Sermon title: “Enneagram: Peacemaker”

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 Sharon and Bob Pedroja. “Happy to be celebrating our 51st anniversary today in our church home.”

THIS WEEK

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY on Monday, September 3. All church offices will be closed.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

NEXT WEEK

FALL KICK-OFF—Following the worship service on September 9, 2018, please join us in fellowship hall for our annual “Fall Kick-Off Potluck Dinner/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir and our fall activities. The Deacons will supply the fried chicken, beverages, and ice cream with toppings. All we ask of you, is to provide your favorite covered dish and to bring an appetite. Activities and games will be provided by the Christian Education board. Please plan on attending.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – There is no workday on September 13. The Pantry is open on Saturday, September 15, from 9:00-11:30am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com). Be curious, be challenged be intrigued and join us for six Tuesday evening conversations to explore the premise and implications associated with the concept of racism and white privilege. It begins on September 18, from
7-8:30pm, at Kathe Thompson’s: 7700 E 13th St N, #68, 67206 (RainTree Village). For additional information contact Kathe Thompson: 561-236-5909 or kathet13@aol.com .

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wednesday, September 19, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. We will be exploring Robin Meyer’s book: Spiritual Defiance. Books may be purchased online through Amazon or from other retailers.

REVELATIONS is Sunday, September 23, at 5:30 for cocktails, dinner at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall. The cost is $25, in advance. The UCC Choir will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program. Tickets on sale this Sunday 9/2/18.

THE RICHARD D. GREENE LECTURE SERIES – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie, will be held on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church. A registration table will be set up in fellowship hall this Sunday.

The Jesus of history resisted the political and social realities of his day. Early Christians did the same. Neither one was necessarily successful in their aims, but what do we know about their attitudes toward the economy, immigrants, and war? How did Jesus and emerging Christ communities express concerns for justice and peace? Looking at the world today, what would they say about American politics? 

ITALIAN JOURNEY – We are delighted to invite you on an unforgettable journey through Italy. Travel back in time and visit ancient ruins. Our journey will begin in Rome, followed by wine tasting in Assisi and cooking in Florence. As we head north we’ll pass through the charming towns of Verona and the floating jewel, Venice. We will then travel onto Lake Como and float across before settling into bustling Milan for a night. This tour is bound to be memorable, and we hope you’ll join us in making these memories.  Travel dates are April 22, 2019 to May 4, 2019.  Registration forms and itineraries are available in the foyer and in fellowship hall.  Deposits are now due.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Gammon Elementary students and the volunteers from UCC who helped out during the past school year, both benefitted from the relationships they made. If you are interested in volunteering at Gammon as a lunch buddy, student tutor, book reader, office support, classroom helper, etc.… please contact Cyndi Richter for more information at 316-461-4148. You can make a difference!

Sermon title: “Enneagram: Challenger”

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. Today’s “flowers” are in remembrance of our son David Purcell, 1965-2001. A man of depth and whimsy, these are part of his collection. Smile and remember him with us.

THIS WEEK

NO COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, August 27. The meeting has been canceled.

NEXT WEEK

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY on Monday, September 3. All church offices will be closed.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Gammon Elementary students and the volunteers from UCC who helped out during the past school year, both benefitted from the relationships they made. If you are interested in volunteering at Gammon as a lunch buddy, student tutor, book reader, office support, classroom helper, etc… please contact Cyndi Richter for more information. You can make a difference!

THE RICHARD D. GREENE LECTURE SERIES – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie, will be held on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church. A registration table will be set up in fellowship hall this Sunday.

The Jesus of history resisted the political and social realities of his day. Early Christians did the same. Neither one was necessarily successful in their aims, but what do we know about their attitudes toward the economy, immigrants, and war? How did Jesus and emerging Christ communities express concerns for justice and peace? Looking at the world today, what would they say about American politics? 

FALL KICK-OFF—Following the worship service on September 9, 2018, please join us in fellowship hall for our annual “Fall Kick-Off Potluck Dinner/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir. The Deacons will supply the fried chicken, beverages, and ice cream with toppings. All we ask of you, is to provide your favorite covered dish (to serve 8-10) and an appetite. Activities and games will be provided by the Christian Education board. Please plan on attending for fellowship, food and fun.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wednesday, September 19, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. We will be exploring Robin Meyer’s book: Spiritual Defiance. Books may be purchased online through Amazon or from other retailers.

Sermon Title: Enneagram: Enthusiast

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 N. J. and Chuck Roush in memory of John Roller.

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

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on Wednesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

NEXT WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

CRAYONS NEEDED FOR HYGIENE PANTRY – The Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry gives a 24 count box of crayons and a coloring book to the kids who come to the pantry with their parents during our December opening. Crayons are on sale at Dillon’s and Walmart for about $.50 during the back to school sales. Please consider picking up crayons this month and put them in the Pantry bin.  Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Gammon Elementary students and the volunteers from UCC who helped out during the past school year, both benefitted from the relationships they made. If you are interested in volunteering at Gammon as a lunch buddy, student tutor, book reader, office support, classroom helper, etc… please contact Cyndi Richter for more information. You can make a difference!

FALL SPORTS SUNDAY!

Sermon Title–Enneagram: Loyalist

THIS WEEK

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.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is on Thursday, August 16, from 9-11a.m., at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The pantry is open on Saturday, September 18, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

FILLING THE GAP – For the sixth year, the UCC Outreach Board and Temple Emanuel will provide volunteers to serve lunch to underprivileged children from July 30 – August 10, 11:45—1:15, Monday-Friday, at the Iasis Christian Center, 1914 E 11th St N, 67214. Children will be provided a prepared cold lunch, which they can take home or eat there. We are in need of some children’s books. You may drop them off at UCC or just bring them to worship
and deposit them in fellowship hall in the box marked “Filling the Gap Books.”

UCC FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS SIGN-UPS BEGIN – You are invited
to be a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in September and one in October. The exact dates will be determined once the sign-ups are 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 dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in being 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 in the last column the number of people you can accommodate in your home (including host/.hosts).

SmorgasChorus Benefit Concert – On Sunday, August 12, SmorgasChorus, fresh from International Competition in Orlando, FL, (finishing 19th in the world) will sing during UCC’s Fall Sports Sunday worship service. Later that day, at 3:00pm, they will present a concert to benefit His Helping Hands, an organization which helps those in need in the Wichita area. The concert will take place in the Central Court at Central Christian Church, 29th St N and
Rock Road. Admission is free. There will be a love offering.

Sermon title: “Enneagram: Investigator”

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 Dane and Becky Hurt in loving memory of Virginia Black, mother of Becky Hurt and grandmother of Emily Hurt.

THIS WEEK

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

FALL SPORTS SUNDAY – On Sunday, August 12, at 10:30 a.m., we will hold worship service in fellowship hall to kickoff the fall sports season. We ask that you wear your favorite sports team gear (college, professional, high school; women/men; football, volleyball, etc.) There will be great music featuring SmorgasChorus, food, worship, time to get to know people.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is on Thursday, August 16, from 9-11a.m., at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The pantry is open on Saturday, September 18, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

FILLING THE GAP – For the sixth year, the UCC Outreach Board and Temple Emanuel will provide volunteers to serve lunch to underprivileged children from July 30 – August 10, 11:45—1:15, Monday-Friday, at the Iasis Christian Center, 1914 E 11th St N, 67214. Children will be provided a prepared cold lunch, which they can take home or eat there. We are in need of some children’s books. You may drop them off at UCC or just bring them to worship
and deposit them in fellowship hall in the box marked “Filling the Gap Books.”

UCC FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS SIGN-UPS BEGIN – You are invited
to be a part of the Fall Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in September and one in October. The exact dates will be determined once the sign-ups are 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 dinner and an evening of fellowship and fun.

If you are interested in being 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 in the last column the number of people you can accommodate in your home (including host/.hosts).

SmorgasChorus Benefit Concert – On Sunday, August 12, SmorgasChorus, fresh from International Competition in Orlando, FL, (finishing 19th in the world) will sing during UCC’s Fall Sports Sunday worship service. Later that day, at 3:00pm, they will present a concert to benefit His Helping Hands, an organization which helps those in need in the Wichita area. The concert will take place in the Central Court at Central Christian Church, 29th St N and
Rock Road. Admission is free. There will be a love offering.