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Upcoming Events at United Christian ChurchBob Kelsey's Memorial Service A Witness to the Resurrection and Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of The Rev. Robert E. Kelsey will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Bucks County (Korean) Presbyterian Church, 1550 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA. The family will greet those gathering starting at 10:00 AM and the service of worship will begin at 11:00 AM. This gathering and service will be followed by an interment of ashes in the Memorial Garden and a light luncheon at United Christian Church, 8525 New Falls Road, Levittown. The Bucks County Presbyterian Church is on the site of and includes the building that housed one of United Christian Church's predecessor congregations, First Christian Church of Levittown, where Bob served faithfully as pastor for three years.
Praying Our Goodbyes: On Wednesdays at 5:00 PM in the Memorial Room Pastor Shelly will begin a new small group gathered around the ideas and movement of Joyce Rupp’s work, Praying Our Goodbyes: A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows. From the book’s back cover: Everyone has unique goodbyes—a time of losing someone or something that has given life meaning and value. With the touch of a poet, Rupp offers her wisdom on “these experiences of leaving behind and moving on, the stories of union and separation that are written in all our hearts.” Books are available for purchase for $15 in the church office. Contemporary Worship Experience Coming Soon Contemporary Worship on the third Sunday of each summer month at 10:15 a.m. June 20, July 18, and August 15. Your Worship Committee is just beginning to plan three intentional experiences of contemporary worship this summer. Our musical offerings, congregational singing, and instrumental accompaniment will be noticeably different and less traditional. If you are interested in helping plan, contribute to, or participate in these worship experiences in any way please speak with Pastor Shelly, Bill Bloom, or our Worship Coordinator, Ruth Hartman. Silent Auction and Ham Dinner Saturday September 18 While cleaning out your garage and attic, save something nice to donate to the Silent Auction Fund Raiser and Dinner to be held on Saturday September 18. We need "buyers" as well as donations. We will have available tickets to sell to friends, family and neighbors, flyers to post at your favorite "locals" and a letter of introduction you can use to approach local businesses for donations of gift certificates and "stuff." We hope everyone can participate! Coming in July: July 23 – 24: PA Regional Assembly of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ at Villanova University. For more information, call the regional office at 724- 834-5023. New Small Group Ministries beginning in the fall United Christian Church is embarking on a new ministry of small groups beginning in the fall of 2010. While several small groups already meet on a regular basis for sharing and faith nurturing, this is an opportunity for more members of the congregation and their friends to have this unique experience. The groups will be led by trained facilitators from the congregation and will meet every other week in homes, at the church, or in a favorite local hangout. We plan to study of the "Fruit of the Spirit" listed in Galatians 5: 22-23, which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. We will get to know those in our group by sharing joys and challenges, studying scripture together, and talking about each "fruit" or quality of the Holy Spirit as we experience it or seek to develop it(!) in our lives. Prayer will also be a part of each small group gathering. Small groups provide an anchor of belonging to a handful of people, a regular time for spiritual reflection and discussion, and a consistent way to deepen one's relationship with God. Other small group ministries will be added as well. All are welcome, including those brand new to United Christian Church.
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