Sermon Title: “Plant Big Potatoes”

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

ITALY TRIP MEETING is today in fellowship hall at 9:00. This is open to anyone that is interested in attending.

HYGIENE BAG ASSEMBLY is today at 11:30 in fellowship hall. Everyone is
welcome and encouraged to assist with filling the bags.

THIS WEEK

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com), on October 2, from 7-8:30pm.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

NEXT WEEK

RABBI MOTI REIBER from the Kansas Interfaith Action will be joining us for worship on Sunday, Oct. 7. Rabbi Moti is a leading figure in Kansas Social Justice circles.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com), on October 2, from 7-8:30pm.

SWEET PEACE – An elegant buffet of hors d’oeuvres and desserts benefitting Partners for Wichita. Will be held at the Dugan Gorges Conference Center, Newman University on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:00pm. Sign up on the PIC board today.

UCC DAY AT THE ZOO – join us on Sunday, October 14, at 2:00 pm, at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Admission is only $10.50 Sign up on the PIC board if interested.

FALL COOK’S NIGHT OUT will be Thursday, October 18th. The fall theme will be “Celebrate the Apple.” The evening will include a savory dinner with an apple menu, apple facts, entertainment and door prizes. Please join us for an enjoyable time.
Tickets are on sale the next three Sundays in fellowship hall. If you are interested in volunteering to help with set-up, serving, or clean-up at Cook’s Night Out, please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall.

ITALIAN JOURNEY – We are delighted to invite you on an unforgettable journey through Italy. Travel dates are April 22, 2019 to May 4, 2019.  Registration forms and itineraries are available in the foyer and in fellowship hall.  This trip is also open to those outside of UCC. Invite your friends to come along!

SmorgasChorus – Wichita’s own SmorgasChorus, an Internationally ranked Barbershop Chorus, will be in concert Saturday, October 6th at 7pm, The performance will take place at Independent Upper School Auditorium, 8317 E Douglas Ave., and will include SmorgasChorus, several quartets, and will feature the International Quartet Semi-finalist “Boom Town”. Tickets are $10 for adults (18+) and $5 for youths, and can be purchased from Burt Tims (316-765-4049), or at the door. Advance purchase is recommended to assure adequate seating. Join us for a special evening.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY FACTS:
468 families served on September 15, 2018
We completed 8 years of sharing with those in need.
Over the past 8 years, a little over 42,00 families have walked through the door seeking the basic hygiene items that most of us take for granted.
UCC should be very proud of their continuing support and kindness.  There are so many UCC members who help in so many ways.

Sermon Title: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” — part 3

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 Karen and Peter Heller in honor of September anniversaries.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AND CAFÉ — will be held immediately following worship today in fellowship hall to vote on the proposed 2019 budget. Coffee and cookies will be served. Sponsored by the 2019 Commitment Team.

REVELATIONS is tonight for those that are registered. Join us for cocktails at 5:30, and dinner at 6:00, in fellowship hall.

COLORING BOOKS FOR HONDURAS – will be on sale today in fellowship hall. The cost of the book is a $10 donation, $5 covers the cost of printing and shipping and the remaining $5 is donated to the Head-to-Toe hygiene pantry.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com). It begins on September 25, from 7-8:30pm, at Marla Flentje’s, 543 N Birkdale Ct., 67230, 316-733-0184. Join us for six Tuesday evening conversations to explore the premise and implications associated with the concept of racism and white privilege.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. We are exploring Robin Meyer’s book: Spiritual Defiance.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on Wednesday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

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. Tickets are now $80 for all three sessions or $20 for Friday, $30 per weekend session. Visit the Westar Institute website at: https://Www.westarinstitute
org/upcoming-events-calendar/wichita-2018-2/,or the UCC PIC board for more details.

NEXT WEEK

HYGIENE BAG ASSEMBLY is on Sunday, September 30, at 11:30 in fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to assist with filling the bags.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com), on October 2, from 7-8:30pm.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is on Wednesday, October 3, at 6:00, in fellowship hall. We are exploring Robin Meyer’s book: Spiritual Defiance. Books may be purchased online through Amazon or from other retailers.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m.

ITALIAN JOURNEY – We are delighted to invite you on an unforgettable journey through Italy. Travel dates are April 22, 2019 to May 4, 2019.  Registration forms and itineraries are available in the foyer and in fellowship hall.  This trip is also open to those outside of UCC. So you invite your friends to come along.

UCC DAY AT THE ZOO – join us on Sunday, October 14, at 2:00 pm, at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Admission is only $10.50 Sign up on the PIC board if interested.

SWEET PEACE – An elegant buffet of hors d’oeuvres and desserts benefitting Partners for Wichita. To be held at the Dugan Gorges Conference Center, Newman University on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:00pm. Sign up on the PIC board today.

Sermon Title: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” part 2

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. “Flowers are dedicated to ALL the people – staff and volunteers – who work together to create our UCC experience on Sunday and throughout the week.”

COLORING BOOKS FOR HONDURAS – will be on sale today and next Sunday in fellowship hall. The cost of the book is a $10 donation, $5 covers the cost of printing and shipping and the remaining $5 is donated to the Head-to-Toe hygiene pantry.

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 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.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The speaker is Catherine Linaweaver, retired prison warden.

NEXT WEEK

NOTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ AND MEETING — will be held immediately following worship service on Sept 23rd, Reconvene in fellowship hall to vote on the
proposed 2019 budget. Coffee and cookies will be served. Sponsored by the 2019 Commitment Team.

REVELATIONS is Sunday, September 23, at 5:30. Join us for cocktails, and dinner at 6:00, in fellowship hall. The cost is $25, in advance. The UCC Choir will perform. Proceeds benefit the student music scholarship program. Sign up on the PIC board to attend.

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 25, from
7-8:30pm. For additional information contact Kathe Thompson: 561-236-5909 or kathet13@aol.com .

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:00, in
fellowship hall. We are exploring Robin Meyer’s book: Spiritual Defiance. Books may be purchased online through Amazon or from other retailers.

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. Tickets are $60 for all three sessions or $20 per session. Visit the Westar Institute website at: https://www.westarinstitute.org/upcoming-events-calendar/wichita-2018-2/,or the UCC PIC board for more details.

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. 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.

Sermon Title: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor–Part I”

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 Errol and Suzie Luginbill. “In thanksgiving for blessings received.”

FALL KICK-OFF—Following the worship service today, please join us in fellowship hall for our annual “Fall Kick-Off Potluck Dinner/Ice Cream Social”, to welcome back our fabulous choir and the beginning of all our fall activities. Activities and games will be provided too. Please plan on attending.

THIS WEEK

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.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, September 16, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

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.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, September 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is

CONGRESSIONAL CAFÉ AND MEETING — immediately following worship service on Sept 23rd reconvene in Fellowship hall to celebrate the activities of the past year and then to vote on the proposed 2019 budget. Coffee and cookies will be served. Sponsored by the 2019 Commitment Team.

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. 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 please contact Cyndi Richter for more information at 316-461-4148. You can make a difference!