Monday, August 1, 2022
NEW WORSHIP SERIES
The Book of Acts is one of the wildest books in the Bible. It tells stories and describes events that are so unfamiliar to our lives and experiences as people of faith. There are miraculous prison escapes, appearances by angels, ordinary people suddenly speaking in languages they’ve never learned, rousing speeches that either convince or infuriate huge crowds… and an unwavering sense of hope.

In this series we’ll take a deep dive into the story of the early church and the remarkable spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Today, we continue to be God’s witnesses and have a vital role in the continuing story of Jesus’s unstoppable kingdom. Click below to read along with us.
Mark Your Calendars!
Featured Vlogs: UCC Youth Service Learning Trips!
Click Below for Chi Rho Service Learning Trip vlog.
Click Below for CYF Service Learning Trip vlog.
The past UCC Vlog posts featured our Youth on their service learning trips this summer. In case you missed them, check out footage of their amazing journeys!
Our Chi-Rho Service/Learning Trip went to Oklahoma City, OK where they served at a local service agency and a congregation that care for the poor and homeless, while our CYF youth (grades 9-12) traveled to Jefferson City, TN for their service-learning trip! They served at Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies! AMS is a ministry that is connected to Carson-Newman University that does home repair construction, has a food pantry, clothing ministry and a local shelter.
Back To School Retreat
August 5 - August 7 we will be holding a Back to School Retreat for all youth (Grades 7-12)! The retreat will begin on Friday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m.

We also know that some of our youth have events that conflict with this weekend, due to it being so close to the beginning of the school year. We absolutely want you to come for whatever portion that you can! Please just let Alison know when you're coming and going. If you have any questions, email Alison at alison.fitzgerald@uccftw.com 

It's going to be a GREAT weekend of getting to know one another and starting our year off on in a fun and meaningful way! Hope to see you then! 
Academy 4 Registration is Now Open!
This fall we’ll be back at Alice Contreras Elementary School for the Academy 4 Mentorship program! Academy 4 takes place one Friday afternoon a month during the school year. All fourth-grade students, mentors, and volunteers gather on the school campus during, on the same afternoon, for a fun-filled time of leadership training and relationship building.
Want to learn more?

Tuesdays, Now until September 13
At Noon on Zoom
Each Tuesday at noon from now until September 13, we are hosting a virtual Lunch and Learn to explain how and why Academy 4 works. Anyone interested in learning about our program may join us on Zoom here: goa4.org/lunchandlearn 
Lunch and Learn with Erinn Miller
Save The Date
UCC Identity
As the hot summer days begin to wind down and the preparation for fall winds back up, we will be highlighting the core values of UCC each week to hopefully offer some inspiration into your lives. Let these be a reminder to you that you are living out Christ's courageous love with us.
This week's core value highlight is Compassion.
Worship
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m, Sanctuary
with Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman

9:30 a.m, Chapel 
with Rev. Shannon Moore

Informal worship in an acoustic,
coffee house setting.
10:10 a.m, Walker Hall
with Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman.
Live Stream is now available on our website.

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on the road every Sunday
for online worship.
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