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UGM Gathering 2025
At this year’s Gathering, we heard real stories from real people about how they—empowered by the tools, resources, and support UGM offers—have...
One of the men in UGM's Recovery program wrote the following about what he mourns: “I mourn for the fact that my children have not had the father they need or deserve. I mourn for the childhood I could have had if not for the violence, addiction and fear. I mourn for every person I have ever taken advantage of and pray for them regularly.I mourn the fact that every decision I made for 36 years was made out of fear. Most importantly, I mourn the fact that for my whole life I turned my back on God. I take comfort knowing God is the Father I always wanted and never had. He’s been there waiting.”
The free devotional below will assist you as you contemplate the blessings and meaning of Christmas. Click to download.
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The Community's Role in Resurrection
As we approach the Easter season, I feel gratitude for the Christian heritage that brings a deeper meaning to the season than Easter egg hunts,...
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LC Valley Church Partner: Shann Profitt
Currently, a safe, clean-and-sober shelter does not exist in the LC Valley area, but UGM’s new shelter will provide a pathway out of homelessness for...
Blessed are those who mourn.
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : April 2, 2013
Editor’s Note: UGM’s theme for 2013 is taken from the prophecy regarding Christ’s work in Isaiah 61:1-3. We’ve been looking at how God accomplishes...
Real-world work
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : July 9, 2013
Robert Lewis turned to drugs and alcohol partly in response to frustrations in the work place. “My addiction came from always trying to be a...
Recovery: "Press into the work"
Union Gospel Mission : May 2, 2013
Do Not Fall Victim to Your Fears By Brent Watts, UGM Recovery Graduate Brent Watts, above, recently completed the first 4 phases of UGM's Recovery...