-
Board of Business – April 2024
We are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first two months of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 21% of our annual budgeted revenue, but …
-
Three Easy Steps to Get Acquainted with New Members
On February 11th we welcomed nine new members into UCG. That’s nine people who are trying to learn the names and faces of a whole bunch of us. Here are some tips to help all of us get acquainted. Look …
-
Mommy Reads Says Goodbye
It is with some sadness that we report that the UCG Mommy Reads program, which ran from March 2012-March 2020, has been discontinued due to the changing and onerous rules of the DeSantis administration, the need for lay and clergy …
-
United Tribes – April 2024
In March, we practiced a lot of Hallejuahs and Hosannas! It was a lot of fun and we learned so much! Thanks, parents for helping us with child participation. We also focused on working through difficult times, processing emotions with …
-
We Welcome Our New Members
Top row from left: David Aune, Ramona Zimmerman, Lena Buharina, Ethan Frey Bottom row from left: James Gerien-Chen, Darin Shearer, Blanche Stokley, Peggy Witty David Aune grew up in Connecticut in Methodist and Congregational/ UCC churches. He was involved in …
-
“Renew” – All Church Retreat 2024
Friday – Sunday, April 12 – 14, 2024 Warren Willis Camp – Fruitland Park, FL CHILDCARE: Childcare for babies – 2yrs will be available during all scheduled activity times, including Friday opening and Saturday evening activities after supper. Childcare for …
-
Clergy Corner – On Transitions and Anniversaries
Callie, my thirteen year old, just plopped down in the chair across from me at our patio picnic table and said, “Can you believe 2018 was six years ago?” Reader, I do not know what inspired this observation, but I …
-
Growing Hope Globally Break-Fast Feast
Join us for our annual Break-Fast Feast on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in Reimer Hall, sponsored by the Compassion in Action Committee. Partnering with Growing Hope Globally, we fast, however known, and donate what we are …
-
Gift Bags for the Homeless Update
Many Thanks UCG for your generous donations for CIA’s annual Gift Bags for the Homeless project On Sunday, February 25th. UCG youth helped fill almost 100 bags for delivery to GRACE Marketplace and St. Francis House. Every year …
-
Board of Business – March 2024
We are a few months into a new year. The Board of Business has only reviewed the first month of revenue and expenditures and so far, so good. We’ve already received over 12% of our annual budgeted revenue, but only …
-
A Tree in Honor of Rev. Andy Bachmann
Remember that guy, Andy Bachmann, who used to spend too much time around UCG? We do too, and he visited on Sunday morning of February 11 to participate in a tree dedication ceremony. Due to the sensitive nature of the …
-
Buildings and Grounds – March 2024
Buildings and Grounds folks are primarily focusing on determining what our priorities will be on our list of essential repairs and improvements as funds become available. That entails having further discussions between members of the group as well as with …