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Submissions for the Thursday E-mail News
are due in the office each week by noon Wednesday for publication the following day. Submissions may be edited for length, accuracy, or clarity.
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Need a Ride?
Do you need a ride to Sunday worship, a church meeting or study group, a doctor's visit, or other transportation need? If so, call Celeste Maia Cron 530-304-5524 or email cmaiacron@aol.com."
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From the Trustees
If you see something that needs repair or replacement please contact Brian Horsfield at 503-902-5796 or email to clc6000@aol.com.
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Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am
Pastor Kelly's sermon reflects on Thomas's response to Jesus - and our response. What if our response to God's invitation is about delighting in sacred mystery and taking our place in the age-old story of God's movement in creation - and not about the kind of certainty Thomas seemed to be looking for? The sermon is titled "Responding to Jesus." The scripture is John 20:24-31.
FEED MY SHEEP OFFERING: All non-perishable foods are needed to support families in need. Your offerings will be delivered to STEAC, Grace In Action and the Yolo County Food Bank. Please offer what you can.
Classes
| 9:45 am | Children's Choir | Education Wing | | 9:45 am | Adult Bible Study
Topic: "A Reversal of Shame"
| Rothe Room | | 9:45 am | Contemporary Issues Forum
Topic: "Waking Up White in America" Book Study
| Walker Room | | 11:00 am | Children's Sunday School
Pre-k - K Topic: "Parable of the Good Samaritan"
Pre-K - K Teachers: Alice Harvey and Amanda Seguin
1st -6th Topic:
"Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Part I"
1st - 6th Teachers:
Dori Marshall and John Uhte
| Education Wing | | 6:00 pm | Youth Group
Topic: Pathways Discussion | Grace Cafe |
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"Dappling Things" Easter Season Small Group
Beginning Wednesday, March 30th, the five-session series led by David Achimore will explore Ignatian spirituality, finding God in nature, and the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Participants will be invited to explore the poetry and themes and try their hand at some writing of their own. (For those of you who participated in the 2014 Advent small groups, the format will be similar.) Come for the complete series, or come when you can!
Dates: five Wednesdays, March 30 through April 27
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Davis UMC in the Rothe Room
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| 2. Grace Garden Annual Plant Sale, April 9th
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*Summer vegetables, herbs, and plants
*Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions
*Take a tour of Grace Garden
*Cash or checks accepted
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| 3. Empower Yolo "April Shower" Event, April 9th
With the goal of providing household necessities for those who receive safety and counseling at the county's domestic violence shelter, Friends of Empower Yolo will host an April gift shower on Saturday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Yolo Center for Families at the D Street House at 5th and D Streets in Davis.
Guests and those who wish to otherwise contribute are asked to donate household goods such as linens or personal care items for residents of the newly expanded shelter, which provides a safe haven for clients and help in transitioning out of dangerous situations. A full list of needed items can be found at www.empoweryolo.org
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4. Share Your Bold Vision for DUMC at the Pathway Worship Workshop
This Saturday, April 9th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Walker Room
Many of you have signed up already, but if you haven't you are still welcome to join. Pastor Kelly will lead the group and childcare will be provided.
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| 5. "An Act of Love" Showing in Sacramento
April 10th, 1:30 pm
Described as "emotionally powerful and ultimately uplifting" by the SF Chronicle, First UMC of Sacramento is proud to screen Act of Love, a documentary about Reverend Frank Schaefer and the division in the United Methodist Church over LGBTQ inclusion. Act of Love tells the story of an unwitting advocate in the fight for equal rights within the Church.
The film screens at 1:30 pm Sunday 4/10 and is free. Free lunch is available beforehand at noon; RSVP for lunch to 916-446-5025.
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6. IRWS Volunteer Thank-You BBQ, Sunday, April 17th, 1:00-3:00 pm
The BBQ will take place on the West patio of Davis Community Church (across from Central Park). IRWS will provide hot dogs and hamburgers.
Please sign up at http://irws.ivolunteer.com/event_010
to let us know you are coming and what you will bring to contribute to a community celebration.
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7. UMW 4th Annual "Elegant Tea", April 23rd
The United Methodist Women of the church are inviting all ages of women to their 4th annual Elegant Tea on Saturday April 23rd at 11:30 am. The delicious food is being prepared by the chef of Covell Gardens, served by the men's group of the church, music by Joyce Smuda, and different vintage items will be modeled. The theme: "All Things Pink." Wear your hat, if possible and PLEASE let Rosa, Alice, or Zora know if you'll be in attendance; the chef needs the count.
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8. Davis Cooks' Showcase: A Benefit Dinner for Davis Community Meals
Sunday, April 24th
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Davis Odd Fellows Lodge
Tickets: $45/person
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9. Bridges District Conference, May 7th, 2016
at Pinole UMC, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Worship and Fellowship!
- General Conference Briefing, Annual Conference Briefing
- Trainings for SPRC, Trustees, Finance! Celebrating New Ministries in Bridges District!
- Suggested donation: $15 for lunch and registration.
Check in to the Conference website to register (registration will be up after the Easter holiday).
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1. Pastor Kelly on vacation/continuing ed
Pastor Kelly will be out of the office April 11-23, for a combination of vacation and continuing education (see the April Crossection for details). In case of a pastoral care emergency, information on who to call can be found on the church calendar online (click "Pastor Kelly on vacation"); in an auto-reply to any email sent to Pastor Kelly; or by calling the church office at 756-2170 (Tuesday through Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm). |
2. Grocery Bag Ministry
The Youth Ministry is starting up a new Grocery Bag Ministry! As a way to provide the adult congregation a
means to be more involved with the Youth Ministry, we are asking for volunteers to bring groceries for the dinner the Youth members make before bible study.
Please sign up here to let us know on which date you can provide groceries. Any questions can be directed to Ji Hyun Song at youthministry@davisumc.org.
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