TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Anna Mills with thanks for University Congregational Church.

THIS WEEK

WOW CLASS continues Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” Books are available and can be purchased for $12. A light dinner will be available for a free will offering.  Come join us for a class even if you can’t make it to all of them.

GENEALOGY CLASS  begins Monday, March 2, at 1:00pm, in the basement conference room. Phil Rhea will lead the class and share his knowledge and personal experience in genealogy. The class is open to anyone with an interest.

The class will meet four times: 3/2, 3/16, 4/6, and 4/20.

FOOD DRIVE in partnership with the Premedical Student Association at WSU as a tribute to the young people who were fatally shot in Chapel Hill, NC recently. These premed students volunteer regularly at the Pantry and we would like to support their efforts with this food drive.  Please bring food items to Fellowship Hall. Most needed items include: canned chicken or tuna, juice, peanut butter, bagged rice, pasta, soup, and dry cereal.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY March 16-20, UC Church has once again committed to join in the effort of Partners for Wichita and the Kansas Food Bank to serve free, nutritious lunches to children during Spring Break.  Lunches will be served at 9th & Grove from 11:45-1:00.  Please consider volunteering one or more days. A signup sheet is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT March 13, at UCC in the Fellowship Hall. More details coming soon.  Watch the bulletin for specific information regarding time and movie selection.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 26, at 6:00pm. The speaker will be
JC Coombs. Adults are $15, and children are $10. Plan now to attend this Women’s Guild event with lots of delicious food and entertainment.

NEXT WEEK

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Larry and Sue Anderson.
SPECIAL RECEPTION  for everyone and their guests in Fellowship Hall. Join us for homemade cookies, beverages and fellowship.

THIS WEEK

WOW CLASS continues Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” Books are available and can be purchased for $12. A light dinner will be available for a free will offering.  Come join us for a class even if you can’t make it to all of them.
WORD AND NOTE The Divine Arts of Knowledge and Exultation to be held February 20-22, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N Clifton.  Dr. Bart Ehrman is the guest lecturer.  The Steve Anderson Trio will perform on Saturday evening.  Additional information is on the PIC board located in Fellowship Hall.

FATHER ROY BOURGEOIS, founder of the School of the Americas Watch, at Pine Valley Christian Church, Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00pm. He will present “Journey from Silence to Solidarity”. This is his perspective on the impact of economic and gender inequality in the Americas, and the failed ‘War on Drugs’ and the training of foreign soldiers at the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Georgia.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY March 16-20, UC Church has once again committed to join in the effort of Partners for Wichita and the Kansas Food Bank to serve free, nutritious lunches to children during Spring Break.  Lunches will be served at 9th & Grove from 11:45-1:00.  Please consider volunteering one or more days. A signup sheet is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED for high school exchange students for the 2015-2016 academic year. The students will arrive in mid-August 2015 and will attend local high schools. Approved families may choose from online application. For more
information, call Wilma Fast at 316-681-1236.

IN TWO WEEKS

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Kathryn Langrehr.

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS will be held immediately following the church service today, February 15, Fellowship Hall.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the are outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

All Board meetings are immediately following the Leadership Luncheon.

THIS WEEK

CLASS AT LARKSFIELD continues this Wednesday, February 18, at 10:00am.  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.

PANTRY WORKDAY this Thursday, February 19, from 9:00-11:00a.m. at 1611 N Mosley.  The Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry is open this coming Saturday, February 21 from 8:30-11:45a.m. Volunteers are needed for Saturday.
Did You Know…The Pantry gets a lot of requests for adult diapers.  They are
expensive and we cannot provide them on a regular bases.  A friend of the Pantry
donated 20 packages after the loss of her dear mother. Thank you!

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH is this Thursday, February 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Lakeside Club, 21st and Webb Road behind Walgreens.

WOW CLASS continues Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Based on the book “What Does a Progressive Christian Believe?” Books are available and can be purchased for $12. Luciano’s will cater dinner for a free will offering.  Come join us for a class even if you can’t make it to all of them.

NEXT SUNDAY

BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY is February 22, 2015.  This is our first such event of the year.  We have so many exciting events, activities, and sermons this year that we would be remiss if we did not share these with friends.
It has been suggested in research that three out of four people attend a church for the first time because they were invited.  However, less than two percent
ever invite someone to church.  Someone could be waiting for your invitation.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS Last chance to signup is today and tomorrow. Signup sheets are located in the basement, (look for a Women’s Guild member with a clipboard to assist you), and on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. These dinners are held during the months of March and April and are one of UCC’s most popular programs. This is a wonderful way to get to know one another better. Questions? Please call the church office at 634-0430.

SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER the Chili Feed held last Sunday raised $2,130.25 for the Head to Toe Pantry.  Thank you to all those who contributed and worked for this wonderful organization. 

TRIVIA NIGHT PARTY sponsored by Partners for Wichita is Saturday, February 28 at 7:00p.m. at Wichita Presbyterian Church, 525 N Broadway.  Tickets are $120 for a team of 8, and $20 for individuals.  For additional information see the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by John and Kim Carraway.

CHILI AND CINNAMON ROLL FEED hosted by the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry is immediately following this morning’s 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.

RECITAL Randy Lacy is giving a recital today @ 3:00 in Wiedemann Hall on the WSU campus. Music by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Britten, & Rachmaninoff.

THIS WEEK

THE GRIEF GROUP will meet this Monday, February 9, at 2:00pm in the conference room.  Anyone who deals with grief is welcome to come.

A CLASS AT LARKSFIELD will begin this Wednesday, February 11, at 10:00am.  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.

WSU Symphony Orchestra Concert will feature two of our own: Jake Skipworth and Rachel Martin will each sing an Aria, as winners of the Concerto/Aria competition. To be held on Tuesday, February, 10 at 7:30 in Miller Hall at WSU.

NEXT SUNDAY

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS will be held immediately following the church service on Sunday, February 15, in Fellowship Hall.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the are outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

All Board meetings are immediately following the Leadership Luncheon.

DID YOU KNOW….

* That the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry just received 6,000+ tubes of deodorant from the ElDorado State Park?  They hosted a Fun Run that was sponsored by Speed Stick and ended up with nearly a full pallet of deodorant to give away.   This will supply the Pantry with deodorant for over 18 months!

* That One Call Concepts gave $2,458.00 to the Pantry this past month?  This is one cent for each call they took in the past 6 months.

* That one of our member dentists just donated 288 tubes of toothpaste to the
Pantry? Thank you!

* That the Pantry needs volunteers for their February 21 opening?  The hours are 8:30am-11:45am.  There is a sign-up sheet on the PIC Board in Fellowship Hall.  If you have never seen your UCC Mission in action, coming to share a Saturday morning with others is a sure way to bring a smile to your heart.

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. Questions? Please call the church office.