THE TORCH: News & Updates

September 16| 2022

September = Busy!

FRIDAY GREETINGS: This was supposed to go out early in the week, but here we are.

Thanks for receiving and reading this URC email about events galore this month! See below about:

Refugee volunteer and family picnic, Sunday, September 18
UN International Day of Peace Observance, Wednesday Sept 21
A three-parts set of events on Sunday, Sept 25
"A Question of Women and the Diaconate" on September 28

...and more! And, happy 50th Birthday to URC, which occurred on August 31, 1972. (I forgot to send a card, too, so no worries!)

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE: SEPTEMBER 21

AFGHAN ADJUSTMENT ACT INFO SESSION

5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

So many in Michiana associate the UN Day of Peace, always observed on Sept 21, with the late Lois Clark. URC made a promise to Lois that we would continue the tradition.

We invite you to a virtual observance that will include a short invocation, but focus n the Afghan Adjustment Act.

JOIN us via zoom; click below to register. This session will be recorded and is co-sponsored by Religions for Peace USA

Zoom Link

BestWeekEver2022:

Best Day: Sunday September 25

The last Sunday of September is always CROP Walk, and this upcoming Sunday has a great and fun way to spend a whole day! Start your day (perhaps after services!) at the CROP Walk, make your way to SE Park to enjoy fun at the proposed Foundry Field, and then make your way to Potawatomi Park for the end of the day! See below...

B.W.E. Link

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

10 am

HOWARD PARK/ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CLICK HERE

FOUNDRY FIELD

This project proposes development of a community baseball field in SE Park, with an eye towards the rich history of company and 'church league' baseball in Greater South Bend. There will be kids games, food and fun for all ages; find out more here

The City of South Bend will host a booth the will have info on the City's new Welcoming City efforts, immigrant entrepreneurial sales, and a stage for stories, music and spoken word. Join us!

From our new MDiv Student, Sophie: