Communion Sunday



IN-PERSON WORSHIP AND LIVE STREAMING

Belong. Believe. Be love.

April 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am

"Foolishness vs. Wisdom"

Holy Humor & Communion Sunday

Feel free to wear bright colors, or even a whacky outfit, as we celebrate Holy Humor Sunday!

Online Worship:

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Bulletin (all words are on our worship video):

Worship Bulletin - April 7, 2024

Please have bread (or crackers) and juice (or wine) ready to partake in Holy Communion.

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Easter Mentimeter Results

Around 300 individuals participated either in person or online, and we received a total of 162 responses to our Mentimeter question: "How are you feeling? / How is your soul doing?" 

The most common responses were "hopeful" and "happy". However, "tired" came in close behind, and we also observed that many individuals were feeling worried, stressed, lonely, lost, achy, vulnerable, discouraged, overworked, misunderstood, and weary. 

We want you to know that we welcome you regardless of where you fall on this spectrum. You do not need to suppress your true emotions and pretend to be perfectly joyful when you come to church. We are a family that supports and uplifts one another through difficult times, and we provide a safe space for everyone.

It is always important to remember that how we greet others can make a difference, as even the smallest gesture can inspire hope and extend welcome.

What Happened at KidJam On Easter Sunday?

During KidJam, around 100 children learned the Easter story, decorated wooden eggs and chickens, got Easter tattoos, and took pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Upcoming Worship Series on A.I.

Over the next 3 Sundays we will explore how A.I. impacts our lives and our journey of faith.

Many Thanks!

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the congregation for their compassionate effort in assembling toiletry kits and food "go" bags. Your kindness has truly made a difference in the lives of those seeking asylum through the Calexico Asylum Seeker Program, and for this, we are deeply grateful.

I am also pleased to announce that we were able to donate several UUMC Easter banners that had been replaced with new ones to the El Centro UMC. It's wonderful to see the spirit of giving and community service in action.

Lastly, I would like to extend a special thank you to Marianne Fitzpatrick, Mickey Chase, Sharren Smith, Karen Simpson, Lois Sorenson, Nora Caffrey, and Joyce and Gary Stenberg for their dedicated support and participation in the Toiletry Kit Ministry. Your hard work and generosity have not gone unnoticed.



~ Sue Harriss

A New Class Called "Hearts of Motion Series" Will Be Conducted by Sunil Kathramalla.

The class is a 4-lesson Bible study relating to Disability Awareness and Ministry. The lessons include:

1. Eyes that See... Disability Awareness

2. Hands that Help.... Motivation & Relationships

3. Hearts that Care... Effects on the Family

4. Spread the Word... The Church and the Mission

The class will be held in the Education Building, Room D on Sunday mornings after Sunday service, starting on June 2, 2024.

The class will be conducted in one-hour sessions from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Sign-ups for the class will begin on March 24, 2024.

For more information, contact Sunil Kathramalla

It's Time To Join Our Dinner Groups at the University United Methodist Church! 

You can sign up at the Church starting from March 24 and for the next three Sundays after that.

The Wakehams will randomly assign 8 to 10 people to each group, and the groups will be announced around June 1st.

Every member of the group can contribute to the meal, or you can do it all yourself - it's completely up to you! This is a great opportunity to get to know each other better. Choose to meet over breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, or coffee - whatever works best for you! Remember, each group will meet for the next year or so.

 So, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with others and build long-lasting relationships!

Family Camp at Lazy W Ranch

Do you miss the good ol' days when UUMC went to family camp at Lazy W over Memorial Day weekend? While we may not fill the camp ourselves anymore, we have an opportunity to enjoy a family camp weekend with other UMCs in the Cal-Pac region!

Our own Kimmie Stradling is directing this program and our own Aidee Truitt will offer music for the weekend.

The daily schedule for the camp weekend can be found HERE

Scholarships are available to ensure all can participate!

See Kimmie or Aidee if you have any questions. Let's share some quality time together in April!

To register click on: https://nmiinterfaithcouncil.org/

❤️CPR and ❤️AED Training

Saturday, April 20, 2024

9 am to 2 pm, Fellowship Hall

Continental breakfast, snacks, beverages, and a light lunch will be provided by the Health Ministry Committee

Contact Kathy Hartman at ktbhartman@gmail.com to register or for any questions.

This class is made available by the Hoag Faith Community Nursing Program

Please be aware that there will be a 30 minute "Stop The Bleed" training session after class. This is an opportunity for you to learn how to save a life during a bleeding emergency. Additionally, if you are willing to participate, you will be entered into a chance to win a $25.00 Target gift card.

Sisters Book Group invites you to participate in upcoming discussions!



What Sister's is Reading Next

April 22 (4^th of 5 Tuesdays)  "Go as a River" by Shelly Read

May 27 (Memorial Day) "Under the Bayou Moon"  by Valerie Fraser Luesse

June 24  "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women" by Lisa See

Hope to see you at Sisters.

Be Love (Missions and Outreach) Zoom Meeting May 14, 2023

Topic: Be Love Ministries

Time: This is a recurring meeting:

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 - 8 pm (Zoom)

The Be Love (Missions and Outreach) Team will meet on every 2^nd Tuesday, from 7 – 8 pm, via Zoom (link below).

The meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning about what is happening in Missions and Outreach (Be Love) at UUMC, or who has new ideas to share. You may join whenever you want; no commitment is needed.

If you are interested in contributing to the agenda, receiving the agenda before the meeting, or receiving a report after the meeting, please send your email address to me at joycestenberg2@gmail.com.

Otherwise, the meeting link will be in Constant Contact every week, or the week before each meeting, and the meeting report will be part of the Be Love Report for Visions and Strategies (which I will also send to you if you provide me with your email address).

The reason for these meetings is to have a venue for exchanging ideas, planning, reporting, and requesting assistance. Hopefully, this will be helpful to us as a congregation as we go about the work of being Jesus’s hands and feet in our community and world.

Feel free to join on any 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm (meetings should last no more than an hour). No need to RSVP. I will be on Zoom starting at 7 each 2nd Tuesday unless I post otherwise in Constant Contact.

Be Love!

Joyce Stenberg

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87658343074

Meeting ID: 876 5834 3074

"Join us for Brunch Bunch in the Center of Warmth (Williams Hall) every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am.

We are discussing the book "Mere Christianity," which is a beloved classic from the mid-twentieth century. The book was written by a once obscure Oxford professor of medieval literature during WWII for broadcasting on the BBC. It is one of the most popular introductions to the Christian faith ever written.

To join the discussion, please contact Mickey Chase at wmchase@cox.net.

Living Water, Not Living Coffee



Most of us need a morning boost to kickstart our day, and for many, that means a cup of coffee or a specialty beverage.

However, it's important to note that not all beverages are welcomed in our worshiping space.

To maintain a clean and welcoming environment for everyone, we kindly request that you enjoy your coffee and other drinks outside and only bring plain water inside the Sanctuary.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Or, you can contact Michael Demeure of UUMC for more detailed information:

Michael.demeure@hoag.org

520-977-9074

Greeters Needed For 2024



Thanks to everyone who signed up to be a greeter last year. Please sign up for 2024 dates to greet on Sunday mornings.

Please sign up with Paul Curtis at pjcurt66@yahoo.com

Thank you!

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FLOWER DONATIONS FOR 2024

Remember or Honor a Loved One!

Express Your Gratitude!

Please take note of the following information:

- Live flowering plants will be provided instead of cut flowers.

- I have received only positive feedback regarding the new altar flower installation.

- Starting from now, the price of your flower donation will be $50, which is a reduction of $15 from the previous price.

- There are still some dates that need to be filled, so please contact me if you're interested.

- If you have already signed up, please wait until you receive an email notification from me before making your payment. This will help me to track your payments more accurately.

Thank you to all, who participated in providing feedback.

~Roxane Fowler

 iwasuna@sbcglobal.net or 949.697.8088

Apr 4- Apr 10

Happy Birthday to those celebrating birthdays this week. Wishing you a day filled with precious memories and a year filled with numerous reasons to be thankful.

Melinda Don (4/04), Kate Jensen (4/09).

We would also like to extend birthday greetings to any other April babies not on our list.

If you want to add your birthday (or a family member's), please email Marcel at marcel@uumcirvine.org.

Thank you!

Upcoming Week At UUMC

 https://uumcirvine.org/calendar

Please pray for healing and restoration for those in our UUMC family: George Kawamura, Carol Pukli, Bill Brougher, Jim Moyer, Suzanne Mason, Sue Watkins, Joan Littlefield, Linda Brougher, Roy Caffrey, Tammy Rice, Jun Eun Lee, and Jung Ja Sung. 

Please pray for friends and family of UUMC: Pastor Doug Williams (in hospital battling a life-threatening situation), Joyce Stenberg’s daughter's housemate, Mike Diamond (congestive heart failure), Mozghan’s sister and brother-in-law in Iran (recovery from car accident), Bonnie Bennett's grandnephew Dylan, who has been admitted to the hospital for Sarcoma; Lyn, the cousin of Kay Lucas, who has suffered twelve broken ribs; Jordan the grandson of a friend of Roxane Fowler; Lindsey Schubert, a friend of Susanne Mason; and Mick Patton.

We pray for those who grieve: The family of Kyoko Nakahara, who died on 3/30; Kyle Vaught and family (whose sister Phyllis died on 3/20)

We pray for our homebound members, Muriel Dameron and Jan Taylor.

Please pray for our district churches:  Santee (Jaime Pangman); Seal Beach: Leisure World Community (Johan Dodge)

Prayer requests may be sent to Mickey Chase: wmchase@cox.net).