Breeze check in is in full swing! Be sure to "check" in when you arrive. Details below.
Don't forget the homeless/at-risk kids served by The Nest: bring snacks from the list below to fill our Bucket of Hope.
A Note From Linda
Faith. Hope. Love. What exactly is it that we hope for? Do we invest our faith in the hope that Love will somehow triumph? How exactly will that come about? How many affirmations do we have to write or is something more required? Last week we explored perhaps one of the most critical turning points in the evolution of consciousness, the idea behind the sentence, "And the 'Word' (the Logos—that which brings everything into creation) became flesh and dwelt among us." Does that still happen today? What does that look like? If you could use some hope this week, join us this Sunday to hear a first-hand account of the Word becoming flesh as it frequently does—in the most unexpected ways, in the most unexpected places. With faith, hope, and love, Linda
Mark Your Calendar:
Sunday: February 9
10:30 am: Sunday Service 11:45 am: Chaplain Orientation Meeting - see below 11:45 am: Choir Rehearsal - full schedule below
Sunday: February 16
9:00 am: Choir Rehearsal - full schedule below 10:30 am: Sunday Service 11:45 am: Healing Prayer Circle - see below 12:00 pm: Lunch and Learn - The Gut Brain Connection
Sunday: February 23
10:30 am: Sunday Service
Sunday: March 1
9:00 am: Choir Rehearsal - full schedule below 10:30 am: Sunday Service 11:45 am: Women's Empowerment Circle
Interested in becoming a UCOG Prayer Chaplain?
Prayer Chaplain Orientation:
This Sunday, Feb 9th
The a mandatory Prayer Chaplain Orientation is this February 9th after Service. Please see Pam in the Library after Service.
New! UCOG Healing Prayer Circle
The Prayer Chaplains will lead a Healing Prayer Circle (HPC) based on focused intention and the limitless healing power of God. It will be held on the 3rd Sunday of every month after service in the library starting February 16th.
Bring your healing intentions for yourself, others and the world to the Circle to harnesses the miraculous energies of a small group to heal others, ourselves and the world. Each HPC will focus conscious prayer on healing the planet, individuals & situations of the participants. Small pieces of paper will be given to each person in the circle to write down a challenge or situation needing healing. These notes will be placed in a bowl to be released & purified by water & earth. The Prayer Chaplains will hold sacred space for the circle. A breathing exercise will be followed by a 3-minute meditation. We look forward to praying with you.
Check-In this Sunday!
Simply type the first few letters of your name and check the box next to your name. It really is that easy. Thank you for helping us update our records!
Lunch and Learn
February 16, 2020
The Gut-Brain Connection with Alice Cooper
Join us for an introduction to the connection between our brain and our gut and how our microbes in the gut contribute to OR detract from our health.
Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for this very informative talk.
The Choir Schedule
The pre-service rehearsals begin at 9 AM!
Feb 9 Rehearsal 11:45 am
Feb 16 - Rehearsal 9:00 am Performance 10:30 am
March 1 & 22 - Rehearsal 9:00 am
March 29 - Rehearsal 11:45 am
May 3 & 17 Rehearsal 9:00 am
May 24 - Rehearsal 9:00 am Performance 10:30 am
Update from Jackie Syers - Our Caring Place Liason.
Many thanks to Jackie Syers who represents our church on the Membership Council of the Caring Place. Here is her latest report from the meeting in Januar:.
The Food Pantry in 2019 raised 421,000 lbs. of food. Dec. alone contributed 29,000 lbs. to the pantry. About 3,000 people make use of the food pantry, and each person is given a 2 week supply of food. Pantry 1st,3rd, & 5th Monday of each month at 9 am is Fresh Fruit & Vegetable distribution. No eligibility requirements for this drive-through program. There is a 10% raise in pantry requests & a 12% increase in cars driving through.
We are participating in “Amplify” an online donation program. Giving ends March 6th. All funds donated are matched by The Caring Place Board and St. David’s Foundation.
Jewelry Show on Thursday, Feb. 6th. 2-6 pm at 2001 Railroad Ave.
Dulcimers Benefit Concert on Sunday, Feb. 9th. 2:45 pm at The Worship Place - 811 Sun City Blvd. Admission Free: Monetary, & Canned Good donations, for The Caring Place Food Pantry.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP PLANS FOR THE YEAR
The Next Fun and Fellowship meeting is March 8th after Service. Please join us to help plan future events.
Lunch and Learns - so far
February 16 :The Gut Brain Connection with Alice Cooper April 26: Tapping to Shift Energy with Cathy Schwanke August 30: Angel Cards with Donna Fowler
TBD - History of the Crystal Bowl with Ann Kennedy
TBD - Advanced Directives
Other Events
March 22: Our 1st rescheduled annual meeting and a pot luck March 22 FreeCycle Event in the Foyer May 17 Guest Speaker on Islam and a Potluck October 9: Armand and Angelina return for a scheduled Friday evening Concert October 25: Concert by our own Dan McMurrough with a catered lunch
Possible Cruise next year?
Do you have ideas too? Please feel free to join the Fun and Fellowship Committee and add your voice to the fun!
The Bucket of Hope through March is:
The Nest Empowerment Center
The Nest is a safe, after-school haven that offers basic needs, counseling, academic and enrichment for Georgetown high school students who are homeless, at-risk, or living in transition. They have a long list of needs to support these kids.
Items needed:
Granola bars, Peanut butter crackers, Trail mix, Fruit snacks, Cans of soup, Chef-boy-r-Dee products (ravioli, spaghetti, etc), Ramen noodles, Mac and Cheese, Boxes of hot chocolate.
We now have an ongoing collection for the Ronald McDonald House. Keep those tabs coming! We have filled one container so far. Let's help them get those expenses paid.
Interested in becoming a UCOG Prayer Chaplain?
nd Learn
Update from Jackie Syers - Our Caring Place Liason. 
The Nest is a safe, after-school haven that offers basic needs, counseling, academic and enrichment for Georgetown high school students who are homeless, at-risk, or living in transition. They have a long list of needs to support these kids. 
