This Sunday we welcome Dr Robert Stevenson, Asst. Instructional Professor of African American Studies at the University of Florida to our podium. Isaiah 61: 1-9 and Luke 4:18 both emphasize liberation and restoration: bringing good news to the poor, binding up the brokenhearted, setting … read more.

How do you return to your trees, to your sense of self? Inspired by this Welch saying, Sacred Oak CUUPs has asked four people to share their personal spiritual and/or philosophical practices. Sermonettes from Diane DePuydt, Zoharah Simmons, Kay Anderson, and Krystle Rose Seidel … read more.

This Sunday, we will celebrate our coming together after being apart for the summer months with Water Communion. Bring a small amount of water with you to service from a place that is special to you — like a vacation, a local river or … read more.

This Sunday we welcome Dr. Bobby Mermer of the Alachua County Labor Coalition (ACLC) to our Fellowship’s podium. Dr. Mermer is a community and labor organizer in Gainesville. He has been Coordinator for ACLC since 2022. His work at the ACLC … read more.

Sociologists tell us that every culture ever known has created its own forms of music. Clearly, there must be something very deep and powerful about making music. Our own UUFG musicians share some of their thoughts, their inspiration, and their experiences in four short … read more.

What does ministry mean to us and to the Unitarian Universalist tradition? How do we prepare for UUFG’s search for a new minister? Join us for a special three-part service this Sunday as we explore

The minister’s role in administration and outreach

Preaching and pastoral care … read more.

This Sunday, UUFG member Sue Boone shares how her neurodivergence has impacted her spiritual growth. She writes, “last month UUFG member Destin shared his neurodivergent (ADHD) journey with us. His message inspired me to share my Nuerodivergent (Autism) journey with you. I will share … read more.

As we step into a new season of learning, growth and transformation, join us for our Backpack Blessing. Whether you’re heading back to school, starting a new project or simply entering the fall with fresh intentions, this service celebrates the joy of discovery and … read more.

Join us as we honor the harvest and harvest our skills. Lughnasadh, the first harvest festival of the Wheel of the Year also celebrates skill, competition, and communal celebrations with the Games of Lugh. After a shorter service, Sacred Oak CUUPs will host indoor … read more.

Join us as we explore the reflective and/or spiritual practices of meditation and prayer. Diane DePuydt or Pete Turner, who together facilitate our weekly Zen meditation sessions, will discuss meditation, sharing insights from their practice. Sheila Bishop will explore some of the science of … read more.