Book Club News: December 2019

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Book Club

Our December selection is Summer Hours at Robbers Library by Sue Halpern, subtitled The Turbulent Life of a Small-Town Librarian. Join us to read this entertaining and award winning novel. The discussion date is to be determined, but will be in late December or early January. We enjoy a light potluck lunch after church, and we always have a good time. Copies … Read More

Outreach Ministry News: December 2019

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Outreach Ministry

In addition to our traditional Cap, Scarf, and Mitten tree, we are collecting items for ECH (Every Child’s Hope). Items will go to the ECH Store where residents can select gifts for their family members. A partial list includes the following (see bulletin board for complete list) Toys, Lego, Hot Wheels, Frisbees, card games, board games (no guns or sharp … Read More

Lunch Bunch: December 11, 2019

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Lunch Bunch

December Lunch Bunch Wednesday, December 11, 2019 12:00 p.m. Sandy’s House All are invited to join the December Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. at Sandy’s house. Please see the bulletin board for more details and to sign up. All are welcome! Back by popular demand will be a holiday “Rob Your Neighbor” game. Please bring … Read More

LOGOS Christmas Program: December 11, 2019

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2019 LOGOS Christmas program

Christmas Pageant, Carols, Crafts and Dinner Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come and hear The Christmas Story (as told by the kids), sing some carols, and share a holiday meal! Join us for the LOGOS Christmas Program on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you can, please bring a batch of your … Read More

Christmas Fund Envelopes Available on December 15, 2019

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Christmas fund envelope

Every year, the United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance provides financial support for the veterans of the cross and emergency fund, one of the special mission funds provided by the United Church of Christ that cares for the active and retired clergy. Your gift to the Christmas Fund helps those who have faithfully served the United Church of Christ. Christmas … Read More

Christmas Potluck Brunch: December 8, 2019

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brunch

Mark Your Calendar! Sunday,  December 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to our Christmas Brunch, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Our brunch is a potluck. Please bring any item to share and we will eat promptly at 9:00 a.m. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. as usual. No need to sign up! Just bring a dish to share and enjoy … Read More

Savers FUNdrive Update: December 2019

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garage sale

We collected over 2,200 pounds of clothing, linens, household objects, and books and magazines, netting $323.66! Thank you to all for your donations. Thanks to Barbara Barnes for donating the U-Haul van and Walter Knoll Florist for use of their van. A big thank you to Tom Nottelmann who helped load the vans, and Paul Harvey and Chuck Knoll who … Read More

Hanging of the Greens: December 1, 2019

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Hanging of the Greens

Christmas Preparation December 1, 2019 Celebrate with us as we start the Advent season with the Hanging of the Greens. Bring your Christmas spirit and joy to this annual event as we decorate St. Philip’s after the December 1, 2019, worship service. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Lunch provided if you wish to stay. See the green signup sheet & please indicate … Read More

Ornament Tradition: December 1, 2019

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Christmas ornaments

Bring an Ornament from Home! December 1, 2019 It has been a St. Philip’s tradition for many years for all those attending St. Philip’s to bring an ornament from home to hang on our tree in the sanctuary. This is a simple way to celebrate the community of Christ. If you have not had an opportunity to hang an ornament … Read More

AVON Fundraiser Through November 25, 2019

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Fundraiser

Carole Armistead has organized an AVON fundraiser to benefit St. Philip’s. Carole will be available on Sundays before and after church to place your order and answer any questions. You can find her in the Gathering Space. Thank you for your support!