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Welcome to University Presbyterian Church
in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill across from
the UNC Campus
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Church Office Moving
September - October
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The UPC church office will be closed September 2, 3 and 4 as we move across the street to 212 E. Rosemary Street. The church office will be located at this address starting September 5 and at least through the month of October.
At this location, the regular church office phone number will allow a caller to leave a voicemail for any staff member. Please remember that email will be the best way to reach administrative and program staff. If you need to contact the office immediately, the temporary office number will be (919) 869-7925. Thank you.
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Choir Rehearsals Begin September 7
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The Youth, Junior and Children's Choirs will begin rehearsals next Sunday, September 7. All choirs will next Sunday in Fellowship Hall. After that, the location may change. All are welcome! We have a place for you 'cause "All God's Children Got A Place in the Choir!"
The Youth Choir (grades 6-12) rehearses Sundays from 5 - 6 p.m. The Junior Choir (grades 2-6) rehearses Sundays from 4:15 - 4:55 p.m. The Children's Choir (grades K - 2) rehearses Sundays from 3:45 - 4:10 p.m.
For more information about UPC choirs, contact Beth Auman Visser.
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Congregational Meeting: September 21
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The Session has called a Congregational Meeting on September 21 after the 11:00 a.m. worship service to act on the report of the Congregational Nominating Committee. The report includes the complete list of nominees for the Class of 2017, along with a brief biography of each one.
Click here to view the Nominating Committee Report. Printed copies are also available on The Landing. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please call the church office at (919) 929-2102 and leave a message in the General Mailbox with your name and address. At the meeting, the congregation will also act on a recommendation regarding the Staff Associate for Adult Ministries position, as recommended by the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.
We recognize and thank the Nominating Committee for their work in identifying such a capable group of nominees. A special thank you to Diane Rizzo, who wrote the short biographies of the nominees in the report.
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Weekly News from University Church
Friday, August 29, 2014
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With this email, we bring you news about this Sunday's worship services, as well as upcoming events and announcements. Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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On Sunday, August 31, 2014
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall*
Voluntary:
Arabesque No. 1
Claude Debussy
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 16:21-28
Sermon
"Unpacking the Answer"
At the Offering:
Claire de lune
Debussy
*Worship will be in the Fellowship Hall while the Sanctuary is under construction. See the Capital Campaign Construction Update below for more details.
Click here for this Sunday's Worship Bulletin and Announcements
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Church School Registration
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Church School Registration is now open for the 2014-2015 program year! Please click here to register all children and youth participants.
Be sure to register by Sunday, September 7 to help our teachers plan for the first day of Church School on September 14!
Please note the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms have moved downstairs for the fall due to construction. Their new temporary homes are half of the Kindergarten room (3rd), Room 139 (4th) and the Godly Play Room, Room 140 (5th).
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New Program Year Begins
Sunday, September 14
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 14, the start of a new program year at UPC! Join us for all the community, education and fun UPC has to offer.
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Church School begins again for all ages!
3:45 - 4:10 p.m. Children's Choir (grades K-2) rehearsal, Fellowship Hall*
4:15 - 4:55 p.m. Junior Choir (grades 2-6) rehearsal, Fellowship Hall*
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir (grades 6-12) rehearsal, Fellowship Hall*
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presbyterian Youth Connection Family BBQ, Fellowship Hall
*Rehearsals for Children's, Junior and Youth Choirs start September 7.
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Capital Campaign Construction Update
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This Sunday, worship will take place in the Fellowship Hall.
There have been a few changes to areas of the church that are off limits. The Henderson Street door and Campus Ministry wing are now open. However, the downstairs portion of the building is still off limits at this time, including the Youth Center, Garden Room, Nursery (new location-see below), classrooms, Fellowship Hall kitchen and the Stephen Ministry Room. Note we cannot use the Youth Center entrance or the entrance going directly on the playground. You may enter and exit the building at the parking lot door (and go up the stairs) or through the Henderson Street door. While worship is in the Fellowship Hall, the doors at the front of the Sanctuary cannot be used. For an accessible entrance, you may enter through a front side door of the church (near Vance Barron Hall) and take the elevator to the Fellowship Hall.
The nursery has moved to Vance Barron Hall. It will remain here throughout the next phase of construction.
Please note that while worship takes place in the Fellowship Hall, The IFC grocery cart, which is usually located in the narthex, will be located on The Landing. Items to be donated to the IFC can be left in the cart on Sundays. Or, you may take donations directly to the IFC Food Pantry at 110 W. Main Street in Carrboro. Thank you!
As we strive to stay flexible and patient during construction, we're counting on our members to do so as well! Thank you!
If you'd like to see how the construction is coming along, please click here to see pictures on the UPC Facebook page. Note you don't need to have a Facebook account to view the photos.
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Parking During Construction
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During the week, we'll need to have parking spots set aside for the construction crew and their materials. All of the middle parking spaces in the Robertson Lane lot will be reserved Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
There will be a few visitor spots available next to the church building in the afternoon, but those will be the only non-reserved parking spots during construction. If you need to come to the church during the day, please plan to park in the parking deck at 150 East Rosemary St. or call in advance to see if there are any other spots available.
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Adult Christian Education
Term 1: September 14 - October 26
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Due to construction, we will be limited to three classes:
Connections: Discussion of contemporary Christian issues, first emphasis on poverty in NC. We plan to hear from Gene Nichol, former Dean of UNC Law and founder of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. We'll expand our understanding of poverty in our community and the work of UPC to meet these needs. Location: Vance Barron Hall.
Faith Issues in Literature: Discussion of the essays of Anne Lamott in her book Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith. Location: Terrace Room.
Feasting on the Word: Expands our understanding of the lectionary scripture for each Sunday. This curriculum is coordinated with the children's ministry planning. Facilitator: Bob Dunham. Location: Stephen Ministry Room.
The Adult Education Committee invites your ideas and suggestions for topics and leaders for our classes. Please share your ideas with any of the following committee members: Jim Copeland, Chelsea Mc Elwee, DG Martin, Jay Klompmaker, Jim Schultz, Kaarin Huffman, Kelly Ross, Laura Baxley, Mike Nicholson, Randy Kabrick, Ruth Moose, Sarah Owen.
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We look forward to worshiping with you!
Grace and Peace, University Presbyterian Church |
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University Presbyterian Church is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. We are located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill across from the UNC Campus at 209 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514-0509. Free parking is available in the church lot, metered spaces on the street or the Chapel Hill Parking Deck on Rosemary Street.
All are welcome!
On Sunday mornings, worship services are held at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Childcare for infants through kindergarteners is provided on Sunday mornings by our paid sitters and parent volunteers. During the program year, Church School for All Ages takes place on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Children of all ages are welcomed and cherished by this congregation.
The Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available, and a parking assistant will be available to help you out of your car. Assistive hearing devices and large-print bulletins and hymnals are available during worship. If you are unable to find them, please ask for assistance.
Church Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30. Friday, 8:30-12:30. Call (919) 929-2102 for more information. More detailed information about our programs are on the church Website: www.upcch.org
Click here for UPC member User Login.
 
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