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Sacred Mischief: In Praise of the Benevolent Trickster

They stole fire for humanity, slowed the sun so there’d be enough daylight, and taught through laughter and divine mischief. A Sunday-before-Halloween tour of the world’s kindest tricksters and the question of what their playfulness says about our own. Destin Rushing will be our … read more.

Celebrate Voting

This Sunday, we welcome Candi Birch from the Gainesville League of Women Voters to our Fellowship’s pulpit. Sue Boone serves as worship associate, and our Chalice Choir sings under the direction of Tane’ DeKrey.

Live Stream
If you’re unable to attend, you may watch our … read more.

UUFG & UU History: Beginnings of Religion

This coming year our Fellowship celebrates our 75th Anniversary. Beginning in October, we’ll dedicate one service each month to the exploration of our own history and that of Unitarian Universalism. This Sunday, Debra Neill-Mareci is in our pulpit, and Erin Parish serves as worship … read more.

Pride and Prejudice

This Sunday, Jeff Stevens is in our Fellowship’s pulpit where he will discusses recent anti-LGBTQ legislation and our role as we honor our UU value of “upholding the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” James Chase provides our story for all ages. Our … read more.

Return to Our Trees

How do you return to your trees, to your sense of self? Inspired by this Welsh 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.

Water Communion & Ingathering

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.

Dr. Bobby Mermer & the Alachua County Labor Coalition

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.

Music as Spiritual Practice

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.

Understanding Ministry and Preparing for Our Path Ahead

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.