UCC News 10/25-10/31, UCC Assembly, Refugee Help, Choral Evensong, and More!

Monday, October 25, 2021

You Are Invited: November Assembly Meeting

Dear UCC Members,

You are invited to join us for The Assembly Meeting on Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30pm in Walker Hall. The meeting will be live streamed on the UCC website as well as in person. You can choose what works best for you. The meeting packet is attached here and the meeting details can be found below.

We hope you’ll plan to join us either way to hear updates from ministry areas and a report from Russ about all of the exciting things happening now and in the future at UCC. Join the live stream here and address questions during the meeting to webteam@uccftw.com. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Pam Reeser at pam@uccftw.com or 817-926-6631

How to Help Afghan Refugee Families

Refugee Services of Texas has been working hard to find housing for over 40 Afghan families that arrived in Fort Worth this past week, but with so many families arriving (with little notice) in such a short time frame, they have asked for help providing temporary housing for families and individuals until they are able to secure apartments. UCC is currently providing temporary housing for 18 Afghan refugees at the church (two families, ranging from 6 months- 58 years old). Right now we are in need of evening and overnight hosts at the church. You do not need to be trained through Room in the Inn to stay overnight. Overnight hosts are there in case an emergency arises, the fire alarm goes off, or if the family needs anything.

Click here for more information or to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0845adab28a4f49-innkeeper

We will also need furniture and basic household supplies for the family of 11 when they get settled in their apartment. A detailed list of those items can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0845adab28a4f49-refugee

Please do not purchase or donate items that are not on this list, and please be sure to sign up for what you are donating. If you would like to contribute financially to help purchase groceries and household items for the families, you can make a gift to University Christian Church and make a note designating it to “Refugee Families.” Thank you for helping us transform lives by living out Christ’s courageous love!

Happy Halloween From UCC!

UCC would like to thank all of the volunteers who came out on Sunday for our annual Trunk or Treat event. UCC would also like to thank everyone who donated candy. Thank you all for your decorated vehicles and participation. Happy Halloween!

Choral Evensong at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church

You are invited to attend a Community All Saints Service at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. Choir members from University Christian Church, First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Stephen Presbyterian Church will join forces to lead a special choral evensong, including the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for St. Paul’s Cathedral by Herbert Howells conducted by Rev. Dr. Todd Prickett. Our very own Janet Pummill will begin the ceremony playing an hour-long organ prelude with Aherum Congdon at 5:00 p.m.

November Worship

All Saints Sunday, Nov. 7

9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

with Rev. Renee Hoke

Higher Education Sunday, Nov. 14

Guest speaker TCU's Rev. Lea McCracken

Simple Worship

9:30 a.m. in the Chapel with Rev. Shannon Moore

Ten:10

Informal worship in an acoustic, coffee house setting. 10:10 a.m. in Walker Hall with Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman

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