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LENA'S PLACE COFFEEHOUSE: Saturday, January 11

8:00 to 10:00 PM

Central UCC, Fellowship Hall

 

Two hours of many of your favorite performers doing their "originalized" versions of their favorite Bob Dylan and Beatles tunes! Sharing the Lena's stage are Chuck Henderson, Andy Liechty, Jerry Brunner, Cyndi Craven, Bob Bakert, Paul Pendery, Jeff Bernstein and other special guests!

 

Since 1984, Lena's Place Coffeehouse is a monthly opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of acoustic artists in a coffeehouse atmosphere. Lena's is staffed by volunteers who love (and, in some cases, play) music and who take pride in a professional presentation.

 

How much? Donations ($5 is suggested) are accepted to benefit Central's "Lena Werking Fund" for local charities. All proceeds go directly to a different local charity each month. Supported Charity for this month: Lena Werking Fund Endowment.

SAFE CHURCH TRAINING: 

Sunday, January 12, 9:30 AM, Room 204

There will be a Safe Church Training for people who volunteer with children. At Central UCC, we work together to make our church safe for all children. Please email Rev. Ginnie if you would like to attend or if this date doesn't work but you would like a Safe Church Training.

 

TEACHER ORIENTATION FOR

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS:

Sunday, January 12, 11:00 AM, Room 205

If you would like to help teach the 3 & 4 year olds occasionally, there will be an orientation during their class time. The orientation will be led by Peggy Brodnax and Gracie Theobald. Safe Church training is required for this opportunity.

 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

AND CHILDCARE CHANGES 

BEGINNING JANUARY 12

This January 12 we are changing our Christian Education program.  Sunday school for 3 & 4 year olds and for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade will be during the 11:00 AM worship.  Childcare for infants to 2nd Grade will be available through the morning from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm.  3rd to 5th Grade Music & Sunday School and Youth Worship will remain at 9:30 AM.  If you would like to volunteer to help teach the 3 & 4 year old children, please contact Rev. Ginnie.

 

8:30 - 12:15 PM               Infant and Childcare

 available (Rms 201, 202)

 

9:30 - 11:00 AM              Infants to 2nd Grade -

 Childcare (Rms 201, 202)

 

9:30 - 9:55 AM                3rd to 5th Grades - 

Music (Rm 209)

10:00 - 10:50 AM            3rd to 5th Grades - 

Godly Play (Rm 208)

 

11:00 - 12:10 PM             3 & 4 year olds - 

Sunday school (Rm 205)

11:00 - 12:10 PM             K to 2nd Grade - 

Godly Play (Rm 207)

Practical Theology:  

A Just Peace Covenant Community

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:45 AM 

Room 206, Education Wing 

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:50 AM

Fellowship Hall, Steinhaus Library

On Sunday mornings, this eight week series begins on February 9. We will be in recess on March 9 due to a congregational Church Chat. The class provides a forum for challenging conversations on world issues. Published annually, the Great Decisions briefing book highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans today. Great Decisions provides background information, current data, and policy options for each of the eight issues and serves as the focal text for discussion groups. The book cost is $25. It includes a class video which is shown at each meeting as a discussion starter. For information or to sign up, contact Mary Ellen Myers 

Sundays, February 16, 23, March 2 - Joining March 9

Rev. Michael will host a three-session Inquirers' Series from 9:45 to 10:30 AM in his conference room (office suite).  The sessions are designed for visitors to get to know him and each other a little better and explore both Central and the United Church of Christ. Attendees, of course, are not required to join following the sessions, but may if they feel ready to do so. 

The Spring series will be April 6, 13 & 27 -joining May 4.  To register or for more information:Rev. Michael

There is a sign up sheet for Sanctuary flowers in the Commons area on the black bulletin board.  The black bulletin board is located by the double doors that lead out to the reflecting pond.  Please feel free to choose your date and sign your name on the Sunday that you would like to give flowers, you will be contacted the week before to confirm that you will be giving flowers.  If you do not think the church has your contact information please include it with your signature.  If you would like the office manager to order the flowers for you, please submit a check to the office for your order and let the office manager know what you would like (color, size, etc) when you are contacted.  Any questions please contact Charlotte.

 

Table Talk is a monthly gathering, hosted at the gracious dining room table of Joan and Bill Harrison (409 Oakland Street, Decatur) and facilitated by Rev. Michael.  It is not a "traditional" group; folk come and go as they are able and no advance reading is required.  Please bring a dish to share, if you are able-there is always a gracious plenty of food.  Conversation also happens on the Table Talk Facebook page. 

For Plymouth Harbor:

Hospitality Volunteers Needed 

 

Plymouth Harbor needs volunteers to sit by the entrance doors and welcome the participants and their families on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Most people arrive between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, making this very appreciated contribution an easy morning. Please contact Kay  if you are interested.

Plymouth Harbor, the adult day care program held here on Central's campus, is looking for substitute dish washers on an 'as needed' basis.  If you are interested in being put on the call list please email Kay Coppage.

Left over brownies?  Sale at the bakery?  Plymouth Harbor would happily accept dessert donations on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Please feel free to drop them off ahead off time or on the day of, place them in the fridge and label them 'For Plymouth Harbor' with the date.  Donations greatly appreciated.