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United Church of Christ
 
IN THIS ISSUE
Sunday Worship: June 8
Sabbatical Preachers
Young Adult Gathering
Youth Mission Trip - W. VA
Ongoing Outreach Ministries
Practical Theology
Sacred Journeys
Youth Peace Camp: July 7 to 11
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Flowers for Sunday
Fellowship of the Grape
Lena's Place Coffeehouse
Women's Daytime Book Group
SE Conference UCC Annual Mtg
DOC Women's Gathering
 
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Sunday, June 22, 2014 
Second Sunday after Pentecost

LECTIONARY READINGS (Click to read them)
FOCUS TEXT:  Matthew 10:24-39    
 
8:30 AM Service of Word and Table
11:00 AM Service of Word with Sanctuary Choir 
Dr. Jon Gunnemann preaching 
 

WORSHIP NOTES

You will not find any sermons that work with Matthew 10:24-39 to support family values, a Christian commitment to peace, or any of the kind and gentle attributes Christians often associate with Jesus. Indeed, this is a passage often shunned for preaching. But confronting these "hard sayings" of Jesus without sentimentality offers a compelling understanding of what it means to be a Christian, of "the cost of discipleship." It is a radical understanding, and needs to be, a powerful alternative to "Christianity Lite," if you will.

Dr. Jon P. Gunnemann is Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics of the Candler School of Theology. Professor Gunnemann focuses on theology, ethics, and the economy; and on contemporary theories of justice. He has written extensively on issues of economic ethics, and on Christian ethics and social theory.  
 SABBATICAL PREACHERS
Through the summer while Rev. Michael is on sabbatical, Central UCC members, lay and ordained, will be preaching.
  • June 29:
    • 8:30 AM Rev. Donald Miller;
    • 11:00 AM The Youth will be sharing about their mission trips.
  • July 6: Ron Joyner
  • July 13: Lacey Brown
  • July 20: Rev. Truman Moore 
Rev. Michael will return to the pulpit at Central on Homecoming Sunday, September 7. 
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Thursday, June 19, 6:00 PM   
Our young adult ministry is gaining momentum. For the past three months, we have been gathering at a local restaurant to share a meal, make new connections, and enjoy each other's company. This month, our gathering will be Thursday, June 19 starting at 6pm at The Midway Pub. Be sure to join us in July for our next gathering, date/location TBA.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Youth Mission Trip  
to West Virginia 
June 22-28, 2014 
Several of our high school youth along with youth from Pilgrimage UCC will leave bright and early on Sunday June 22, for Pipestem, WVA. Lacey Brown, our Pastoral Fellow, and Wayne Scott, the Pilgrimage UCC Youth Leader will be leading the trip. For the second year, the youth will go to Appalachian South Folklife Center. From there, they will serve families in the nearby communities.

ONGOING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL UCC

Our life is full here at Central UCC. Through the year, we serve our local community in many ways. To read about the activities, please  click here. 
Adult Spiritual Formation
ONGOING SUNDAY GATHERING:
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:50 AM, Room 206
The Practical Theology class studies, explores and takes action on current issues.  The class shares leadership and begins each class with "How was your week?" and a devotional.
 

THIS WEEK: June 22nd, Study: Chapters 3-5 - WHY DID JESUS, MOSES, the BUDDHA, and MOHAMMED CROSS the Road, by Brian McLaren.  This book is available in hardback, paperback and e-reader formats. Leader: Ruben,

Devotional:  Bill O'Steen. 

Questions? Contact George and Jackie 
ONGOING SUNDAY GATHERING: 
SACRED JOURNEYS

Sundays, 9:30 to 10:50 AM

Fellowship Hall, Steinhaus Library

Each week this group explores how spirit guides our personal journeys, read more.
Children & Youth

YOUTH PEACE CAMP 

July 7 to 13, 2014, 8am-5pm

6th to 12th grade youth from around Atlanta are welcome. Our limit is 24 participants. For more information or to sign up, please contact Lacey Brown, Youth Director. Read more.

THANK YOU TO OUR CHILDREN'S PEACE CAMP VOLUNTEERS!!!

Charlie Ballance, Anna Bernard, Pat Blake, Peggy Brodnax, Andrew Detherow, James Detherow, Paulina Detherow, Tanya Detherow, George & Jackie Dominick, Kim Fair, Helen Fredrick, Sally Harrell, Emily Howard, Eva Lehmann, Ron Smith, Debbie Spearman, Joanne Stone, Todd Qualls, and everyone who helped with time or donations. It was a wonderful week! 

FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Would you like to give flowers in honor or in memory of someone? There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board between the double entry doors and the nursery.
Adult Gatherings

There is no FELLOWSHIP OF THE GRAPE (FOG) gathering in July. 
LENA'S PLACE COFFEEHOUSE 
2nd Saturdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Fellowship Hall, Central UCC 
Come hear some wonderful original, eclectic music at the coffeehouse on Saturday July 14. One of the performers for the evening is Bob Bakert. All proceeds go to support the Clifton Men's Shelter. To read more about the coffeehouse (click here).
WOMEN'S DAYTIME BOOK GROUP
July 17, 1:30 PM

The next gathering is Thursday, July 17 at 1:30 pm in the Fireplace Room.  We are reading Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts.  Read and attend as you can; no commitment. This is always a warm circle and a stimulating discussion. Send an email to Geneva Benoit if you would like to be on the group's email list: neve44@bellsouth.net 

SE CONFERENCE UCC  

ANNUAL MEETING:  

June 20 (10AM-8PM) &  

JUNE 21 (8:30AM-3:30PM) 

Piedmont College, Demorest, GA

You are invited to participate in this year's annual meeting at Piedmont College in Demorest, GA! We have 6 voting delegates from Central UCC. Everyone is invited to enjoy the keynote speakers, workshops and great worship. Friday, June 20 is Convocation Day with conversations about life in the UCC from 10am to 8pm. Saturday, June 21 from 8:30am to 3:30pm, the celebration continues with worship, the keynote speaker, Rev. Douglas Anders (South Central UCC Conference Minister), workshops, a short business meeting and the installation of Rev. June Boutwell as Designated Conference Minister.  

Please go to the Southeast Conference website for more information and a registration form.
Disciples of Christ
Women's Gathering
June 25-29, Marriott Marquis, Atlanta
Our partners in ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will convene at the 2014 Quadrennial Assembly  at the Marriott Marquis here in Atlanta June 25-29. QA is sponsored by International Disciples Women's Ministries to bring women together from around the world for worship, music, Bible study, workshop, service, and fellowship (www.quadrennial.org). While we hope many of you will register for the event, we will need many volunteers for jobs all over town. If you can give a few hours of your time between June 24 and June 29, or want to know more, please contact Rev.  
If you would like to participate or volunteer, please read more.