Sermon title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Health and Happiness”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Phyllis Decker. “Much love and past happiness to Jack Stewart and Jay Decker.”

COMMUNION

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CELEBRATION – join us in fellowship hall for cake and beverages as we celebrate our music scholarship program and our wonderful sponsors and students. Dr. Ryan Beeken will present information about the program and the way it benefits the students.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on February 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY – is Sunday, March1, during worship. If you would like to join UCC contact Heidi at heidi@box2384.temp.domains, or 316-634-0430.

ENDOWMENT BOARD ANNUAL MEETING – on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the sanctuary immediately following worship service .

A TASTE OF JAZZ – on March 4, from 6:30-8:30 PM in fellowship hall.  The evening will include amazing door prizes, courtesy of the Wichita Jazz Festival, and varied delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres.  The entertainment will be provided by the extremely talented jazz trio, Billy’s Bounce, which features Mark Mazur-piano; Jim Keefer-bass; and Bill Glenn-drums.  Tickets for “A Taste of Jazz” are $20.00.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be handed out by the ushers after worship each Sunday until March 1.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS –  This is the last Sunday to sign up in fellowship hall for the Spring Fellowship Dinners, which will take place in March and April.  Attending the dinners is a good way to become better acquainted with other UCC members and to meet people you may not know.  The host furnishes the entree, and all the guests bring a dish.  Anyone is welcome. If you are willing to host, please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner.

OUTREACH thanks Grace Kneil, coordinator and cook and all those who helped to deliver and serve a dinner of lasagna, salad and cookies to Gammon Elementary teachers during Parent/Teacher conferences this week. If you’ve been a teacher, you know what a gift this outreach project is! Thank you.

Sermon Title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Look for the Best in Others”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Pat Snyder in memory of her husband, Jim.

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
HOSPITALITY will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
WORSHIP & MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

HOUSE CHURCH CELEBRATION – A celebratory gathering and a potluck supper for House Church participants on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00pm, at Robin and Eric McGonigle’s home, 2101 E 31st St North.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Mike Kennedy, the voice of the Shockers. Mike will talk about the current men’s basketball program.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on February 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5 – March 25, in fellowship hall.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be handed out by the ushers after worship beginning Sunday, February 16.

PARTNERS FOR WICHITA TRIVIA NIGHT – Come join us for an exciting night of games and a great silent auction! What a fun way to support Partners for Wichita. The Trivia Night fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 22, at 7:00pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Doors open at 6:15pm.  Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall this Sunday.

FIRST TUESDAY HOMELESS MEALS OUTREACH – has drawn to a close but not before serving four meals to 280 men and women directly and 200 men, women and children indirectly since its inception last November. This monthly outreach during the winter is a win/win project: UCC serves our food to people at the Men’s Winter Overflow Shelter and anything not used finds its way to locations for others in need to enjoy. Nothing is wasted. Your support of the Homeless Meal project helps us define who we are. Looking back on the success of this project, we know that UCC cares for Wichitans in need. Thank you to each and all.

Sermon Title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Can’t Afford the Money Blues”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Kathy Reichenberger in loving memory of her sister, her nephew and her mom.

THIS WEEK

UCC 101 NEWCOMER’S CLASS – If you would like to learn more about University Congregational Church, meet members of the church and ask Robin questions, then join us on Sunday, February 9, at 11:30, in the basement conference room.  Lunch will be served.  If you would like to attend, please call or email Heidi at: 634-0430, or heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why is it so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible.  Handouts and supplemental materials will be provided at each session. Join us to learn more about the most dangerous book in the world—The Bible.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – There is no workday this Thursday.  The Pantry is open on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 2130 E 21st St N.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, February 16, immediately following the
worship service at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Mike Kennedy, the voice of the Shockers. Mike will talk about the current men’s basketball program.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be available in fellowship hall beginning Sunday, February 16.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS –  It’s time to sign up in fellowship hall for the Spring Fellowship Dinners, which will take place in March and April.  Attending the dinners is a good way to become better acquainted with other UCC members and to meet people you may not know.  It’s always a lot of fun to get together and not too much work for anyone as the host furnishes the entree, and all the guests bring a dish.  We welcome both members and non-members.  If you are willing to host, please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner, including yourself.  Sign up today on the PIC Board in fellowship hall beginning Sunday,
February 2, through Sunday, February 23. 

Sermon Title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: No Time for the Pits”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Dorothy and Joe Dunbar. “To celebrate the kind, caring, considerate and thoughtful people that attend this church.”

THIS WEEK

ENDOWMENT BOARD MEETING meets Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00, in the office conference room.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

UCC 101 NEWCOMER’S CLASS – If you would like to learn more about University Congregational Church, meet members of the church and ask Robin questions…then join us on Sunday, February 9, at 11:30, in the basement conference room.  Lunch will be served.  If you would like to attend, please call or email Heidi at: 316-634-0430, or heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – There is no workday this Thursday.  The Pantry is open on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 2130 E 21st St N.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 13, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Mike Kennedy, the voice of the Shockers. Mike will talk about the current men’s basketball program.

FIRST TUESDAY MEAL is February 4, at the Men’s Winter Overflow Shelter 2020. We need 3 more 2# meatloaves. Drop off your food or monetary donations on Sunday or on Tuesday morning.  Kathy and Grace will be in the UCC kitchen at 10:30 making “funeral potatoes” and finishing up the meal.

We have one more meal on Tuesday, March 3. Checks made payable to UCC with “homeless meals” in the memo are gratefully appreciated. Thanks to all who have found contributing in some way to these meals a meaningful outreach.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS –  It’s time to sign up in fellowship hall for the Spring Fellowship Dinners, which will take place in March and April.  Attending the dinners is a good way to become better acquainted with other UCC members and to meet people you may not know.  It’s always a lot of fun to get together and not too much work for anyone as the host furnishes the entree, and all the guests bring a dish.  We welcome both members and non-members.   If you are willing to host, please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner, including yourself.  Sign up today on the PIC Board in fellowship hall for a great time!  Sign-ups will end the last Sunday in February, February 26^th. 

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… There is also a wellness corner that features news articles about current health and wellness topics. And a members corner with articles written by UCC members and staff, or about UCC members.
    

Sermon title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Faith Drives the Blues Away”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Burt and Sharon Tims. “In celebration of our 31 years of marital bliss on January 7.”

UCC ANNUAL MEETING at 11:30, in the sanctuary.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on January 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield. Everyone is welcome.

BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING meets on Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 – Noon, in fellowship hall. This is for everyone that is serving on boards in 2020.

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, January 26, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, January 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

IFM SOUPER BOWL 2020 is Friday, January 31, from 11:00-2:00, at Exploration Place at 300 N McLean Blvd. Early bird tickets are $20, and $30 at the door. Join us the Friday before that other Bowl for all-you-can-eat soup to benefit HumanKind Ministries homeless shelters! Soups from your favorite chefs and restaurants will be featured along with beautiful handmade bowls, fresh bread, homemade desserts, beverages, and live music. We have been asked to provide baked goods again this year. No cookies, but cakes, pies, single serve desserts, tarts, rice Krispee treats, bars, etc. are needed. Please sign-up on the PIC board if you can donate some desserts.

THE 2020 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in fellowship hall. There is a copy of the 2019 schedule on the back if you need a reminder of your preferred date. Thank you for your quick response to our request for flowers in January and February. You are greatly appreciated.

THE 2020 TREAT SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in fellowship hall. If you would like to contribute some cookies, bar cookies, cupcakes, or sweet breads for our fellowship time after Sunday worship, please sign your name and phone number to the week that you would like to bring them.

FIRST TUESDAY MEAL at the Men’s Winter Overflow Shelter is February 3, 2020. We are planning again for 120 meals for homeless men at this shelter and the women across the street. Our menu is the following: 15–2# meatloaves; Costco’s mixed vegetables; funeral potatoes; and slab fruit pie. Ask Grace about the last two items and she can tell you what we need: grace.kneil@wichita.edu. PLEASE contact Kathe Thompson (kathet13@aol.com) or Grace if you are interested in serving this meal or providing some of the ingredients. Thank you to those who have already contributed time and donations. Join us in this Outreach project that is meaningful to those on both sides of the serving window.
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Sermon Title: “Creating Meaning”`

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by
Bob and Dianne Robinson to wish our church family happiness in the New Year.

THIS 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.

NEXT WEEK

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is on Thursday, January 16, from 9-11am, at 2130 E. 21st St. N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, January 18, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, January 16, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin.

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!  We need about 6 dozen brownies. PLEASE contact Kathe Thompson at (kathet13@aol.com). Thanks and Happy New Year!

THE 2020 TREAT SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in fellowship hall. If you would like to contribute some cookies, bar cookies, cupcakes, or sweet breads for our fellowship time after Sunday worship, please sign your name and phone number to the week that you would like to bring them.

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.

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.