August 26, 2021
Sunday Worship at 9am
August 29, 2021 ~ James 1:17-27 
We welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Susan Minasian.
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Welcome
Rev. Dr. Susan Minasian
Our guest preacher this Sunday is the Rev. Dr. Susan A. Minasian. Susan is the Interim Associate Conference Minister for Search & Call with the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference. She is no stranger to the PSEC. In the 90’s Susan served Tabernacle United Church in Philadelphia. She has served in congregational and non-congregational settings of ministry. Susan has enjoyed begin back in PSEC and witnessing the amazing gifts of pastors who she recruited for seminary many years ago.
In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, IUCC will be engaging in a National Day of Service offering various opportunities to volunteer or participate. All of the following activities will happen on Saturday, Sept. 11th and are open to anyone.

  • Providing a meal to local first responders to enjoy at their respective stations. If you would like to help prepare soup or donate baked goods please contact Kate Conrad at 610-763-7073 or mamac303@comcast.net. Monetary donations toward meal prep will be accepted in the church office with a note for “first responders”.
  • Spiritual Life Team will be offering guided labyrinth walks from 8:30-10:45am
  • Cemetery clean up at Fairview Cemetery, IUCC's cemetery at 4pm. Help prep the cemetery for the fall and honor the heroes of 9/11 by gathering together for a service project benefitting IUCC's cemetery. Please bring gloves and wear work clothes. To sign up please contact Amanda Hornberger at amandajhornberger@gmail.com 
  • Carillon ringing during nationwide observed moments of silence

Questions about activites can be directed to individuals mentioned above or by contacting the church office at 610-777-7107 or secretary@immanuel-ucc.org.
You’ve seen the brightly-painted chairs and read about the program. But being “brave” sounds scary, right? Public speaking, blind dates, enclosed spaces, or swimming with sharks? We promise – NONE of that.
 
Being brave is allowing yourself and others the courage to be authentic, speak openly, take risk, and listen with empathy.
 
BRAVE SPACE: Conversations celebrates individual creativity and offers collaboration as a way to foster empathy and understanding. With the assistance of professional facilitator Sharon Mast, we’ll get to know our “neighbor” – whether it is a coworker, family member, or stranger – that just doesn’t think, look, or act like you.
 
Registration is now available for this FREE, fun, and thought-provoking program. Join us whether for just one or all the sessions.
 
Click here for the full flier and more information. Or call the IUCC office at 610-777-7107
ACTIVITIES
September 8: Book Babble (Women's Book Club) and LIFFT (Ladies in Faith & Fellowship Together) will have a combined meeting at Barnes & Noble for their annual book selection. Meet at Barnes and Noble at 7pm

September 9: IUCC Singers (gr. 7-Adult) will begin meeting Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. We will be rehearsing and preparing music for worship and special events throughout the fall.

September 14: IUCC Youth and Children’s Arts/Music Programming - Students in grades K-8 can join Mr. Stephen, Ms. Cara, Ms. Tama, and special guests every Tuesday after school for art and music activities. Students can come anytime between 3:30-4:00pm for a snack and some games/hang out time. We will transition from large group to small group, age-appropriate activities from 4:00-4:45pm, with a focus on building both life skills and community through musical and artistic expression.

September 15: Senior Ministry will meet at 1:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Jackie Confalone, nationally certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 35 years, will be speaking and demonstrating balance poses and deep stretches. Join us in your comfortable clothes and learn ways to increase your flexibility, balance and range of motion. Healthy snacks will be shared.

September 24: Breaking Bread will resume meeting this fall at 11:30am!
Bring your own lunch and we will partake in conversation, guided by a focus question, supporting scripture, and sending prayer. We will continue to meet outside at the edge of the parking lot (by the Labyrinth) so please bring a chair. In case of inclement weather, an indoor space will be announced prior to the meeting date.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Use this link https://form.jotform.com/210224031797146 to register for our AM Tuesday/Thursday 3 Year Old Class. We have a few openings available and would love to have your 3 year old join us. The class begins with a 30 minute orientation on Sept. 7 and the first day of school is Sept. 9.
Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
at any time please contact the church office at 610-777-7107 or secretary@immanuel-ucc.org 

Prayers are powerful! If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know. It is always confidential. There are prayer cards in the sanctuary or you can contact the church office.


Rev. Megan Huesgen will be on sabbatical July 20 - October 11, 2021