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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 …
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Board of Business – September 2024
From the Board of Business – September 2024 The Board of Business continues to optimistic about the health of finances at UCG. At the end of July we are 58.33% through the year. Revenue through July totals 62% of our …
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Creation Justice Committee – September 2024
Upcoming Climate & Sustainability Events The Creation Justice Committee of UCG has several exciting events and opportunities happening over the next two months. For any questions or updates, contact Jim Harper (jimwharper@icloud.com). Gainesville Art Exhibit: August 27-October 19 The …