Sermon Title: “Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: Post-Colonial Mission Work”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by George and Maxine Morrison in honor of our wonderful choir.

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS AND SPONSORS LUNCHEON is today immediately follow worship in the basement fellowship hall.

WOMENS’ GUILD VALENTINE TEA tickets can be purchased today for $15 per person in fellowship hall. The tea is on Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 pm. Tickets are selling quickly so get yours today before they are gone. Invite a friend to come enjoy this afternoon with you.

RACHEL HELD EVANS tickets are available after worship in fellowship hall, (see below for prices). Please make checks payable to: College Hill
United Methodist Church.

THIS WEEK

GRIEF GROUP meets each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office
conference room. The group will continue through March. There is no cost and anyone is welcome that is dealing with a loss in their life of any kind.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. We are reading and discussing Rachel Held Evans’ book Searching for Sunday. Like millions of her millennial peers, Rachel didn’t want to go to church anymore. The hypocrisy, the politics, the gargantuan building budgets, the scandals—church culture seemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing her back… Books can be purchased on Amazon.

WOMENS’ GUILD VALENTINE TEA and fashion show is on Saturday, February 11, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. There will be an informal fashion show featuring Christopher Banks clothing, which will be modeled by our own guild members. Feel free to invite guests. Tickets can be purchased after church. The tickets are $15.00, and sales are limited to the first 60 people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

NEXT WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, February 14, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

GRIEF GROUP is each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the church office conf. room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m., in
fellowship hall.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, February 16, from 9-11, at 1611 N Mosley. The pantry is open on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00-11:30am

MENS’ GROUP LUNCH is Thursday, February 16, 11:30 a.m., at Scotch &
Sirloin, 5325 E Kellogg Drive. The guest speaker is Colonel Joseph Jabara, Kansas Air National Guard.

REVITALIZE & REJOICE: Developing and Implementing Realistic Plans for
Strategic Growth. Join us on February 18th, as Reverend Jinx M. Barber will hold a seminar on church revitalization and growth. He will give us tools that will help us see where we are, where we want to be, and how we can get there together.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held
Evans is hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 at 7:00-8:30p.m., and by University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased at each church or on each church’s
individual website.

Sermon Title: Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: God’s Passionate Justice

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given in memory of Pauline McGonigle from Eric and Robin.

WOMEN’S GUILD VALENTINE TEA tickets can be purchased starting
today at $15 per person in fellowship hall. The tea will be held Saturday,
February 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm. We can only seat 60 women so purchase your tickets early for this special occasion. Invite a friend to come enjoy this afternoon with you.

RACHEL HELD EVANS tickets are available after worship in fellowship hall, (see below for prices). Please make checks payable to:
College Hill United Methodist Church.

THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WILL MEET TODAY immediately following the worship service at 11:45.
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.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING is Monday, January 23, at 6:00 p.m. 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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins Wednesday, February 1, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, January 23. We will be reading and discussing Rachel Held Evan’s “Searching for Sunday”. Like millions of her millennial peers, Rachel didn’t want to go to church anymore. The hypocrisy, the politics, the gargantuan building budgets, the scandals—church culture seemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her
cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing her back…

REVITALIZE & REJOICE: Developing and Implementing Realistic Plans for Strategic Growth. Join us on February 18th as Reverend Jinx M. Barber will hold a seminar on church revitalization and growth. He will give us tools that will help us to see where we are, where we want to be and how we can get there together.

RICHARD D. GREENE MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES featuring Rachel Held Evans is hosted by College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 at 7:00-8:30p.m., and University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. Tickets may be purchased online through the churches websites or at each church.

Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Her books include Faith Unraveled (2010), A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012), and Searching for Sunday (2015). With millions of visits each year, her blog has become a renowned online hub for conversations about Christianity and culture. She has been featured on The View, The Today Show, NPR, The BBC, The Atlantic Monthly, The Washington Post, and Oprah.com.

The Richard D. Greene Memorial Lecture Series was established in 2013 to recognize the Honorable Judge Richard D. Greene and his commitment to progressive religious scholarship and adult Christian education. The lecture series brings esteemed speakers to offer their insights and inspiration to the church and the community at large.

Sermon title: “Making Space–Progressive Christian Convictions: God”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the 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 wish our church family happiness in 2017.

VOLUNTEER APPRECATION DAY is today during the worship service. We will be naming this year’s recipient of the Gary Cox Sustained Service Award honoring a member who personifies longtime involvement in both the community and UCC.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is today immediately following the worship
service in the sanctuary.
Agenda
Presentation of Proposed 2017 Budget
Presentation of Proposed 2017 Slate of Nominees
Presentation of Proposed Sabbatical Leave Policy

THIS WEEK

WOMENS’ GUILD MEETING & LUNCH is Wednesday, January 11, at 11:00, in fellowship hall. J. C. Combs will speak about the Boys’ and Girls’ Club Music Program and will answer all your questions. Please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you can attend.

NEEDLE WORKERS meet this Tuesday at 10:00, in 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

NICARAGUA COMMISSIONING will take place during worship on Sunday, January 15. Commissioning is a formal recognition that the congregation is supporting and praying for our group as we travel to work with our friends in Chacraseca.

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, January 15, 2017, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, January 21, from 9:00-11:30 a. m., at 1611 N Mosley. There won’t be a workday on Thursday.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH is Thursday, January 19, 11:30 a.m., at Scotch & Sirloin, located at 5325 E Kellogg Drive. The guest speaker is Ed Hund.

RACHAEL HELD EVANS will be the guest speaker for the Richard D. Greene Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, April 21—Saturday April 22, 2017. She will be speaking at College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 at 7:00-8:30p.m., and at University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. More information on where to purchase tickets will be available at a later date.

Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Her books include Faith Unraveled (2010), A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012), and Searching for Sunday (2015). With millions of visits each year, her blog has become a renowned online hub for conversations about Christianity and culture.

Her popularity as a writer also keeps her busy speaking across the country. She has spoken at The Festival of Faith and Writing, the Q Conference, Trinity Wall Street, Princeton University, Austin Theological Seminary, Eastern University, Baylor University, The Gay Christian Network Conference, The Wild Goose Festival, and a wide range of retreats, conferences, universities, and churches. In 2015, in partnership with Nadia Bolz-Weber and Jim Chaffee, she launched the Why Christian? Conference, which features fresh, diverse voices responding to the question of why they continue in the faith.

Sermon Title: News Year Priorities

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

POINSETTIAS have been moved to fellowship hall. If you have purchased one or more, and would like to take them home, please feel free to do so
today.

THIS WEEK

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

VOLUNTEER APPRECATION DAY is Sunday, January 8, during the
worship service. We will be naming this year’s recipient of the Gary Cox
Sustained Service Award honoring a member who personifies longtime
involvement in both the community and UCC.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING on Sunday, January 8, 2017, immediately following the worship service in the sanctuary.

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING & LUNCH on Wed, January 11, in fellowship hall. Please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall if you plan to attend.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

RACHAEL HELD EVANS will be the guest speaker for the Richard D. Greene Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, April 21—Saturday April 22, 2017. She will be speaking at College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 at 7:00-8:30 p.m., and at University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. More information on where to purchase tickets will be available at a later date.

Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Her books include Faith Unraveled (2010), A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012), and Searching for Sunday (2015). With millions of visits each year, her blog has become a renowned online hub for conversations about Christianity and culture.

Rachel has been featured on The View, The Today Show, NPR, Slate, The BBC, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Monthly, and Oprah.com. She also serves on President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Her popularity as a writer also keeps her busy speaking across the country. She has spoken at The Festival of Faith and Writing, the Q Conference, Trinity Wall Street, Princeton University, Austin Theological Seminary, Eastern University, Baylor University, The Gay Christian Network Conference, The Wild Goose Festival, and a wide range of retreats, conferences, universities, and churches. In 2015, in partnership with Nadia Bolz-Weber and Jim Chaffee, she launched the Why Christian? Conference, which features fresh, diverse voices responding to the question of why they continue in the faith. Rachel lives with her husband, Dan, in Dayton, Tennessee—home of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925.

Sermon Title: The Gift

We welcome all of our visitors today. No fellowship coffee after worship today.

TODAY

COMMUNION

COINS FOR CHARITY – The UCC Outreach Board is implementing a new project. The coins in the offering plate will now be designated to a charity specified by the Outreach Board.

THIS WEEK

CHURCH OFFICES – will be closed this Friday, December 30, 2016.

NEXT WEEK

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

CAROL REEL MEMORIAL CONCERT will be held on Thursday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m., here at UCC. Everyone is welcome.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/16, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2017 contribution.

THE 2017 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2016 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your usual date.

RACHAEL HELD EVANS will be the guest speaker for the Richard D. Greene Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, April 21—Saturday April 22, 2017. She will be speaking at College Hill United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 at 7:00-8:30 p.m., and at University Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. More information on where to purchase tickets to come.

Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger who writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible Belt. Her books include Faith Unraveled (2010), A Year of Biblical Womanhood (2012), and Searching for Sunday (2015). With millions of visits each year, her blog has become a renowned online hub for conversations about Christianity and culture.

Rachel has been featured on The View, The Today Show, NPR, Slate, The BBC, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Monthly, and Oprah.com. She also serves on President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Her popularity as a writer also keeps her busy speaking across the country. She has spoken at The Festival of Faith and Writing, the Q Conference, Trinity Wall Street, Princeton University, Austin Theological Seminary, Eastern University, Baylor University, The Gay Christian Network Conference, The Wild Goose Festival, and a wide range of retreats, conferences, universities, and churches. In 2015, in partnership with Nadia Bolz-Weber and Jim Chaffee, she launched the Why Christian? Conference, which features fresh, diverse voices responding to the question of why they continue in the faith. Rachel lives with her husband, Dan, in Dayton, Tennessee—home of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925.

Sermon Title: Advent Inverted: Love in the Ruins

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TABLEAU is performed this morning by the children of UCC during A Time for All Children portion of worship.

MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS today during worship. Be sure to welcome them in the fellowship hall after worship. (See insert for names and profiles of new members.)

DOLLHOUSE TICKETS are on sale in fellowship hall after worship. Tickets are $5 each. Today is the last day to purchase tickets for a chance to win this beautiful dollhouse valued at $600. Proceeds go to benefit the Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry.

COINS FOR CHARITY – The UCC Outreach Board is implementing a new project. The coins in the offering plate will now be designated to a charity specified by the Outreach Board. We have collected approx. $115 so far.

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

CHURCH OFFICES – will be closed this Friday, December 23rd.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE is on Saturday, December 24, at 6:00 pm. Please join us for this beautiful family service with Christmas
Carols, lighting of the advent candles, meditations, and special music.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:30 a.m. We will not have
fellowship coffee and cookie afterwards.

CHURCH OFFICES – will be closed on Friday, December 30, 2016.

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED for the Christmas Eve Service 6:00 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.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/16, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2017 contribution.

THE 2017 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date. There is a copy of the 2016 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your usual date.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Annual Meeting of University Congregational Church, Wichita, KS as provided for in the church’s bylaws. The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in the sanctuary immediately
following the worship service.

Sermon Title: “Advent Inverted: Joy”

Special musical guests today from the Wichita Symphony and Wichita State University

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the
congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC is featured today throughout the worship service. Many musicians are present from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita State University, and the UCC Chancel Choir, all directed by Dr. Michael Hanawalt.

TRUSTEES MEETING will be held today immediately following worship at 11:45 a.m., in the basement conference room.

POTTERY FOR SALE Jon Romain is selling his pottery to help fund his trip to Chacreseca in January. Credit cards are accepted.

THIS WEEK

IFM OPERATION HOLIDAY: We are collecting food items in fellowship hall. Please bring any of the following items and deposit them in the box marked Operation Holiday. Items needed: cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned meat, new blankets, coats, hats, mittens, scarves, pet food. Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer this Saturday, December 17, at 9:00 a.m. to distribute items. The last day for donations is Thursday, 12/15.

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

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, December 15, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., at 1611 N Mosley. The Pantry is open on Saturday, December 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH is this Thursday, December 15, 11:30 a.m., at Scotch & Sirloin, located at 5325 E Kellogg Drive. The guest speaker is UCC Pastor Paul Ellis Jackson. Paul will be talking about cycling.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) & Fridays, 10:00, Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TABLEAU will be performed by the children of UCC on Sunday, December 18, during A Time for All Children portion of worship.

ALL BOARDS MEET – on Sunday, December 18, at 11:45 a.m., immediately following the worship service.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is during worship on Sunday, December 18. Come and meet our new members.

CHURCH OFFICES – will be closed for day on Friday, December 23rd.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE is on Saturday, December 24, at 6:00 pm. Please join us for this beautiful family service with Christmas Carols, lighting of the advent candles, meditations, and special music.

COINS FOR CHARITY – The UCC Outreach Board is implementing a new project. The coins in the offering plate will now be designated to a charity specified by the
Outreach Board.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/16, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2017 contribution.

THE 2017 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date.

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED for the Christmas Eve Service 6:00 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: Advent Inverted: Finding Peace when War is Never Ending

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

COFFEE WITH ROBIN will be on December 4, at 9:15 a.m., in fellowship hall. This will be an informal gathering of those who have interest in joining UCC. You set the agenda. Childcare available.

POTTERY FOR SALE today after worship in fellowship hall. John
Romain is selling his pottery to help fund his trip to Chacreseca in January.

THIS WEEK

UCC CHRISTMAS DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT: Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread and drinks. Appetizers are requested from those with last names beginning with A-M. Last names beginning with N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry. Call the church office if you need childcare at 634-0430.

IT’S POINSETTIA TIME! – If you would like to contribute to the Christmas floral display, please send a check for $13.50 to the church, payable to UCC by December 6, or you may put it in the offering plate today. Be sure to write flowers on the memo line and indicate if your donation is in honor of, or in memory of someone special.

UCC ANGEL TREE: Due to an overwhelming response, all 50 of the
angel tags were acquired last Sunday. We contacted Starkey and they
suggested that if people still want to give, they may make a monetary contribution. We will purchase additional gift cards. We welcome your additional donations, and will have a table in fellowship hall for the next two Sundays to receive your contribution. Also, you may mail or deliver your check in person to our office any time before the December 4 deadline.

NEXT WEEK

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC on Sunday, December 11, at 10:30 during worship. Music performed by the UCC Chancel Choir and special guests.

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

IFM OPERATION HOLIDAY: We are collecting food items in fellowship hall. Please bring any of the following items and deposit them in the box marked Operation Holiday. Items needed: cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned meat, new blankets, coats, hats, mittens, scarves, or pet food. Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer Saturday, December 17, at 9:00 a.m. to distribute items.

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TABLEAU will be performed by the children of UCC on Sunday, December 18, during A Time for All Children portion of worship.

COINS FOR CHARITY – The UCC Outreach Board is implementing a new project. The coins in the offering plate will now be designated to a charity specified by the Outreach Board.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS must be received or postmarked by midnight 12/31/16, due to legal requirements. Anything received after that date will be recorded as a 2017 contribution.

Sermon Title: Advent Inverted–Hope for the Alien

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

HANGING OF THE GREENS: Sunday, November 27, at 5:00 p.m. in the
fellowship hall. Please bring a potluck dish to share and help dress up the church for the Christmas season. See insert for additional details.

HANDMADE CARDS FROM HONDURAS are on sale Sunday, November 27, at 11:30 a.m., in fellowship hall. Each card sells for $3. Buy 7 for $20 and receive a $1 discount. Barbara McKee just received a new shipment. Get there early as they tend to sell out quickly. Fifty cents from each card sold goes to the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry.

UCC APP IS HERE! – If you would like assistance uploading the UCC app to your smart phone…Valerie Horn will be in the fellowship hall this Sunday after worship to assist you. Just remember to bring your smart phone with you this Sunday.

UCC ANGEL TREE: Due to an overwhelming response, all 50 of the angel tags were acquired last Sunday. We contacted Starkey and they suggested that if people still want to give, they may make a monetary contribution. We will purchase additional gift cards. We welcome your additional donations, and will have a table in fellowship hall for the next two Sundays to receive your contribution. Also, you may mail or deliver your check in person to our office any time before December 11.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the
basement conference room.

NEXT WEEK

COFFEE WITH ROBIN will be on December 4, at 9:15 a.m., in fellowship hall. This will be an informal gathering of those who have interest in joining UCC. You set the agenda. Childcare available.

UCC CHRISTMAS DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT: Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread and drinks. Appetizers are requested from those with last names beginning with A-M. Last names beginning with N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry. Call the church office if you need childcare at 634-0430.

IT’S POINSETTIA TIME! – If you would like to contribute to the Christmas floral display, please send a check for $13.50 to the church, payable to UCC by
December 6, or you may put it in the offering plate today. Be sure to write flowers on the memo line and indicate if your donation is in honor of, or in memory of someone special.

IFM OPERATION HOLIDAY: We are collecting food items in fellowship hall. Please bring any of the following items and deposit them in the box marked Operation Holiday. Items needed: cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned meat, new blankets, coats, hats, mittens, scarves, or pet food. Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer Saturday, December 17, at 9:00 a.m. to distribute items.

COINS FOR CHARITY – The UCC Outreach Board is implementing a new project. The coins in the offering plate will now be designated to a charity specified by the Outreach Board.

Sermon Title: The Heart of Christianity: The Heart of the Matter

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Gail and Dick Pilgrim in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on November 26.

UCC ANGEL TREE: Due to an overwhelming response all 50 of the angel tags were acquired last Sunday. We contacted Starkey and they suggested that if people still want to give they may make a monetary contribution and we will purchase additional gift cards. We welcome your additional donations and will have a table in fellowship hall for the next two Sundays to receive your contribution. You also may mail or deliver your check in person to our office any time before December 3.

IT’S POINSETTIA TIME! – If you would like to contribute to the Christmas floral display, please send a check for $13.50 to the church, payable to UCC by December 6, or you may put it in the offering plate today. Be sure to write flowers on the memo line and indicate if your donation is in honor of, or in memory of someone special.

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 TEA: Wednesday, November 23, 10:00 a.m., Larksfield club room.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED: Thursday, November 24, and Friday,
November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

NEXT WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the basement conference room.

HANGING OF THE GREENS: Sunday, November 27, at 5:00 p.m. in
fellowship hall. Please bring a potluck dish to share and help dress up the church for the Christmas season. See insert for additional details.

COFFEE WITH ROBIN on December 4, at 9:15 a.m., in fellowship hall. Informal gathering of those who have interest in joining UCC. You set the agenda. Childcare available.

IFM OPERATION HOLIDAY: We are collecting food items in fellowship hall. Please bring any of the following items and deposit them in the box marked Operation Holiday: cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned meat, new blankets, coats, hats, mittens, scarves, or pet food. Sign up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer Saturday, December 17, at 9:00 a.m. to distribute items.

UCC CHRISTMAS DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT: Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m., in fellowship hall. It will be a festive evening of food, music, and Christmas cheer. Students from the UCC choir will entertain us. The Deacons will supply the meat, sides, bread and drinks. Appetizers are requested from those with last names beginning with A-M. Last names beginning with N-Z please bring a dessert. Crayons and coloring book donations are requested for the Hygiene Pantry. Call the church office if you need childcare at 634-0430.

SPECIAL THANKS to Beverly Berl for her special landscaping talents and for volunteering to help keep our grounds looking beautiful.