Sermon Title: The Heart of Christianity: The Heart of Justice

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 Michael and Leigh Aaron Leary in celebration of our wonderful community here at UCC.

REVELATIONS Sunday, October 30, 5:30 cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20, in advance and at the door. Tickets on sale today in Fellowship Hall. The UCC Choir and scholarship students will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program.

THIS WEEK

WELCOME WAGON AUCTION Tuesday, November 1, in Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., live auction starts at 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

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

NEXT WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

CHILI FEED FUNDRAISER to benefit the Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry on Sunday, November 6, at 11:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a delicious chili lunch, plus sample and vote for chili made by our church members who will compete for UCC Chili Royalty. Lunch includes chili, corn muffins, dessert, and beverages. If you would like to join the competition please fill out a card and put it in the bowl in Fellowship Hall. Then bring your chili in a crockpot on November 6th.

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Sunday, November 6, University Congregational Church will celebrate a Service of Remembrance during worship. Please bring your mementos (pictures, keepsakes, etc.) of your loved ones that you wish to remember to be placed on and around the communion table. You may bring your items anytime next week during office hours (9-3), or simply bring them with you to worship on the 6th. Paul will explain further during this Sunday’s Christian Life moment.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET – Saturday, November 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at East Heights UMC, 4407 E Douglas.  The Market is a unique opportunity to “buy” a gift in honor of a family member/friend. At the same time, your gift is helping to alleviate poverty, hunger, injustice around the world. Over 30 projects will be represented and, no doubt, one of them will be
special for your support.  If you can help volunteer in the Gift Market booth, please see or call Jane Phares – 866-6336.

UCC CHRISTMAS PARTY Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread & drinks. Appetizers are requested from those with last names beginning with A-M, and N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry.

Sermon Title: The Heart of Christianity: The Way of the Heart

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 Esther Doner and her family in memory of her husband, Gale.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the Basement Conference Room

WOMEN’S 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.

LARKSFIELD TEA Wednesday, October 26, at 11:00 a.m., Larksfield Club Rm.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

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

NEXT WEEK

REVELATIONS Sunday, October 30, 5:30 cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20, in advance and at the door. Tickets on sale today in Fellowship Hall. The UCC Choir and scholarship students will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program.

WELCOME WAGON AUCTION Tuesday, November 1, in Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., live auction starts at 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

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

CHILI FEED FUNDRAISER to benefit the Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry on Sunday, November 6, at 11:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a delicious chili lunch, plus sample and vote for chili made by our church members who will compete for UCC Chili Royalty. Lunch includes chili, corn muffins, dessert, and beverages. If you would like to join the competition please fill out a card and put it in the bowl in Fellowship Hall. Then bring you chili in a crockpot on November 6th.

UCC CHRISTMAS PARTY Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread & drinks. Appetizers are requested from those with last names beginning with A-M, and N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry.

THANK YOU from Wanda Nicholas for all the well wishes; phone calls; cards; and everything else my friends at UCC did for me while I was in the hospital. I really appreciate it.

Sermon Title: The Path–Humanity

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 Stephen L. Taylor in memory of his parents W. Howard and Ann P. Taylor, and his mother-in-law Margaret G Vanderlip, in remembrance of their
October birthdays.

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.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

MEN’S LUNCH meet at Scotch & Sirloin (note the new venue), Thursday, October 20, at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Dave Dahl. Dave is a long-standing member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He’s been married to Tonya Lininger Dahl for more than 40 years, and is a supportive father of twin sons. Dave’s served as a volunteer and leader with countless Sedgwick County organizations that make this a better, stronger, and more just community.

GUILD SEWING DAY Thursday, October 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!

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

NEXT WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the Basement Conference Room

WOMEN’S 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

REVELATIONS Sunday, October 30, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the PIC board if you plan to attend.

UCC CHRISTMAS PARTY Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread and drinks. Appetizers are
requested from those with last names beginning with A-M, and N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry.

Sermon Title: “The Path–Spontaneity

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cake after the service to honor Robin and Paul and show our appreciation. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Phyllis and Jay Decker to honor the memory of Alice Decker and Dr. Jack Stewart.

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

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE through today in Fellowship Hall, ten 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 Cooks’ 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. Today is the last day to purchase raffle tickets and tickets for Cooks’ Night Out.

THIS WEEK

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE Wednesday, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. John Shelby Spong’s book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. No meal is available.

GUILD SEWING DAY is this Thursday October 13, 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!

COOKS’ NIGHT OUT is this Thursday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are currently on sale for $15 in Fellowship Hall after Sunday worship.
Col. Brenda Dietzman will be talking 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.

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

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.

MEN’S LUNCH meet at Scotch & Sirloin (note the new venue), Thursday,
October 20, at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Dave Dahl.

GUILD SEWING DAY Thursday, October 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!

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY open on Saturday, October 22, from 8:30-11:45 a.m., at 1611 N Mosley. No workday needed on Thursday, but we still need workers on Saturday, please.

WOMEN’S 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.

REVELATIONS Sunday, October 30, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. Sign up
on the PIC board if you plan to attend.

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