UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
a just world for all
UCC Squared
September 22nd
This Sunday,
September 26th,
is
Courage for Community!
A copy of the bulletin is below.
All are welcome.
Please follow appropriate safety guidelines including masks.
In-Person Options
$50 General Admission
$250 Reserved Table of 6
Virtual Options
$50 Virtual with Hotdish 'To-Go'
$250 Virtual with Hotdish 'To-Go' Family Meal (serves 6)
$35 Virtual Only (No Meal)
Tickets are available online at www.familypromiseanoka.org/events.
“Neighbors in Need”
Special Mission Offering October 3rd, 2021
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address systemic injustice.
We will receive this offering during the worship service on October 3rd.
ART BRIGHT is expanding! In fact, United Way is going to assist with spreading the program in the region. But Union is still the “home spark” for the program. We
will still be an anchor location. So with that in mind: ANYONE WHO IS AGING, feeling isolation, boredom, or has “forgotten something now and then” �� may
wish to sign up for our first Union event. That means you may invite friends, neighbors, or community members. Singles, couples, trios, and quartets are all welcome! In fact, if you can bring a guest, that would help us reach further into the region.
Upcoming Sessions are Tuesdays, Oct. 5th, 12th,19th, and 26th from 10 to 12:00 AM.
We are in partnership with Elk River Lutheran and Great River +350 for the FAITH & CLIMATE CHANGE Event. You won't want to miss it! For your safety, we recommend and encourage you to wear your mask to the event.
"Now and Then" Singers
Be a part of an impromptu group of singers on some Sunday mornings. If you can't make it to regular Senior Choir or prefer to be a bit more casual, (or you want to add another music group to your current participation), come and sing with the “Now and Then” singers. The music will be very sing-able, the run-through will be just before worship on the Sunday that we sing. No practice, no age requirement— just show up !! The next opportunity to join in will be on Sunday, October 10th. We start singing at 9:20, and then sing during worship that same day. See you there. Contact our music director, Gigi, if you have any questions. gigin@elkriverucc.org
SUNDAY'S COOL HAS BEGUN! We are excited to welcome children ages 3 years old - 6th grade. If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please stop by the church office or find a Sunday's Cool teacher before or after the worship service to do so.
We are still accepting applications for the position of Director of Faith Formation
Personnel Committee -- Su Arnold, Judy Halgren, Marietta Saxon
Position descriptions, are on website at www.elkriverucc.org.
If you are interested in either position - please email resume to churchoffice@elkriverucc.org with
"Director of Faith Formation"
in the subject line.
THANK YOU to Darla Scouten, Rylie Anderson, and all of the amazing volunteers that helped to raise $1,374 at the garage sale last weekend. THANK YOU to Ken for all of his hard work setting up tables in preparation for the sale, and also to the volunteers who helped with tear-down and removal of items. What a great success!
THANK YOU to the Trustees for the wonderful hospitality and quarterly update. We appreciate your diligence in keeping us well-informed.
THANK YOU to the Fall Clean-up volunteers! The clean-up was on a hot day, and everyone worked as hard as ever.
The first performance of the NOW & THEN SINGERS was a great success! Congratulations to Gigi Nauer, Choir Director, and all of the singers that shared their amazing voices with us.
Upcoming Friday Film
October 29th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Next month's movie: "The Midnight Sky"
TEMPORARY Office Hours
Office hours for the church this week are Sunday 9:00am to 1:00pm, and
Monday through Wednesday, 10:00am-2:00pm. Call the church at (763) 441-1203 if you have general questions or need a pastor. Office email - churchoffice@elkriverucc.org.
Pastoral Emergencies
In the event of an emergency, an accident, or a death, please contact Pastor Robin directly via text at 651.216.9012, phone or email revrobin@elkriverucc.org. She will want to be there for you. You may also contact the church office although the response may take longer.
The Union UCC Prayer Post includes prayers from our church community, wider community, and global community. Click the Prayer Post button.
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bulletins, sermons, newsletters, and more!
9/22 Jim Kopperud 9/23 Mary Schuldt
9/24 Nancy Anderson and Linda Zupon
9/25 Marce Ediger 9/26 Don Britt
