Join us every Sunday
10:30 a.m.
April 23, 2017
Blessing of the Animals
& Kick-Off of Stewardship Campaign
"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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Blessing of the Animals- April 23
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 Bring your beloved pets for a special service on
Sunday April 23. The Blessing of the Animals will be a fun time to show our love for all of God's creatures, even snakes and spiders.
Shelia Earl, professional photographer, has volunteered to take free family photos following the service on April 23rd. Tell your friends, bring your pets, and we'll see you there! (Please bless Ruben and Lynn's cat Cisco)
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Stewardship Campaign Kick Off
April 23-May21
Joyful Giving
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Joyful giving is a special way to give to our church in the unlimited amount that feels good. Any amount is appreciated.
Why are you giving and
where does your money go?
How will I know that my giving is joyful?
You might be amazed how much we do with pledges, extra-giving, and funds raised through special events. We are an Open and Affirming, Just Peace Church and no matter who you are, you are welcome here. Your pledge and joyful giving will help us meet our dream of justice for all in a peaceful world.
From April 23 through May 21, you will hear from members of our church how they feel about pledging and why they love our church. You may turn in your pledge at worship service or drop off at the church office by May 21. Thank you for your continued support.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Congregational Meeting (Informational)
May 7, 2017
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You are invited to attend and participate in a very important congregational meeting on Sunday, May 7, immediately following the worship service. As a follow up to our last meeting there will be a presentation of a preliminary budget proposal for fiscal year 2017-2018. A summary of our church's projected revenues, expenditures and program priorities will be presented.
There will also be a report on some of the findings from New Beginnings and proposed changes to our rental policy that would allow alcohol to be served by renters for weddings and other events. Your input is important so please plan to attend. Thank you for your continued interest and support of Community UCC. |
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Children's Art for Earth Day Exhibit
April 17-May
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 Please visit our Children's Art for Earth Day Exhibit showing in Hayden Hall from April 23 through the month of May. For more information please contact the church office. Special thanks to Janet Capella for coordinating this event.
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Mission Outreach Pantry Bring Peanut Butter Sunday
April 23
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 Our
Mission Outreach Committee wishes to remind you that the
whole month of April is "fill the pantry month." First it was tuna cans then box cereal. Now this Sunday April 23 is "peanut butter" week. Your giving is greatly appreciated. Thank you Mission Outreach Leaders!
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New Series- Living the Question:
Restarts April 30
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Living the Questions 2.0
No Meeting on April 23
LTQ Resumes on April 30
THE PROPHETIC JESUS
FOCUS:
Jesus was a troublemaker. He said and did things that were upsetting to agents of the political and religious domination systems that oppressed the weak
and downtrodden.In this way, Jesus stood firmly in the tradition of the prophets of Hebrew Scripture - those who offered a clear and challenging "alternative script"tothestatusquo.
When: April 30
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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Annual Spring Boutique & Yard Sale
Saturday May 6
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 The Annual Spring Boutique and Yard Sale will be held in the CUCC parking lot on Saturday, May 6, 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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Sequoia Association of Central Valley UCC
Annual Meeting
May 7th, 2017
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The Sequoia Association of Central Valley UCC churches will hold its annual meeting on May 7th, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Grace Community Congregational Church in North Fork. There will be two guest speakers: Rev. Daniel Ross-Jones, Associate Conference Minster will speak about the newly developed Call Agreement Workbook and Local Church Profile which will assist local churches to take a "deep dive' into their own mission, vision and staffing responsibilities. Wade Hobson will report on Cam Tam. The meeting will be followed by a supper with a suggested donation of $7.00. Please let Marilyn at the church office now if you wish to attend. For more information visit their Facebook page
CUCC is part of the Sequoia Association which is the intermediary group representing Central Valley Churches in the Conference. Erin Hinojosa is the Vice Moderator of this Association and Jeannie Hobson is Secretary. Nancy Pressley attends the meetings as past moderator.
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Thank You Helmut Kloos
Parking Lot Striping and
Sanctuary Lights
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 Community UCC wishes to thank trustee Helmut Kloos for coordinating and working on several church maintenance projects. Most recently our parking lot striping and new lighting for the Sanctuary have been completed and has brightened up our church. There are many other projects that have repaired accessible doors and other facilities of the church. Also thanks to
Wade Hobson and Jeff Jones for their volunteer work on the lighting and other projects.
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All Church Family Camp at Tamarack
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SAVE the DATES for "TRANQUILITY in the TAMARACKS,"
Labor Day Weekend, September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017
Make your reservations for
Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning for our All Church Family Camp, "Tranquillity in the Tamaracks." Other churches will join us for this enriching experience in God's enchanting forest. You
are invited to remain in Camp Sunday afternoon and night and Labor Day Monday afternoon (without camp fees) to help pack up Camp Tam for Winter. It is truly a fun and rewarding experience!
For more information contact Annie Van Patten, Family Camp Director, at 209-902-2033 or email at
teechrannie@comcast.net
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Register for Summer Camp Tamarack and Camp Cazadero
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Your camp leaders are busy creating an amazing set of programs and camps for the youth of the Conference this summer. Have you signed up your family or youth yet? Help us spread the word to your neighbors and congregation, and register online today: Read more
Financial aid is available to attend, as well as a special discount for first time campers. If your community is not yet familiar with the summer camps programs you can invite the Youth and Outdoor Ministries Committee to come share about them! Email or call Sonny Graves sonny@ncncucc.org (510) 247-8990 to arrange a visit or have camps information/registration forms mailed to your church. Also visit our website
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Sign Up for Up to Date CUCC Events on our E Newsletter
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E Newsletter
If you would like to sign up for our
E Newsletter or change your email address please contact Ruben Fernandez at
rubenmark@comcast.net. Please tell your friends about our E Newsletter which is published every Thursday or if you need to make an announcement.
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Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Community UCC is actively making its presence on social media. As you have heard Pastor Chris announce that you can keep up to date with all of our activities on social media and this E newsletter, here are some of the link addresses. They are quite impressive thanks to
Lisa Boyles, Facebook Visit Facebook here and the
CUCC Website at
http://communityucc.com/ . We are also on
Twitter at
@UCCFresno
and
Instagram
(
communityuccfresno
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Peace Fresno Calendar of Events
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Upcoming Events
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| April 22 |
Fresno Earth Day Event at Radio Park
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| April 23 |
Blessing of the Animals-
Family Photos by Sheila Earl
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| April 23 |
Kick-Off Stewardship Campaign
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| April 23 |
Youth Group meets: Fun, food, discussion & play immediately following worship
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| April 25 |
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 30 |
New Living the Question Series
9-10:15 a.m. in Conference Room
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| April 30 |
Trustees Meeting at 11:45 a.m
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| April 30 |
CANCELLED- New Beginnings Meeting. Please attend Informational Congregational meeting on May 7. Subsequent follow up New Beginnings meetings may be scheduled.
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| May 6 |
Spring Boutique and Yard Sale
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| May 6 |
Youth Group "Lock-In" 4pm thru May 7th after worship. More info & permission slips to come.
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| May 7 |
Congregational Meeting after worship service (Informational topics on preliminary budget, New Beginnings, and rental policy)
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| May 7 |
Drum Circle and Meditation 6 p.m. |
| May 21 |
End of Stewardship Campaign (pledges due) Celebration Luncheon to follow church service
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Save the Date
| June 4 |
Congregational Annual Meeting (vote on budget, rental policy, and other resolutions)
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| July 10-14 |
Mark your calendars now to help with Vacation Bible School, July 10-14, 9am-12 Noon
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| September 1-3 |
All Church Family Camp at Tamarack |
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