Sermon title: “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: Word”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Leigh Aaron- Leary and Mike Leary. May Halloween night evoke the childhood innocence of alter egos donned to troop through the chilly night, giggling and bravely seeking sweet excess.

Homeless Hygiene Kit Assembly—in fellowship hall today after church.  Volunteers needed! Our Outreach Board has purchased supplies to fill 100 bags with basic men’s hygiene products for services to the homeless sponsored by Interfaith Ministries.  We will have a station set up in fellowship hall to assemble the kits.  With lots of hands we can fill these kits in short order and later this week, offer our contribution to the Interfaith Ministry for homeless men in our community.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is every Wednesday thru November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book What Does a Progressive Christian
Believe? Everyone is welcome to attend.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

CHILI COOK-OFF is on Sunday, November 5, at 11:30. The purpose of this event is to support the Hygiene Pantry. To enter, simply fill out a card stating your name with the kind of chili you will make. Then bring your chili in a crock pot on November 5. The last day to enter your chili is October 29. So come taste the various chili and vote for your favorite one. Then you can feast on a bowl of chili plus other goodies. The cost is a good will offering and a donation to the pantry.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

PLAY READING GROUP meets Thursday at 1:00 p.m. , in fellowship hall.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY—there is no workday on Thursday. The Pantry is open on Saturday, November 11, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 2130 E. 21st St. N.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET is Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at University Congregational Church.  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. 

DONATIONS FOR PUERTO RICO are now being accepted in fellowship hall. There is a box designated for Puerto Rico donations. Puerto Rico has suffered major damages due to Hurricane Irma and mainly Hurricane Maria. They are in desperate need of help when it comes to food and water and basic essentials that they need to survive. More than half of the island still has no power and telecommunications service. Kiara Colon, one of our choir students, is heading this donation drive. She is asking for the following items to be donated: water, canned goods, dog food, baby and adult diapers, baby food, hygiene products, flashlights, batteries, generators, blankets.

Monetary donations are not being taken. If you want to give money you may do so through: unidosporpuertorico.com

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on Saturday, November 11 for a 2 hour shift between 9:45-4:00 pm. We need hostesses/hosts or working at the Hygiene Pantry booth. From 4:15-6:15, we need help taking down tables and setting up for Sunday morning service. Help is also needed for Thursday Nov. 9, at 7:00 pm to set up tables. Please contact Cyndi Richter at 461-4148, or at ccrichter@cox.net.

Sermon title: “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: Habitat”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Phyllis Decker in memory of her beloved husband, Jay.

NEW MEMBER DAY—Please welcome the following new members: Rod & Terry Holmes, Laura Lombard, Kathe Thompson, Janna Palmer and her three children: Olivia, Hayden, and Ashton, and Fran Jackson

CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is today at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The purpose of the gathering is clarification of the 2018 proposed budget and the launch of the commitment campaign.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, October 23, at 6:30pm, in the basement conference room.

COMMITMENT TEAM MEETING on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on October 25, at 10:00, in the club room.

GUILD BABY SHOWER—The 16th Annual Women’s Guild Baby Shower will be held Wednesday, October 25, at 11:00, in fellowship hall. We will fill layette bags for underprivileged babies in the Wichita area. We will have lunch after we decorate the bags. 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 is every Wednesday thru November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian
Believe”. Everyone is welcome to attend.

READER’S THEATRE is this Thursday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. This group is open to anyone that is interested in reading plays. Last month we had a good turnout.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m.

CHILI COOK-OFF is planned for Sunday, November 5, at 11:30. The purpose of this event is to support the Hygiene Pantry. This is a contest and you will select the UCC Chili royalty. To enter, simply fill out a card stating your name with the kind of chili you will make. Then bring your chili in a crock pot on November 6. Cards are in fellowship hall and must be completed by October 29. So come taste the various chili and vote for your favorite one. Then you can feast on a bowl of chili plus other goodies. The cost is a good will offering and a donation to the pantry.

DONATIONS FOR PUERTO RICO are now being accepted in fellowship hall. There is a box designated for Puerto Rico donations. As many of you are aware, Puerto Rico has suffered major damages due to Hurricane Irma and mainly Hurricane Maria. They are in desperate need of help when it comes to food and water and basic essentials that they need to survive. More thant half of the island still has no power and telecommunications are rare to come by. Kiara Colon, one of our choir students, is heading this donation drive. She is asking for the following items to be donated:
water, canned goods, dog food, baby and adult diapers, baby food, hygiene products, flashlights, batteries, generators, blankets.

She is not taking monetary donations. If you want to give money you may do it through: unidosporpuertorico.com

Sermon Title: “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: Commitment”
We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given 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.

LAST CHANCE POTTERY SALE for Jon Romain is today in fellowship hall. All proceeds go to defray the costs of care and travel.

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

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is every Wednesday thru November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian
Believe”. Everyone is welcome to attend.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, October 19, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Jim Denham, Diabetes Educator, at HCA Wesley.

SWEET PEACE—A DESSERT EVENT to benefit Partners for Wichita is on Thursday, October 19, 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. We have been assigned two tables of eight for this event. Currently we only have one person signed up to support this
worthy organization. Please show your support and reserve a seat at one of the tables. Robin and Paul will both be attending this event and hosting a table each.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, October 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER DAY is Sunday, October 22. If you are interested in joining this church please call the church office at 634-0430.

CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is on Sunday, October 22, at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The purpose of the gathering is clarification of the 2018 proposed budget and the launch of the commitment campaign.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, October 23, at 6:30pm, in the office conference room.

LARKSFIELD FELLOWSHIP meets on October 25, at 10:00, in the club room.

GUILD BABY SHOWER—The 16th Annual Women’s Guild Baby Shower will be held Wednesday, October 25, at 11:00, in fellowship hall. We will fill layette bags for underprivileged babies in the Wichita area. We will have lunch after we decorate the bags. 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 meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

CHILI COOK-OFF is planned for Sunday, November 5, at 11:30. The purpose of this event is to support the Hygiene Pantry. This is a contest and you will select the UCC Chili royalty. To enter, simply fill out a card stating your name with the kind of chili you will make. Then bring your chili in a crock pot on November 6. Cards are in fellowship hall and must be completed by October 29. So come taste the various chili and vote for your favorite one. Then you can feast on a bowl of chili plus other goodies. The cost is a good will offering and a donation to the pantry.

Sermon Title: “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: Giving”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Mary Anna Meshew for her 75th birthday.

CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is on Sunday, October 8, at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The purpose of the gathering is clarification of the 2018 proposed budget and the launch of the commitment campaign.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS is on Sunday, October 8, at 5:00 p.m., in the south parking lot at UCC. Everyone is welcome. There will be a short service and a blessing of each animal.

POTTERY SALE for Jon Romain is today after worship in fellowship hall. All proceeds go to defray the costs of care and travel to visit John while in rehab.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is every Wednesday thru November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss Delwin Brown’s book “What Does a Progressive Christian
Believe”. Everyone is welcome to attend.

COOKS NIGHT OUT is Thursday, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. Keitha Adams, the new women’s basketball coach at WSU, will be the speaker. Tickets are on sale now. The cost is $15. Tickets may be purchased in fellowship hall this Sunday.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, October 15, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, March 16, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Jim Denham, Diabetes Educator, at HCA Wesley.

SWEET PEACE—A DESSERT EVENT to benefit Partners for Wichita is on Thursday, October 19, 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.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, October 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is Sunday, October 22. If you are interested in becoming a member of UCC please call the church office at 634-0430.

GUILD BABY SHOWER—The 16th Annual Baby Shower will be held Wednesday,
October 25, at 11:00, in Fellowship Hall. We will fill layette bags for underprivileged babies in the Wichita area. We will have lunch after we decorate the bags. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place items in the baby box in Fellowship Hall.

CHILI COOK-OFF Is coming. Save the Date on November 5. Enter your favorite chili recipe.

CARD SHOWER FOR JON ROMAIN—We are collecting cards for Jon’s birthday,
October 11. We will be collecting cards until this Sunday, October 8.

SmorgasChorus— “Send Off” concert is on October 14, at 2:00, in the Lair Center at Wichita Collegiate Upper School, 9115 E 13th St. N, Admission is free, however, donations are accepted. Many of our choir members sing with this barbershop chorus.