• Clergy Corner – December 2021

    During my sabbatical, one of the great delights was taking in the P.K.Yonge production of “A Christmas Carol” back in the first week of November. It was just the first week after Halloween, and stepping into the theater, we were …

  • Clergy Corner – November

    How long has the pandemic lasted? Longer than 525,600 minutes. Longer than two Easter celebrations; two graduation seasons. It has been so long now, that I find myself regularly forgetting about what life was like in the Before Times. So …

  • Vinery Update

    At the October congregational meeting, I shared a bit about the Vinery Program, a grant funded program for cohorts of congregations to consider together how they might grow or enhance their relationships with neighboring colleges and universities. While the program …

  • Church on the Prairie Information for 2021

    The Neighborhood on the Road: Church on the Prairie! Join us Sunday, November 14 at 10am.  Please note there is only one service this morning, at 10am, and no livestream. For more information please view the Church on the Prairie …

  • Eat Local, Grow Hope Global

    Let’s all join with our CIA Committee and celebrate its 3rd annual outreach project:  Eat Local, Grow Hope Global (ELGHG). Through ELGHG we are acting together to ensure access to local food.  We are giving together to improve access to …

  • Middle School Together & Youth United November Happenings!

    Middle School Together and Youth United Calendar -November 7th, 10:15-11:15am: Return to the Youth Room! We will be meeting in the youth room to create some new wall art, to get to know our new Youth Staff Member, Tammi Herchel, …

  • Opening and Affirming Committee

    For those who joined us for the “Emerging Language” seminar, and for all who are interested in language that has emerged as we strive to describe our identities and relationships, please refer to these expansive glossaries:  https://pflag.org/glossary   https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/glossary…

  • Grushers Needed

    Your Assistance is Needed on Sundays We will be holding TWO services inside the Sanctuary starting Sunday, November 7th. Your support is needed now more than ever with greeting our members and friends at either (or both!) the 9:15AM and …

  • Education Wing Renovation

    On October 4, a contract was signed with The Flanagan Companies as general contractor for a project to renovate the UCG education wing. The contract is for $89,990. Work to be included is replacement of all interior lights with LED …

  • Food 4 Kids Thanks You!

    Thank you for your support for UCG’s F4Ks program. This program would not be able to start it’s 12th year without your generous and continuous help.   Even with a substantial grant, the need for your help is greater than ever …

  • CMRB – November 2021

    It was a pleasure to worship in the sanctuary with so many last week, and it is remarkable to look at the upcoming programs and activities at UCG this fall: Pride at UCG and at Depot park; many activities for …

  • United Tribes – November 2021

    Hello Families! The Tribes are slowly growing.  Whenever your family is ready to return, we are ready for you! We offer a fully vaccinated childcare team and outdoor lesson and play. Masks are required at all times. If you’re ready, …