Month: September 2015

Announcements for Sunday, September 27, 2015

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service.  Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

 

TODAY

 

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Maxine Morrison in celebration of my husband George Morrison’s birthday; “Thank you, George for helping me through a difficult time this summer.”

 

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  today at 11:30, immediately following the
worship service to approve the Preliminary 2016 Budget.  Please plan to attend.

 

THE WOMEN’S GUILD has raffle tickets available in Fellowship Hall after the worship service for a suggested donation of $1 each, 12 tickets for $10, or 25 tickets for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in Fellowship Hall. This is the last week to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out in October. Winners need not be present to win.  Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

The final Cook’s Night Out for 2015 is October 15, 6 pm.  Please join us for an interesting talk about t recent developments in our neighborhood.  Katy Dorrah, Executive Director of the Center for the Arts is going to speak to us about the new center that will be built at the corner of 13th and Rock Road.  The cost is $15.00 per person, please sign up on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

 

THIS WEEK

 

GRIEF GROUP is Monday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m., in the office conference room. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

FEMININE FACES OF GOD class is at Larksfield Place, Wednesday, 9/30 at 10:00 a.m., in the Club Room.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday 9/30, at 6:00pm, In the Basement Conference Room. “Early Christianities”, led by Paul Jackson.  (No meal before class.)

 

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS It’s time to register in Fellowship Hall on the PIC board. You may sign up this Sunday.  There is room for 94 participants based on the number of people who volunteered to be hosts.  People who volunteered to be hosts are welcome to sign up to attend a dinner as well and should sign again on the PIC board as guests.      

 

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month or you can donate an amount of your choice. The campaign will continue through the end of September. Indicate “Student Scholarship” on check.

 

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MARCH & RALLY  ICT Acts is hosting a March and Rally to raise awareness for violence against women on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 pm. The March will begin at Exploration Place. It is open and free to the public, www.ictacts.org .
The Congregation of University Congregational Church is invited to witness the exchange of marriage vows of Paul Jackson and Duane Ellis on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4:00 PM here at the church. Reception to follow. Please RSVP on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Þ September 27 – UCC 101 Class, 9:00a.m., In Fellowship Hall

Þ September 27 – Congregational Meeting, 11:30a.m., Sanctuary

Þ October 4 –       Connect Worship Service begins at 9:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 8 –          Sweet Peace at 7:00 pm, Botanica, in Lotus Hall—RSVP to Robin

Þ October 15 –     Cook’s Night Out at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 28 –     Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ November 1 –   UCC 101 Class, 11:45a.m., Basement Conf Rm

Þ November 3 –   Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.

Þ December 12 – Christmas Party, 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary

Announcements for Sunday, September 20, 2015

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service.  Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

 

TODAY

 

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Maxine Morrison in honor of her husband, George’s birthday.

 

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 meetings are at 11:45

 

 

REVELATIONS is tonight, Sunday, 9/20, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 and all proceeds go to the Music Student Scholarship Fund.

 

THE WOMEN’S GUILD have raffle tickets available in Fellowship Hall after the worship service for a suggested donation of $1 each, 12 tickets for $10, or 25 tickets for $20.  Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in Fellowship Hall.  Tickets will be available through the end of September. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out in October.
Winners need not be present to win.  Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

 

THIS WEEK

 

GENEALOGY CLASS begins Monday September 21, at 1:00 p.m., in the basement conference room. Phil Rhea is leading the class and sharing his knowledge and personal experience in genealogy.

BIBLE INTREPRETATION 101 begins at Larksfield Place, Wednesday, 9/23 at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday 9/23, at 6:00pm, Fellowship Hall. “Why Christianity—Early Christianity”,  “Meditation & Mindfulness”, no meal before

 

WOMEN’S GUILD WORKDAY at the church is on September 23, at 9:30 am. We will be cleaning out and inventorying closets.  A light lunch will be served.  Anyone is welcome to help. If you are interested please sign-up on the PIC board.

 

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. The campaign will continue through the end of September. Indicate “Student Scholarship” on check.

 

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MARCH & RALLY  ICT Acts is hosting a March and Rally to raise awareness for violence against women on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 pm. The March will begin at Exploration Place. It is open and free to the public, www.ictacts.org .

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  September 27, 2015 at 11:30, immediately following worship service. To approve the Preliminary 2016 Budget.  Please plan to attend.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Þ September 16 – Wednesday Night Alive begins at 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ September 20 – Revelations at 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ September 27 – UCC 101 Class, 9:00a.m., Basement Conf Rm

Þ September 27 – Congregational Meeting, 11:30a.m., Sanctuary

 

Þ October 4 –       Connect Worship Service begins at 9:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 8 –          Sweet Peace at 7:00 pm, Botanica, in Lotus Hall

Þ October 15 –     Cook’s Night Out at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 25—    Deacon’s Pancake Feed at 11:30a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 28 –     Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

 

Þ November 1 –   UCC 101 Class, 9:00a.m., Basement Conf Rm

Þ November 3 –   Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.

 

Þ December 12 – Christmas Party, 5:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 7:00p.m., Sanctuary

Announcements for Sunday, September 6, 2015

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service.  Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

 

TODAY

 

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given with love by the Family of Dr. Bill Park in celebration of his nurturing life and in memory of his flight over the rainbow one year ago this week.

 

CHOIR PARTY AT PRAIRIE PINES Wednesday evening at 6:00p.m., at 4055 N. Tyler Road.  Please refer to your email from Paul for the food you are to bring.

 

THE WOMEN’S GUILD have raffle tickets available in Fellowship Hall after the worship service for a suggested donation of $1 each, 12 tickets for $10, or 25 tickets for $20.  Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in
Fellowship Hall. Tickets will be available through the end of September. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out in October. Winners need not be

present to win.  Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

 

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a
student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. The campaign will continue through the end of September.  Please
indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

 

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS will be held in October and November.
The host can choose whether to schedule the dinner in October or November.  We are asking that those people who are willing to host a Fellowship Dinner please register on the PIC board.  If you are willing to host a dinner, please sign up now through
September 13th.  Please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner in your home, including the host/hosts.  Once we have the list of hosts, there will be a sign up sheet for those wanting to attend a dinner.

 

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY! On Sept. 13, 2015, we will welcome new members to our church. There is no required class or creed. We simply ask if you wish to join our congregation for worship, fellowship, and service.  If interested in joining the church, contact Dr. Robin McGonigle at revdocmom1@gmail.com or 316-641-5919.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Þ September 9 –   Choir Party at 6:00p.m., Prairie Pines

Þ September 13 – Choir Kick-Off and All Church covered dish lunch, 11:30a.m.

Þ September 16 – Wednesday Night Alive begins at 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ September 20 – Revelations at 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ September 27 – UCC 101 Class, 9:00a.m., Basement Conf Rm

Þ September 27 – Congregational Meeting, 11:30a.m., Sanctuary

 

Þ October 4 –       Connect Worship Service begins at 9:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 15 –     Cook’s Night Out at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ October 28 –     Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall

 

Þ November 1 –   UCC 101 Class, 9:00a.m., Basement Conf Rm

Þ November 3 –   Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.

 

Þ December 12 – Christmas Party, 5:00p.m., Fellowship Hall

Þ December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 7:00p.m., Sanctuary

 

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MARCH & RALLY  ICT Acts is hosting a March and Rally to raise awareness about violence against women in the Wichita community on

Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 1 pm. The March will begin and end at the Exploration Place
Festival Plaza.  This is open to the community and admission is free. Please visit us at

www.ictacts.org for more information.