Month: January 2019

Announcements for Sunday, February 3, 2019

Sermon Title: “#ChurchToo, #YouToo, #MeToo” or “When God’s Gift of Sexuality Gets Misused”

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 provided by Kathy Reichenberger. In honor of my mother, father, and three sisters.  
THIS WEEK

2019 SPRING WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE BEGINS – THE NINE BEATS –
A ten-week exploration of the Beatitudes and how we can use them to inspire our faith and improve our lives. All classes are on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00pm in fellowship hall. Classes run from February 6 to April 10, 2019. See the PIC board for a class schedule.  

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 – THE NINE BEATS – Wednesday February 13, from 6:00-7:00pm in fellowship hall. A ten-week exploration of the Beatitudes and how we can use them to inspire our faith and improve our lives. Classes run from February 6 to April 10, 2019. See the PIC board for a class schedule.  

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – There is no workday on Thursday, February 14.  The Pantry is open on Saturday, February 16, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 2130 E. 21st St. N.  

COOKS NIGHT OUT – Mark your calendar for Cook’s Night Out on Thursday, March 7, at 6:00 PM in fellowship hall.  The SmorgasChorus will be entertaining us.  Our own Burt Tims is a member of this renowned, nationally recognized men’s chorus with a unique acapella sound.  This group took the stage in front of 7000 people at the Axis Theater at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, in 2017 to compete with top-rated choruses internationally in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s international competition.  They placed 16th in the world!  Join us for a great evening.  Tickets are on sale this Sunday in fellowship hall following the service.   

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS – You are invited to be a part of the Spring Fellowship Dinners at UCC.  There will be one dinner scheduled in March and one in April. The exact dates will be determined once the sign-ups are complete.
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 a part of the Spring 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).               

THE 2019 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2018 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date. We need January and February dates to be filled ASAP.  

TRAVEL SIZE SUPPLIES NEEDED – We are taking supplies year round for the hygiene bags that we provide to the InterFaith Ministries Men’s Overflow Shelter.  We are only requesting travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc… You may drop it in the box marked IFM Hygiene Bags in fellowship hall.    

Announcements for Sunday, January 27, 2019

Sermon title: “Give Yourself Some Grace or #You Too!   “

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 provided by Bob and Dianne Robinson to celebrate the birth of their newest great-grand-daughter, Nova Shaw.  She is the daughter of their granddaughter, Mallory, and her husband, Jordon Shaw.   CommunionTHIS WEEK

GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING
on Sunday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m., in fellowship hall. COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, January 28, at 6:30, in the basement 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
STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, February 7, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.   IFM SOUPER BOWL 2019 is Friday, February 1, from 10:30-1:30, at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Early bird tickets are $15, and $20 at the door. Join us the Friday before that other Bowl for all-you-can-eat soup to benefit Inter-Faith Ministries homeless shelters! Soups from your favorite chefs and restaurants will be featured along with beautiful handmade bowls, fresh bread, home-made desserts, beverages, and live music.  Desserts are needed for this event.   DESSERTS NEEDED FOR SOUPER BOWL – Pies, brownies, rice krispee treats, and fancy single serve desserts are requested. No cakes or cookies please. Drop off at UCC on Thursday, Jan. 31, or at 1st Presbyterian Church downtown between 9:00-10:30am on Friday, Feb.1. Sign up on the PIC board if you can make a dessert. Purchase tickets by calling 316-264-9303, online: www.interfaithwichita.org, or at the door. SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS – You are invited to be a part of the Spring Fellowship Dinners at UCC.  There will be one dinner scheduled in March and one in April. The exact dates will be determined once the sign-ups are complete.
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 a part of the Spring 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).              2019 SPRING WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE –  THE NINE BEATS – A ten-week exploration of the Beatitudes and how we can use them to inspire our faith and improve our lives. All classes are on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00pm in fellowship hall. Classes run from February 6 to April 10, 2019n and will be facilitated by Rev. Paul Ellis Jackson.  See the PIC board for a class schedule.   THE 2019 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2018 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date. We need January and February dates to be filled ASAP.

Announcements for Sunday, January 20, 2019

Sermon Title: “Same As You and Me: The Challenge”

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 provided by Anne and Mike McCoy. “To celebrate the promise of a New Year!

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

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, January 20, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on January 23, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING meets on Saturday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., in fellowship hall. This is for everyone that is serving on boards in 2019.

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

GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING on Sunday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m., in fellowship hall.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, January 28, at 6:30, in the basement conference room.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS – You are invited to be a part of the Spring Fellowship Dinners at UCC. There will be one dinner scheduled in March and one in April. The exact dates will be determined once the sign-ups are complete.

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 a part of the Spring 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).

IFM SOUPER BOWL 2019 is Friday, February 1, from 10:30-1:30, at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Early bird tickets are $15, and $20 at the door. Join us the Friday before that other Bowl for all-you-can-eat soup to benefit Inter-Faith Ministries homeless shelters! Soups from your favorite chefs and restaurants will be featured along with beautiful handmade bowls, fresh bread, home-made desserts, beverages, and live music. Desserts are needed for this event.

DESSERTS NEEDED FOR SOUPER BOWL – Pies, brownies, rice krispee treats, and fancy single serve desserts are requested, no cakes or cookies please. Drop off at UCC on Thursday, Jan. 31, or at 1st Presbyterian Church downtown between 9:00-10:30am on Friday, Feb.1. Sign up on the PIC board if you can make a dessert. Purchase tickets by calling 316-264-9303, online: www.interfaithwichita.org, or at the door.

Announcements for Sunday, January 13, 2019

Sermon title: “A Lot Like Me and You”

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 provided by

THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING of University Congregational Church will be held today in the sanctuary immediately following the worship service at 11:30. We will be voting on all three items: the approved 2019 Final Budget; the Strategic Growth Plan, and the 2019 list of nominees for the various Boards and Council.

THIS WEEK

LECTURE SERIES MEETING on Monday, January 14, at 3:00pm, in the basement conference room.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, January 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. Following lunch we will have an open discussion regarding what the future looks like for the men’s lunch.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is canceled this week. However, the Pantry is open on Saturday, January 19, 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

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, January 20, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on January 23, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room.

THE 2019 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2018 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date. We need January and February dates to be filled ASAP.

THE UCC PICTURE DIRECTORIES ARE IN – Be sure to pick up your copy in fellowship hall this Sunday. One copy per family, please.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to help. Paul is coordinating the volunteers. If you have questions, please contact him.

TRAVEL SIZE SUPPLIES NEEDED – We are taking supplies year round for the hygiene bags that we provide to the Inter-Faith Ministries Men’s Overflow Shelter.  We are only requesting travel size or the ones you get when staying in a hotel.  We need shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, body wash, etc… You may drop them in the box marked IFM Hygiene Bag Supplies located in fellowship hall.

Announcements for Sunday, January 6, 2019

Sermon Title: “Light Bulb Moments”

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

THIS WEEK

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, January 10, 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

THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING of University Congregational Church will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019, in the sanctuary immediately following the worship service at 11:30. We will be voting on all three items: the approved 2019 Final Budget; the Strategic Growth Plan, and the 2019 list of nominees for the various Boards and Council.

LECTURE SERIES MEETING on Monday, January 14, at 3:00 pm, in the basement conference room.

MEN’S LUNCH is Thursday, January 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is canceled this week. However, the Pantry is open on Saturday, January 19, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

THE 2019 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2017 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to help. Paul is coordinating the volunteers. If you have questions, please contact him.

TRAVEL SIZE SUPPLIES NEEDED – We are taking supplies year round for the hygiene bags that we provide to the Inter-Faith Ministries Men’s Overflow Shelter.  We are only requesting travel size or the ones you get when staying in a hotel.  We need shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, body wash, etc… You may drop them in the box marked IFM Hygiene Bag Supplies located in fellowship hall.