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May 22nd - May 28th, 2018 Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! We will be putting together bags for United Way to distribute AFTER a fun service on May 27th. We need more jerky, peanut butter with crackers or in soft squeeze packages, tuna in packages, protein bars, nuts, wipes, and water. (Snacks that are non-perishable and healthy!) Sunday, May 27th- “Informal Service” Social Justice Group May 27th; Social Justice Ministry has been administering the Bare Necessities project. Today we will learn about homelessness in Weld County, hear stories, sing songs and fill individual bags to give to those in need. We Hope to See you there! RE: Work With Adults On Social Justice Project Monday May 28th - Memorial Day Other News and Reminders Congregational Meeting News Volunteers and the Board were thanked for all their achievements. New officers for 2018-19 were elected: President: Julie Miller Vice- president: Kathy Wise Secretary: Josette Schaffer Treasurer: Kathy Vaughn Member At Large: Sharlene Meydell The 2018-19 Budget was approved. (see copies on the Credenza.) The Board will be signing a contract with our NEW half-time Minister: Aaron Norris. Garage Sale Fundraiser: We would like to Thank: Eulice Kogovsek and Kathy Vaughn for the many hours spent organizing the Garage sale. All the volunteers who worked with them, including Hollis Berendt, Jim Vaughn, Josette Schaffer, Atulya Johnson, Rosemary Edmiston, Ron & Margaret Chiniquy, Fedelina Mendez, Pat Raaf. And thank you to all those who generously made donations - and there were a lot! Even through the rain and occasional downpour, we raised about $444 (with additional donations still coming in). It was an amazing feat to receive the donations, conduct the sale, and return the church into working order within 72 hours - UUCG's community spirit at work! Coffee The coffee is in! Anyone interested in buying a bag of Equal Exchange Whole Bean Coffee Labeled: Mind Body & Soul can now be purchased for $7.00 a bag. Contact Kathy Vaughn to make a purchase or for more details regarding the coffee. A/V is Looking For Help Do you have 1 Sunday a month to spare and want to try something new? Why not learn to run the A/V? Its fun and easy, and you will be helping your church. Contact Julie Miller or Margaret Chiniquy for more info. FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Rev. Barry is in the Office every 2nd, 4th & sometimes 5th Tuesday of the month. Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908. Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, Wed &Thur 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! Comments are closed.
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