Sermon Title: “Finding Purpose”

THIS WEEK

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – On New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  On New Year’s Eve, December 31, office hours will be from
9:00-Noon.

YOGA – Classes will be held this week on Thursday at 4:00 pm and Friday at 10:00am.

NEXT WEEK

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

2019 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/19, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2020 contribution.

THE 2020 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in fellowship hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2019 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date.

DO YOU RECEIVE OUR FRIDAY EMAIL? If not, you may be missing out on some exciting events and announcements at UCC.  It is easy to sign-up to receive these emails each Friday afternoon.  Simply visit our website at: www.ucchurch.org., scroll down to the green bar “Sign up for Newsletter Subscribers”, fill-in your email address and name, then click on subscribe.  It is that simple.  Or you may send an email to: heidi@box2384.temp.domains, and ask Heidi to sign you up.  Then you will not only get the Friday email, but also the monthly electronic newsletter and any special announcements that we send out during the week.

FIRST TUESDAY HOMELESS MEALS – January 7^th, 2020 is the next First Tuesday meal at the Men’s Winter Overflow Homeless Shelter. We are planning for 120 meals for the men at this shelter and the women across the street. Our menu is the following:  Sloppy Joes and cabbage slaw (Grace’s recipes), individual bags of potato chips, and…yes, brownies again! You’re becoming experts!  While we need about 12 dozen brownies, we also need buns for the Sloppy Joes, and you can help with both or either. PLEASE
contact Kathe Thompson (kathet13@aol.com) with what you would like to provide and how many. Thanks to each and all!

The 4th Sunday in Advent–Peace

Sermon Title: “Songs for the Season: There’s a Song in the Air”

TODAY
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Love

THIS WEEK

CHRISTMAS VESPERS – Join us today at 4:00pm. There will be music, poetry and scripture. Listen to Helen Griffin, piano, and Laura Williams, organ with special guests: JoyAnn Brake, flutist, Ann Reddy, harpist, with vocalists Carter Tholl and Mike Mays.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – will be held on December 24, at 7:00pm, in the sanctuary, with communion.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – On December 24-25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On December 26-27, office hours will be 9:00-Noon.

YOGA – Classes will not be held this week.

NEXT WEEK

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – On New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  On New Year’s Eve, December 31, office hours will be from
9:00-Noon.

YOGA – Classes will be held this week on Thursday at 4:00pm only.

2019 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/19, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2020 contribution.

THE 2020 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in fellowship hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2019 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date.

DO YOU RECEIVE OUR FRIDAY EMAIL? If not, you may be missing out on some exciting events and announcements at UCC.  It is easy to sign-up to receive these emails each Friday afternoon.  Simply visit our website at: www.ucchurch.org., scroll down to the green bar “Sign up for Newsletter Subscribers”, fill-in your email address and name, then click on subscribe.  It is that simple.  Or you may send an email to: heidi@box2384.temp.domains, and ask Heidi to sign you up.  Then you will not only get the Friday email, but also the monthly electronic newsletter and any special announcements that we send out during the week.

Sermon Title: “Songs of the Season: Joy to the World”

TODAY
Third Sunday of Advent – Joy

OUTREACH AND TRUSTEES MEET today, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m. No other boards are meeting today.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on December 18, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – No workday this week. The Pantry is open on Saturday, December 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.  Located at 2130 E. 21st St. N.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is on December 22, during worship.  If you would like to become a member of University Congregational Church please contact Robin or Heidi at 316-634-0430, or by email at: Heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS – There will be music, poetry and scripture on
December 22, at 4:00pm.  Listen to Helen Griffin, piano, and Laura Williams, organ with special guests: JoyAnn Brake, flautist, Ann Reddy, harpist, with vocalists Carter Tholl and Mike Mays.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – will be held on December 24, at 7:00pm, in the sanctuary, with communion.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – On December 24-25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On December 26-27, office hours will be 9:00-Noon.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – On January 1, in observance of New Years Day. On December 31, office hours will be 9:00-Noon.

COLORING BOOKS WANTED – The Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry is collecting children’s coloring books to distribute to children that visit the pantry on December 21.  They do not need crayons this time.  Please bring the coloring books to fellowship hall and drop them in the bins designated for the pantry.

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED for the Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m., on December 24.  We are looking for volunteers to light the advent candles and read some scriptures.  If you are willing to be a participant please contact Heidi in the church office at heidi@box2384.temp.domains, or by phone at 634-0430.

Sermon title: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

TODAY

Second Sunday of Advent – Peace

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY – is today during worship. The play is titled “No Room!”.

THIS WEEK

WOMEN’S GUILD will gather on Wednesday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m., in fellowship hall to assemble baskets for members of our congregation that are unable to attend on Sundays or are recovering from an illness or surgery. It is open for any female member or visitor who’d like to help. Afterwards we will go to lunch at Oh Yeah China Bistro at 29th & Rock Road, for anyone who want to come.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00, Thursday at 6:00, and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday and Thursday class is $5, because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

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

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on December 18, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – No workday this week. The Pantry is open on Saturday, December 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.  Located at 2130 E. 21st St. N.

BLANKET COLLECTION FOR OPERATION HOLIDAY – Today is the last day that we are accepting blanket and coat donations. Please bring new full or queen size blankets and coats to the Operation Holiday collection box in fellowship hall.

COLORING BOOKS WANTED – The Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry is collecting children’s coloring books to distribute to children that visit the pantry on December 21.  They do not need crayons this time.  Please bring the coloring books to fellowship hall and drop them in the bins designated for the pantry.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS – there will be music, poetry and scripture on
December 22, at 4:00pm.  Listen to Helen Griffin, piano, and Laura Williams, organ with special guests: JoyAnn Brake, flautist, with vocalists Carter Tholl and Mike Mays. Please bring a donation item for the hygiene pantry.  There will be a reception following in the parlor.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – will be held on December 24, at 7:00pm, in the sanctuary, with communion.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is on December 22, during worship.  If you would like to become a member of University Congregational Church please contact Robin or Heidi at 316-634-0430, or by email at: Heidi@box2384.temp.domains.