Trees background
Central UCC
Central Congregational
United Church of Christ
 
IN THIS ISSUE
 
Phone

Office Phone: 
404-633-4505

24-hour Pastoral Care:

              678-672-7637


Email Links



Senior Minister

Associate Minister

Rev. Lacey
Pastoral Fellow

Older Adult Day Program
Email Links



Senior Minister

Associate Minister

Rev. Lacey
Pastoral Fellow

Older Adult Day Program
Central Social Media
 
Like us on Facebook
 
Follow us on Twitter

Table Talk on Facebook: 
Like us on Facebook

Senior Minister's
Social Media 

Like me on Facebook 
Follow me on Twitter

United Church of Christ 






Sunday, July 12, 2015
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 

  

Service of the Word and Table at 8:30  

 Celebration of Communion (every week)

 

 Service of the Word at 11:00 

Summer Special Music: Susan Hodges, soprano

Celebration of Camp Beech Grove

 

Preaching: Rev. Michael
Pericope: Mark 6:14-29

Lectionary Readings: Click here to read them


SUNDAY NOTES
 

Craigslist:  Pets available.

John the Baptizer beheaded in a political/sex scandal.

A summer sermon by Rev. Michael. 

Curious?  Curious. 

 
Camp Beech Grove: Week 6

 

 

ORDINATION OF

MICHELLE HOLTMANN:

 Sunday, July 12 at 5:00 pm

The Deacons invite you to the ordination of Michelle Holtmann on Sunday, July 12 at 5:00 pm in the sanctuary.  Michelle has received a call as a chaplain at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  Clergy are invited to robe and process; red is the color of the day.  A reception follows in the Commons.

 

How to Use the E-News
  • On the left side is a "Table of Contents": click a title to jump to that article.
  • If a name is underlined, that means you can click it to send an email.
  • If text is underlined, that means you can click it to be taken to a website with more information. 
THANK YOU FROM: 

Rev. George P Dominick

I want to thank the members of Central Church for the celebration honoring me on the 70th year of my ordination. I feel grateful to be associated with such a wonderful church through the years.  I believe in what UCC does and is trying to do to make life better for people.

 

Rev. George P Dominick

 

CENTRAL LAUNCHES NPR
AD: July 1

Between July 1 and August 9, Central will have a "support spot" on WABE!  While there is no "guaranteed specific time slot," the ad will air 80 times (for 15 seconds)!  This has been an effort we have talked about for years and are so very grateful for a $5,000 grant from the Southeast Conference and a $5,000 grant from Central's Endowment to fund the project. 

 

The cost for the 80 slots is only $6,000 (a special rate of $75/each).  If you would like to "sponsor" our "sponsorship," please make contributions to Central and note "radio ad" in the memo of your check.  Your gift will support the campaign we hope to design later this fall.  The following is the UPDATED ad copy:

 

Support for WABE comes from Central UCC, an open and affirming, justice and peace seeking, progressive Christian church where faith is a journey, and thinking is encouraged. Near Clairmont and 85. More at Central dash U-C-C dot org.

 

When you hear the ad, please try to send an email to the office ([email protected]) to note that you heard it and the time of day.  This is part of collecting important "metrics" for measuring the success of our efforts for future planning.  If someone else tells you that they heard "an ad for your church," please try to send that info to the office, too.  To make it fun, we'll have a prize for the person(s) who (accurately) report hearing it the most times (a copy of Earth Prayers or Life Prayers, one of Rev. Michael's favorite books of prayers, poems and meditations).

 


Special Events this Summer 

Please RSVP for the special Tuesday activities

 

Tuesdays, July 21 & Aug18 @ 6:30pm to 8:30

Table Talk @ the Harrisons'

Table Talk will continue to meet all summer!  This "gathering" (not a "group") consists of whoever "shows up;" sometimes we all fit around one table, often we are at two.  We share a meal (there's always plenty of food), but the open and safe discussion is what nourishes us deeply.  Bring your questions and theological musings (and a dish to share, if you are able).  Contact Rev. Michael for more information. 

 

Tuesday, August 11 @ 6:30pm to 8:00

Soap Making

Join us for a family fun event of soap making, hosted by Bob Watson. This will be a great time to relax, learn something new, and fellowship with others.  For more information or to RSVP: Rev. Lacey; $10 suggested donation (donations help to provide supplies for other activities).

 

ADULT SUNDAY 
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 
Click the title of each class to read more

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Room 204)


PRACTICAL THEOLOGY:

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Room 206)
Practical Theology: A Just Peace Covenant Community Class studies, explores and takes action on current issues. The class shares leadership and begins each class with "How was your week?" and a short devotional.  All are welcome.  Contacts:  Jackie & George Dominick - [email protected]

 

Current Study:  A CALL TO ACTION:  Women, Religion, Violence and Power by Jimmy Carter.

 

Date: 07/12

Lesson:  Chapter 9, "Learning from Human Rights Heroes"

Lesson:  Chapter 10, "The Genocide of Girls"

Leader: Nancy, Devotional:  Mary Ellen

 

Date: 07/19

Lesson: Chapter 11, "Rape" and Chapter 12, "Slavery and Prostitution"

 

 

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Library, Fellowship Hall)

FELLOWSHIP OF THE GRAPE: 

Saturday, August 1, 7pm

New Central members, Linda and David Fink will host August FOG, Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 pm.  Linda and David have selected France's Loire Valley, specifically, white wines.  This would include Chenin Blanc, Sancerre, and Vouvray wines as the wine selection for the month. Please bring any sweet or savory appetizer that will compliment this wine selection. RSVP to hosts Linda and David at 770-570-7842 or email at [email protected].   If you would like to be added to the mailing list for FOG, contact coordinator RobinLee Fitch at [email protected].  We look forward to seeing you at FOG.

 

 

HAGAR HOUSE: August 6 - 8
Central has committed to provide evening meals for the guests at Hagar House on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 6 - 8. We hope doing so on weekend nights will make it easier for new volunteers to participate. We need a team of four each night to prepare a simple but hearty meal for the women and children needing the emergency shelter that Hagar House offers. Set up, serving, and clean up takes about 2 hours (6 pm - 8 pm). Hagar House is a primary program of Decatur Cooperative Ministry. Volunteers from at least 35 churches and 14 denominations volunteer there each year. If you are able to help by preparing food in advance and/or working at the shelter one of these evenings, please contact Fred Childers ([email protected]) or Maureen O'Brien ([email protected]).

COFFEE MAKER/SET UP & CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Sunday, August 16

Marie Autrey will be away on Sunday, August 16. We need volunteers to make early morning coffee, set up the Sunday school classrooms and to clean up the coffee after worship. If you can help in one of these three areas, please contact Vanessa at the church office ([email protected]). Thank you!

 

WOMEN'S DAYTIME BOOK GROUP:

August 20 ~ 1:30pm

"Classics Revisited." Read a book of your choice:  EITHER a title you read as a young adult and want to revisit OR a title typically assigned in high school or college that you are ready to take on now.  This informal group meets in the Fireplace Room, every six weeks. Read and attend as you can; no commitment.  Send an e-mail to Geneva Benoit if you would like to be on the group's email list: [email protected].

 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED

We need several Sunday school teachers for our K to 2nd and 3rd to 5th grade Sunday school classes. We are grateful to have people teach or assist once a month. We have a Godly Play training the weekend of August 21 & 22, hours to be decided. This is a volunteer program that is dependent on people giving a bit of time through the year. If you love being with kids and have some time, please consider this opportunity. You may contact the Christian Education Board Co-Chair, Sally Harrell ([email protected]) or Rev. Ginnie ([email protected])

 

ARTIST ON DISPLAY:

  CHRISTINE TYLER HAMILTON

The artwork by Christine Tyler Hamilton is currently on display in the Commons through August 12.  Christy lives in Atlanta, loves nature and farms.  You can find out more about Christy and her at: www.facebook.com/christinetylerartworks/timeline.