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This Month
2-2 Diaconate, Mission Board
2-9 Christian Education Board
2-11 Membership Committee
2-14 Pancake Breakfast
2-16 Trustees’ Meeting
2-17 Ash Wednesday Service, 7p.m.
2-24 Lenten Meditation at Noon in the sanctuary,
Bible Study 7-8p.m.
Church Council
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Worship on Sunday
February 7, 2010, 10:15 a.m.
Jesus tells us, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you." Difficult words. The Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers gives us some help in seeing how they might be lived out.
The Rev. William Lovin preaching.
Scripture lessons: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38
Sermon:"God Works for Good"
Anthem: "How Beautiful upon the Mountains"--John Stainer from the text Isaiah 52:7
Good (Fair Trade) coffee and great conversation follow in Rockwood Hall. Join us after worship on Sunday, February 14 for a pancake brunch as we move toward Lent.
Nursery care is provided during worship for the youngest children. Older children are encouraged to stay in worship through the children's message and then go to "Children's Church."
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Free parking at the Iowa Memorial Union Ramp (Park east end of the 4th level for a one block walk. )
Our MissionOPEN AND AFFIRMING
Whoever you are, where ever you are on life's journey you are welcome here.
The Congregational United Church of Christ is an “Open and Affirming” congregation.
We know, with Paul, that as Christians, we are many members, but are one body in Christ, members of one another, and that we all have different gifts. With Jesus, we affirm that we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, that we are called to act as agents of reconciliation and wholeness within the world and within the Church itself. We recognize the presence of ignorance, fear and hatred in the Church and in our culture, and covenant to not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, nor any other irrelevant factor, and we seek to include and support those who, because of this fear and prejudice, find themselves in exile from a spiritual community.
We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to worship with us, join our congregation, and take an active role in our leadership, ministry, and mission.
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What's Happening
Learn What Our Church Is Doing and How You Can Help; Get Updates
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With the continued support of the Mission Board, we are able to offer a
second season of the popular Sundays at Four series of free community
arts events.
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Religion and Ethics Newsweekly filmed our worship service in August
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Elissa Johnk and Nathan Willard were finalists (view the sermons)
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"Suite Sounds" Provides Music for Chemotherapy Patients (Listen to the story)
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"Appreciative Inquiry" In the coming months our Church Council will be using this process to help Congregational UCC think about our strengths, what we do best, and what we want to bring with us into the future.
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