MARCH

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THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 12, 2023

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN THE GARDEN CHAPEL

10:30 AM

AND ON FACEBOOK LIVE

WORSHIP RESOURCES BELOW | JOIN US FROM ANYWHERE

WORSHIP BULLETIN

MISSION MOMENT

HYMNS

“Come Fount of Every Blessing"

“Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross”

"Fill My Cup, Lord"

Find sheet music for this week's Hymns

by clicking the MUSIC image.

Special Music links feature music videos.

SPECIAL MUSIC

“When, Like the Woman at the Well"

"Invention No. 8 in F Major"

“Welcome!

We are so glad you are here!”

As we enter our church, as we live as members, as we experience important life-cycle events (falling in love, marrying, parenting, baptism, coming out, transitioning, etc.), words of welcome and support, understanding and love are what we all long for. This manifestation of God’s Extravagant Welcome and the justice and social witness that accompany it are the heart of what we hope to show our community and all who walk through the doors of Christ Congregational United Church of Christ.

PEACE BE WITH YOU!

Dear Congregation,

This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent already. Worship will be held outdoors in the Garden Chapel, with the extended forecast looking favorable! I hope you’ll be present in person or on Facebook.

I’m looking forward to our Spiritual Spa Day tomorrow, and hope to see many of you there. Many thanks to all who have volunteered to lead the various activities. We are blessed to have a talented congregation who are generous in using their God-given gifts for the benefit of others.

May you continue your Lenten journey looking for and finding signs of God’s goodness in the world, both in everyday life and in the beauty of creation.

In Christ’s love.

Pastor Candy

WATCH THE OGHS 2023 VIDEO THEN, CLICK THE OGHS IMAGE FOR YOUR INSERT

CALENDAR

March 12 — 19, 2023

Sun. 12^th

10:30 am

Worship in the Garden Chapel

& on Facebook Live

Mon. 13^th

6:30 pm

Bible Study on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us./j/6917354836

Sun. 19^th

10:30 am

Worship in the Sanctuary

& on Facebook Live

CHOIR PRACTICE EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45 A.M.

Each year, the Islamic school of Miami. (ISOM) arranges a Ramadan open house / Iftar Dinner at Islamic school of Miami.

You are cordially invited to join Muslim community members on March 27th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM.

Please RSVP by March 15th, 2023 by calling: 786-512-3150.

USE THE LINKS BELOW FOR

UCC RESOURCES

UCC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALERT

Click the Keep Miami Cool image for local news featured in the national blog!

Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment:

Right to Clean and Healthy Waters

On March 21^st at 4:00 pm in Beverly Hall on the Naples United Church of Christ (NUCC) campus and via the webinar link below, the Environment Subcommittee will hold an educational program to discuss the proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment titled, Right to Clean and Healthy Water.

Joseph Bonasia who serves as the Southwest Florida chair of Florida Rights of Nature Network and Communications Director of Florida Right To Clean Water, the two organizations leading the campaign, will discuss the need to amend our state constitution with this fundamental “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters.” He will explain key aspects of the law, provide concrete examples showing how it can help solve water quality issues in SW Florida, and note how the attendees can help get the amendment on the 2024 Florida state ballot.

The petition needs 900,000 signatures to place this referendum on the ballot for a vote in 2024.

Here is the summary of the initiative that appears on the individual petition form.

You and members of your congregation are invited to attend or participate via the zoom webinar link to learn more about this important topic.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84417300886?pwd=K21xb0tMT0VOWDZhbWF0amYyVU1rQT09

Passcode: Floridians

Webinar ID: 844 1730 0886

Passcode: 0593201289

93rd Annual FL UCC Women's Conference | May 5-7 2023

San Pedro Conference Center

Winter Park, FL

All women belonging to a UCC church are invited. Registration deadline is April 1, 2023.

More information as well as registration forms can be found by clicking their flyer!

CLICK THE IMAGE TO READ THE ARTICLE

Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance

Celebrates Wall Raising

The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance is celebrating the construction of the first of eight new apartment buildings for low-income families. CEO Arol Buntzman couldn’t be happier to give fresh starts to families needing homes. READ MORE

Click here to read words shared by Neal Watkins who represented the Florida Conference at the wall-raising ceremony.

Global Ministries offers a weekly prayer for one of our global mission partners. An accompanying Mission Moment tells the story of their work and it's impact.

This week's prayer is with Japan

below, an excerpt

We pray this day for the ministry of the Bazaar Café and for the commitment of the Kyoto Kyoku of the United Church of Christ in Japan to reach out to their community with love and acceptance. May you bless the food and drink they share so that your Spirit may touch the lives of all they serve.