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You are Needed in Church School
Our children need kind, caring grown ups to lead in our Preschool, K-2nd, or 3rd-5th grade class for a few Sundays over the course of the year. It's fun and important, To volunteer, 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!
Thanks,
Stacey Fannon
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Adam Barth in Jamaica through January 11
Adam Barth is our student pastor. He is a second year Master of Divinity student at Wesley Theological Seminary. From January 1-11, Adam is taking part in an intercultural immersion experience as part of his degree requirements. The team will join with the Jamaican Deaf Christian School (www.jcsdeaf.org) to learn about the Jamaican deaf culture and explore challenges unique to deaf ministry programs. Adam has learned basic ASL communication to facilitate this experience. Ask Adam about this experience the next time you see him or email him to learn more at huskers-1@hotmail.com.
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Teach-In: Resisting a Muslim Registry
Saturday, January 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Parlor
 Concerned about efforts to target and profile communities of color, especially Muslims? Join a teach-in on Saturday, January 14 in the Westmoreland Parlor to learn about the domestic war on terror, the local and federal efforts that could threaten and undermine the rights of Muslim communities in our area, and to identify solidarity activities and next steps.
The teach-in will be led by Dr. Maha Hilal, Executive Director of the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms, Deepa Iyer (Senior Fellow at the Center for Social Inclusion and author of We Too Sing America), and Arjun Sethi (Civil Rights Columnist & Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center).
Click here to RSVP. Donations will be accepted at the meeting.
Co-Sponsored by: Showing Up for Racial Justice, Montgomery County (SURJ MoCo), Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition, DC Muslims for Justice Coalition, National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms, Defending Dissent Foundation
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Non-violent Resistance - Hosted by the Middle East Committee
Sunday, January 15, 11:45am, Parlor
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As part of next Sunday's celebration of Martin Luther King's commitment to non-violent resistance, Mubarak Awad, a Palestinian-American born in Jerusalem, will speak at the Middle East Committee meeting after worship. Mr. Awad, founder of Non-Violence International, will describe his life's work promoting the use of nonviolent methods for positive social change and international peace. Everyone is invited - 11:45 in the church parlor.
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Leadership Retreat + Potluck
Saturday, January 22, 5:00-8:00pm
We would like to start the year with a Leadership Retreat + Potluck Supper on Sunday, January 22 from 5:00-8:00pm in the Social Hall. After beginning with a potluck supper, we plan to discuss the following:
- What's ahead at WCUCC in 2017
- How we can all support the Black Lives Matter movement
- How are committees/boards can help support Stewardship efforts
A more detailed agenda will be sent to you closer to the event. Please click here to RVSP by 5:00pm, Sunday, January 15. All Board and Committee members are invited.
I look forward to working with you and hope you can make it on Sunday and on January 22. Please feel free to contact me at 202-431-3088 or by email at gary.walbridge@marriott.com if you need anything before the event.
Gary Walbridge, Moderator
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Spring Musical 2017: "The Unity Tree"
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Children and youth are invited to participate in the spring musical, "the unity tree" on May 7, 2017 (note: this is the Sunday before Mother's Day)
Information about the musical will be provided on Sunday, January 22 at 9am in the Mabry Room. Auditions for parts will be on Sunday, January 22 at 9am in Mabry Room. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9am every week until the presentation.
Questions? Ask Amy Prichard Tutt
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Tim Tutt Doctoral Program Through January 13
 Reverend Tutt begins his doctoral program at Wesley Theological Seminary this week. The program focuses on Christian engagement with public life. Tim will be in Charleston, SC, from January 2-13, where his cohort will be learning at Mother Emmanuel AME Church. Tim will be available via email and cell phone during this time. He will be back in the pulpit here on January 15.
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New Adult Study Begins in January 15
Sundays at 9:00am, Library
You are invited to join me in the Library at 9:00 every Sunday morning beginning January. As you may know I am beginning a doctoral program in January at Wesley Seminary, focusing on how the church engages (or not) in public life. I will lead this class based on material I am reading in my program. Each week I will bring paragraph, an idea, or an article for discussion. Your job is to show up with you best ideas. (I will also make sure we have good coffee and tea. Feel free to bring snacks.) I am calling this The Pastor's Class, until we come up with a better name. I hope you will join me beginning January 15.
- Tim Tutt
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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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