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Oct. 24 Learning Hour: The National Farm Worker Ministry

Sun., Oct. 24, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 The overwhelming irony of the US agricultural system is that farm workers face environmental, political, economic, and structural barriers that prevent them from being able to sustainably feed their families in affordable, healthy, and culturally appropriate ways. In the US, farm workers and dairy workers uphold the agricultural industry while …

Oct. 10 Learning Hour: UCC Global Ministries

Sun., Oct. 10, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 Did you know that the United Church of Christ (UCC) has a representative at the United Nations? Have you heard that the UCC has its own Child Sponsorship program? Are you curious about why Global Ministries uses the words “mission co-workers” instead of “missionaries?” Learn more about the UCC’s global …

Staffing for the Future – A Message from Church Council

What uncertainty we have been living in as a community, as a church and as individuals! And yet we have, as those before us in other unprecedented times, pressed forward in day-to-day life and tasks.   After several years of intense transition amongst our church staff, particularly the pastoral staff, I am excited to announce a plan for moving forward. After …

Nov. 7 Learning Hour: Mining the Treasures in our Life Stories

Sun., Nov. 7, 12:15 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88967740143?pwd=M1pqRE92SnZBbjZKNmpvelBKVTNRdz09ID: 889 6774 0143 Passcode: 261432 Social and behavioral scientists have opened a rich store of techniques to collect and interpret life story narratives for adults of all ages and backgrounds. Join our learning hour host, Craig Pratt, for an exploration of science-based narrative methods that can be easily adapted to enrich your storytelling, journaling, and …

Neighbors in Need Offering Oct. 3

This Sunday, October 3, our entire offering will go to the United Church of Christ-wide fund called Neighbors in Need. This year’s Neighbors in Need focus is on organizations and projects supporting homeless and immigrant neighbors and communities. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry. The other two-thirds funds the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries, providing …

Ushers Needed!

As we anticipate returning to our Sanctuary for in-person worship on Sun., Oct. 10 at 10 am, we’ll need ushers to help greet, answer questions, and be a welcoming presence to all who enter our doors. If you’re someone who enjoys engaging with people – especially after you’ve had your Sunday morning coffee – then consider joining one of our …

Need In-Person Helpers to Make the Magic Happen!

Our longtime resident sexton, Amare Gebreyesus, who sets up and breaks down for in-person events, has had to go to Ethiopia to care for a sick sister for the month of October. Unfortunately, this coincides with our return to in-person events!  Can you please 1) pray for Amare and his family, and 2) if you are planning to attend in-person …