Celebrating the Journey: Get Connected Edition
October 2019
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Women's Bunco meets on Friday, October 11, at 6:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
$5.00
All money goes to a charity to be chosen by the winner!
It's a great night out! Where else can you laugh all night with friends for $5.00?
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast
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This month, Men's Fellowship will hear from our own Dick Elke, who will speak on his recent visit to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Join us.
Saturday, October 12, 8:00 am
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Saturday, October 12, 1:00 pm
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Gravity
stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
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Women's Fellowship now meets weekly!
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
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For October, we will be learning from
I Said This, You Heard That
by Kathleen Edelman
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If you've ever said the wrong thing or said the right thing the wrong way you know how quickly your mouth can make a big mess. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This
6-session video study explores how your wiring affects what you say, how you listen, and how others hear you. After taking the 40-question assessment, you'll learn a simple framework that will instantly improve your communication
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Now meeting weekly!
10 am on Wednesdays
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Wednesday is Game Day, 10/23
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Our Visitation Team meets quarterly to touch base. If you want a list of our shut-ins, please contact the Church Office.
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The Prayer Team is here to lift up your concerns. You may also like to serve in this valuable capacity.
Use the button below to email the Prayer Team, or contact the Church Office directly.
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P ublic
A ction to
D eliver
S helter
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This will take place sometime for
Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 pm
Items needed are: Snack Packs, crackers, store-bought cookies. small bags of "chips", snack bars, lunch meat, cheese and bread.
Your donations can be placed in the Coatroom - there is a space marked for PADS.
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Saturday, October 19, 2019
We meet at 5:00 pm
FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY!
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There are also additional snacks and attractions, such as a zip line! Those have additional costs. Check out their website.
Richardson Adventure Farm
909 English Prairie Road
Spring Grove, IL 60081
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We'll establish our "base camp" in the picnic area at 5:00 pm for the fun! From there everyone branches out to find their favorite things to do.
There's a little tikes play area, the corn maze, our own weenie roast, s'mores and good fellowship!
Admission Price: $17 (ages 13 and up)
$14 (ages 3-12)
Children 2 and under are free!
We are not collecting fees - you pay those when you arrive at the farm.
Bring: lawn chair, jacket, bug repellent, and any personal items you may need.
Sign up in Fellowship Hall, or send us a quick email in the office, and we'll add your name to the roster!
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Who: The Women of the Church
What: A Potluck Brunch
When: Saturday, October 26, 10:30 am
Where: CCA Fellowship Hall
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The Women's Fellowship invites all
to attend this exchange of food, fellowship and fun.
Bring your favorite dish to pass
Think about what YOU would like to see the women of CCA doing.
What would interest YOU to be a regular participant?
We are asking that you
sign up in Fellowship Hall
so that we know how many to expect.
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Don and Barb Schmidt will be participating once again in this year's Crop Walk for Hunger on October 20, 2019, through the McHenry County group. Please see the Schmidts to help support their efforts!
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Our church is part of the Fox Valley Association of the Illinois Conference. Visit the FVA website for up-to-date information on issues and concerns for our conference, our association and the UCC in general
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Fox Valley Association Annual Fall Meeting
The Annual Fall Meeting is on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm in Downer's Grove. This year's theme is
"Truth Telling" To Make More Visible God's Love & Justice"
with the Rev. Scott Oberle as our worship leader and keynoter. There will be two energizer sessions focusing on one of our several Justice & Witness topics, followed by a fellowship meal at 5:00 pm
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There will be two energizer sessions focusing on one of our several Justice & Witness topics, followed by a fellowship meal at 5:00 pm
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- Disagreeing Productively: Reviving Civility in a Presidential Election Year
- Domestic Violence in Our Congregations and Communities
- Exploring Single-Use Plastics Alternatives
- Stopping Family Separation
- Pre-Trial Incarceration - Why So Many Are Incarcerated Without Trial
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HOW DO YOU HELP THE ENVIRONMENT?
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George Roby and Barb & Don Schmidt have been asked to be discussion leaders at the Fox Valley Association meeting on October 20, 2019, in Downers Grove, IL.
They would like to provide a list of the things YOU do that help the environment. They would like to share these lists at that FVA meeting.
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Use the Feedback button to provide a list of the things you and your family and friends do to protect the environment. You may also use the forms found in the Narthex to detail your list (or bring it with you anytime) and drop it in the collection plate on Sunday!
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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October 10, 7:00 pm
Living Waters Lutheran Church
1808 Miller Road
Crystal Lake, IL
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This fabulous performer is coming to Living Waters Lutheran Church. This promises to be a night to remember!
Proceeds to support the food pantries of Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills
Tickets will go fast for this event!
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No matter who you are,
or where you are on life's journey,
YOU are welcome here
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The Congregational Church of Algonquin
109 Washington Street
Algonquin, IL 60102
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