of Communications – November 2024
November is here and with it comes a season of merriment, gratitude, and introspection. I invite everyone to submit materials to the advent devotional booklet and to participate in the many events that we have coming up in November and …
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Director of Programming and Development – November 2024
Happy November, UCG! As we enter the season of gratitude, I first want to say that I could not be more thankful for the opportunity to join Shanna and Ligia as a full-time staff member. I’ve been a member of …
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Director of Operations Update – November 2024
Dear friends, November is here! UCG had a spiritual filled summer and then we kissed the last days of summer goodbye and welcomed the fall season with small group registrations, powerful pride events, climate and creation events, banned books month, …
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Pathfinder Implementation Committee – November 2024
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. The Church Council subsequently approved these …
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Racial Justice Committee – November 2024
The Racial Justice Committee invites you to join us at the Monteocha Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony. Moses Smith, a victim of racial terror will be remembered. The Alachua County City Remembrance Project and Equal Justice Initiative have inspired this project. …
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Moderator’s Minute – November 2024
November Moderator’s Minute (2024) Hello friends! The weather is finally turning a bit cooler. I’m taking advantage of the Fall weather that seems to regularly occur now – at least between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. – …
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Clergy Corner – November 2024
Dear UCG, You have likely heard this news already, as it has trickled through congregational meetings and Board of Business reports, but the church leadership and I have had to complete several steps before making it “official.” So now, belatedly …
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Clergy Corner – October 2024
Dear UCG, The first thing I ever bought from UCG was a “Black Lives Matter” sign from our Racial Justice Committee, in the fall of 2020. Our Pride service that year was online only, but the afternoon featured a drive-through …
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Director of Operations – October 2024
Dear friends, As the last months of the year start to creep ever closer, I want to remind everyone that my position here is changing. However, I’m always happy to assist or point you to the right person for any …
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Board of Business – October 2024
From the Board of Business – October 2024 Well, a lot has changed since I wrote my last article for the newsletter. The Board of Business had a first draft of our 2025 budget, and all was looking good. However, …
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Communications Director Update – September 2024
Thank you for the warm welcome to UCG! I appreciate everyone who has reached out with their events, needs, and to share about their roles in our congregation. Tristan and Holden have been working hard to address some of the …
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Racial Justice Committee – September 2024
The Racial Justice Committee (RJC) is planning several fall events. On September 22, We will be hosting a Banned Books Reception in the UCG Library after the service. The RJC has been adding to the Banned Book Section over the …