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October 16, 2019

This Sunday!

Join us Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 for Steve's sermon The Ache for God, based on Matthew 6:5-6. Sunday Morning Adult Education: This Sunday, Oct.20, Rev. Cheryl Swing will present the first of a 3-week series on "Issues Facing the LGBTQ Community" . We will explore the various terminology, definitions and the spectrum of both gender identity and expression and sexual identity. We will also discuss the issues facing our youth as they come into their own awareness of who they are. We will briefly discuss the struggles that parents of LGBTQ parents face and what legal issues LGBTQ folks face without the benefit of "gay marriage". Please join us in the Fireside Chapel from 9:30-9:50am . Next Generation 8th Grade Confirmation Class this Sunday 10/20 4:00-5:30pm. Youth Group Sunday! Middle school 5:30-7:00pm and high school 7:00-8:30pm! Don’t forget 2020 Mission Trip deposits due ($50 for middle school and $150 for high school). This Week!

Do you need a chuckle this week? Check out the Joke of the Week at the bottom of this eblast!

Registration for November 1-3 Youth Fall Retreat to La Foret for both middle and high school students closes on October 18. The cost is $175.   https://laforet.venue360.me/public/events/homepage

Evening Adult Education: The League of Women Voters will present a program on the Ballot Issues for the upcoming election on Tuesday evening, October 22 from 6:30 to 8 in the Fireside Chapel. They are a nonpartisan organization that does not endorse particular parties or candidates. This is your opportunity to learn about the ballot issues and have your questions answered.

Faith Forum Tuesday, October 22, 9:30-11:30 in the Fireside Chapel. Ruthann Moomy and Marci Pokrywka will cofacilitate session four of the eight week series about "Cultivating Nonviolence, Harvesting Peace". All are welcome!

Coming Soon!

Sunday October 27th- Pumpkin Palooza!! It’s a Harry Potter Hogwarts themed Halloween Double Header. 11-12:30 chili and pumpkin carving followed by Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. We promise Fun and Butterbeer for all!

This month we celebrate your generosity and commitment to our CUC community. Your ongoing financial support funds the life and ministries of our church. Today we have a narrative budget for you to take and read over. It highlights the strengths our ministry and hopes for the future. We will mail out commitment cards with more information prior to our Generosity Sunday, Oct 27th.   2 things to consider…. · Make a commitment to the church this year for the first time.   · Automate your giving, it makes it easier for you and helps us budget better. You can do it online or email Lindsey@columbinechurch.org Thank you for all the ways you give to support CUC!

Tomorrow's Choice, an advance care planning workshop part 2 will continue on Tuesday Oct.29 from 6:30-8PM in the Fireside Chapel.

CUC is Hiring  We have heard you! One consistent feedback from congregants and staff is that we really need a consistent presence in our office to work in the niche of communications and media. Council discussed this at the September meeting and prioritized the hiring of a part-time Communications Coordinator. The position will be 12 hours per week, with three mornings in the office. The focus will be on written and media communications with limited office administration. Candidates will have strong organizational skills and be fluent in major media platforms. We so appreciate all the volunteers who are helping in the office and we will continue to utilize volunteer help in the future as we seek the best office staffing strategy.

Building Renovation check in-  The building team of staff and volunteers met with the architect who is finalizing drawing details and moving forward with the contractor to the construction drawing phase.  Many of you have asked about the specific price for the elevator...or solar panels. They are pricing out those individual items for our conversations as we move forward.  We published and sent out the project overview (Case for Support) at the end of September. This was accompanied by a survey. To date, over 100 individuals have responded and the comments have been very helpful.  What’s Next? During October we will focus on generosity and giving to support the life of CUC. We will be talking about our vision for the future ministry of CUC, our current strengths, and our future dreams. Sunday October 27th is our commitment Sunday.   The Capital Campaign- United for Tomorrow will be our focus in November with kick off dinners November 1-3rd and an official kick-off celebration November 10th. The Steering Team has received great and constructive feedback. If you have not yet weighed in, email us at cuc@columbinechurch.org We value and need your input for this journey.

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