Sermon Title: Communion With the Saints

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 Grace and Tom Kneil. “For the beauty of the fall colors.”

COMMUNION

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE during our worship service today. This is a time to remember loved ones that have passed away by coming forward and lighting a candle. Feel free to take your mementos and pictures home after the worship service.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, November 1, 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 planned for Sunday, November 4, 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 4. Cards are in fellowship hall and must be completed by October 28. Come taste the various chili entries and vote for your favorite one. The cost is a good will offering which will be donated to the pantry.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET is on Saturday, November 10, from 11:00 to 4:00, 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, and injustice around the world. Over 30 projects will be represented and, no doubt, one of them will earn your support. Our UCC Women’s Guild will be selling breakfast, lunch, and homemade baked goods. All proceeds benefit the Alternative Gift Market. So come hungry, shop the market, and stay for breakfast and lunch.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on Saturday, November 10 for a 2 hour shift between 9:45-4:00 pm. We need hostesses/hosts or you may choose to work at the Hygiene Pantry booth. From 4:15-6:15 pm, we need help taking down tables and setting up for Sunday morning service. Please sign-up on the pic board if you can help.

SANDWICH SATURDAY is on Saturday, November 10, at 10:30pm., at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We are assembling sandwiches on Friday, November 9 at 6:00 in the UCC kitchen. We need volunteers to help with sandwich assembly. Sign-up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer.

ITALIAN JOURNEY – We are delighted to invite you on an unforgettable journey through Italy. Travel dates are April 22 – May 4, 2019. Registration forms and itineraries are available in the foyer and in fellowship hall. Deposits are needed by October 31.

Sermon Title: “The Common Good: (Historical) Gandhi

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

NO BOARD MEETINGS TODAY

THE CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is on today at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The purpose of the gathering is to present the proposed growth plan to be followed by a time for an open discussion.

THIS WEEK

GUILD BABY SHOWER – The 17th Annual Baby Shower will be held October 24, 2018, at 11:00 in fellowship hall. Clothing, such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place them in the baby box in fellowship hall. Then on the 24th, we will fill layette bags for underprivileged babies in the Wichita area after we decorate the bags and have lunch.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on October 24, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m., in the office conference room.

CHILI COOK-OFF is planned for Sunday, November 4, 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 4. Cards are in fellowship hall and must be completed by October 28. Come taste the various chili entries and vote for your favorite one. The cost is a good will offering which will be donated to the pantry.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET is on Saturday, November 10, from 11:00 to 4:00, 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, and injustice around the world. Over 30 projects will be represented and, no doubt, one of them will earn your support. Our UCC Women’s Guild will be selling breakfast, lunch, and homemade baked goods. All proceeds benefit the Alternative Gift Market. So come hungry, shop the market, and stay for breakfast and lunch.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on Saturday, November 10 for a 2 hour shift between 9:45-4:00 pm. We need hostesses/hosts or you may choose to work at the Hygiene Pantry booth. From 4:15-6:15 pm, we need help taking down tables and setting up for Sunday morning service. Please contact Cyndi Richter at 461-4148, or at ccrichter@cox.net.

Sermon Title: “The Common Good: Of gnats and Camels”

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 Taylor. “In memory of my parents Hugo and Mae Buske.”

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, December 13, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com), on October 9, from 7-8:30pm.

WOMEN’S GUILD SEWING PROJECT – It is time to start sewing blankets for the Baby shower. We will meet in the Guild Room on Thursday, October 11, from 10:00-2:00. Bring your sewing machine or if you don’t sew we have some other jobs for you. Bring your lunch and help us put together blankets for under privileged babies in Wichita.

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.

NEXT WEEK

NO BOARD MEETINGS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

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.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, October 18, from 9-11, at 2130 E 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00-11:30.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, October 18, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Charlie Russell.

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR COOK’S NIGHT OUT – You are in store for some delightful entertainment, a delicious dinner, and a chance to take home door prize. Come celebrate Fall at our last Cook’s Night Out for this year. Sign up in Fellowship Hall after church.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is on Sunday, October 21, at 11:30, in fellowship hall. The purpose of the gathering is to present the proposed growth plan and then to allow plenty of time for an open discussion.

GUILD BABY SHOWER – The 17th Annual Baby Shower will be held October 24, 2018 at 11:00 in fellowship hall. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place them in the baby box in fellowship hall. Then on the 24th we will fill layette bags for under privileged babies in the Wichita area after we decorate the bags and have lunch.

Do you know what the best form of advertising is? It’s word of mouth! It’s hearing from someone you know and trust, that something is good! Well, that’s the best way to grow a church. A personal invitation to church, a small group session or one of our house church events is an easy way to begin to get someone familiar with the people and the feelings of being involved at UCC.

Sermon Title: “We are Children, Then We are Heirs: Dr. King’s Message and its Lesson For Us Today”

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. “In memory of my parents Hugo and Mae Buske.”

WORLD COMMUNION DAY

RABBI MOTI RIEBER from the Kansas Interfaith Action will be joining us for worship today. Rabbi Moti is a leading figure in Kansas Social Justice circles. There will be a luncheon with Rabbi Moti and those that pre-registered immediately following worship in the basement conference room.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, December 13, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

UCC HOUSE CHURCH CONVERSATIONS on America’s Original Sin, written by James Wallis, 2014, (Amazon.com), on October 9, from 7-8:30pm.

WOMEN’S GUILD SEWING PROJECT – Fall will soon be here and it is time to start sewing blankets for the baby shower. We will meet in the Guild Room on Thursday, October 11, from 10:00-2:00. Bring your sewing machine, or if you don’t sew we have some other jobs for you. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch and help us put together blankets for underprivileged babies in Wichita.

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.

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

NEXT WEEK

NO BOARD MEETINGS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

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.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, October 18, from 9-11, at 2130 E 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00-11:30.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, October 18, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Ann Fox with Habitat for Humanity.

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.

CONGREGATIONAL CAFÉ is on Sunday, October 21, 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.

GUILD BABY SHOWER – The 17th Annual Baby Shower will be held October 24, 2018 at 11:00 in fellowship hall. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place them in the baby box in fellowship hall. Then on the 24th we will fill layette bags for under privileged babies in the Wichita area after we decorate the bags and have lunch.

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!