UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
a just world for all
UCC Squared
September 29th
This Sunday,
October 3rd, is
World Communion Sunday, New Members joining
A link to the bulletin is to the left.
All are welcome.
Please follow appropriate safety guidelines including masks.
It's Our Turn.
Hello All. October is one of the months that Union UCC volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels.
1. Click the link below to access the Sign-Up Genius calendar.
2. Once there, click on October 2021 Meals on wheels.
That will take you to the calendar and you can choose the dates you want to volunteer for.
If you have never driven for Meals on Wheels before but would like to help, contact the church office and we'll get you the information you need.
THANKS in advance for your help.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
"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
Upcoming Friday Film
October 29th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Next month's movie: "The Midnight Sky"
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.
TEMPORARY Office Hours
Office hours for the church this week are Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and
Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. 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.
Heads Up.
OWL
(Our Whole Lives)
starting on October 25th for 8th grade through 10th grade.
Contact Lisa Cawthra or Cheryl Sill
for more information.
The Union UCC Prayer Post includes prayers from our church community, wider community, and global community. Click the Prayer Post button.
HAVE YOU VISITED OUR WEBSITE?
Check out www.elkriverucc.org to see all our latest worship services,
bulletins, sermons, newsletters, and more!
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