BOARD ANNUAL REPORTS DUE: ASAP

Please submit your annual report ASAP so that we may have time to prepare for the Annual Meeting. Please send finished reports (font - Times New Roman, font size 12) to our office manager, Vanessa: office@central-ucc.org

CENTRAL LAUNCHES NPR

AD: July 1

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:

 WOMEN'S DAYTIME BOOK GROUP:

"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: neve44@bellsouth.net.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:

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 (ce@central-ucc.org) or Rev. Ginnie (ginnie@central-ucc.org)

Saturday,  Sept. 12 

Each year, Mennonites from across the southeast hold a relief sale to raise money for Mennonite Central Committee, the primary relief and development agency of Mennonites throughout the world.  (http://mcc.org/)  Quilts, handcrafted furniture, and baked goods are sold and auctioned.  The sale is Saturday, Sept. 12 at the State Fairgrounds in Perry, GA, beginning at 8:30.  See http://www.peachcobblersale.org/ for more details.

Supporting Montclair Elementary School 

Our MES leadership team is currently collecting elementary school uniforms for the students at MES. The pants can be navy or khaki. The shirts must be white, navy blue, or light blue. These items can be purchased at most major retail stores including Walmart, Target, and TJMaxx. Please consider donating one pair of pants or one shirt as you are able. Also, the school is in desperate need of printing/copying paper for each classroom. If you have some extra lying around, please drop it in the bins outside the church sanctuary. Your donations are greatly appreciated and make a difference in the lives of the teachers and students at MES. Have questions? Please contact Lacey@central-ucc.org

After months spent at the negotiating table, an important deal has been struck between the U.S., our allies, and Iran. This is an historic, comprehensive agreement which would verifiably cut off Iran's pathways to a nuclear weapon. It represents not only an important moment for U.S. foreign policy, but a victory for all those who supported a more peaceful way forward with Iran- including many like you who wrote letters or called in support of a diplomatic solution rather than war with Iran.

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.