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Worship Road Trip - Feb. 14, 2021

1/18/2021

 
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While Pastor Caela is on vacation, the Deacons would like to invite you to join them for a “road trip” to Colonial UCC in Prairie Village on Sunday, Feb. 14th. While many churches in the KO Conference are continuing to worship online for safety reasons, it’s a great opportunity to connect with other congregations in our conference and see the diversity in worship throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. 

How to worship on Feb. 14th:
We hope you’ll worship with Colonial UCC in real time at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. You’ll find their livestream at https://colonialucc.online.church/. You can also worship on demand via Colonial’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/CCYouTubeVid. Links to both of these options are available at www.colonialucc.org.

How to fellowship on Feb. 14th: 
We will still gather for our regular Zoom Fellowship Hour at 11:30 a.m.. We hope you can join us for a time of conversation and connection! You’ll find that Zoom link at uccmanhattan.org/online

Even with all of the challenges of 2020 it can be uplifting to take advantage of some of the things we can do now that we couldn't before...worshiping online with a congregation in another state is a gift!

Lent Pick Up & Drive Through Communion - Feb. 7

1/18/2021

 
When you come for Drive Through Communion on. Feb. 7th, it’s also time for our Lent Pick Up. You can pick up ashes to use for Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17th) and a hard copy of the Illustrated Ministry Family Prayer Devotional. Click to read Pastor Caela's invitation to lengthen your faith this Lent and see all the options available as you choose your own Lenten adventure. You can also download the at-home worship service for Ash Wednesday at uccmanhattan.org/lent (note: the password to download the file is on the envelope of ashes or you may e-mail the church office for the password). 

You can also drop off donations for the Second Helping as we “fill the breadbasket” the first Sunday of each month.

Weather permitting, we will have two opportunities for receiving Communion on Feb. 7th:
  1. Communion at Home @ 10:45 a.m. : we will offer Communion during our Sunday morning online worship service which will be via ZOOM and you can bring your own elements to eat and drink. Meeting ID 899 1685 3476, Password 66502. 
  2. Drive Through Communion from 12:15-12:45 p.m.: drive through the alley behind the church building to receive prepackaged Communion elements (no sign up needed). In case of inclement weather, an announcement will be made on our website, e-mail list, and social media on Sunday morning.




Zoom Worship - First Sunday of Each Month

1/18/2021

 
When we gathered for worship on Zoom during the Christmas season, many of us found we deeply enjoyed the sense of connection we felt as we saw familiar faces on our screens. The Deacons recently decided we’d like to try gathering for worship via Zoom on the FIRST Sunday of each month, beginning Feb. 7th. This will allow us to share Communion together in real time in a way that feels more intimate than our regular Facebook service. It also gives our worship leaders (staff and volunteers) a break from video production and allows us to save costs on video editing each month. Worshiping via Zoom also means those who aren’t into doing pre-recorded videos can assist in leading worship by reading scripture or sharing the benediction or call to offering by simply unmuting! Glory!

We know that some folks will prefer our Facebook Live services and others Zoom. Each platform has its advantages and drawbacks. We are probably ALL in agreement that we long for the day when we can gather together safely in our Sanctuary. Until then, we will continue to faithfully and prayerfully gather for worship in new and creative ways, confident that the Holy Spirit can work with any platform.

Visit uccmanhattan.org/online for the Zoom link for worship.

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Worship for Jan. 3, 2021

12/30/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

We are gathering for worship this Sunday on Zoom ONLY (we will not be on Facebook Live or YouTube today). The Zoom room will open at 10:40 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 899 1685 3476​# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

View the order of worship for Dec. 27th here. ​

Announcements:

  • Fellowship Hour today will take place on the SAME Zoom link as worship, so just stay put after the postlude for fellowship. 
  • Drive Through Communion is available today from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on the north side of the church building. Please come into the church parking lot and then turn right into the alley on the north side of the building. Pastor Caela will meet you by Juliette. You are also invited to help "fill the breadbasket" for Second Helping by dropping off items when you come through. More information about Communion here
  • Christmas season isn't over until Jan. 6th and you can still visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. The prayer creche will be available throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and will be taken down on January 6th. Learn more here
  • Adult Sunday School is on winter break until Jan. 24th. You can read more about upcoming adult classes here. 
  • Living Room Worship is back! We will gather on Zoom on Sunday, Jan. 24th at 7:00 p.m. You'll find the full details and Zoom link here
  • All members of boards and committees are invited to the Leadership Kick Off on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. At this meeting we will have a chance to share tips for our ministry together and we will break out into individual boards/committees for our January meetings as well. Details here
  • We will have our January Congregational Meeting on Zoom on Jan. 24th at 11:45 a.m. At the meeting we will approve the 2021 budget. Members of Cabinet are also hosting an informational/listening session the week before the meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 17th via Zoom. You'll find details about both meetings and the Zoom links here. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. ​

Worship for Dec. 27, 2020

12/22/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

We are gathering for worship this Sunday on Zoom ONLY (we will not be on Facebook Live or YouTube today). The Zoom room will open at 10:40 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 899 1685 3476​# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option. 

View the order of worship for Dec. 27th here. 

Announcements:

  • Reminder that on January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship service one more time (no Facebook Live or YouTube). If you still have the Star Word you received as a part of your December mailed newsletter, please bring it with you.  You'll find the order of worship and Zoom link for Jan. 3rd here. 
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. The prayer creche will be available throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and will be taken down on January 6th. Learn more here
  • Thursday Night Prayers & Fellowship WILL be meeting on New Year's Eve at 7:00 p.m. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY
Dec. 27 - Jan. 17 there will be NO adult Sunday School
Jan. 3 - Epiphany worship via Zoom only at 10:45 a.m., Drive Through Communion from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Leadership Kick Off for all members of boards and committees
Jan. 24 - Adult Sunday School begins again, Congregational Meeting via Zoom at 11:45 a.m.

Worship for Dec. 20, 2020

12/16/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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​If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 
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Announcements:

  • IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES: On December 24th, Dec. 27th, and January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship services. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • Three fun things happening at the Christmas Connections event on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 10am-noon: you can pick up your donated poinsettia, you can pick up a handheld candle to use for Christmas Eve, and you can drop off cookies for Second Helping. All exchanges will happen curbside with masks. You can read more here. 
  • Thank you to those who donated poinsettias for the season. You can read the dedications for them here. 
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • As you complete your holiday shopping, don't forget about the "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY
Dec. 27 - Jan. 17 there will be NO adult Sunday School
Jan. 3 - Epiphany worship via Zoom only at 10:45 a.m., Drive Through Communion from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 13 - Leadership Kick Off for all members of boards and committees
Jan. 24 - Adult Sunday School begins again, Congregational Meeting via Zoom at 11:45 a.m.

Worship for Dec. 13, 2020

12/9/2020

 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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​If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 

Announcements: 

  • We invite you to join with us in observing the season of Advent. You will find information about Advent Devotionals, our adult Advent class, star words, special worship services and more here. 
  • Next Sunday is our Lessons and Carols service on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. On December 24th, Dec. 27th, and January 3rd we will be using Zoom for our worship services. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • Thank you to those who donated poinsettias for the season. You can read the dedications for them here. 
  • Three fun things happening at the Christmas Connections event on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 10am-noon: you can pick up your donated poinsettia, you can pick up a handheld candle to use for Christmas Eve, and you can drop off cookies for Second Helping. All exchanges will happen curbside with masks. You can read more here. 
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • As you complete your holiday shopping, don't forget about the "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

Worship for Dec. 6, 2020

12/2/2020

 

Announcements:

  • We invite you to join with us in observing the season of Advent. You will find information about Advent Devotionals, our adult Advent class, star words, special worship services and more here. 
  • It's Communion Sunday and we have two options for Communion today: 1) during online worship at home, 2) Drive Through from 12-1pm. No sign up required. Details here
  • Next Sunday is the Christmas Pageant and you don't want to miss it! Join us on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. for this service of JOY. You can learn more about all our special worship services for the season here.
  • We would love to have your Christmas PHOTOS for our worship services! Details on how to submit here
  • Are you missing the joy of Christmas music in our Sanctuary? We are, too. We've compiled some songs so you can listen or carol-along-at-home. Find them on our website here. 
  • You are encouraged to help us "Fill the Breadbasket" for Second Helping this Sunday by making a special financial gift to the Second Helping or dropping off supplies during Drive Through Communion. Learn more about Second Helping and see a list of needed items here
  • Another lovely way to support the Second Helping is through our "Give the Gift of a Warm Meal" program. You can donate an amount of your choosing to purchase meals for people in our community and Linda T. will send you a card you can share with your recipient. Learn more and make your donation here
  • You are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • Sue Gerth still has Advent Wreath Kits if you'd like one. Learn more about the Advent Wreath Kits here.
  • You can order poinsettias for Advent and Christmas NOW. Find more information and the order form here. 
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

There's a place for you in worship. 

​Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
​
​If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 

Worship for Nov. 29, 2020

11/25/2020

 

Announcements:

  • We begin a new Adult Sunday School class for Advent this Sunday, Nov. 29th at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. You'll find details here.​
  • Advent begins today! We invite you to join with us in observing the season. You will find information about Advent Devotionals, our adult Advent class, star words, special worship services and more here. 
  • We would love to have your Christmas PHOTOS for our worship services! Details on how to submit here
  • Next Sunday, Dec. 6th is Communion Sunday. We will offer two options for Communion: 1) during online worship at home, 2) Drive Through from 12-1pm. No sign up required. Details here
  • You are encouraged to help us "Fill the Breadbasket" for Second Helping next Sunday, Dec. 6th, by making a special financial gift to the Second Helping or dropping off supplies during Drive Through Communion. Learn more about Second Helping and see a list of needed items here
  • World AIDS Day Service is Tuesday, Dec. 1st. We will meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. for a socially distanced walk to Blue Earth Plaza, where we will light candles together. More information here
  • Beginning December 1, you are encouraged to visit the church grounds to offer your Christmas prayer at the interactive prayer station on our front lawn. Paper and pens are provided so you can write down your prayer and staple it onto the chain with the others. Learn more here
  • Sue Gerth still has Advent Wreath Kits if you'd like one. Learn more about the Advent Wreath Kits here.
  • You can order poinsettias for Advent and Christmas NOW. Find more information and the order form here. 
  • We have two new resources on our website that you might find useful during the week. Visit uccmanhattan.org/devotionals to access free online devotionals anytime or uccmanhattan.org/music to access video and audio of music from our services.
  • A reminder that we have several opportunities to gather via Zoom each week - Sunday and Monday School for adults and kids, Tuesday book group, youth group, and Thursday Prayers. You'll find the links here. 

Worship with us.

Join us as we worship together in real time on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. Central on Sunday (no login required). The service will also be posted to our YouTube channel before 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. 
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​If you are having difficulty accessing the online services, please don't be shy. Reach out to our church office so we can assist. 

Special Worship Services for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

11/23/2020

 

Dec. 13: Christmas Pageant

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Join us for our annual Christmas Pageant, led by the children of our congregation. We will worship together on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. or you can worship on your own schedule using our YouTube channel. The kids will be sharing scripture, story, and song. We can't wait to see what they've created! Details about how to access the service here. ​

Dec. 20: Lessons & Carols

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The musicians of our congregation will share the Word with us in music this Sunday. We will worship together on Facebook Live at 10:45 a.m. or you can worship on your own schedule using our YouTube channel. Many thanks to our musicians and readers for sharing your gifts with us this season.  Details about how to access the service here. 

View the order of lessons and carols here
Please note: the Zoom worship services on Dec. 24, Dec. 27, and Jan. 3 will NOT be on Facebook Live, YouTube, or DVD. You will need to join us via Zoom for the live service. Let us know if you have questions!

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve

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Dec. 27: Poetry & Carols 

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Jan. 3: Epiphany

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We will gather on Zoom for a simple and sweet service as we welcome the Christ child in our midst. We will hear the Christmas story and a meditation from our pastor and enjoy music together. Bring your favorite candle to use as we light our candles and sing Silent Night together. You'll find the Zoom login information here. 





Wear your cozy clothes, pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us on Zoom the Sunday after Christmas. We will sing Christmas carols together and hear Christmas poetry and scripture. This will be a great chance to see some familiar and loved faces and some new faces, too! You'll find the Zoom login information here. ​


One last Zoom service before the season ends. Bring the Star Words that came in your December print newsletter in the mail (don't worry if you've lost them, we've got you covered). We'll journey with the Magi for Epiphany and enjoy some connection-time together as the new year dawns. You'll find the Zoom login information here. ​
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