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E mail or call Anna in the church office (davisumc@davisumc.org; 756-2170) and she can provide you with an electronic or paper copy of the most up-to-date church directory. |
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Contact our transportation
coordinator, Celeste Cron at cmaiacron@aol.com or 304-5534, to see if she can set you up with a ride from our list of drivers.
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group of folks who are committed to praying for any need brought to their attention. To request prayers for yourself or someone (or something) you care about, contact coordinator Courtney Diedesch at courtney_ed@yahoo.com
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The deadline for the monthly Crossection newsletter is the 20th of the previous month. Submissions may be edited for clarity, accuracy, or length.
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A "LOVE" NOTE... (from your pastor)
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Dear DUMC friends,
I've been reading a lot of poetry in recent weeks, in anticipation of the "Lessons and Carols and Poems" service that rounded out our Christmas celebration (and thanks to Briagha Stevens, who helped me find innumerable good poems that I would not have found on my own!).
I am only an on-again, off-again poetry reader. But when I find a poem I love, it can be transformative. For me, there is nothing quite like the magic of words that somehow evoke great emotion and carry subtle, overlapping layers of meaning.
Sometimes I think that much Christian scripture is best read as poetry. Sometimes I think that taking the Christian story as inspiration, evocative of emotion, with overlapping layers of symbolic meaning, can be particularly powerful in capturing our imaginations and compelling our attention (and even intentions).
One of my dearest hopes for faith, and church, and worship, is that it is compelling to us: grabbing our imaginations, inspiring us, and shaping our intentions. If poetry can help with this - perhaps we need more of it!
See you in church!
In Faith,
p.s. I am starting the month with a week of vacation - from December 28 through January 3rd.
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Who Are We? Defining DUMC
(a Pathway Update)
Please come to a "definition writing" event! We will gather Saturday, January 9th, from 12:30-3:30 pm, with Pastor Kelly as our facilitator. Snacks will be provided, but please plan to eat lunch before you come. Read More
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Exploring Membership
Are you new to Davis UMC? Or maybe you've been attending forever and just have never officially joined? Pastor Kelly will be offering a gathering for "exploring membership" on Saturday, January 30th, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
All are welcome! There is no obligation to become a member at the end of the time - just an open invitation to explore and enjoy. This is a chance for participants to get to know one another and share the life journeys that have brought you to this church. In this time we will: learn about Davis United Methodist Church; learn some core beliefs and principles of the Christian faith and United Methodism; and learn what the commitment of membership means in the United Methodist Church.
Lunch will be provided! We can provide child care, too - just let us know you need it! Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. Call the church office (756-2170) or email ( pastorkelly@davisumc.org).
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Adult Sunday School
Meets between services on Sundays
9:45-10:45 am
Adult Bible Study - Rothe Room
January 3rd A Bride Worth Waiting For
January 10th The Most Beautiful Bride
January17th An Unfaithful Bride
January 24th A Wedding In Cana
January 31st The Death Of A Friend
Contemporary Issues Form - Walker Room
Jan. 3rd "Hunger in America Today"
Jan. 10th "Merchants of Doubt" Jan. 17th The Paris Climate Change Accords Speaker TBA
Jan. 24th Islam and Islamophobia Speaker TBA
Jan. 31. "Waking Up White" with Carol Holmes and Susie O'Bryant Detailed information on this month's Forum topics can be found here.
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Children's Sunday School Schedule
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Godly Play Topic
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January 10th
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"Epiphany"
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January 17th
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"Baptism"
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"The Holy Family"
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January 31st
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"The Good Shepherd and
Communion"
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Parents/Grandparents of Children and Godly Play Leaders Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 31st. At 9:45 in the Blue Room we will gather with Carol Carter as she leads us through the Godly Play story of "The Good Shepherd and Communion". Read More Current & Potential Godly Play Storytellers and Doorkeepers (youngest group) Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 31st. During the Sunday School time, those interested in working with the youngest group (3 years through Pre-K) are invited to go to the Blue Room where Carol Carter will lead the story of "The Good Shepherd and Communion" with the children. Her example will be a spark and a guide for your own conversations with children. What Will I (Jeri) Be Doing? With a new year, many will be setting goals for themselves. Since it coincides closely with my start as your Children's Ministry Coordinator, I happen to have three goals that will likely take me into the summer. Read More
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January 17th Special Offering: Emergency Disaster Relief
On January 17th, we will have a special offering for emergency disaster relief. Last year, you gave $948 toward this effort, plus an additional $1249 earmarked for California wildfire response efforts undertaken by the conference. Your Church and Society Ministry will disburse the funds from the offering to UMCOR. Learn more about UMCOR here
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From Your Finance Ministry
| | NOVEMBER ACTUAL | YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL | | | | | | INCOME | $32,495.86 | $313,341.87 | | | | | | EXPENSE | $33,426.86 | $292,485.68 | | | | | | NET | $-931 | $20,856.19 |
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Historical Notes
By Kathy Schinski
A new year calls for reflection on the past and looking with hope on the time ahead. In January of 1874, the friends of Frances R. Havergal who wrote "Take My Life And Let It Be," (which I have previously discussed) received a New Year's greeting with the text of what became the hymn "Another Year Is Dawning." Francis was very devoted to serving God and it was said that she always lived her words before she wrote them. Read More
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Celebration of Abraham:
"Faith Not Fear"
All three of the main Abrahamic traditions believe that trust in God and a right understanding of our faiths will strengthen us to overcome the fear of those who threaten us with violence. A climate of fear leads to actions that escalates violence in the world. With leaders calling for excluding refugees from the violence of the wars in the Middle East and Central America, we as people of faith in the richest country on earth must consider how our faith traditions call us to respond. How do we help de-escalate the fear and violence and respond to our brothers and sisters in need? These are the questions we will investigate at this year's Celebration of Abraham on January 31st at Saint James Catholic Church. Save the date and watch for more information on this year's event.
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Introduction to Islam Course
Date: Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 and every Tuesday thereafter for 6 weeks
Time: 6:30 -7:30 pm (lecture and Q &A)
Place: SALAM Islamic Center, 4545 College Oak Dr, Sacramento
This course is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please register by calling 916-979-1933 ext. 3 on weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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All-Church Baby Shower for Seth Wise
An All Church Baby Shower will be held on Sunday, January 17th, in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service. We are welcoming baby Seth Keaton Wise, born to Kristine and Matthew Wise (and siblings Evan and Haylee), on November 16th, 2015.
As always we will be presenting them with individual wishes for Seth, as well as simple gifts. Since the family has been generously blessed with gifts from family and friends, Kristine has requested that gifts be directed either to Yolo Crisis Nursery or Kylie Lilich Foundation in Woodland, which provides layettes to new moms who have nothing and are in dire need.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in this important ministry. If possible, please bring finger food to share.
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Bridges District Revival
Saturday, February 6th, 2016 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Fairfield Community United Methodist Church 1875 Fairfield Ave, Fairfield, CA
$15 suggested donation.
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Request for Playground Equipment
The Children and Youth Committee is looking to replace some of the plastic outdoor play equipment we have for the younger children in the church. If anyone has some in good condition that they are looking to get rid of, please contact Brian Williams either by email at brian@andcheese.org or by phone/text at 530-574-5153. If you can send a picture of what you are considering donating, it would be very helpful. Our slides and child-sized picnic table are in particular need of replacing. Thank you for considering this. |
January Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
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Jan. 4th
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Helga Medearis
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Jan 12th
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Laura Young
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Jan. 14th
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Aiden Mangum
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Jan. 15th
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Kim Coontz
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Jan. 16th
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Sue Franck
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Jan. 20th
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Vince Sturla
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Jan. 21st
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Janice Morand
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Jan. 21st
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Anna Sturla
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Jan. 22nd
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Andy Burke
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Jan. 22nd
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Jerry Olson
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Jan. 25th
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Eva Brock
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Jan. 26th
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Susie O'Bryant
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Jan. 27th
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Kelly Love
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Jan. 30th
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Clara Robison
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Jan. 31st
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Jacqui Castanon
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Jan. 2nd
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Tina Denena and Amanda Seguin
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Kim Coontz and John Meyers
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