Weekly News from University Presbyterian Church
Friday, February 23, 2018


February 25:
PCM Sunday

Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 (Nursery: Room 130/134) 
Click here for this Sunday's worship bulletin and announcements. 
Click here for information about this Sunday's worship music.

Pick up a Lenten Devotional in the Parlor or church office.

9:30 - Coffee on the Landing


12:00-1:00 - PCM Lunch: Fellowship Hall

12:00 -  Over 65 Lunch : Meet in the Parlor/walk downtown

3:45-4:10 -  Children's Choir:   Priscilla D. Bevin Memorial Choir Suite

4:15-4:55 - Junior Choir:   Priscilla D. Bevin Memorial Choir Suite

5:00-6:00 - Youth Choir:   Priscilla D. Bevin Memorial Choir Suite

Inclement Weather Policy Update: Sunday morning worship

Mission Study Team Update: The Mission Study Team is actively researching, writing, and planning as they seek a clearer understanding of who we are as University Presbyterian Church and what is our mission in this community.


   
Connect with a Stephen Minister : Contact Elizabeth Michael at  [email protected]  or (919) 929-2102.

Church Directory App: Download "ACS Church Life" from the App Store to access UPC's membership directory on your smartphone.

Follow UPC on Instagram: Follow @upc_ch ( instagram.com/upc_ch) to stay up-to-date on everything happening at UPC. And don't forget to like UPC on Facebook, too! 

We Choose Welcome: Click here to sign up for the Refugee Support Team, a list of volunteers to perform discrete jobs on an as-needed basis (e.g., providing transportation to a doctor's appointment). The team will support the activities of Refugee Community Partnership (RCP), a local refugee support organization.

For the Final Season Booklet: 18-page booklet to gather information about yourself, your resources, and your wishes for end-of-life care; c opies are available in the Parlor on Sundays or from Elizabeth Michael (919-929-2102; [email protected] ).

Meal Train Volunteers: A list of congregational volunteers to bring meals to individuals or families dealing with short-term illness; contact Susan Swafford at 919-929-8735 or [email protected] or Ron Adams at 919-942-2525 or [email protected].

Vacation Bible School: June 25-28, New Hope Camp & Conference Center; click here to register a participant; click here to register as a volunteer; contact Nancy Myer at [email protected] or Stephanie Duncan at [email protected]. Contact Nancy if you have any number of wooden oars that you can donate for VBS this year.
 
Beauty and Bounty Order Form: Give an Easter Lily to decorate the chancel for Easter, make a contribution to the IFC, or both; forms must be received by noon on Monday, March 26.

Help the Haiti Mission Team: Donate  buttons, spoons, and cans on Sundays, March 4, 11, or 18; help prepare materials for the workshops (Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m., Dunham Hall); join the team (April 5-13).

Presbyterian Women's Birthday DinnerTuesday, May 8, at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; RSVP by placing your $15 check in the offering plate or mail your check to the church office; checks must be received by Sunday, April 29.

Memorial Garden Volunteers: No special skill or knowledge is needed, but a love of gardens will add to the satisfaction. Contact Thad Monroe at (919) 918-3601 if you have interest.


Woman to Woman: Thursday, March 1, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Chapel Hill Library meeting room

Young Adults: Thursday, March 1, 7:30-9:00, Youth Room

Haiti Mission Team donations: Buttons, spoons, and cans; Sundays, March 4, 11, or 18, box in the narthex

Men's Breakfast: Monday, March 5, 7:00-8:00 a.m., PCM Kitchen and Terrace Room

Kirk Club for 4th and 5th Graders: Wednesday, March 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Youth Center

Second Sunday Lunch: Sunday, March 11, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

The Chimes content deadline: Thursday, March 15, 12:00 p.m.

Haiti Teacher Workshop prep: S aturday, March 24, at 9:00 a.m., Dunham Hall

Over 65 Lunch: Sunday, March 25, after 11:00 worship; meet in the Parlor/walk downtown

Beauty and Bounty Order Forms: Due Monday, March 26, 12:00 p.m.

Haiti Mission Team trip: April 5-13, 2018

Women's Retreat: Saturday, April 21, 9:00-4:00 p.m., New Hope Camp and Conference Center; registration will be open March 5 through March 30

Presbyterian Women's Birthday Dinner: Tuesday, May 8, at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Vacation Bible School: June 25-28, New Hope Camp & Conference Center; click here  to register a participant;  click here  to register as a volunteer

Congregational Retreat: September 7-9, Montreat

University Presbyterian Church is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.