The church office needs volunteer help! Please consider volunteering for the shifts below to help out the church office staff, and share this information with any church members who may be interested. Shifts need to be filled ASAP! 

 Monthly shifts we need filled:

- 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon (12:30-4:30) 

You may volunteer for both shifts per month or just one. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering the phone and simple clerical tasks.

 If you're available, or if you'd like to volunteer as a substitute instead, please call Shelley Adams at (919) 942-2525. Or click here to email Jennifer in the church office. Thank you!

Passion/Palm Sunday, March 29: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 

Maundy Thursday, April 2: 7:30 p.m. Worship Service, Communion served 

Good Friday, April 3: 7:30 p.m. Worship Service, Service of Tenebrae 

Easter/Resurrection of the Lord, April 5: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, One Great Hour of Sharing Offering received; No Sunday School this morning.

Easter Brunch, April 5: 9:45 a.m. Mark your calendar for UPC's annual Easter Congregational Brunch! This year, the brunch will be held on Sunday, April 5, at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Administration, Congregational Life and PYPs Committees will host this potluck fellowship brunch. Beverages will be provided, and we ask that each member of the congregation bring a breakfast dish to share (quiche, muffins, fruit, etc.). Savory breakfast dishes, as well as fruit, are greatly appreciated as we attempt to balance out our Sunday morning Krispy Kreme allowance. Please remember to label your dishes and serving spoons with your name if you'd like to have them back. Be sure to pick up anything you brought with you following the brunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Easter with your church family.

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering: On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will be receiving the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through this special offering to share God's love with those in need. This offering helps support the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Self-Development of People program and the Presbyterian Hunger Program.

It's time to submit your Gifts of Beauty and Bounty Order Form, due by noon this Monday, March 30, 2015. Click here to download and print an order form. Paper forms are in the narthex and church office. 

Join us this year as we honor and memorialize the special people in our lives by giving an Easter Lily, which will be used to decorate the chancel for Easter, or by making a contribution to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services. You may choose to do both! The names of those we honor or remember will appear in the Easter Sunday Worship Bulletin, April 5, 2015. 

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) has announced their Sun Trust Best of Broadway Shows for the 2015-2016 Season. The UPC Adult Fun and Fellowship Group will be attending the 2:00 Saturday matinee performances of The Sound of Music on December 5, 2015, Matilda the Musical on January 23, 2016, The Lion King on February 27, 2016, and Cabaret on April 23, 2016.

Tickets have been ordered and transportation by Carolina Livery departing from University Mall for these performances has been scheduled. At this time, there are a few tickets remaining for each of the shows. If you are interested in joining the group for an afternoon of fun, please email John Poteat or call him at (919) 942-2603

 

As the Adult Education Committee starts planning for upcoming Adult Ed classes, we decided to conduct a survey. Your response would be greatly appreciated!

Please click here to complete the survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time and will provide us with invaluable feedback as we begin planning for upcoming terms. Thank you for your participation! 

Each Sunday during the 11:00 worship service, children age four through kindergarten are invited to go to the Godly Play room following the Time with Children. This is a special place for worship and wonder. After the children hear and see the story, they are invited to respond to the story through art. We are beginning to look for storytellers for the 2015-2016 year. No previous Godly Play experience is required and there is a training coming up on Saturday, April 11. 

 If you are interested in hearing more about being a storyteller, please contact Leslie Moye or Meg Powell.  

View the latest numbers and other information about UPC's Capital Campaign, Faith Forward, by visiting the campaign blog. You can also view information about the Capital Campaign from the Faith Forward page of the UPC Website. Stay up-to-date on what's happening with the campaign!

The Presbyterian Panel is a PC (USA) group consisting of Presbyterians who respond to occasional surveys either online, by mail or by phone. It's an opportunity for the denomination to reach out to members and ask for their input on different topics of interest. If you are interested in being on the Presbyterian Panel, click here to register.

 It's important that the group of panelists selected represents Presbyterians as a whole, so the initial request will be answering demographic questions to help select a representative sample of the denomination. If selected, you will receive a welcome letter with further details. If you are not selected right away, you will be kept on a list of potential future Panelists. You can unsubscribe from the list at any time.

If you have any questions, please email Research Services or call (800) 728-7228 ext. 2040.

Term 4: Through March 29 (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.)

Feasting on the Word: This class expands our understanding of the lectionary scripture for each Sunday. This curriculum is coordinated with the children's ministry planning. This Sunday: Mark 11:1-11; 15:1-39. Facilitators: Bob Dunham and Anna Pinckney Straight. Location: Terrace Room.

Faith Issues in Literature: Featuring the poetry of Mary Oliver found in New and Selected Poems, Volume One. Facilitators: Nancy Benjamin, Ruth Moose and Kelly Ross. Location: Stephen Ministry Room. 

Connections: Dementia and Alzheimer's - Finding Comfort in Knowledge, Faith and Hope: This class will explore brain changes associated with normal aging, Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Each class will have a specific focus and will be led by an expert in the field. Topics will include the most recent research on causes and treatment options; practical advice and resources for loved ones and caregivers; a theological perspective on dementia and healthcare; a discussion of the film Iris; and preventative measures to keep aging minds sharp and healthy. This Sunday: "Healthy Brain Aging" discussion with Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer, Director of the Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Duke University. Facilitators: UPC Mental Health Taskforce. Location: Vance Barron Hall.

There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday, April 5. Term 5 will begin on Sunday. April 12. Please plan to join us!