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Central UCC
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United Church of Christ
 
IN THIS ISSUE
Worship: Aug 30
Annual Meeting & Homecoming: Sept 13
Motion: 2016 Budget & Leadership Mtg
Adult Spiritual Formation
Youth: Sept 6
Children: Sept 13
Earth Topics: Sept 1
Lena's Place Coffeehouse
Day of Service: Sept 12
Wildwood: Sept 19
Fellowship of the Grape
Human Right Luncheon: Sept 11
 
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Sunday, August 30, 2015
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 
  
Service of the Word and Table at 8:30  
 Celebration of Communion (every week)

 Service of the Word at 11:00 

Preaching: Rev. Ginnie
Pericope: Song of Songs
Lectionary Readings: Click here to read them

Worship Notes: This passage from the Song of Songs is traditionally interpreted as a description of love for another human. It reflects in its use of language a deep love and respect for all of life on this planet. What if at its depths, the Song of Songs were really someone speaking about not only a love affair with a human but a love affair with nature? Their choice of words is telling.

Homecoming & Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 13
Homecoming Sunday is set for Sunday, September 13.  Special worship events, including the return of the Sanctuary Choir (at the 11:00 service) are being planned.
 
Following worship, the business of the Annual Meeting shall include the receipt of reports of the officers, boards and committees, the financial reports for the previous fiscal year, and any motions that are "in order" brought forward by a member.
 
The Annual Meeting will happen in the Fellowship Hall over lunch. We will have fresh roasted turkey breast available as the main course. Please bring your favorite salad, bread, or dessert to share. 
2016 BUDGET & LEADERSHIP
 ANNUAL MEETING
A motion from Council: to move the 2016 Budget and Leadership meeting from the date prescribed in The Articles from the third Sunday in May to June 5, 2016. This change is a one-time request and is made to accommodate the potential of a May 2016 Pilgrimage to Israel.
ADULT SUNDAY 
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
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Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Room 204)
The Jesus Fatwah:  Love Your (Muslim) Neighbor, as Yourself (Living the Question DVD series).  Come join our small group at any time.  Our only dogma is "no-prep," so join us at any time.  You'll find lively conversation and a warm community. Sunday mornings. Contact: Sally Harrell 

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. 
Lesson:  This Sunday we will discuss options for our next study.  Several class members have already made suggestions.  Please bring additional suggestions and be ready for discussion on Sunday.
Contacts: 
Jackie & George Dominick 

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Library, Fellowship Hall)
Each week this group explores how spirit guides our personal journeys, and we gain new insights by listening to each other.  It is a sacred hour +, from 9:30 to about 10:50, where the discussion might be inspired one week by a poem, another by an excerpt from a book, a film clip, or an audio tape. We close the door to create a quiet space but you are welcome to open it and come on in.
Contact: Peter Benoit.
 
 
YOUTH
Youth worship will start back on Sunday, Sept 6 from 9:30am-10:45am in rooms 102 and 103. All 6th-12th grade students are welcome to join. Our time together includes various things such as: sharing about our joys and concerns, praying for one another, theological discussion and of course, hanging out. All are welcome! Want to provide a breakfast snack or help out? Contact Rev. Lacey
Sunday, September 13 
Children's Sunday School Begins
 
We are excited to begin a new Fall season with our children beginning on Homecoming Sunday. Please come to sign your children up for Sunday school at 9:30am on September 13 in the education wing. 
At 9:30am, we will be offering Godly Play to children in 2nd to 5th grades. 
At 11:00am, we will have Godly Play for the Kindergarten and 1st grade children.
Also at 11:00am, we will have Bible Stories and fun for the pre-school children.
Please bring your child to childcare and a childcare worker will bring them to their classroom.
 
We are still in need for volunteers who can help with greeting in the Education Wing on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 am. We also need helpers with some of the classes. Contact Rev. Ginnie.
 
EARTH TOPICS: Tuesday, September 1, 6:30-8:00pm (Central UCC Commons)
We will again gather to share our ways of connecting theologically and practically with "The Care of our Common Home" as Pope Francis calls our planet. In September, we will have conversation about where to go from here in future months. Possibilities are:
      Hot, Flat & Crowded by Thomas Friedman
      The Dream of the Earth by Thomas Berry
      On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si') by Pope Francis
Questions? Interest? Contact Rev. Ginnie  

Lena's Place Coffeehouse 
upcoming schedule:

September 12:
8:00pm Twin Courage, 9:00pm Sonny Houston Band;
Supported Charity of the month: Men Stopping Violence

October 10: 
8:00pm Chris Emerson and Ty Bennett, 
9:00pm Sweetwater Creek Bluegrass Band
Supported Charity of the month: Open Door
 
MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY
DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, September 12 (9:00am-1:00pm)
As part of our Homecoming Weekend celebrations all are welcome to join us for a Day of Service at MES! We will be cleaning, mulching, painting, and weeding at the neighborhood school. The administration has invited the PTA and surrounding community to join us. Please plan on bringing a water bottle and any personal tools you think might be helpful.
Contact Rev. Lacey. 
WILDWOOD
Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 PM
One fast-paced, 90-minute set will feature singers, songwriters and poets from the wider Central community. Come and hear the music, poetry and more.  We're still looking for donated desserts; e-mail Bob Watson if you can help.  See you there!

FELLOWSHIP OF THE GRAPE
FOG will not meet in the month of September due to the first Saturday falling on Labor Day weekend.  Enjoy your holiday and official end of summer.  FOG will gather again on October 3rd at RobinLee Fitch and Dan Jones' home, November 7th at Bob and Helen Fredrick's home and December 5th at Paula and Erik Emde's home.  For those not familiar with FOG, attending is one of the best ways to meet Central's members and visitors of all ages and stages of life in a casual setting.  The tastings are not formal, just informative.  You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome!
MISSION AND ACTION:
ONGOING MINISTRIES OF CENTRAL

CWU HUMAN RIGHTS LUNCHEON

September 11

Church Women United of Atlanta will hold its annual Human Rights Luncheon on Friday, September 11, 11:30-2:00 at St. Paul A.M E. Church, 1540 Pryor St SW, Atlanta.  Bettieann Hart is this year's honoree.  For tickets, at $35, or more information, contact Joyce Myers-Brown, jmyersbrown@aol.com.  All are welcome.