United Church of Gainesville
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 10 a.m.
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New Member Sunday
Our live stream begins here at 10 a.m.
“The idea is not to live forever; it is to create something that will.”
– Andy Warhol
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – Rev. Talia Raymond
PRELUDE – Phillip Herr-Klepacki
UNISON CALL TO WORSHIP
Weave my wanting threads with yours to form one cloth.
It matters not that you are silk, and I am wool.
What matters is that we touch and make each other whole.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
OPENING SONG – “They’ll Know We’re God’s People by Our Love” – #76 in UCG Songbook, verses 1-2, Rev. Andy Bachmann, guitar.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord (2x)
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.
Chorus:
And they’ll know we’re God’s people
By our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we’re God’s people
By our love.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand (2x)
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land. (Chorus)
TIME WITH CHILDREN AND BIRTHDAYS
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
Robert Chapman
Ann Fiorelli
Rick Croley
Something I am seeking at UCG
A talent or strength that I bring to this church
One thing I would like you to know about me
WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS by UCG MODERATOR, Jeremy Archer
READING OF THE COMPACT:
“We join as a spiritual community in this compact:
To worship God, however known,
To welcome into our church those of differing
understanding and theological opinion,
To learn from our religious heritage, yet to
grow by seeking new dimensions of truth.
To follow, even imperfectly, the way of Jesus
in personal involvement with each other,
And, strengthened by this bond, to act in
Christian concern for the welfare of all people.”
PRAYER FOR NEW MEMBERS and a SHARED BLESSING
Please sing verses 3 and 4 of “They’ll Know We’re God’s People by Our Love”
We will work with each other; we will work side by side (x2)
And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride. (Chorus)
All praise the Creator, from whom all things come,
And all praise to Christ Jesus who guides us on,
And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one. (Chorus)
READING FROM SCRIPTURE – Mark 14: 12-15 and 22-25 – offered by Orlando Barros
SPECIAL MUSIC AND OFFERTORY – “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry, offered by Rev. Andy Bachmann
Your gifts support all facets of the UCG community. You can also give online: bit.ly/ucgplate.
SERMON – “The Last Supper with Andy Warhol” – offered by Rev. Talia Raymond
THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION – Our table is open to all without exception.
CLOSING SONG – “Colorful Creator” #30 UCC Hymnal, verses 1 and 4
BENEDICTION AND PARTING BLESSING FOR ANN GILL and KAREN JOHNSON
ALLELUIA
POSTLUDE
Here are our UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
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John |
Engels |
05/01 |
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Elizabeth |
Clark |
05/02 |
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Anne |
Longley |
05/02 |
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Rachel |
Stein |
05/02 |
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Sherrilene |
Classen |
05/02 |
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Josh |
Fields |
05/02 |
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Anna |
Samuelsson |
05/03 |
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Summer |
Hartley |
05/04 |
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Pat |
Morse |
05/04 |
Today at UCG
9:00 a.m. Youth Choir
9:45 a.m. Childcare
9:45 a.m. Puzzler Exchange
10:00 a.m. Worship/Welcome New Members
10:15 a.m. United Tribes
Confirmation Class
11:00 a.m. Fellowship and Beverages
New Member Reception
11:15 a.m. Art in the Library Reception
11:30 a.m. Sunday Seminar
Kairos Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m. Noodles & Doodles Fundraiser
Puzzle Exchange – Stop by the Puzzlers’ Table in front of Seminar B on Sunday. Take home some puzzles this week, a great substitute for TV watching, and good for your brain! You can bring puzzles to swap, or not; we have plenty to share.
Art in the Library – Check out the new art display, “Through Line: Work by Diane Farris and Charlie Williams,” in the Library. Join the artists for a reception at 11:15 a.m.
Sunday seminar – “Spiritual Practice for the Wary, the Weary, and the Wondering” at 11:30 a.m. in Reimer Hall or via Zoom. Exploring barriers and bridges to meaningful spiritual practice, with Tony Miller and Sandy Reimer. Zoom meeting ID: 829 6457 0385 Passcode: 1624
Racial Justice Committee will be selling the new Black History Matters t-shirts after services today in the courtyard. There are many upcoming events in May and June for a strong showing from UCG members to wear these beautiful shirts.
Our Annual Noodles & Doodles Fundraiser is TODAY at 5:30 p.m. This Art Sale and Pasta Dinner Fundraiser supports our Youth United as they prepare for their summer Work Tour. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids; that includes a spaghetti dinner, salad, and dessert prepared by the youth team (gluten-free and vegan options will be available). A silent auction will run throughout the evening for amazing art, and, during dessert, we will have a live art auction with auctioneer Edo Carter on some very special pieces! Stop by Reimer Hall to get a sneak peek!
Spring Lively Arts Concert – Lively Arts invites you to attend a spring concert by the Gainesville Flute Ensemble in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. All are welcome!
UCG Supper Club – The last supper club of the year will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Jim and Lisa McElwee-White’s home on Kanapaha Prairie. Rather than being assigned a recipe, you will be assigned a category (appetizer, salad, side or dessert) and can bring whatever you wish. We also request that you bring your own place settings and your own beverage so we only need to collect money to reimburse Jim for the meat he will barbecue (no charge for vegetarians). Please contact Anne Casella (annecasella@gmail.com, 352-256-5960) or Kimberly McCollough (kmccollough224@gmail.com, 352-378-8371) if you would like to participate. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 5.
Next Sunday, May 5
Food First Sunday
9 a.m. Youth Choir
9:45 a.m. Childcare
10 a.m. Worship Service
10:15 a.m. United Tribes
10:15 a.m. Confirmation Class
11 a.m. Fellowship & Beverages
11:15 a.m. Youth Groups
11:30 a.m. Confirmation Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Sunday Seminar
6:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting
Looking Ahead
Town Hall – The Lay Leadership and Ministers will hold a Church-wide Town Hall to discuss the staffing restructure on Sunday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary or by Zoom. Please submit questions by Wednesday, May 1 to moderator@ucgainesville.org. Childcare available on request.
The Capital Campaign Visioning Task Force recently received the results of the capital campaign feasibility study. In short, the consultant determined that our estimated “probability of success” was 62%, which she characterized as “typical” for churches preparing for capital campaigns. The study identified several areas where additional communication and clarification would be helpful for better preparing the church for a successful campaign. The summarized results can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/UCGfeasibility.
The newly created position of Director of Communications is now posted on indeed.com. Please share this listing widely with those who may be a good fit for the role – bit.ly/ucgdocpost24.
Confirmation Sunday and Rev. Bromleigh’s last sermon before her sabbatical on May 12.
Graduate Sunday and Spring Congregational Meeting on May 19.
Camp UCG summer camp July 22 – 26 – Information and registration at bit.ly/campUCG2024.
April 26 Covid Update
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Alachua County is very low. As a result, the County no longer reports COVID virus levels in the wastewater.
These COVID updates are therefore being discontinued effective immediately. The Updates will not resume unless there is another public health threat from COVID-19 or another pathogen. If you are immune compromised and wish to remain vigilant, you may access the new case data for all Florida counties at:
https://www.flhealthcharts.gov/ChartsDashboards/rdPage.aspx?rdReport=Covid19.Dataviewer
