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Names to Include for All Saints Remembrance
Sunday, November 6 is All Saints' Sunday. As part of our worship service we will name and remember those who have died since November 1, 2015. If you have names of people who have died in the past year to include in our remembrance, please pass along those names to Mimi in the church office by 4 PM on Wednesday, November 2.
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Church School Teachers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering to teach in our Preschool, K-2nd, or 3rd-5th grade class for a few Sundays over the course of the year, please contact Alexis at alexis@westmorelanducc.org.
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Sign Up for Coffee Hour!
 Coffee Hour is a time to welcome guests and to strengthen relationships within our church community. This ministry is vital to the life, spirit, and growth of our church. Beverages (coffee, tea, water, juice/lemonade) and tableware are provided by Westmoreland. Food is a welcome addition and is provided by Coffee Hour Host(s). Please sign up to host coffee hour (once per year is recommended) with your family or pair-up with another member of the church.
Click here to sign up!
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 Judith L. Smith
Art Show
Through October 31, 2016
Bold wall expressions for home, retail and corporate spaces. For more information about Judith's artwork, click here.
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"Russia Then and Now" - Prime Timers
Tuesday, October 18, Noon, Parlor
 Prime Timers invite you to join us at noon on Tuesday, October 18, when Ron Oechsler, Westmoreland member and Chancel choir singer, will share observations and pictures from his visit this summer to St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the ancient cities of Vladimir and Suzdal. This was Ron's first trip back to Russia since he and his wife, Debra, lived a year in Leningrad on an IREX/Fulbright fellowship 40 years ago. Come to the parlor at noon for appetizers and conversation, then lunch, then Ron will share pictures from his trip and impressions of what has changed in Russia since the fall of Communism, what has not changed, and what is simply different.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Betsy Bennett, betsybennett12@icloud.com or 301-657-8565 or at the coffee hour. Prime Timers are hosting. Cost of lunch is $10.
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Lunch and Conversation with Egyptian Pastor
Friday, October 21, 12:00-2:00pm
 You are invited to lunch and conversation with Rev. Dr. Andrea Zaki, President of the Protestant Churches of Egypt and the General Director of the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS). The CEOSS is the UCC's primary partner in Egypt.
The lunch and conversation will be Friday, October 21, 12 -2 PM, in the Parlor here at Westmoreland. The meal will be provided compliments of the church. If you would like to donate to offset the cost of the meal, your contribution would be appreciated.
To attend the lunch and conversation on October 21, please email Maryn Goodson at mpgoodson@ comcast.net by the end of the day on October 19.
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Book Discussion of
 "Guapa" by Saleem Haddad
Sunday, October 23, 11:45, Parlor
The Middle East Committee will discuss t
his novel that tells the story of Rasa, a young gay man coming of age in
the Middle East.
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60s Generation October Fest
Sunday, October 23, 6:00pm
Home of Roy and Mary Grossnick
 Who are the 60's generation? Mary says, "The 60s Generation is
a group of church-minded adults who grew out of and were shaped by the 1960's. We share an outlook on life. We engage enthusiastically with the world around us, yet seek refuge in the world within. We take pleasure from the bond of a shared journey with peers in our faith community, and from social interactions that have continued year upon year." Contact Roy and Mary for information at 301-986-7933 or Grossnick@verizon.net.
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Pokeman Party
Sunday, October 30 3:00-6:00 PM
Did you know that Westmoreland UCC is a PokéStop?* We are opening our doors to the entire community for an afternoon of Pokémon themed fun and fellowship for all ages. All are invited to get to know the Westmoreland community better, meet new neighbors, play games, and catch Pokémon!
*Don't know what a PokéStop is? Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to start playing Pokémon GO!
Costumes encouraged!
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Volunteer Corps Member's Activities
Magazine Collection: Alex Rice
, working for Mobile Med, reports that there is no reading material available to patients waiting to be seen for medical services. She has requested that we collect magazines - - primarily sports and fashion oriented. During the month of October, we will have a basket in the narthex to collect "gently read" and new magazines.
Project Homeless Connect: Libby Cornelssen
, is an Advocacy Intern at So Others Might Eat, invites us to learn about, support and volunteer at United Way of the National Capital Area's "Project Homeless Connect" on October 19. United Way is hosting this, its second annual service fair, at Central Union Mission on Wednesday, October 19 and they need volunteers that day to help individuals in DC who are experiencing homelessness to find help and services they need. There will be service-providers there including on-site medical and dental clinicians, workforce development agencies, housing providers and more. This volunteer-powered event was very successful last year; please consider helping there, donating needed items, or both. Learn more and sign up here. Libby will be working at the event. Contact her with your questions and to learn more about Project Homeless.
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Channing E. Phillips Homes Grand Opening
Wednesday, October 26, 11:00am
 Please join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Lincoln Westmoreland's Channing E. Phillips Homes. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Muriel Bowser and other local leaders will help us dedicate 56 affordable apartments. The event will be held on the first floor of the new community. Parking is limited so we encourage you to take Metro's green or yellow line to the Shaw-Howard University stop. To RSVP email channingephillipshomes@gmail.com by Thursday, October 20.
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Tables of Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 6, Following Worship
The Board of Membership & Fellowship invites everyone to celebrate the abundance of our blessings at the annual Tables of Thanksgiving on November 6. BMF will provide the turkey, trimmings and dessert. We request that Westmorelanders
bring a "table-ready" side-dish to serve 8. We will provide the utensils.
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October Children's Collection
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haw Community Ministries:
A ministry of the Potomac Association of the United Church of Christ, Shaw Community Ministries has close ties to our congregation through the Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing Development. They
work together with the children, youth, adults of the Shaw neighborhood and volunteers to enhance lives and to expand opportunities in the areas of: education, health and wellness, leadership and youth development. They are a Westmoreland Social Justice grant recipient.
We will collect items to create Thanksgiving Baskets for families. You may give individual items or you may bring a complete "basket." Each basket needs:
- 1 can Corn
- 2 cans (or 1 large) Green Beans
- 1 can Cranberry Sauce
- 2 cans (or 1 large) Collard Greens
- 2 cans (or 1 large) Sweet Potatoes or Yams
- 1 box Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 bag or box Stuffing
- 2 jars Turkey Gravy
- 1 box Cornbread mix
- 1 box Cake Mix & can of Frosting or 1 box Pie Crust Mix
- 2 cans (or 1 large) Canned Fruit for pie
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Giving to Westmoreland
Look for information in the mail and via email about ways that you can support Westmoreland and our work in the world.
2017 Annual Giving
Gifts to support the ongoing life of our church -- music and worship, spiritual formation programs, fellowship events, staff salaries, and building maintenance. Click here to pledge on-line to the Annual Fund.
Capital Campaign
Gifts to our four-year campaign to build a new entrance, add a new elevator, add a gender neutral restroom, and make our kitchen functionable. Click here to pledge on-line to the Capital Campaign.
Children's Collection
Items collect by our children in worship each Sunday to give to local helping groups.
Special Offerings
The five UCC offerings (plus our own outreach offering) that go across the country and around the world to meet needs.
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