Our History
The UCC at The Villages moved into its current home on CR 101 on August 15, 2010. We began the celebration with a kadimah—a joyful pilgrimage inspired by our friends at Temple Shalom, who graciously shared their worship space with us for three years. Just as they once carried their Torah to their new home, we carried our Bible, chalice, and cross nearly a mile down the same road. Our Jewish friends sounded the shofar and sang farewell as we began the walk. That day ended with our first worship service in the new sanctuary together.
What Makes the UCC Unique
* Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not.
We believe faith requires tenderness and courage, a big kind of love that is committed to changing people's lives - in our churches, but also in the world around us. We call it religion with relevance.
* "Never place a period where God has placed a comma."
We're not a perfect church, but we do try to be faithful. We are known for arriving early on issues of inclusivity and justice.
We believe faith requires tenderness and courage, a big kind of love that is committed to changing people's lives - in our churches, but also in the world around us. We call it religion with relevance.
* "Never place a period where God has placed a comma."
We're not a perfect church, but we do try to be faithful. We are known for arriving early on issues of inclusivity and justice.
*No matter who you are OR where you are on life's journey....You Are Welcome Here!
"Extravagant welcome and hospitality were central to Jesus' ministry and teaching. Indeed, Jesus welcomed and was welcomed by many who were not welcomed by others or the religious community." (David Schoen, UCC.org)
*God's communion table is open, not closed.
Our congregations extend hospitality as a sign of God's inclusive love. Our perspective is global, not provincial. We work with - not against - people of other faiths.
*God is still speaking! So we: Are Committed to hearing God's story anew in our lives and the world today. We are Attentive to God's creative movement in the world. Religion and science are not mutually exclusive...your head and your heart are both welcome.
"Extravagant welcome and hospitality were central to Jesus' ministry and teaching. Indeed, Jesus welcomed and was welcomed by many who were not welcomed by others or the religious community." (David Schoen, UCC.org)
*God's communion table is open, not closed.
Our congregations extend hospitality as a sign of God's inclusive love. Our perspective is global, not provincial. We work with - not against - people of other faiths.
*God is still speaking! So we: Are Committed to hearing God's story anew in our lives and the world today. We are Attentive to God's creative movement in the world. Religion and science are not mutually exclusive...your head and your heart are both welcome.