Join us at the Condon United Church of Christ at 10:30 this morning as we explore the real hero of the story of Elijah & the Widow.
Month: October 2016
Advent is Coming
Start Planning Now for a Sacred Advent
Though it is only early October 27, the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee is busy planning a special Advent season. Advent begins in one month on Sunday, Nov. 27. (Advent is the season of preparation leading up to Christmas.)
A very special devotional Advent calendar will be available to folks in the church and beyond. Visit https://vimeo.com/179235965 for a hint about what we have planned. You will be able to pick up your calendar at the church. If you’re not able to do so, let Jude Berray or Tim Graves know and we’ll get it to you.
Neighbors in Need: No Child Should Go to Bed Hungry
Neighbors in Need: No Child Should Go to Bed Hungry
Our annual collection for the UCC Neighbors in Need Special Offering will be collected on Sunday, Oct. 30. Neighbors in Need supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry(CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries(JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. The emphasis this year is on child hunger concerns.
Aging & Spirituality Resources Available
Aging & Spirituality Resources Available
Visit the Central Pacific Conference, UCC (CPCUCC) Aging & Spirituality Network at http://bit.ly/AgingWithSpirit to find resources for yourself or our congregation.
Praying for Our Nation
A service of meditation and prayer for our nation will be held at the Condon United Church of Christ at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. “This election has been particularly harsh and divisive. Whatever happens, we will need to come together as one people after election day,” says Rev. Tim Graves, UCC pastor.
What is Member?
“I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.” ― Ani DiFranco
We have many parts in one body, but the parts don’t all have the same function. In the same way, though there are many of us, we are one body in Christ, and individually we belong to each other. – Romans 12:4-5 CEB
The Church Council is reviewing and working to update our church bylaws and constitution. Changes are being tackled piece by piece and will likely take over a year. The first proposed revision is about what constitutes membership in the Condon United Church of Christ.
Please read, pray, & reflect on the discussion document and come to Church Council on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. All friends, members, and others are encouraged to be a part of this important discussion.
You may read the discussion document and download a copy on the church website: condonucc.org/bylaws-member or pick up a paper copy at the church or request one be mailed to you.