University Presbyterian Church

Looking Ahead

upcsecretary — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:27:39 +0000

Sunday June 23, we celebrate who we are as a congregation, as expressed through our mission statement and brief statement on the church. During this month of June churches are invited to honor our calling as a More Light Congregation, with our commitment to diversity and social justice.

Sunday June 30, we will celebrate the hymns of our faith, as we also honor the importance of the language of our faith. If you would like to suggest a favorite hymn to sing, please send that title to kay@uaupc.org

Collin Webster

upcsecretary — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:26:36 +0000

Collin Webster- We welcome Collin Webster , guest pianist for this week. Thank you, Collin for joining us in worship.

Children’s Event-VBC

upcsecretary — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:25:04 +0000

A two day children’s activity is happening at Trinity UMC and First Christian Church on Bryant Drive on Saturday, June 22, from 9:00—1:00 (includes lunch) and on Sunday, June 23, 3:00-6:00 (includes family cookout). Registration forms can be found on … Continue reading →

Children’s Event

upcsecretary — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:59:07 +0000

“VBC” will be held at Trinity UMC and First Christian Church on Bryant Drive on Saturday, June 22, from 9:00—1:00 (includes lunch) and on Sunday, June 23, 3:00-6:00 (includes family cookout). Registration forms can be found on the bulletin.

Notes From Kay

upcsecretary — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:58:30 +0000

During Adult Sunday School at 9:45 – I shared a presentation on my recent trip to Iona and Canterbury.

Our morning worship is also shaped on the music and stories of the pilgrimage.

Thank you to Leslie Sheppard for bringing the sermon this past Sunday, and for all he taught us about the earlier Sheppard’s journey and ministry, as well as Leslie’s own experience.

PRAYER CONCERNS AND THANKSGIVINGS:
We are rebuilding our prayer list. Please send in any you wish to have printed in Sunday’s bulletin to Eric in the office: upc@uaupc.org, and title it Prayer Concerns. Thanks.

A NOTE FROM KAY: THIS SUNDAY

upcsecretary — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:58 +0000

During Adult Sunday School at 9:45 – I will do a presentation on my recent trip to Iona and Canterbury.

Our morning worship will also be shaped on the music and stories of the pilgrimage. I hope you can join us for fellowship and worship.

Thank you to Leslie Sheppard for bringing the sermon this past Sunday, and for all he taught us about the earlier Sheppard’s journey and ministry, as well as Leslie’s own experience.

VBS announcement.

Scott O’Toole

upcsecretary — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:10:52 +0000

Scott O’Toole- We welcome Scott O’Toole , guest pianist for the month of June. Thank you, Scott for joining us in worship.

Update from Kay

upcsecretary — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:10:15 +0000

Dear UPC friends,

I look forward to being with you in worship Sunday. It has been a good time away, but I look gladly to being home with you in worship and life.

The experiences have been enriching. I am moved by the sense of the Iona pilgrimage participants as to their journeys, their realization of the rich value of taking time apart, away in such a beautiful natural setting. As we reflected on the lives and gifts of the Celtic saints, so we reflected upon the gifts each of these present day pilgrims bring to their work and lives, and how to honor that in the return to “normal” life.

I also spent time in Canterbury, not only working with the British labyrinth folks there, but visiting and learning more of that segment of the Christian expansion story, and how it has communicated the history from its own perspective. Isn’t that true of us all?

And yes, time with former church communities in the Midlands of England has been good, as I see how their calls to ministry and service are both fulfilled and confronted with the issues of the current times. Doesn’t that sound familiar!

I am offering a link to an interesting website, which gives us all a perspective of new hopes and possibilities for peace and reconciliation.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/30/181928768/Palestinian-Girls-Look-For-Ways-To-Protest-Without-Stones

As Leslie Sheppard comes to share his story of the Peace Corps during Sunday’s sermon time, we all have the chance to reflect on the world voices, the ways we each in our own individual and communal ways, can help further the reality of the beloved community.

See you Sunday in worship,

Peace and love,

Kay

Need Interested People

upcsecretary — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:51:47 +0000

Need interested People to join a Long-range planning committee on Presbyterian House. We could use your expertise, opinion, and good nature to help the church decide what our plan is for Presbyterian House in the next 2-5 years. Even if you are traveling this summer, I would like your help when you are available. Please contact Denise Yanaura at 310-6219.

Kay’s Message

upcsecretary — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:50:57 +0000

Thanks to all for your leadership in the time I have been away. Next Sunday, June 2 I will be home to lead in worship and holy communion. During the sermon time, as we begin the season after Pentecost, Leslie Shepperd will speak about his peace corps experience. I look forward to being with you soon. Peace and blessing, Kay