REV. BRENDA SPEAKING, ABBY MERRILL SINGING SUNDAY

Rev brenda will return to the platform to give the talk this Sunday. Special musician will be singer Abby Merrill, age 12, who is a sixth grader at Lincoln Elementary in Iowa City. Abby  has performed at Theatre Cedar Rapids as Susan Waverly in "White Christmas," at the Marriott Lincolnshire in Chicago as Jojo in "Seussical," and in a variety of productions at the  Metropolis Theatre in Arlington Heights, IL. Most recently, she was Louisa in "The Sound of Music" at Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa.

ANNUAL MEETING THIS SUNDAY

We have a lot of great information to share with you Sunday at this year's annual meeting, so head over to the CommUnity room after the service and enjoy brunch along with the meeting. Agenda items include accomplishments of 2012 and intentions for 2013, including our prosperity plan. Those who have joined UCR as members will vote in the board of trustees election. Paula Land is running for another term, and Gary Gilbert is running for the position being vacated by Don Epley, who is completing a 3-year term. Your attendance is important! Our spiritual commUnity thrives because at our quarterly and annual CommUnity meetings you show up to discuss common issues and ask important questions.

2013 PRAYER CHAPLAIN PROGRAM

Are you passionate about prayer? Are you ready to deepen your prayer consciousness? If you want to move forward on your spiritual journey, are seeking new avenues of service, or want to seek new possibilities, the Prayer Chaplain Program could be the right fit for you. If this opportunity resonates with you, please plan to attend one Orientation meeting in the chapel on either Saturday Feb. 16th 10-11 a.m. or Sunday Feb. 17th 11:45-12:45 p.m. There is a signup sheet in the foyer. Hope to see you there! If you have questions, contact Barb Buchanan LUL, Prayer Chaplain Coordinator at 364.5875.