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Senior Adults Friday Fellowship
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Join us Friday, September 10, for food, fun, and fellowship. Mary Bowers will speak on lessons learned from working with high risk newborns and their families. Program will begin at 11 a.m. in Room 207 followed by a potluck lunch in Room 211.
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Saturday, September 11, 9 to 11 a.m., learn how to construct a compost bin and what to do with it or Composting 101. Please meet in the UCC Community Garden.
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Second Sunday Caring Collection
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Bring old athletic shoes Sunday, September 12, and Caring for God's Creation ministry will get these gently worn, reusable shoes to various agencies for distribution. No shoes with cleats, please. This is a one day collection--gently tie together by the laces please.
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All men (and their sons) and youth are invited to our first gathering Saturday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. in the East Bay of Fellowship Hall. Rev. Bryan Feille of Brite Divinity School will speak. A $5 donation from adult men is requested to help cover costs incurred in preparing our homemade breakfast.
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2010 Bell Tower Series First Concert
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ClaviVoce, a four piano and vocal quartet ensemble of Janet, Sallie, Amy, and Julie Pummill will perform in our Sanctuary on Friday, September 17, at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy classical and popular styles of many eras.
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Creating Your Own Spiritual Autobiography
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September 27, 10-11:30 a.m., Room 203. Learn basic principles of faith telling by sharing your story of how God's presence has made a difference in your life and write your own spiritual autobiography. Led by Jane Bruckner, Parish Nurse and author. Reservation required. Call Jennifer at 817.926.6631.
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This Week in Worship
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This Sunday at 8:45 or 11 a.m. join us as Dr. Houston Bowers preaches on Who is the Innkeeper?, Or join us for The Search alternative worship at 5 p.m.
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Offices Closed
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Monday, September 6, for the Labor Day holiday.
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Congregational Leadership Meetings
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Tuesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m.
Personnel Committee · Room 202
Sunday, September 12, 12:15 p.m.
Building & Grounds · Room 202
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Sign up at The Arches Information Desk for a multigenerational women's group which meets for six weeks on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. for small group discussion and lunch. Next session begins September 13. Cost is $15. Call Michelle Groom for details/childcare.
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AARP Driver Safety Program
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Friday, September 24, 9 a.m.-noon, Room 207, refresh your skills and possibly qualify for lower auto insurance. Cost $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Contact Jennifer at 817.926.6631 to reserve your space by Monday, September 20.
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Campus Ministries Dinner Out
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Join us for restaurant night this Sunday night! Meet in the lobby at 6:30 p.m.
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No Sunday Night Programs for Youth or Children This Sunday
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Regular Sunday evening programming for elementary through high school will be on break this Sunday for Labor Day weekend. CCF, JYF, Chi Rho, and CYF will all resume on September 12 with snack supper at 6 p.m. and group meetings at 6:30 p.m.
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Help put a smile on the face of a Fort Worth school child. Come organize and bag 1,900 uniforms in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Join us for work and fellowship and wonderful growth in the UCC Community Garden Saturday, September 11. Regular workdays are the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m.
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God's Economy (2 Sessions)
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Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., September 12-October. 17, Room 211
A Faith Matters Sunday Night Series led by Daniel Terry exploring how God's Economy invites you to step into the good life God intends you to enjoy here and now. The book is $10. Contact Rebecca Terry at the church to sign up.
Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., September 12-October 24, Room 223Core Program for Young Adults & College Students; no sign up needed. Free dinner included. Led by Rev. Suzanne Castle and Emily Miller.
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Couple's Encounter Retreat Sign-Up
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Register and make your $40 deposit on Sunday mornings in The Arches, September 12 and 19. Retreat will be at the Prothro Center on Lake Texhoma Friday evening and all day Saturday, February 4 and 5. Leaders Joe and Suzanne Stabile will inspire us to be better together, as couples and as a congregation. Contact Rebecca Terry for details.
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God @ Center Retreat Follow Up
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Sunday, September 19, 8:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall. This retreat, particularly during the break-out circles, seemed to open the door for new conversations about who God is calling us to be. This opportunity is for the entire church body to participate.
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Men: Monday Night Fellowship
Begins October 11
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MNF is a men's small group ministry that meets on six consecutive Mondays in the homes of church members for the purpose of friendship, study, and meaningful conversation. Session runs October 11-November 15. Groups begin at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at The Arches Information Desk or email Sharyn at sharyn@uccftw.com.
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The financial report in the September Journal omitted important detail. Through July 2010, YTD income less expenses resulted in a loss of $206,270; YTD Reserve Transfers offset the loss by $58,334, resulting in an increase in accumulated deficits of $147,936.
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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
University Christian Church
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