Join us every Sunday
10:30 a.m.
April 2, 2017
Sermon by
Pastor Dr. Chris Breedlove
Jesus messed up an otherwise perfectly good funeral when he showed up to mourn the passing of Lazarus. What would Jesus "mess up" today?
"Community UCC is an inclusive and progressive Christian church doing social justice, environmental faithfulness, interfaith collaboration and spiritual formation."---Dr. Christopher Breedlove
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Journey into Lent- Week 4
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Journey into Lent
is a series of activities that help us reflect the true meaning of the lenten season.
Hope Against All Hope
Read
John 11:1-45
Together this week
Take time this week to express your love to one another. Leave notes or other tokens for each other - perhaps in a special place.
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Join us for Easter Sunday
April 16
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In the cool, crisp dawn of Easter morning, come sit by a warm fire pit, share this special time with friends and neighbors. Take part in communion and reflection on Sunrise Easter
Sunday Service, April 16 at 6:30 a.m.
on the South patio or the church. A delicious light breakfast will follow in Hayden Hall. Please come! You'll be glad you did! Our regular
10:30 a.m. worship will also be available to celebrate
Easter Sunday with an Easter Egg hunt for the kids.
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California Environmental Justice Coalition (CEJC)
Regional Conference
Saturday April 1
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The California Environmental Justice Coalition (CEJC) is holding a Central Valley Regional Conference on Saturday, April 1 at Community UCC. CUCC is an environmental justice church so if you wish to register please call (209) 589-9277.
For more information click here
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 Please bring your "recyclables" to church this Sunday. Your efforts help us to save our planet. Please bring your plastics, aluminums, glass, batteries, and cans, and deposit them at the northeast corner of the church building. Special thanks to Alfred Evans for his continuous work in recycling for our church.
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Drum Circle and Meditation this Sunday
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 Drum Circle and Meditation sessions are every first Sunday of every month from 6-7 p.m. Come and experience the amazing sounds of drums and percussion this
Sunday, April 2. It will center and still you mind and body. You don't need to have a drum to participate, you can just meditate and listen. For more information contact the church office (559) 435-2690.
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New Series- Living the Question:
April 2
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Living the Questions 2.0
Sunday April 2
RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS
FOCUS: There are three Biblical "macro-stories" that shape the whole of the Biblical narrative: Bondage and Liberation, Exile and Return, Sin and Forgiveness.
Each
representing a different facet of the human condition, they demonstrate what is necessary for the restoration of relationships on a variety of levels.
When: April 2
Time: 9-10:15 a.m
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Where: Conference Room
What: Sessions will include a showing of a DVD series,
Facilitated by:
Patrick Furlong
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Peace & Justice Study Meetings
April 2
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Peace & Justice study meetings that will be held on the
first Sundays of April, May and June.
Meetings times are 4:30 to 6 p.m.
At our first two meetings we will discuss books by Paul Rogart Loeb, Soul of a Citizen (April 2), and This is an Uprising by Mark Engler and Paul Engler (May 7).
For additional details, contact the church office at 559-435-2690.
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Journey Moments- April 2
Neighborhood Outreach
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On
April 2nd our
Journey Moments will take us out into the Community. We will be sharing our upcoming events of
Palm Sunday and Easter Services and a special invitation for our
Blessing of the Animals Service on April 23rd with door hangers. Please join us immediately following the worship service and journey into our neighborhood as we learn about and get to know our neighbors.
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Mission Outreach Committee
Fill the Pantry Day
April 2
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 The
Mission Outreach Committee announces a special mission offering on
April 2. Please bring can goods and non-perishables items for our food basket. This food campaign will be for the entire month.
If everyone at church remembers to bring food donations each week, we can help feed our neighbors.
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Film Screening-
1984
April 4
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 There is a free screening of
1984 on
Tuesday, April 4, downtown at
CMAC. The screening and panel discussion are to show support for free speech, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Dr. Douglas Fraleigh
, chair of the
Department of Communication
and a Freedom of Speech scholar, will be part of a panel discussion.
For more information click here
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Annual Spring Boutique & Yard Sale
Saturday April 8
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 The Annual Spring Boutique and Yard Sale will be held in the CUCC parking lot on Saturday, April 8, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Spring Boutique will feature a variety of vendors and arts and crafts. For vendors wishing to participate the vendor fee is $20. There is no charge for the public to attend and enjoy the different products and crafts.
Reserve your space for the yard sale. Space fee is $20. For more information contact Karri Jones, kaj1322@yahoo.com or 541-912-9275, or Donna Wright, 559-917-8979.
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Order Your Easter Lillies Now
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 It is time to order your
Easter Lillies in remembrance of our loved ones. You may order your Easter lillies by calling the church office, 559-435-2690,
by April 9. Lillies are
$10 dollars each.
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Candy Drive for Easter Egg Hunt
Deadline: April 9
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Our CUCC Christian Education committee is planning our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The committee needs candy donations for the Easter eggs (no candy with peanuts please). The candy may be brought to the church office or on Sundays no later than April 9.
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CUCC to Serve at Poverello House
April 11
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 There will be a service opportunity from our Mission Outreach Committee o
n April 11th. Please help us serve lunch at Poverello House, beginning at 11:30 am.
The Poverello House is located at 412 F Street. For more information call Carolyn Evans at 559-355-0962.
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Transgender Day of Visibility Sunday, April 15 2017
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 Alliant International University in coordination with
Trans-E-Motion is hosting its Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), on Sunday, April 15th 2017 from 12pm to 4pm at
Alliant International University, 5130 E. Clinton Way
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To make a donation or ask questions, contact Zoyer Zyndel or Jess Fitzpatrick at 559-464-5806 or email at transemotion@gmail.com.
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All Church Camp at Tamarack
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We are incredibly lucky to get Labor Day weekend for our wonderful
Tamarack All Church Camp
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Save
Friday, September 1st, Saturday, September 2nd, and Sunday morning, September 3rd
for this enriching experience in God's enchanting forest. It is truly a fun and rewarding experience!
For more information please c
ontact Annie Van Patten, Camp Director, at
209-902-2033.
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Peace Fresno Calendar of Events
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Upcoming Events
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| March 28 |
Women's Book Discussion Group
New Book Series: Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With The Heart of Buddha by Tara Brach at 6 p.m. in Conference Room.
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| April 2 |
New Living the Question Series
9-10:15 a.m. in Conference Room
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| April 2 |
Peace and Justice Study Meetings begin
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| April 2 |
Recycling Sunday
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| April 2 |
Drum Circle and Meditation
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| April 2 |
Trustees Meeting after worship
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| April 8 |
Spring Boutique
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| April 9 |
Deadline to order Easter Lillies
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| April 11 |
Day of Service at Poverello House |
Save the Date
| April 15 |
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
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| April 16 |
Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. & Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. |
| April 17 |
Council Meeting (changed to Monday night) 7:00 p.m. |
| April 22 |
Fresno Earth Day Event at Radio Park |
| April 23 |
Stewardship Campaign Begins |
| April 23 |
Blessing of the Animals |
| April 30 |
New Beginnings Meeting after worship service |
| May 7 |
Congregational Meeting after worship service (Informational topics on preliminary budget and rental policy) |
| May 21 |
End of Stewardship Campaign (pledges due) |
| June 4 |
Congregational Annual Meeting (vote on budget, rental policy, and other resolutions). |
| September 1-3 |
All Church Camp at Tamarack |
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