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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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Please Join Us
This Sunday
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Bob Dunham will share his reflections on his recent trip to Turkey this Sunday, August 30, at 9:45 a.m. in the Terrace Room. He traveled to Turkey as part of an inter-faith, inter-cultural dialogue sponsored by the Divan Center, a Turkish American organization that seeks to foster such conversation.
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PYC High School Leadership Team
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All high schoolers interested in serving on the Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) High School Leadership Team will meet
this Sunday, August 30, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Youth Center.
This group will have lunch, have a devotion and discussion that challenges and deepens their faith and will help plan aspects of PYC that will foster community in the group.
To ensure we have enough food for lunch, those interested should email
Kim McNeill, Staff Associate for Youth Ministries.
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Register for Sunday School and Nursery Care
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It's that time again! Registration is now taking place for Sunday School and nursery care. To register for Sunday School, please
click here. To register for nursery care, please
click here.
Be sure to register by Sunday, September 6, to help our teachers and nursery staff plan. Sunday School classes for three-year-olds through second grade and sixth - eighth graders will be in the lower level. Sunday School classes for third - fifth grade will meet upstairs, and High School Sunday School will meet in the Campus Ministry Lounge. Check-in for the nursery is in Room 134.
For questions about the nursery or Sunday School programs related to children and youth, please contact
Nancy Myer
, Staff Associate for Children's Ministries.
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New adult education classes are on the horizon, and the books are available! Copies of
The Blessings of a B Minus ($10),
Leaving North Haven ($15) and
The Secret Game ($20) are available for purchase.
If you're interested in buying a book before classes begin, contact Kate Fiedler Boswell at
[email protected] or (919) 929-2102 ext. 130.
Term 1 will run from September 13 to October 25. Classes will meet during the Sunday School hour, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. For more information about Term 1 classes, see the August edition of
The Chimes.
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Join Us for
Punch on the Porch
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Please join us for Punch on the Porch outside Vance Barron Hall after each worship service.
We'll gather for fellowship each Sunday through September. See you then!
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Weekly News from University Church Friday, August 28, 2015
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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.
All are welcome!
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On Sunday, August 30, 2015
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Organ Voluntary:
Prelude in G Major - J.S. Bach
Scripture Reading:
Luke 10:38-42
Sermon:
"I'd Like to Hear a Sermon About: Discernment
(What does God want us to do?)"
At the Offering:
I call to Thee Lord Jesus Christ - Bach (8:30)
I will worship - George Dyson (11:00)
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Congregational Meeting
This Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Noon
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The session has called a Congregational Meeting this Sunday, August 30, 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 2018, along with a brief biography of each one.
Please click here to read a PDF of the Nominating Committee Report. Printed copies are available at church on Sundays. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please call the church office at (919) 929-2102.
We recognize and thank the Nominating Committee for their work in identifying such a capable group of nominees. A special thank you to Mellicent Blythe, who wrote the short biographies of the nominees in the Nominating Committee Report.
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Youth Choir "Kick Off the Choir Year" Party!
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All 6th to 12th graders are invited to join the UPC Youth Choir. We need you! And we give FREE tune ups! Join us at the Vissers' home (104 Sturbridge Lane, 919-929-9516) this Sunday, August 30, from 5 - 7 p.m.
You will be measured for your choir robe, play games, catch up with old friends and meet new friends while enjoying some great food. Bring $5 for dinner. Remember, all God's children got a place in the choir!
For more information about the Youth, Junior or Children's Choirs, please contact Beth Auman Visser.
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PYPs Outing: September 19
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Parents of Young Presbyterians (PYPs) is a group for parents of children who are infants through fifth grade. PYPs sponsors a variety of events throughout the year; some are family-oriented and some are intended specifically for parents.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, for a PYPs tailgate! We will gather at 9 a.m. near Boshamer Stadium (exact location will be announced later). An email will be sent closer to the time to those who have signed up so people know what to bring. Discounted tickets ($20/person) to the UNC vs. Illinois game are available by filling out an order form. Please
click here to print the order form. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please fill out the form below and put in Nancy's mailbox at UPC with your payment no later than Tuesday, September 8. Make your check payable to "UNCAA."
Kickoff is at noon. All are invited to come to the tailgate regardless of whether or not you plan to go to the game! Please sign up for the tailgate by emailing Nancy Myer. If you have questions, please email Martha Aldridge or call her at (919) 270-8445.
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Kirk Club, for 4th and 5th graders, will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., starting on Wednesday, September 16.
Our time together will include snack, fellowship, recreation and a lesson tailored to the needs of this age group. These young people will learn how to approach their faith in new ways as they engage in thought-provoking discussions, wrestle with deeper questions and grow in community with one another. This program will prepare our 4th and 5th graders for the transition to middle school and Presbyterian Youth Connection by encouraging regular participation in a faith community and helping them understand how faith plays a part in everyday life.
To register for Kirk Club, please click here.
If you have questions about Kirk Club, please contact
Kim McNeill
, Staff Associate for Youth Ministries, or
Nancy Myer
, Staff Associate for Children's Ministries. Or call them at (919) 929-2102.
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Faith Forward Capital Campaign Update
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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!
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Parking and Construction Update
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Please remember that during the construction there is no on-site parking at the church for staff or visitors. Visitors are encouraged to utilize on-street and deck parking.
Over the next few months, construction will be focused on Robertson Lane and paving, water lines, sewer lines and other modifications. Once these projects are completed, building can begin!
As construction continues, we will continue to post pictures of the progress on the UPC Facebook page. To view all the pictures, search #BuildUPC on Facebook. We encourage church members who post pictures or updates regarding church construction to use #BuildUPC. Stay connected!
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We look forward to worshiping with you!
Grace and Peace, University Presbyterian Church |
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