Church Ministries
Ministering to others is an important part of the mission of University City. Here is a partial list of how our members are involved in the lives of others.
| "242" Small Groups Ministry | "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42 (NIV) The University City Church of Christ has an active small group ministry that meets each Sunday evening during September through May in member's homes.? They ... |
| B-12 Recovery Program | B-12 is a Bible-based, Christ-centered, 12-Step program. In UCCC’s B-12 program, you will find an independent, open, co-educational group meeting for persons afflicted with alcoholism, drug addiction, other substance dependencies, co-dependent issues, or family dysfunction, as well as ... |
| Building Healthy Relationships | The Building Healthy Relationships Group (BHR) was started at University City in 2010. An integral part of UCCC’s Recovery Ministry, BHR is a discussion-based self-exploration group for people who are recovering from the wounds of growing up in a dysfunctional family. BHG can ... |
| Christmas for the Community | On December 13, 2009, University City, in cooperation with the Partnership for Strong Families, hosted its 13th annual “Christmas for the Community,” an event to encourage and support foster children and their families in Gainesville. Held in UCCC’s Family Life Center, the ... |
| College Student Ministry | "Gators for Christ"University campuses are intellectually rigorous, emotionally volatile, and spiritually challenging. In order for our college-aged students to be as Christ-like as possible during this formidable time in our lives, we commit to the ideals of evangelism, spiritual ... |
| Elementary Education Ministry | Faith City is Open for Fun and Learning University City Church of Christ’s Kindergarten through 5th Grade Bible class program has a whole new classroom look and curriculum. The redesign facilitates a child’s learning of the Bible and Biblical principles in a new and fun way. ... |
| Florida Bible Camp | Each summer University City reserves a week at Florida Bible Camp near High Springs, Florida, for the enjoyment of its teens and pre-teens. The young people and adult counselors spend the week enjoying games, crafts, singing, Bible study, spiritual growth, and just plain fun.Florida Bible ... |
| Heavenly Hands | The Heavenly Hands Quilting Group UCCC’s Heavenly Hands Quilting Group meets the third Saturday of each month in the Family Life Center. The group makes lap quilts to give to individuals in need of a little special comfort. Each quilt is lovingly sewn and assembled by hand (and ... |
| House of Hope Support | One of the prison-related outreach programs supported by UCCC is The House of Hope of Alachua County. The House of Hope is a volunteer driven, inter-denominational, not-for-profit, faith-based support program for Christians recently released from incarceration. One evening per month, ... |
| LIFE Groups at UCCC | An integral part of University City's family life is its Life Groups. These groups tend to be organized along age and stage of life interests. They include Young Families, the "Over Forty-Niners," the "Inbetweeners," and Young Professionals.Young FamiliesThe Young Families life group's goal is to ... |
| Prison Ministry | University City has been involved in ministering to men and women in prison in the Gainesville and North Central Florida area since 1984, when three men of the congregation began holding Bible studies at the Gainesville Road Prison on Florida State Road 26. A significant part of UCCC's ... |
| Ready-To-Serve Ministry | The “Ready to Serve” ministry is administered by a group of dedicated women who prepare casserole dishes in advance so that when an unexpected need arises, such as a death in the family, an illness, or the birth of a child, meals are readily available. The meals are stored in the UCCC ... |
| Recovery Ministry | Substance abuse, be it from alcohol, drugs or other substances, is a destructive force in our society. It destroys individuals and families. However, in a loving and caring community, and with the support of a faith-based program, lives can be changed. The UCCC Recovery Ministry offers hope for ... |
| Saint Francis House Support | |
| Thanksgiving Baskets | Each Thanksgiving, UCCC members, under the leadership of the UCCC “InBetweeners” Life Group, prepare Thanksgiving baskets for families in Gainesville and surrounding communities. These baskets include enough food and fixings for a full meal for even the largest family. ... |
| Young Professionals Ministry | After years of college, graduate school, and other professional preparations, the Young Professionals find themselves in the busy time of getting established in their new careers and settling into their new lives. They are also fond of doing good works, including monthly service at the Ronald ... |
| Youth Group Ministry | At UCCC, our young people are not only the church of tomorrow, but a vital part of the church of today! Under the direction of a full-time Youth Minister, UCCC's Youth Ministry serves students between the 6th and 12th grade. As these young people mature in their faith, the ministry's ... |