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EVENTS — Upcoming Pacific Northwest UCC Men's Retreat The annual Pacific Northwest UCC Men's Retreat will take place the weekend of February 3-5, 2012 at Pilgrim Firs. The speaker will be Tom Colwell and the theme will be "Music That Matters: Men Sharing Their Hearts". There will be a Day of Silence from February 2-3. More information is available in the narthex. Scholarships are available. |
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Sacred
Earth Matters The Sacred Earth Matters group is sponsoring a recycling event at our church on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of 15th and 45th. A flyer is attached to this announcement that you can print out and hopefully tell all of your neighbors about so we can advertise it as widely as possible. This flyer will also be in your next Church and Home. Click here for a copy of the flyer. |
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2012
Mix-Sups Sharing a meal is a great way to connect with new people in our church community, and Mix-Sups is a great way to share a meal! People are mixed and matched up with others for one dinner per month in February, March, April and May. Each month, one person or couple host a total of eight people. The host provides the main dish, while the six to seven guests are asked to bring a side dish. You can sign up as a couple, with a friend, or on your own. If you cannot host a meal, that's okay — you'll be matched with people who can! For more information, click here. Lisa Coleman at beanrhit@comcast.net, is 2012 Mix-Sups chair. |
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2013
Women's Retreat Another wonderful Women's Retreat has come and gone. Stay tuned here for information on the upcoming 2013 Retreat. Remember that donations to the scholarship fund are always welcome so that all who want to participate are able to do so. To make scholarship donations, contact Rebecca Rickabaugh (206) 524-5786 or rjrickabaugh8470@gmail.com. |
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EVENTS — Ongoing Taizé Worship Service Taizé services are held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Join us for this meditative mid-week service, followed by a soup and bread supper at 6:45 p.m. |
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The Listening
Group This is a small discernment team created by four at-large members of the Executive Council, Mary Paananen, John Lewis, Carol Christoferson and Kmbris Bond, with Virginia Felton and staff liaison Amy Roon. The group is charged with listening deeply to this congregation and to God's call for us. Their intention is to evaluate the information they receive and develop three goals for the church over the next three to five years. If you would like a member of the Listening Group to attend your group or event or if you have something to share personally, please contact them through their dedicated email listening-group@ucucc.org. You may also learn more about this group by clicking here. |
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Fellowship
Breakfasts Please join us for fellowship breakfasts in the church lounge every Sunday 8:45-9:45 a.m. through May 20th. Drop in for nourishing food, creative activities, supervision for children, and the opportunity to connect with your church family. All ages are welcome. Please contact Mary Paananen at mspaanen@earlthlink.net for more information and to volunteer to help. |
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Senior
Luncheon Please join us for the senior lunch on the second Monday of each month. The next one is Monday, February 13, 2012 beginning at 11:45 a.m. with lunch following at noon in the lounge. There is often a speaker or program, but mostly it is just to share food and conversation. |
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Theology
Book Group Theology Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting of the Theology Book Group will be Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., in the library. We will be reading What Would Jesus Deconstruct, by John Caputo. |
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Third
Thursday Men's Group The Third Thursday Group is a new men's lunch group that gathers, you guessed it, on the third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the church lounge. This is a fellowship and conversation group with no agenda other than what comes up — plus a simple soup, bread and cheese meal. All men who want a short break from whatever they are doing are welcome. Next gathering is Thursday, February 16, 2012. Please give Greg Turner a call at 206-525-8885 or an email at revsturner@aol.com if you are coming. Thanks. |
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Crafts &
Conversation Crafts & Conversation is an opportunity to work on your arts and crafts projects with other creative individuals. Come to the church lounge on the third Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The next gathering will be on February 17, 2012. |
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All Women
Extraordinary Dinner All women are invited to the All Women Extraordinary (AWE) dinner on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the lounge. The next dinner will be held on February 27, 2012. You don’t have to bring anything, food is provided—just come and be nourished with old friends and new friends. |
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Inviting All
Parents of Youth Please join moderators Susan Ovens and Trudi Picciano Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. this fall in Room 302 upstairs for a drop-in circle, Spiritual Parenting of Teens. Here parents of middle and high school kids can share the questions, concerns, and joys of spiritual parenting with fellow travelers. See you there! |
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The Parent
Group The Parent Group meets at the Burke Café on the second and last Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. The Parent Group is a support group for families who have a child, youth or young adult with learning disabilities or any type of special need. New members are always welcome to join us. In addition to our twice monthly meetings on Sundays at 9 a.m., members gather once a month in the evening or weekends. The Parent Group is also available as a resource for families who need ideas, networking or referrals. For more information or to join our email list and receive reminders of meetings, contact Tina Michalak at tinabina54@comcast.net or (206) 789-3614. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Hospitality Begins With Coffee The Sunday morning ministry of hospitality begins with the serving of coffee by volunteers. Please sign up to serve for one or more Sundays by emailing Rich Folsom at rgfolsom@comcast.net or at the Sunday coffee table. Thank you! |
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Adults—Stay Informed About
Upcoming Classes, Lectures and Events at UCUCC The Adult Christian Education and Spiritual Formation board wants to let you know about opportunities to learn and transform with others at UCUCC. We are starting a weekly e-newsletter that will keep you up-to-date about classes, lectures, and other events that are offered through the church. Simply send us an email letting us know you'd like to be added to the newsletter (adulted@universityucc.org). Contact Kmbris Bond, board chair, with any questions at bondsjazz@gmail.com, 541-953-4442, or drop a note in her church mail box. |
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UCUCC Young
Adults Are you looking for other young adults (20 and 30-somethings) in the congregation to believe, seek, and doubt with? Join us on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the lounge for fellowship and fun. For information on group events, email youngadults@universityucc.org. or call Brian Gregg at (206) 372-5951. |
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Consider
Teaching Sunday School We are recruiting volunteers to teach Sunday school this spring, February through May. It is fun to get to know the children of our church and nurture their spiritual growth. All volunteers are screened. We provide training, curriculum, materials, set-up and clean-up. Please contact Rebecca Schmidt at rschmidt@universityucc.org, or 206-524-2322. |
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Reception
Volunteers Needed If creating a safe, warm, hospitable environment for others in their deepest moments of grief and healing is your gift, I need you! This service to our church family, and the wider community, is an important part of our commitment...To care for and pray for each other in trials of the spirit and in times of joy. Our receptions are coordinated by Kmbris Bond, please contact her to join in this meaningful ministry; bondsjazz@gmail.com 541-953-4442 or leave a message in her box in the church office. |
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Wireless
Internet Access Wireless internet access is available in the sanctuary, narthex, lounge, office conference rooms, library, Ostrander Hall and the Pilgrim Room. Check in office for log-in information. |
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Church
Directory Corrections A new updated directory of members and friends is now available in the church office for $2. If you see any errors or have updated information to share, please email office@universityucc.org. Correction: It has been reported that the preferred phone number for Kate Nelson should be 206-397-3199. Please make a note of it. |
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Preschool
Elementary Education Brochure Find information on preschool and elementary Christian education offerings at UCUCC, click here. |