TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Cyndi Richter in honor of her Mother, Pat Beal.

A NEWMEMBER CLASS, UCC 101, is today after the church service in the downstairs conference room.  If you are interested in joining UCC, this is a great way to learn more about how the church is structured and for you to ask questions.  A light lunch will be served.

THIS WEEK

WOW CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, AT 5:30. The class will be based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” and taught by both Robin and Paul. Books will be available for $12.00.  A light dinner will be provided for a free will offering. The class will be each Wednesday evening through March 25. If you can’t make all the classes, come join in when you can.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall for the Women’s Guild  

Valentine’s Tea, Saturday, February 7,  at 2:00. The tickets are $15.00 each and your check is your reservation.  Please get your tickets early, only 60 tickets will be sold and they have sold out in the past. You can buy a table of 6 if you have a group and want to reserve a table.  The last day to buy ticket is Monday, February 2.

NEXT SUNDAY

SAVE THE DATE!  FEBRUARY 8 Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry will be hosting a chili and cinnamon roll feed immediately following the morning church service in Fellowship Hall. There will be crackers and veggies and a meat-free vegetable soup for those who would like to have an alternative.

A free-will offering will be taken to help support the Pantry. As the numbers of those coming to the Pantry continues to increase, the annual budget for the Pantry is over $60,000.

A CLASS AT LARKSFIELD will begin on February 11, at 10:00 a.m.  The class runs through March 25, excluding March 4.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Gary Cox’s book “Think Again” will be discussed and is for sale for $5 at the class or in the church office.

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

THE SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNER is during the months of March and April.  Signup sheets are on the PIC board. This is one of UCC’s most popular programs because it is a wonderful way to get to know each other better. Please make sure your information is complete and easy to read.  If have any questions, please call the office.

ATTENTION ALL BOARD MEMBERS there will be a Leadership Luncheon immediately following the church service on Sunday, February 15, in Fellowship Hall.

IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT the church office you can do so by emailing Heidi Brandenberger @ Heidi@box2384.temp.domains or by phone at 316-634-0430.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Dane and Becky Hurt in celebration of their daughter Emily’s birthday, which is today.

THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room at 11:45.

WE WILL HONOR CYNDI RICHTER during our Fellowship Coffee following the 10:30 AM service.  A card will be available in Fellowship Hall for you to sign.  A basket is available for you to drop in a card for her if you wish.  Please join us for refreshments as we wish Cyndi a Happy Retirement!!

THIS WEEK

THE GRIEF GROUP will meet Monday January 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the conference room and anyone who deals with grief is invited to come.

INTER-FAITH MINISTRIES SOUPER BOWL will be Friday, January 30, at 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 515 N Broadway.  Let us know in the office if you are coming and Robin can hold a table.  Tickets are $15,
call 316-264-9303 for tickets.

NEXT SUNDAY

A NEWMEMBER CLASS, UCC 101, will be next Sunday, February 1, after the church service in the downstairs conference room.  If you are interested in joining UCC, this is a great way to learn more about how the church is structured and for you to ask questions.  A light lunch will be served.  Call the office if you are planning to attend or for more information.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall for the Women’s Guild  

Valentine’s Tea, Saturday, February 7,  at 2:00. The tickets are $15.00 each and your check is your reservation.  Please get your tickets early, only 60 tickets will be sold and they have sold out in the past. You can buy a table of 6 if you have a group and want to reserve a table.  The last day to buy ticket is Monday, February 2.

WOW CLASSES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, AT 5:30. The class will be based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” and taught by both Robin and Paul. Books will be available for $12.00.  A light dinner will be provided for a free will offering. The class will be each Wednesday evening through March 25. If you can’t make all the classes, come join in when you can.

A CLASS AT LARKSFIELD will begin on February 11, at 10:00 a.m.  The class runs through March 25, excluding March 4.  Everone is invited to attend.  Gary Cox’s book “Think Again” will be discussed and is for sale for $5 at the class or in the church office.

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

THE SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNER is during the months of March and April.  Signup sheets are on the PIC board. This is one of UCC’s most popular programs because it is a wonderful way to get to know each other better. Please make sure your information is complete and easy to read.  If have any questions, please call the office.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Leigh Aaron Leary in celebration of her husband Mike’s 70th birthday, which is today.  If we all could be filled with curiosity and excitement as he is each and every day.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.

THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.

THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

All meetings are at 11:45

NEXT SUNDAY

THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room at 11:45.

WE WILL HONOR CYNDI RICHTER during our Fellowship Coffee following the 10:30 AM service.  Although Cyndi will be retiring on February 1, she will still be an active UCC member and important part of our church family.  A card will be available in Fellowship Hall for you to sign for Cyndi, and we will also have a basket available for you to drop in a card for her if you wish.  Please join us for refreshments as we wish Cyndi a Happy Retirement!!______________________________________________________

TICKETS ARE ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall for the Women’s Guild  

Valentine’s Tea, Saturday, February 7,  at 2:00. The tickets are $15.00 each and your check is your reservation.  Please get your tickets early, only 60 tickets will be sold and they have sold out in the past. You can buy a table of 6 if you have a group and want to reserve a table.  The last day to buy ticket is Monday, February 2.

A NEWMEMBER CLASS, UCC 101, will be Sunday, February 1, after the church service in the downstairs conference room.  If you are interested in joining UCC, this is a great way to learn more about how the church is structured and for you to ask questions.

Please call the off ice if you are planning to attend.

WOW CLASSES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, AT 5:30. The class will be based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” and taught by both Robin and Paul. Books will be available for $12.00.  A light dinner will be provided for a free will offering. The class will be each Wednesday evening through March 25. If you can’t make all the classes, come join in when you can.

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

THE SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNER signup sheet is on the PIC board—-more information next Sunday. This is one of UCC’s most popular programs because it is a wonderful way to get to know each other better. Please make sure your information is complete and easy to read.  If have any questions, please call the office .

 TO ALL OF YOU WITH DILLON’S CARDS Dillons has made some changes in its Community Rewards program.  Effective February 1, 2015, the program will no longer use the reloadable gift cards.  Instead, you can participate in their Community Rewards program by registering your Dillons Plus card online and selecting the organization you would like to support.

A percentage of your grocery purchases will be applied to the organization you choose.  Of course, we hope you will choose UCC which will then be allocated to the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry.  The code number for UCC is 10498.    You can register your Plus card by going to dillons.com and press Register on the top right hand side of the page and follow the directions. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can call Kim Carraway at 249-0933 and she will meet you at the church and help you register your Plus card.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE ONE OR SEVERAL POINSETTIAS HOME WITH YOU TODAY!

TODAY

SABRINA STANDIFER’S profile is in the bulletin. Sabrina joined UCC on December 21 and you will enjoy reading about her life.

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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.

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, 2015 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 , 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 , 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 2014 Annual Report will be distributed prior to the meeting.  You may also request copies from the church office._______

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.

THE HYGIENE PANTRY WORKDAY is Thursday, January 15 from 9-11 at 1611 N. Mosely. The Pantry will then be open on Saturday, January 17 also from 9-11.

THE ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET results are in from the November Market and are posted on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. You will be impressed with the variety of organizations that were helped out this year including our own Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE ONE OR SEVERAL POINSETTIAS HOME WITH YOU TODAY! The church will be undecorated this afternoon so take one if you would like to.

TODAY

SABRINA STANDIFER’S profile is in the bulletin. Sabrina joined UCC on December 21 and you will enjoy reading about her life.

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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.

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, 2015 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 , 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 , 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 2014 Annual Report will be distributed prior to the meeting.  You may also request copies from the church office._______

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.

THE HYGIENE PANTRY WORKDAY is Thursday, January 15 from 9-11 at 1611 N. Mosely. The Pantry will then be open on Saturday, January 17 also from 9-11.

THE ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET results are in from the November Market and are posted on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. You will be impressed with the variety of organizations that were helped out this year including our own Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TAKE ONE OR SEVERAL POINSETTIAS HOME WITH YOU TODAY! The church will be undecorated this afternoon so take one if you would like to.