Church News

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Women’s Fellowship Annual Church Sale

 August 1st @ 8am-7pm

August 2nd @ 8am-1pm

Set up will take place on Sunday, July 23rd, following the church service, through the evening. If you are able to help, especially those who are able to do heavy lifting and carrying of tables and boxes, please attend.

If you are able to help sort and/or price, please do so July 24-28th, during regular church office hours (8am-2pm), or from 5:30-8pm.  We will also work Sunday, July 30th after church until 5pm, and Monday, July 31st 8:30am until we are done.

We need cashiers and workers during the days of the sale: August 1st from 8am-7pm and August 2nd from 8am-1pm.

Finally, we need help cleaning up on August 2nd, starting at 1:30pm.  Again, we need those who are able to do heavy lifting of boxes and tables.

Items may be brought to the church July 23rd-3oth. We take: good clothing and shoes, jewelry, purses, bedding, knickknacks, pots and pans, and dishes, home decor and goods, etc. Furniture in good condition will also be accepted. We can NOT take TVs or computers.  Please make sure all items are CLEAN before donating.  Please call Dianne for pick-up.

All proceeds help with missions in Morton, Tremont and Peoria and also Women’s programming for 2017-2018.  Contact Sale Coordinators – Dianne Elliott and Joan Uhlman, with any questions.

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Praise Band Needs YOU

Do you sing? Play the guitar? The piano? Then, Praise Band needs YOU!  We welcome all singers 12 years and up, and are especially in need of a pianist….the pieces are not too complicated, so don’t be afraid! This year, we are playing once a month, with practices taking place on Wednesdays @ 8pm.  If you have questions or are interested, please contact Lyndra Webb.

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Girl’s Night Out

Wednesday, August 9th @ 6:30pm – Culver’s in Morton

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New Directory

A new directory will be available in September. Please make sure the church office has your most recent contact information: address, phone, email, names.  Deadline for changes is August 1st.

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Our Covenant Statement

(adopted 5/7/2017)

We believe God is still speaking and calling us to love one another in new and deeper ways. The love of Jesus Christ welcomes everyone to participate fully in the life, leadership, sacraments and rites of Community United Church of Christ. Regardless of gender identity, race, age, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, family configuration, or difference of ability, you are welcome here. Our faith community is strengthened by your presence.

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Reminders:

The TIE article and Calendar deadline for the July is Thursday, June 15th 

Sunday bulletin articles are due no later than 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings

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Kroger Plus Cards

To re-enroll, or sign up for the first time, please log onto:

www.kroger.com

type in 10220 or Community United Church of Christ

Our church receives money every time you shop at Kroger and use your Plus Card, as long as you are enrolled.  It is that easy…you get food and the church gets funds!  Please see any Women’s Fellowship Officer if you have any questions or need help signing up!

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