"How to Be an Antiracist" Virtual Discussion with Ibram X. Kendi Monday, July 20 at 7pm  Ibram X. Kendi, the 2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author, will discuss his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College. Dr. Dukes is the first African-American woman to serve as president of the College and has 30 years of progressive leadership experience and administrative responsibility in higher education. Ibram X. Kendi is a professor of history, and the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. Click here more information or to register for this event.

An Invitation from the UCC John Lewis: Good Trouble  Using interviews and rare archival footage, John Lewis: Good Trouble chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, Porter explores his childhood, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family, Porter’s film includes interviews with political leaders, Congressional colleagues, and other people who figure prominently in his life. The UCC invites you to an on demand showing of this new film. We hope you will enjoy this compelling film on such an important figure in the civil rights movement. To purchase tickets or learn more information please use the following link . Tickets are $12 and $5 will support the UCC Justice Ministires.

Yard Signs  Are you are interested in a " Hate Has No Home Here" yard sign? There are about ten left and they are free. First come-first serve! If you are interested in obtaining on, contact Becky Field .

Summer Reading Recommendation  This summer grab a copy of  The Book of Longings  by Sue Monk Kidd.   Kidd tells the story of Ana, a woman raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee.  Ana is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. However, an encounter with Jesus changes everything.  Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity.  This novel is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. A copy of the book is available online or at the local bookstore.  If you are interested in participating in a book discussion (possibly this Fall) or have any questions, please contact Alison .

Morning Prayer  Please join Jed during the month of July on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. This will be a simple service of quiet, music, prayer and refection. Please use the following link .

Offering Envelopes The envelopes for the upcoming fiscal year are here! Feel free to pick them up during our office hours, but call the church office before you arrive, as our hours have shifted because of the holiday and vacations. Your envelopes are located in the church side entryway by the church parking lot. The door will be unlocked.

Virtual Bible School The VBS packets are ready for pickup.  Packets are in the side entrance in a box labeled VBS. Packets are labeled by last name. The on-line materials is available on our website. Feel free to pick them up during our office hours, but call the church office before you arrive, as our hours have shifted because of the holiday and vacations. Your children's packets are located in the church side entryway by the church parking lot. The door will be unlocked. If you have any questions or interested in a packet for your child, please contact Alison .

Unused iPhones  The Chancel Choir and Memorial Bells would like to borrow your unused iPhone. Please check your stash of retired electronics. We are using an app that only works on an iPhone. If you have an old one (iPhone 6 or newer), may we borrow it? It does not need to have a phone number. It only needs to connect to WiFi. Please contact Sue for more information.

Summer Office Hours Monday & Tuesday 7am to 2pm Wednesday 8am to 4pm Thursday 8am to 4pm Friday 8am to 12pm The Church Office will be closed on July 3, 8, 9 & 10 for vacations.  While we are working in the building, the office will remain closed to the public to ensure everyone's safety. We will be responding to emails and phone calls.  Feel free to contact us.