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Justice League Interns
This semester, UCG’s Justice League welcomes two interns through the Applied Learning Program at UF. Their term and work are just getting started, as they support UCG’s justice work and seek to learn more about faith-based social justice organizing. You’re …
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Security Update
Those of you who were on our campus on Sunday morning, January 28, likely already know that we experienced a break-in and theft on Saturday night. This (we hope!) was the culmination of a host of security issues over the …
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Lenten Practices
The Labyrinth Daily, February 12 – 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. UCG’s large canvas labyrinth and finger labyrinths will be available for those who wish to engage in this ancient practice of walking contemplation. Ash Wednesday…
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Calling All Musicians!
We’re looking for musicians of all ages, shapes and sizes for Entr’acte’s Benefit Concert for Food 4 Kids on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in UCG’s Sanctuary. Do you have something you’d like to work up? Or do you …
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Buildings and Grounds – February 2024
We are moving along with building maintenance and repair. The latest HVAC unit has been installed and passed all inspections, and the showers in the education wing men’s and women’s bathrooms have been replaced! We were fortunate to have Clark …
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Reflections: Friendships and Moonbeams – Women’s Day Retreat on March 2
Reflections: Friendships and Moonbeams – Women’s Day Retreat on March 2 Mark your calendar! Whether or not you attended the marvelous January retreat at Camp Weed, we look forward to another amazing full day of fun, creativity, friendship, and worship …
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Gainesville Community Ministry Food Pantry
Gainesville Community Ministry (GCM) dispenses bagged groceries on the first Tuesday of each month in partnership with the USDA. They also maintain a Food Pantry at their location (238 SW 4th Ave 32605) from which clients may receive grocery items …
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Sunday Seminars – February 2024
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 online on Sundays at 11:30am on Zoom. February 4 – Getting our house in order: A …
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Events At UCG – May 8-14, 2024
Join us this week for a wonderful day of celebration as we conclude our Pop! Series with a reflection on Barbie, vocation, and the work of a Mothering God. We’ll have the Weird Barbie Dancers and special music by …
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Board of Business – January 2024
Writing this in mid-December, I am happy to report that we are doing well with our 2023 budget. As of the end of November, we had $856,766 in revenue of which $743,157 was from pledges. Pledges received through November represent …
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Rawlings Angel Gift Market
Thank you, thank you, thank you UCG. We had our most successful gift market yet this year with well over 300 gifts donated by you. Between sales and donations to the gift market, we were able to donate over $1,500 …
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Open and Affirming Committee- January 2024
The Florida Legislature meets from January 9 through March 8. A bill (HB 599) has already been filed that will threaten the funding of any nonprofit or contractor that uses preferred pronouns. We expect a continued legislative attack on LGBTQ+ …