 The first Wednesday of the month means Lunch Bunch!
We hope you'll bring your own lunch to a comfy spot in your home and join us via Zoom for conversation and laughter. It will be fun to see each other's homes and perhaps meet each other's pets! Physical distancing is what we're after and that doesn't have to mean social distancing. It will be so good to talk with one another. Join us Wednesday, May 6th at 11:30 a.m. Click to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88932482375 OR Dial 1-669-900-6833 from your phone. When you hear the recorded voice say, “Welcome to Zoom. Please enter your meeting ID followed by pound” you should dial 889 3248 2375#. That’s it! Got questions? Let us know. Otherwise, we'll see you Wednesday for lunch! New Session of the Midweek “Bible Book Club” starting on Tuesday, May 5th, 11:30 to 1:00: “The Meaning of Mary Magdalene”
Please consider joining us for the new sessions of our midweek ZOOM class. Beginning of Tuesday, 5 May, we will be reading Cynthia Bourgeault’s book The Meaning of Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is probably the most famous character in the Bible about whom the least is known. Bourgeault’s book seeks to address that, starting by look at what the Bible does say about her and how church tradition, art, and legend have added – and frequently distorted - the picture we have of Mary. In addition, Bourgeault introduces her readers to the The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and other lost gospels and demonstrates how these lost writings have altered our perspective of her. What has emerged in recent years is a serious re-evaluation of Mary Magdalene’s place among Christ’s followers and Bourgeault thoroughly examines that new perspective. If you are new to our midweek class, please feel free to drop in this coming Tuesday, 28 April, when the group will meet just to drink coffee and eat chocolate together. The book is available at Amazon in either paperback or Kindle form. If you have trouble obtaining a book, please text or call Pastor Sue. You can e-mail the church office ([email protected]) if you need Sue's phone number. Please join us! The Board of Christian Education wants to provide some weekly online opportunities for people to continue learning/connecting/sharing during the summer months. These don't necessarily have to be content-centered classes, but we're envisioning a time for people to gather, check in, talk about God in their lives, and enjoy activities together. Gatherings will be held via Zoom or other online platforms Please let us know about your interest here so we can set up the best schedule possible. We will be accepting feedback through the end of April.   A note from the Deacons:
In an effort to help people in our congregation stay connected to one another during COVID-19, we have assigned everyone in our congregation to a Neighborhood Group. These groups were primarily created based on geographic proximity. We believe this will be a rich time of creating and deepening connections with other people in our congregation, even as we are physically separated from one another. Each group will create their own ways of staying connected. Some groups might want to do a regular group check in via e-mail or Zoom. Other groups might find that a group text or small Facebook group works well. There will most certainly be folks in your group who prefer to connect via phone or snail mail. It is critically important that everyone follows the stay at home order....so these groups will not be getting together in person at all. Your Neighborhood Captain will make sure everyone in your group stays connected.  Adult Sunday School continues. We all need a time to check in and spend time in conversation and prayer these days. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. We meet via Zoom | click here for login information
April 5 Taking time to talk. We will begin with 10-15 minutes of sharing our fears and frustrations, followed by guided breathing and awareness. We will end with talking about the blessings in our life. Deane Lehmann, facilitator. April 12 Easter breakfast. Just because we can't physically eat together doesn't mean we can't virtually eat together. Let's get to see the kiddos again, show off our cooking skills (or lack thereof) and learn how to use the chat function. Yes, you can chat with individuals! Deane Lehmann, mute minder. April 19 (TBA) April 26, May3, May 10. We are looking for volunteers to lead a class. We have access to Work of the People videos. We have a group of people who can easily fill an hour with conversation and insights. Is there a topic you have wanted to explore but didn't want to commit to weeks of facilitating? Well, this is your opportunity! Please contact Sue Zschoche or Deane Lehmann.  The first Wednesday of the month means Lunch Bunch! We are still gathering in April...just in a different way.
We hope you'll bring your own lunch to a comfy spot in your home and join us via Zoom for conversation and laughter. It will be fun to see each other's homes and perhaps meet each other's pets! Physical distancing is what we're after and that doesn't have to mean social distancing. It will be so good to talk with one another. Join us Wednesday, April 1st at 11:30 a.m. Click to Zoom OR Dial 1-669-900-6833 from your phone. When you hear the recorded voice say, “Welcome to Zoom. Please enter your meeting ID followed by pound” you should dial 531 215 576#. That’s it! Detailed invitation for those newer to Zoom Zoom helpful hints Since we would normally be supporting a local restaurant with Lunch Bunch, you are encouraged to consider buying a gift card to your favorite local restaurant from MHK Together. Every gift card we purchase from this program not only supports a local business but they also give a matching amount in a grocery card to people in our community who are being adversely affected by COVID-19. Got questions? Let us know. Otherwise, we'll see you Wednesday for lunch! The First UCC People Books
Friday, September 13, 2019 6:30 – 9:00 PM Blachly Room We need books and readers. Books are created by people who wish to tell their story of: a personal experience, a unique experience, or something that matters to them. Readers experience a new way of listening to gain an understanding of the book’s experience and perspective. This innovative event, modeled on “The Human Library Project” offers a comfortable environment for us to meet, ask questions, and learn from each other. To apply to be a “people book”, please go to: http://bit.ly/uccpeoplebooks There you will find more information to help you create your book. To be a “reader”, just come. There will be just a few directions given at the event. The Vitality Committee invites all to participate. We will provide the main dish, drinks and dessert. If you wish to bring a side dish please do. If you've been looking for a place where you can ask ANYTHING, grow in your faith, and be your full, beautiful, complicated self while connecting with other people.....we've got you covered. Sunday School is a great way for people of ALL AGES to learn, grow, and connect. We gather at 9:30am throughout the school year. You can come every week or once in a while. If you have any questions about our Sunday School options, please reach out to us. We'd be happy to tell you more! Kids Sunday School Children aged 3 through 6th grade are divided into age-appropriate groups and taught by our team of dedicated Sunday School teachers.This is a time for children to experience the Bible through music, art, and more as they gather with other children their own age to grow in Christ. The first Sunday of each month is Yoga + Donuts. Kids from all of the community join the teachers from Shining Light Yoga for movement, games, mindfulness, and donuts (of course). You can learn more about Shining Light and pre-register for these free classes here. The second and third Sunday of each month are Bible study. Kids are divided into a younger class (ages 3 through 3rd grade) and older class (4th-6th grade) and are taught by a team of volunteers and staff. All adults who work with our children in these settings have been through a background check and parents are always welcome to visit the classroom to see what your kids are learning. Younger class curriculum: Deep Blue Kids Older class curriculum: Submerge The fourth Sunday of each month is rehearsal for our kids choir. The kids learn a new song and share it with the congregation during worship that morning. Fifth Sundays are service projects that rotate throughout the school year. So far our kids have helped with the Blessing Box and Second Helping preparation. We look forward to seeing what they'll do this school year! Youth Sunday School If you are in 7th-12th grade and interested in Sunday School, please reach out to our Director of Youth Ministries, Brittani Shank. We have some youth who like to volunteer with the younger kids' classes and others who have attended our adult classes. If there are teens who are interested in having a teen class, please let Brittani know! We want to make sure we're offering what you need and want. Adult Sunday School We kick off this Sunday with a two-week series led by Pastor Caela called God Glasses. We'll take a break Labor Day weekend and then Greg Eiselein will be leading a six-week class on the history of the Bible. Classes for the remainder of the fall semester will be announced soon! Check our our adult ed page to read full descriptions of these classes. Nursery Care Kids ages 3 and younger are always welcome in our nursery. Our staff are background-checked, safe church trained, and and CPR certified. We look forward to welcoming your babies and toddlers in our nursery!  Living Room Worship is casual evening of acoustic guitar, singing, prayer, and fellowship. If you are hungry to deepen your connection to God and each other, join us in the living room! Questions? Contact Kerry Priest.
All gatherings are 6:30-8:30pm on Sunday evenings Feb. 17 - ECM, 904 Sunset Ave. Mar. 24 - 421 Leavenworth St. Apr. 28 - 6900 Briar Circle
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