United Church of Christ at The Villages has a variety of events throughout the year....some educational, some "fun"draising, and some, well, just for fun! See general information below and/or see our home page column "Upcoming Events and News". For specific dates and times of events, please see our calendar.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
We invite you, your friends & family, to join us as we celebrate the season with beautiful music on Sunday, December 21, 10am. Enjoy listening to our choir, soloists, and musicians. Come to hear and to join in the singing!
We invite you, your friends & family, to join us as we celebrate the season with beautiful music on Sunday, December 21, 10am. Enjoy listening to our choir, soloists, and musicians. Come to hear and to join in the singing!
COOKIE EXCHANGE
Bring your favorite Christmas cookies and trade them for something new! Don't forget to bring a container to take your goodies home. The cookie exchange will take place on Sunday, December 21, following the Cantata.
Bring your favorite Christmas cookies and trade them for something new! Don't forget to bring a container to take your goodies home. The cookie exchange will take place on Sunday, December 21, following the Cantata.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
On Wednesday, December 24, 6pm, you and your guests are invited to attend our Christmas Eve service. Hear a meaningful message, Christmas music, and join in singing as we celebrate the arrival of Christ. We will end the service with sharing candlelight for this "Silent Night".
On Wednesday, December 24, 6pm, you and your guests are invited to attend our Christmas Eve service. Hear a meaningful message, Christmas music, and join in singing as we celebrate the arrival of Christ. We will end the service with sharing candlelight for this "Silent Night".
WISE (welcoming, inclusive, Supportive, Engaged)
Join this online meeting each Monday at 2:00pm. The group discusses topics regarding mental health. Contact Becky Dunning 612-281-1811 or Bev Hallman 207-807-5896 (leave msg) for more information and/or to obtain the link to their meetings.
Join this online meeting each Monday at 2:00pm. The group discusses topics regarding mental health. Contact Becky Dunning 612-281-1811 or Bev Hallman 207-807-5896 (leave msg) for more information and/or to obtain the link to their meetings.
MISSION VIDEOS 2026
The UCC at The Villages Documentary Series for 2026 features thought-provoking films that tackle urgent social topics: consumer manipulation and global waste in “Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy,” the historical roots and modern realities of racial injustice in “13th,” the heartbreak of family separation at the US border in “Separated,” and the intimate journey of a couple who kept their love secret for seven decades in “A Secret Love.” Together, these documentaries illuminate the complexities of consumer culture, systemic inequality, immigration policies, and the enduring power of love.
All Mission videos are FREE and Open to the Public! There will be a discussion following each video.
Wednesday, January 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
"13th"
This Documentary, “13th” explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on how the criminal justice system, particularly mass incarceration, has become a modern-day extension of slavery. The film argues that the exception clause in the 13th Amendment, which allows slavery as punishment for crime, has been exploited throughout history to disproportionately target and imprison Black Americans.
"13th"
This Documentary, “13th” explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on how the criminal justice system, particularly mass incarceration, has become a modern-day extension of slavery. The film argues that the exception clause in the 13th Amendment, which allows slavery as punishment for crime, has been exploited throughout history to disproportionately target and imprison Black Americans.
Wednesday, February 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
"Separated"
This Documentary examines the systemic separation of children from parents at the border. Over 1000 children still remain separated from their parents. This shocking film traces the history of the separation of refugee and migrant families at the US border and Trump’s Administration’s unjust programs with little regard for human rights, morality, or constitutional law. Will it happen again?
"Separated"
This Documentary examines the systemic separation of children from parents at the border. Over 1000 children still remain separated from their parents. This shocking film traces the history of the separation of refugee and migrant families at the US border and Trump’s Administration’s unjust programs with little regard for human rights, morality, or constitutional law. Will it happen again?
Wednesday, March 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
"A Secret Love"
Amid shifting times two women kept their seven decades long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with it’s own set of challenges. This true documentary weaves the couple’s remarkable life story into a sensitive and intimate depiction of the two navigating the realities of growing older together in troubling times.
"A Secret Love"
Amid shifting times two women kept their seven decades long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with it’s own set of challenges. This true documentary weaves the couple’s remarkable life story into a sensitive and intimate depiction of the two navigating the realities of growing older together in troubling times.
ONGOING EVENTS
"FUN"DRAISING EVENTS
Throughout the year our "fun"draising committee holds various fun-filled events to raise money for the mission and ministry of our church. Events can include a basket auction, yard sale, themed dinners, cruises, and game nights. See our calendar for times and dates. These events are often open to the public, so come on out and invite friends and family!
Throughout the year our "fun"draising committee holds various fun-filled events to raise money for the mission and ministry of our church. Events can include a basket auction, yard sale, themed dinners, cruises, and game nights. See our calendar for times and dates. These events are often open to the public, so come on out and invite friends and family!