THIS WEEK 

Happy New Year!

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed  January 1 and January 2 (Thursday and Friday) for the New Years holiday.

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NEXT SUNDAY

9:00 SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP meets  in the conference room downstairs each Sunday. A wide variety of topics are discussed and everyone is welcome to attend.

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THE 2015 SANCTUARY FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.  Sign up early to get your preferred date.

A GRIEF GROUP lead by Robin will start Monday, January 12 at 2:00 and everyone is invited to come.  The group will meet every other Monday in the Parlor. Please contact Cyndi in the church office if you are interested.

THE MEN’S GROUP LUNCH will be 11:30 Thursday, January 15, at Lakeside Club located at 21st and Webb Road behind Walgreens.___________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Annual Meeting of University Congregational Church, Wichita, KS as provided for in the church’s bylaws.  The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2014 in the sanctuary immediately following the church service.  The agenda items are as follows:

Election of church officers and board members as listed below;

Moderator-Elect Linda Burnside Church Clerk Dane Hurt Council Members at Large Dean Mason, JoAnn Pottorff,  Becky Tucker Board of Deacons Leigh Aaron Leary, Barbara McKee, Galen Minks, Mark Stoskopf, and Pat Snyder  Christian Education Board Anna Duxler (nonmember), Brian Finan, and Laurie Mercer,  Outreach Board Kim Carraway, Beth Clarkson, Emily Hurt, Rod Phares, Sabrina Standifer Music Board  Ted Blankenship, Elaine Christie, Sherry Duperier (nonmember), Tim Duncan, Marilyn Killian,  Diane Leisy, and Ted Mason Board of Trustees Jerry Harney, Diane Park, Frank Solomon, Doug Walker, and Larry Widmer.

Such other business as is appropriate.

Copies of the Slate of Officers and 2013 Annual Report will be distributed prior to the meeting.  You may also request copies from the church office.

WE WELCOME SABRINA STANDIFER AS OUR NEWEST MEMBER.

THE CHILDREN’S TABLEAU will be performed during Time for all Children.

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THIS WEEK 

     Christmas Eve Service

Please join us for this beautiful family service Wednesday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. with Christmas carols, candles, communion, and scripture readings.  The special Christmas Eve offering will go to Child Start and the Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry.  Put your offering in the baskets located the narthex as you leave.

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NEXT SUNDAY

9:00 SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP meets  in the conference room downstairs each Sunday. A wide variety of topics are discussed and everyone is welcome to attend.

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THE 2015 SANCTUARY FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.  Sign up early to get your preferred date.__________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Annual Meeting of University Congregational Church, Wichita, KS as provided for in the church’s bylaws.  The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2014 in the sanctuary immediately following the church service.  The agenda items are as follows:

Election of church officers and board members as listed below;

Moderator-Elect Linda Burnside Church Clerk Dane Hurt Council Members at Large Dean Mason, JoAnn Pottorff,  Becky Tucker Board of Deacons Leigh Aaron Leary, Barbara McKee, Galen Minks, Mark Stoskopf, and Pat Snyder  Christian Education Board Anna Duxler (nonmember), Brian Finan, and Laurie Mercer,  Outreach Board Kim Carraway, Beth Clarkson, Emily Hurt, Rod Phares, Sabrina Standifer Music Board  Ted Blankenship, Elaine Christie, Sherry Duperier (nonmember), Tim Duncan, Marilyn Killian,  Diane Leisy, and Ted Mason Board of Trustees Jerry Harney, Diane Park, Frank Solomon, Doug Walker, and Larry Widmer.

Such other business as is appropriate.

Copies of the Slate of Officers and 2013 Annual Report will be distributed prior to the meeting.  You may also request copies from the church office.____________________

A Holiday Greeting  from  Billie Meyers                  

Dearest Friends,

Once again, I am inspired by the season to remember and reconnect with those who have meant so much to me.  May you find in yourself and others the warmth, love, tolerance, patience, and generosity of spirit that is encouraged in this place and that is so desperately needed in this world.

Happy and holy holidays,

Billie Meyers”

THE C. E. BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room at 11:45.

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THIS WEEK 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet Monday, December 15, at 6:30 in the conference room.

THE MEN’S GROUP LUNCH is Thursday, December 18, 11:30 at Lakeside Club, located at 21st and Webb Rd. behind Walgreens. Keith Williamson give a talk about his recent conference at the Jesus Seminar.

THE HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY WORKDAY is Thursday, December 18 from 9:00-11:00 am.  The Pantry is open Saturday, Dec. 20, 9-11.

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NEXT SUNDAY

9:00 SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP is listening to a series of lectures by Dr. Bart Ehrman entitled “Lost Christianities of the 2nd and 3rd Centuries” Discussion of the lectures will follow. Meet in the conference room downstairs. All are welcome to attend.

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TABLEAU will be presented by the children of UCC during the Children’s Message on Sunday, December 21.

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THE 2015 SANCTUARY FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.  Sign up early to get your preferred date.

INTER-FAITH MINISTRIES 2015 OPERATION HOLIDAY  Last year approximately 14,000 people received aid through Operation Holiday in the form of warm coats, food, and toys.  UCC had 20 volunteers who helped distribute these items last year and has committed to provide 15-20 volunteers this year this Friday, December 19 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  The location is 6225 E. Kellogg Drive South (same location as last year).  Please  consider volunteering.  A sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall.  No heavy lifting required.

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***A SPECIAL REQUEST FROM INTER-FAITH MINISTRIES There is a great need for nonperishable food for Operation Holiday.  If you can help, bring your food items to the church by Wednesday and we will deliver it to them.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE is at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,  December 24.  A service for the whole family with  candles, Christmas Carols, readings and meditations.

JON ROMAIN’S POTTERY SALE will be in Fellowship Hall after the church service.

THE UCC CHRISTMAS PARTY  starts at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall .  Everyone is invited.  The sign u p sheet is in Fellowship Hall, please sign up if you haven not already

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THIS WEEK

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NEXT SUNDAY

9:00 SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP is listening to a series of lectures by Dr. Bart Ehrman entitled “Lost Christianities of the 2nd and 3rd Centuries” Discussion of the lectures will follow. Meet in the conference room downstairs. All are welcome to attend.

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THE 2015 SANCTUARY FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.  Sign up early to get your preferred date.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE is at 7:00 p.m. on December 24.  A service for the whole family with  candles, Christmas Carols, readings and meditations.

INTER-FAITH MINISTRIES 2015 OPERATION HOLIDAY  Last year approximately 14,000 people received aid through Operation Holiday in the form of warm coats, food, and toys.  UCC had 20 volunteers who helped distribute these items last year and has committed to provide 15-20 volunteers this year on Friday, December 19 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  The location is 6225 E. Kellogg Drive South (same location as last year).  Please  consider volunteering.  A sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall.  No heavy lifting required.