WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Sermon title: “The Path: Vitality”

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 Mary Anna Meshew in honor of her daughter, Stephanie.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13. Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit Women’s Guild projects. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each.

“BEING MORTAL” a documentary that follows Dr. Atul Gawande as he shares the stories of people and families facing terminal illness. (60 minutes) Join in a
guided conversation with Wichita health professionals about end-of-life goals. Learn how to identify and share your personal wishes with health care providers and family members. Join us this evening Sunday, October 2, 6:00 pm at UCC.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 5, at 6:00 p;m.,John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING is this Wednesday, October 5, at Noon. The guest speaker is Lee Ann Vandervort, executive director of the Tree House. The cost for lunch is $7, or donate items to the Baby Shower Project. Items can be a newborn hat; toy or socks for 6 months or younger; or a package of newborn disposable
diapers. Please sign-up on the sheet located on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Payment and/or donation will be collected the day of the meeting.

SWEET PEACE—A DESSERT EVENT to benefit Partners for Wichita is this Thursday, October 6, 7:00-8:00p.m., at Botanica, 701 Amidon, come early and browse the gardens. RSVP to Heidi at 634-0430, or sign-up on the PIC Board. There is no cost for this fundraising event, donations are accepted.

NEXT WEEK

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, October 9, at 4:00p.m. in the South
parking lot at UCC. Everyone is welcome. There will be a short service and a
blessing of each animal.

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m, in Fellowship Hall

MEN’S LUNCH meet at Scotch & Sirloin (note the new venue), Tuesday,
October 11, at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker is Dave Dahl.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, October 13, at 6:00p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are currently on sale for $15, in Fellowship Hall after Sunday worship.
Col. Brenda Dietzman will be chatting about the Sheriff’s Office and a variety of their
responsibilities. She will also tell some personal stories to show the human and sometimes funnier side of law enforcement. This is an interesting time in regards to law enforcement and community relations; she looks forward to your questions and ideas so please come prepared.

GUILD BABY SHOWER The 15th Annual Baby shower will be held Wednesday, October 26, at 11:00, in Fellowship Hall. We will fill layette bags for under privileged babies in the Wichita area after we decorate the bags and have lunch. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place items in the baby box in Fellowship Hall.

Sewing days will be October 13 & 20 from 10:00-2:00. Everyone is welcome to help as we have jobs for everyone (no need to know how to sew). So bring your lunch and join us downstairs in the Guild room!

CHILDREN’S MUSIC CLASSES have begun. They are taught the 1st & 3rd
Sundays at 11:00 by choir members Mike Mays and Baylee Kampfe. They will be learning songs for the Children’s Christmas Tableau and other fun songs.

Sermon Title: The Path–Influence

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 Sharon Tims to celebrate Burt, a wonderful husband & friend on his birthday.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING today immediately following worship in Fellowship Hall. There are three agenda items: 1) Proposed Budget;
2) Strategic Plan; 3) By-laws Revision.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13.
Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit Women’s Guild projects. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETS this Monday evening September 26, at 6:30.

LARKSFIELD TEA this Wednesday at 11:00a.m., in the Club Room at Larksfield.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, September 28, at 6:00 p;m. We are exploring John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. Bishop and social activist John Shelby Spong argues that 200 years of
biblical scholarship has been withheld from lay Christians. He not only reveals the crucial truths that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, but also explores what the history of the Bible can teach us about reading its stories today and living our lives for tomorrow. Spong answers the question: Can Christianity survive the
education of its believers?, with a resounding yes. No meal will be available.

ART OF FAITH GALLERY is featuring UCC artists for the Final Friday Art Show this Friday, September 30, from 5:30-8:30pm. The gallery is
located at 829 N Market. Please plan to come and experience the artwork
of your friends and family from UCC.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

“BEING MORTAL” a documentary that follows Dr. Atul Gawande as he shares the stories of people and families facing terminal illness—including his own father. (60 minutes) Join in a guided conversation with Wichita health professionals about end-of-life goals after the screening. Learn how to identify and share your personal wishes with health care providers and family members. Join us on Sunday, October 2, 6:15pm at UCC.

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING is Wednesday, October 5, at Noon. Cost for lunch is $7, or and item(s) to donate to the Baby shower Project. Items can be a newborn hat; toy or socks for 6 month or younger; or a package of newborn disposable diapers. Please sign-up on the sheet located on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Payment and/or donation will be collected the day of the meeting. Baby
Shower work day TBA, and the Baby Shower is on Wednesday, October 26

SWEET PEACE—A DESSERT EVENT to benefit Partners for Wichita is Thursday, October 6, 6:00-8:00p.m., at Botanica, 701 Amidon. RSVP to Heidi at
634-0430, or sign-up on the PIC Board. There is no cost for this fundraising event, donations are accepted.

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and partner with other families. The campaign will continue through September.30 Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

Sermon Title: The Path: Decisions

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 Brenda Leerskov in memory of her Dad, Leo N. Leerskov.

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area 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.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13.
Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit Women’s Guild projects. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each.

THIS WEEK

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join Robin and your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please sign-up on the PIC board or RSVP to the church office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve enough tables.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, September 21, at 6:00 p;m. We are exploring John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. Bishop and social activist John Shelby Spong argues that 200 years of
biblical scholarship has been withheld from lay Christians. He not only reveals the crucial truths that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, but also explores what the history of the Bible can teach us about reading its stories today and living our lives for tomorrow. Spong answers the question: Can Christianity survive the
education of its believers?, with a resounding yes. No meal will be available.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING on Sunday, Sept. 25, Fellowship Hall
after church. Three agenda items: 1) Proposed Budget; 2) Strategic Plan;
3) By-laws Revision.

ART OF FAITH GALLERY is featuring UCC artists for the Final Friday Art Show on Friday, September 30, from 5:30-8:30pm. The gallery is located at 829 N Market. Please contact the church office at 316-634-0430, if you would like to display your personal artwork for this show. Artwork can be any medium for instance: paintings, fabric, pottery, yarn, etc…

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and partner with other families. The campaign will continue through September.30 Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

“BEING MORTAL” a documentary that follows Dr. Atul Gawande as he shares the stories of people and families facing terminal illness. (60 minutes) Join in a guided conversation with Wichita health professionals about end-of-life goals. Learn how to identify and share your personal wishes with health care providers and family members.

SWEET PEACE—A DESSERT EVENT to benefit Partners for Wichita is Thursday, October 6, 6:00-8:00p.m., at Botanica, 701 Amidon. RSVP to
Heidi at 634-0430, or sign-up on the PIC Board. There is no cost for this fundraising event, donations are accepted.

Sermon title: The Path: Relationships

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 Emily Hurt in honor of all those killed in the events of 9/11/2001.

NEW MEMBERS introduced this morning during worship service.

FALL CHOIR KICK-OFF/COVERED DISH DINNER today immediately following the worship service. Pulled pork sandwiches and drinks are provided by Deacons. Please join us in Fellowship Hall.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE today in Fellowship Hall, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13.
Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit Women’s Guild projects. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each.

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNER REGISTRATION deadline is today. There will be one dinner scheduled between mid-September & mid-October, and between mid-October & mid-November. If interested, please sign the sheet on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

CENTRAL KANSAS CONCERT OPERA will be performing its inaugural Gala
Concert on September 11 at 7:00 pm at Presser Hall in Lindsborg, KS. The concert will feature Wichita Young Artists, including several of our UCC college singers! Seating is general admission. Tickets are $15; students (with ID) are $5, and are available by calling (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235, or at http://www.messiahfestival.org/shop/

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins this Wednesday, September 14, at 6:00 p;m. We will be discussing John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. Bishop and social activist John Shelby Spong argues that 200 years of biblical scholarship has been withheld from lay Christians. He not only reveals the crucial truths that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, but also explores what the history of the Bible can teach us about reading its stories today and living our lives for tomorrow. Spong answers the question: Can Christianity survive the education of its believers?, with a resounding yes. No meal will be available.

NEEDLE WORKERS meets Tuesday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, September 15, from 9-11am, at 1611 N Mosley. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 17, from 8:30-11:45 a.m.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCHEON will not meet this Thursday, September 15, as a result of the Lakeside Club closing. Anyone with suggestions of where we can hold
meetings please contact Howard Lachenmayr at 316-558-3625.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET next Sunday, September 18, at 11:45.

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join Robin and your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please sign-up on the PIC board or RSVP to the church office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve enough tables.

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and partner with other families. The campaign will continue through September.30 Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

Sermon Title: Building on Shalom–Living the Promise

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 in Celebration for the life of Dr. Bill Park with all our Love Always.  Diane, Chloe, Caroline, Michael, Christine. 

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNER REGISTRATION is underway. You are invited to the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled between
mid-September & mid-October, and between mid-October & mid-November. The exact dates will be determined once registration is complete and the hosts are able to contact the participants.

The dinners are a wonderful way for UCC members and those who are guests of our church to get better acquainted. There will be a group of 6-10 who will meet in someone’s home for a potluck dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in being a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners, please sign the sheet on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. If you are willing to host a dinner, we would appreciate your signing up to be a host. Please indicate the number of people you can accommodate in your home (including host/hosts) The deadline for
registration is next Sunday, September 4th.

THIS WEEK

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY is this Monday, September 5, office is closed.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall

NEXT WEEK

FALL CHOIR KICK-OFF/COVERED DISH DINNER is next Sunday,
September 11. There will be a covered dish dinner in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship service. Pulled pork sandwiches and drinks will be provided by Deacons. We ask that you bring a side dish. If your last name begins with A-O bring a vegetable or salad, P-Z please bring a dessert.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is next Sunday, September 11, during 10:30 a.m. worship service. We will be introducing new members to the congregation. If you would like to become a member of UCC please contact Heidi in the church office at 316-634-0430.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE Sunday, September 11, 10 tickets for $10 and 25 for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available through October 9. The drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out on October 13. Tickets for Cooks Night Out are also available for $15 each. Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

CENTRAL KANSAS CONCERT OPERA will be performing its inaugural Gala
Concert on September 11 at 7:00 pm at Presser Hall in Lindsborg, KS. The concert will feature Wichita Young Artists, including several of our UCC college singers! Seating is general admission. Tickets are $15; students (with ID) are $5, and are available by calling (785) 227-3380 ext. 8235, or at http://www.messiahfestival.org/shop/

SPONSOR A STUDENT Music Program. Please consider becoming a student choir member sponsor. Sponsorship is $1,500 per student or $150 per month. You may also contribute what you can and partner with other families. The campaign will continue through September.30 Please indicate “Student Scholarship” on the memo line of your check.

DINE OUT HELP OUT is Tuesday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Join your friends at UCC for a Dutch treat dinner at Adrian’s Café, 2121 N Rock Road, #100, across from Bradley Fair. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit the homeless ministries at Interfaith Ministries. Please RSVP to the church
office at 316-634-0430, so we can reserve the appropriate number of tables.