Starting September 6th
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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The Youth Groups will be starting up again in the next few weeks.
Mindy and Carlos are looking forward to a fun year with the Tween Group (4th and 5th graders). They meet in the Youth Space and their first meeting is Thursday, September 15th at
6:00 p.m.
The Junior High Youth Group (6th-8th graders) will be holding their first meeting on Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Carlos will be meeting with the Senior High Youth Group (9th - 12th grade) on Sunday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
is starting again...
Christian Education will be starting on Sunday, September 25th.
Fourth Grade Bibles:
At South Church, we believe that fourth graders are at a point in their spiritual development where they can understand and truly appreciate the Bible. On Sunday, September 25 during the 10a.m. worship service, we will give them their own bible to use during class and to keep for their own. If you would like your son/daughter to receive a bible, please let Alison know by e-mailing her
[email protected]
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Temple Childcare:
South Church and Temple Beth Jacob have a reciprocal agreement to assist one another with childcare during our high holy days. South Church will be offering childcare at the Temple during Rosh Hashanah (Monday, October 3) and Yom Kippur (Wednesday, October 12). If you are interested in helping out, please sign up in Fellowship Hall, or online.
Rosh Hashanah:
Shift one - 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Shift two - 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur:
Shift one - 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Shift two - 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
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South Church SAGES
Senior Adults Growing
& Exploring Spiritually
MEETING SCHEDULE
September 14, 2pm at South Church - Carlos leading
October 5
, 2pm the Great Room at Havenwood - Jed leading
November 16
, 2pm at South Church - Carlos leading
December 14
, 2pm an Advent Service at South Church
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Mission of the Month
Neighbors in Need Offering
"This we believe... No child should go to bed Hungry"
This year's offering focuses on food insecurity for more than 15 million children in the U.S. These children live in households that struggle to put food on the table. With grants from Justice and Witness Ministries, local churches design varied projects like packing snack food (go packs) for over the Christmas vacation or dedicating fields of potatoes and carrots for the area food banks. Justice and Witness also works with UCC Justice and Peace Action Network ( made up of local advocates) on issues such as the federal budget, voting rights, immigration, health care and environmental justice. Again this year one third of this offering supports the UCC's Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM). Today there are 20 UCC congregations on reservations and one urban, multi tribal church in Minneapolis. No child, nor their families, should go to bed hungry in the U.S.
Offering envelopes can be found in the pew racks or send your gift directly to South Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
God be with you.
Faith in Action
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Welcom
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Hann
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Hanna
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graciously agreed t
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Interim
Choir Director unt
il the end of
October. Hannah was our previous Music Direct
or and we are so thankful for her willingness to fill in
. The Search
Committee is
working on filling the position permanently. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Our third annual Leadership Night is coming up! Members of all ministries (and anyone else who wishes to attend) are asked to gather as we kick off the new program year with a grand potluck dinner, worship in the chapel, and a look at the plans and goals for the year. Afterward, ministries will meet separately for their first (or second) official meeting of the year.
5:30 Potluck Dinner
6:15 Worship
6:30 Looking Ahead to the Year:
Deeper Waters, Deeper Conversations
7:00 Individual Ministry Meetings
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Please join us for the Genesis Circle Potluck dinner on...
Monday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Havenwood
The Great Room (main building)
33 Christian Ave, Concord, NH
A time for reconnecting after summer and welcoming newcomers.
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Planned Giving
The Planned Giving Committee has put together a series of "Frequently Asked Questions," which will appear in the next few versions of the E-lation, and will be posted on the Church website for future reference. We welcome your thoughts and additional questions. Our hope is to continue the conversation about Planned Giving throughout the year; feel free to speak to any one of us about these topics.
FAQ #1: What is Planned Giving?
Planned Giving refers to a gift made to the church as part of an estate plan. It is separate from your annual pledge, and it is not part of any capital campaign. A planned gift is most often done through your Last Will and Testament or Revocable Trust. However, a planned gift could also take the form of a beneficiary designation (of a retirement account or a life insurance policy, for example) or an annuity. Planned Giving is a way to become part of something much larger than yourself, linking generations. It allows you to leave a legacy for your family and for the church, as a demonstration of what you valued during your life.
The Planned Giving Committee
(Tina Annis, Peter Imse, Debbie Carley, and
Oge Young)
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The Wisdom Way Community
Invites you to join them.
The Wisdom Way Community of South Congregational Church is a contemplative community of prayer and spiritual companioning for developing and deepening our relationships with God and with each other. We believe our journey toward God requires a communal commitment to continually examine our expression of faith, day by day, to determine what hinders and what cultivates our spiritual growth and service to the world. Click
here for more information
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