Sermon title: “Enneagram: Reformer”

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 Sabrina Standifer, in celebration of her husband, Duane Hawkes’ continued recovery from open heart surgery and shoulder replacement surgery!

THIS WEEK

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Jim Kelley is at 10:00am, on Saturday, July 14, here at UCC.

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, July 15, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, July 19, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, July 21, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, July 19, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

NEW SERMON SERIES – begins today July 8, “Discovering the Enneagram: An Ancient Tool for a New Spiritual Journey.”  The Enneagram refers to the nine different types or styles, with each representing a worldview and archetype that resonates with the way people think, feel and act in relation to the world, others and themselves. It is much more than a personality profile that offers insight into core personality traits, as it delves deeper into the core motivations, defense mechanisms and fears that often lie in the unconscious layers of our personality structure. Your Enneagram core type is like a home base from which we make sense of individuation, integration and development. 
Visit this link at: https://enneagramtest.net/, to take the Enneagram Test to
discover or reaffirm your character type.

COOKS NIGHT OUT – Will be an Asian theme on Thursday, July 26th, at 6:00 PM in fellowship hall. Robin and Eric McGonigle will be sharing with us their trip to Southeast Asia this spring where they visited Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. They will discuss the history, culture, and architecture of these
countries. They will also share what they learned firsthand about the customs of the people, their beliefs, and the impact of the government and their daily lives. They have many fascinating stories of their experiences and wonderful pictures. Please join us for a delicious Asian dinner and an interesting presentation. You can purchase tickets today in fellowship hall and the following three Sundays: July 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

FLOWERS FOR THE COMMUNION TABLE – Thank you to those that responded to the request to provide flowers. We really appreciate everyone for providing flowers each Sunday. There are still a few open dates that we need filled with volunteers to provide flowers for the communion table. The available dates are: September 9, and 16; October 21; and November 25. If you would like to provide flowers on any of the above dates please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall or contact Heidi at: Heidi@box2384.temp.domains, or by phone at 316-634-0430.

Sermon–A Service of Lessons and Music for Independence Day

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 Jan Deering in memory of her beloved husband, Bert.

THIS WEEK

INDEPENDENCE DAY – In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, all UCC offices will be closed.

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

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Jim Kelley is at 10:00am, on Saturday, July 14, here at UCC.

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.

Sermon Title: “The Prayer Wheel: Beatitudes”
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 Doug and Carla Walker. “Congratulations to our granddaughter Baylee and husband Zake, who were recently married in Cancun, making it an experience of a lifetime making so many memories for family and friends.”

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING this Monday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets this Wednesday, June 27, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.

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

PATRIOTIC SERVICE – On Sunday, July 1, the worship service will feature readings and prayers for our Nation. You won’t want to miss this uplifting
service.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, all UCC offices will be closed.

HOMELESS HYGIENE BAGS – The Outreach board has decided to postpone assembling the hygiene bags until September 30. In the meantime, if you have hotel size hygiene products that you would like to donate please bring them to the church and you may put them in the designated box in fellowship hall, or drop them by the church office. The bags will be given to Interfaith
Ministries for their homeless program.

PARISH INFORMATION CENTER – PIC BOARD for short. The UCC PIC board is located in fellowship hall.  It is a tri-fold six foot tall bulletin board covered in burgundy fabric.  The PIC board displays registration sheets for upcoming events at UCC, information about upcoming events at UCC and in the community, and thank you notes and newsletters from community partners, members, and letters from members that have moved away, etc…

A couple of new sections have recently been added, Members Corner and Wellness Corner.  The Members’ Corner will feature news articles written about UCC members and staff, or by UCC members.  The Wellness Corner will feature news articles about current health and wellness topics.  Check out the PIC Board this week for an article written by Ted Blankenship in The Active Age, and an article written by Reverend Dr. Robin McGonigle and Reverend Paul Ellis Jackson in the Eagle newspaper on June 10, 2018, “People of faith say protect SNAP”, and an article that was written by three house church coordinators, “Time is right for new pool at McAdams.” The Wellness Corner has an article about Shringrix the new and improved shingles vaccine.  These health and wellness articles are informative in nature and not intended to influence your decision on treatment.

Sermon title: “The Prayer Wheel: Deliver Us from Evil”

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 Kathy Baldwin in honor of all Fathers and Grandfathers in celebration of this special day.

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

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, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on June 27, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.

OUTREACH PROJECT – We are close to meeting our goal for the Gammon School Supply Closet.  Please consider a gift that will put us over the top in meeting this challenging Outreach goal.   You may leave your check today at our table in Fellowship Hall or mail it to the church office at 9209 E 29th St. N., 67226. Way to go, UCC!

HOMELESS HYGIENE BAGS – The Outreach board continues to collect hotel shampoo, lotion and soaps for one more week. We will be assembling the bags, along with the help of the congregation, after worship on June 24, in fellowship hall. The bags will be given to Interfaith Ministries for their homeless program. Last year your donations filled 100 baggies with hygiene items. Look for a box in fellowship hall for your hotel hygiene items.

Sermon Title: “The Prayer Wheel: Lead Us Not into Temptation”

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 Rod and Jane Phares. “In celebration of our 52nd wedding anniversary, and our family, and our friends, and the beauty that surrounds us each and every day.”

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held today at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the entire family.

THIS WEEK

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, June 14, from
9:00-11:00am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, May 16, 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, June 17, immediately following the
worship service at 11:45 a.m.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, June 21, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is .

OUTREACH PROJECT – for Gammon School Supply Closet contiues.  For the second year, our Gammon partnership is focused on increasing availability of high-demand supplies for classrooms, teachers, and individual students from families with economic challenges.  Over the next week, we invite you to contribute dollars toward the Gammon School Supply Closet.  One of the most socially and culturally diverse public schools in Wichita, Gammon is located two miles northwest of UCC.  During the past year, supplies purchased by our dollars were used before the year ended, so we’ve increased our 2018 goal to $5,000!  You may leave a check at the Outreach table in fellowship hall or mail it to the church office at 9209 E 29th St. N., 67226.

HOMELESS HYGIENE BAGS – The Outreach board is collecting hotel shampoo, lotion and soaps. We will be assembling the bags, along with the help of the congregation, after worship on June 24, in fellowship hall. The bags will be given to Interfaith Ministries for their homeless program. Last year your donations filled 100 baggies with hygiene items. Look for a box in fellowship hall for your hotel hygiene items.

PLEASE JOIN US on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church for the Richard Greene Lecture Series – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The
Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie.

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? 

Sermon title: “The Prayer Wheel: Forgive Us Our Debts”
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 Rod and Jane Phares,

THIS WEEK

ITALY TRIP MEETING will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 9:00am in fellowship hall. We will explore the early church, wine and food pairing, and a cooking class. If you are interested, come to the meeting to learn more.

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the whole family. Feel free to invite guests. Sign up on the PIC Board if you plan to attend. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday June 3rd. Casual dress is encouraged.

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

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, June 14, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

OUTREACH PROJECT – for Gammon School Supply Closet contiues.  For the second year, our Gammon partnership is focused on increasing availability of high-demand supplies for classrooms, teachers, and individual students from families with economic challenges.  Over the next two weeks, we invite you to contribute dollars toward the Gammon School Supply Closet.  One of the most socially- and culturally- diverse public schools in Wichita, Gammon is located two miles northwest of UCC.  During the past year, supplies purchased by our dollars were used before the year ended, so we’ve targeted our 2018 goal to $5,000!  You may leave a check at the Outreach table in fellowship hall or mail it to the church office., 9209 E 29th St. N., 67226.

HOMELESS HYGIENE BAGS – The Outreach board is collecting hotel shampoo, lotion and soaps. We will be assembling the bags, along with the help of the congregation, after worship on June 24, in fellowship hall. The bags will be given to Interfaith Ministries for their homeless program. Last year your donations filled 100 baggies with hygiene items. Look for a box in fellowship hall for your hotel hygiene items.

PLEASE JOIN US on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church for the Richard Greene Lecture Series – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The
Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie

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? 

Sermon Title: “The Prayer Wheel: Give Us Daily Bread”
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 Galen Minks, “Wishing Mark a Happy Birthday. One year closer to retirement.”

THIS WEEK

MEMORIAL DAY – all church offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, to commemorate the Memorial Day holiday.

ENDOWMENT MEETING meets on Thursday, May 31, at 6:00pm., 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.

OUTREACH PROJECT – for Gammon School Supply Closet contiues.  For the second year, our Gammon partnership is focused on increasing availability of high-demand supplies for classrooms, teachers, and individual students from families with economic challenges.  Over the next three weeks, we invite you to contribute dollars toward the Gammon School Supply Closet.  One of the most socially- and culturally- diverse public schools in Wichita, Gammon is located two miles northwest of UCC.  During the past year, supplies purchased by our dollars were used before the year ended, so we’ve targeted our 2018 goal to $5,000!  You may leave a check at the Outreach table in fellowship hall or mail it to the church office., 9209 E 29th St. N., 67226.

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the whole family. Feel free to invite guests. Sign up on the PIC Board if you plan to attend. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday June 3rd. Casual dress is encouraged.

ITALY TRIP MEETING will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 9:00am in fellowship hall. We will explore the early church, wine and food pairing, and a cooking class. If you are interested, come to the meeting to learn more.

HOMELESS HYGIENE BAGS – The Outreach board is collecting hotel shampoo, lotion and soaps. We will be assembling the bags, along with the help of the congregation, after worship on June 24, in fellowship hall. The bags will be given to Interfaith Ministries for their homeless program. Last year your donations filled 100 baggies with hygiene items. Look for a box in fellowship hall for your hotel hygiene items.

PLEASE JOIN US on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church for the Richard Greene Lecture Series – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie

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? 

Sermon title: “The Prayer Wheel: Your Will Be Done”
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 Dave and Jo Lynn Lewis in celebration of the baptism of their grandson, Sutton Elliott Ybarra.

FAREWELL AND CARD SHOWER FOR THE MOSINYIS – Please be sure to join us in fellowship hall immediately following worship today for refreshments and to bid farewell to Tebago and Bao and their family.

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 May 23, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield Place.

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

MEMORIAL DAY – all church offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, to commemorate the Memorial Day holiday.

OUTREACH PROJECT – for Gammon School Supply Closet begins today.  For the second year, our Gammon partnership is focused on increasing availability of high-demand supplies for classrooms, teachers, and individual students from families with economic challenges.  Over the next four weeks, we invite you to contribute dollars toward the Gammon School Supply Closet.  One of the most socially- and culturally- diverse public schools in Wichita, Gammon is located two miles northwest of UCC.  During the past year, supplies purchased by our dollars were used before the year ended, so we’ve targeted our 2018 goal to $5,000!  You may leave a check at the Outreach table in fellowship fall or mail it to the church office. 

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the whole family. Feel free to invite guests. Sign up on the PIC Board. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday June 3rd.

PLEASE JOIN US on September 28-29 at University Congregational Church for the Richard Greene Lecture Series – Jesus Seminar on the Road: The Political Jesus led by Arthur J. Dewey and Celene Lillie

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? 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sermon Title: “The Prayer Wheel: Thy Kingdom Come”

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 Laura Lombard in celebration this Mother’s Day of all UCC moms and her mom,
Sylvia Bray, a former UCC member. 

MOTHER’S DAY – We honor all mothers today. The children of UCC will hand out carnations after worship to all mothers.

THIS WEEK

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, May 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Thumper Johnson, hearing audiologist.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – no workday this month. The Pantry is open on Saturday, May 19, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

COOK’S NIGHT OUT – There is so much to look forward to in the 2018 summer season of Music Theater of Wichita. The May Cook’s Night Out will feature Wayne Bryan, Producer and Artistic Director of Music Theater.
Mr. Bryant will discuss the upcoming musical productions and performers, give us a behind-the-scenes account of the technical and artistic aspects of creating the musicals, and let us know what is new in Music Theater. Plus we will be entertained with some of the musical numbers from the productions. Please join us for Cook’s Night Out on May 17 at 6:00 PM for a delicious meal and an enjoyable evening with Wayne Bryan. Tickets will be on sale Sunday, April 22, through Sunday May 13th, in fellowship hall following the worship service.

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, May 20, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

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

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the whole family. Feel free to invite guests. Sign up on the PIC Board. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday June 3rd.

FAREWELL AND CARD SHOWER FOR THE MOSINYIS – Boa and Tebago Mosinyi have been members of UCC since 2011. Bao came to the United States as a young man from Botswana to pursue higher education. Later Tebogo came from Botswana to visit a friend in the States. She and Bao met through that mutual friend. They were married in 2011, and we have been privileged to have them as active members of our congregation. Both of their children, Melodi and Lefika, were born during their time here, and we watched them grow from the time they were babies. They will be moving to Hartford, Connecticut on the 23rd of this month. Next Sunday we will honor them with a card shower and cake after church. Please bring goodbye cards and wish them well. We will miss them.

Sermon title: “The Prayer Wheel: Holy is Your Name”

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 Maxine and George Morrison in memory of their mothers.

PLEASE JOIN the Lieurance Woodwind Quintet from Wichita State University for a special performance at University Congregational Church today, Sunday, May 6, at 3:00pm, in the sanctuary.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, May 8, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

CREATING YOUR LEGACY SERIES – On May 8, the final session, “This is Your Life”, with Rev. Dr. Robin McGonigle and Rev. Paul Ellis Jackson. This session covers how to write your memorial service. They will have ideas and forms available. The seminar will begin at 4:00pm, in UCC fellowship hall.

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

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, May 17, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Thumper Johnson, hearing audiologist.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – no workday this month. The Pantry is open on Saturday, May 19, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

COOK’S NIGHT OUT – There is so much to look forward to in the 2018 summer season of Music Theater of Wichita. The May Cook’s Night Out will feature Wayne Bryan, Producer and Artistic Director of Music Theater.
Mr. Bryant will discuss the upcoming musical productions and performers, give us a behind-the-scenes account of the technical and artistic aspects of creating the musicals, and let us know what is new in Music Theater. Plus we will be entertained with some of the musical numbers from the productions. Please join us for Cook’s Night Out on May 17 at 6:00 PM for a delicious meal and an enjoyable evening with Wayne Bryan. Tickets will be on sale Sunday, April 22, through Sunday May 13th, in fellowship hall following the worship service.

ALL CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:30am. This event is sponsored by the Deacons and they will provide all of the food and beverages. The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. This church event is for the whole family. Feel free to invite guests. Sign up on the PIC Board. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday June 3rd.

NEED A RIDE to and from church? Please call the church office at
634-0430, if you or someone you know will need a ride on Sunday. Deacons have volunteers available to provide rides. Please call by the Friday before the ride is needed.