Uncommon Ground Initiative logoUncommon Ground— Initiative —
Now gathering the last Thursday of every month in Stuart, FL

Rooted in faith.
Open to everyone.

Uncommon Ground Initiative is a Christian organization built for teens. Every gathering is grounded in Scripture, real testimonies, and genuine community. You do not have to be a believer to walk in. But you will encounter the real thing.

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Uncommon Thursdays students holding their painted pottery at Stuart Ceramics
6+
Teens in the first two weeks
100%
Free to attend
1
First of its kind in our community
Aug
Full launch 2026

The Community

These are the kids we show up for.

Different backgrounds. Different stories. One uncommon ground.

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Teens gathered together with a guitar at an Uncommon Thursdays night

What to Expect

Here is what actually happens.

Every gathering has a rhythm. Biblical, relational, real. Every person walks away knowing they were seen.

Welcome and Hang

Walk in, find your people, settle in. No forced icebreakers. Just real space to arrive and breathe.

Shared Experience

An activity or creative prompt that gets people present and connected before we talk.

Biblical Teaching

A short, honest reflection rooted in Scripture. Conversational and not preachy. Always part of the night.

Personal Testimony

Real stories from real people. Faith lived out loud and spoken honestly. Not performed for an audience.

Prayer

We pray together. That is part of who we are. You are invited in. If you are not there yet, you are welcome to just be in the room while we do.

Relational Closing

We wrap with connection and not a benediction. You leave knowing people and not just information.

This is a Christian space.
You are still welcome.

Every gathering at UGI is built on Scripture and real testimonies of faith. That is the point. We are a Christian organization and we own that completely.

We also genuinely believe the Gospel is for everyone which means everyone is welcome at the table. You do not have to clean yourself up first. Come as you are, encounter something real, and let God do what only He can do.

What We Will Never Do

  • Pressure you into a decision
  • Treat you like a project to fix
  • Water down what we believe to make it easier
  • Judge you for where you are right now
  • Make your questions feel like a threat

Events

Show up. Come as you are.

Real faith. Real people. Real welcome. Once a month.

Happening Now

Uncommon Thursdays

A gathering for teens rooted in faith. Built on real community.

When
The last Thursday of every month
Time
Doors at 6:15 PM and we start at 6:30 PM
Where
Stuart Ceramics in Stuart, FL
Who
Teens
Cost
Free to attend with an optional $20 to $30 to paint

Want to paint while we talk? Bring $20 to $30 and we will get you set up. Just want to show up and be in the room? That is enough too.

Text to RSVP at (772) 877-5787Fill Out the Form First

Get Involved

This grows with people like you.

Whether you want to serve, give, or partner, there is a place for you here.

Volunteer

We need adults who lead with presence and not performance. If you genuinely care about this generation and can commit to showing up, we want to talk.

Apply to Serve

Partner

Businesses, organizations, and community leaders. Let us build this together. Your sponsorship puts UGI in front of more teens who need it.

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