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in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill across from
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

The Outreach Committee at UPC is sending money to help the people in Nepal who have been so severely affected by the earthquakes. Though we act collectively through this donation, we know that there are many others who would like to send additional monies, and we encourage you to send funds through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance group. 

 

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance group reminds us that God's people are called to stand in the GAP-Give, Act, Pray. Click here for more information.

 

VBS Volunteer
Packet Pick-up

Are you registered to volunteer with Vacation Bible School at Camp New Hope this year? Please plan to join us in Vance Barron Hall following the 11:00 a.m. worship service on either Sunday, June 7, or Sunday, June 28. We will have information packets available for you to take home, and members of the VBS Planning Team will be there to answer your questions. New to VBS? Whether you are a first-time volunteer or the first-time parent of a camper, please join us at this session for a ten minute introduction to VBS logistics! 

 

  

Questions? Please email Nancy Myer, VBS Co-Coordinator, or call her at (919) 929-2102, or email Tracy Lovelady, VBS Co-Coordinator.

 

Meal Service for UPC Families

Bringing home a newborn is an exciting time, but it also comes with anxiety and exhaustion. In those early months, having a meal delivered is a real gift. We would like to provide that for UPC families. We are compiling a list of members who would like to take a meal to families with newborns. 

 

If you'd like to participate, please email Lou Pons at or call her at (919) 967-1809. You'll be contacted as needed to choose dates that work for you.

 

 

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Weekly News from University Church

Friday, May 22, 2015



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!
 
On Sunday, May 24, 2015
Day of Pentecost
Worship Services at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

  

Organ Voluntary: 

Rigaudon

Andr? Campra 

 

Scripture Readings:

Acts 2:1-11 

Romans 8:22-27

 

Sermon:

"I'd Like to Hear a Sermon About: The Holy Spirit"

 

At the Offering:

Veni Creator Spiritus en taille ? 5 (8:30)

Nicholas de Grigny

 

Lord of the Dance (11:00)

arr. Thomas Brown

 

 

Click here for this Sunday's Worship Bulletin and Announcements 

  

The Church Office Needs Volunteer Help!

The UPC church office has just ONE volunteer shift that needs filled ASAP: 

- 3rd Friday afternoon of the month (12:30-4:15)

 

Please consider volunteering for this monthly shift to help out the church office staff, and share this information with any church members who may be interested. 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!  

 

Volunteer for Punch on the Porch

The Congregational Life Committee is looking for volunteers to help with Punch on the Porch this summer, from the first Sunday of June through the last Sunday of September. It's an easy and fun way for families and/or your group of friends to volunteer and serve the church, and children of all ages really enjoy serving the punch and cookies.

 

Volunteers are needed after the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. All supplies will be provided. If you're able to help, please click here to sign up online. Thank you for your service to the church!

 

 

The Psalms: Then and Now
Adult Education Summer Class

Sundays in June (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) in Vance Barron Hall

 

Please join us for The Psalms: Then and Now, a summer adult education class led by Vince Tollers. The class will be held in Vance Barron Hall during the Sunday School hour (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) on Sundays in June. The focus of the class will be on the history and composition of the Psalms, their application to Jesus by the early church and their use in ancient and modern liturgy and music. 

 

Vince Tollers is retired from the Department of English at the State University of New York at Brockport where he taught the Bible as Literature. His books include The Bible in its Literary Milieu and Mappings of the Biblical Terrain: The Bible as Text (both co-edited with John Maier). As an elder in the Third Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY, Vince presented or chaired numerous programs for Christian Education and Outreach. We're so pleased to have him with us for this very special adult education offering! 

 

Montreat Worship and Music Family Meeting
May 31 at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

The singers attending this year's Montreat Worship and Music Conference (June 21 - 27, 2015) will meet next Sunday, May 31, in the Fellowship Hall. The final payment for the conference is due ($225), and checks should be made payable to "UPC." All trip forms should be completed by May 31. 

 

Singers will meet their house leaders, and carpools to and from Montreat can be arranged. We do not rent vans to transport singers since so many leaders are driving up in their own vehicles for the week. Bring your questions and double check your Montreat schedules! Countdown to Montreat! 

 

 

 

For more information about Montreat Worship and Music contact Beth Auman Visser.

 

Faith Forward Capital Campaign Update

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! 

 

  

We look forward to worshiping with you!

 

Grace and Peace, 

 

 University Presbyterian Church 

 

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.

 

Summer Church Office Hours: May 29 - Labor Day weekend

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 

 

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