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Inter-generational Service April 7

Join Us Sunday, April 7, at 9:00 and 10:30 am

easter_eggsLara Crutsinger-Perry will will be preaching on the events that occurred the week after Easter and to the doubting Thomas in all of us. While Easter is a time of joy and celebration for us, the days following the crucifixion were ones of fear and confusion for the disciples.

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Ugandan Orphans Choir, February 24, 5:00 pm

2013-Ugandan-orphansThe Ugandan Orphans Choir is presenting a concert of lively, authentic Ugandan music, dance and story-telling in United Churches sanctuary, February 24, at 5:00 p.m. Come hear an engaging evening of music. The concert is part of a ten-month tour, raising awareness and offering opportunities for sponsorships of children through Childcare Worldwide.

Downloadable poster for this event.

 

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Feb 24 Ugandan Orphans Choir–hosts needed

United Churches’ Fine Arts Event Series is sponsoring the Ugandan Orphans Choir in concert on Sunday, February 24, at 5:00 pm. This delightful choir of eight-to-twelve year olds will sing and dance their hearts out for us. They are traveling internationally to raise awareness of the plight of Ugandan orphans, to offer sponsorships of orphans and to seek financial support for their orphanages.

Would you like to be an overnight host for a choir member or members, for three nights starting February 24?

If you’d like ...

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Bring Your Special “Gifts” to Epiphany Sunday

On January 6, as the Christmas season ends, we celebrate that the wisepeople (who may or may not have been kings and may or may not have traveled as a trio) have finally made it to Bethlehem. Because we all need to hear the Christmas story one last time before all of the decorations are put away, we will tell the whole story of Christmas with the arrival of shepherds, animals and wisepeople in the 10:30 am service on Epiphany ...

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Celebrate Advent With Us

Advent is a season of spiritual preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ (Christmas) and looks forward to the future reign of Christ. We get one Sunday after Thanksgiving before it’s time to begin the preparations for Christ to be born. So, the question is: how do you prepare for Christ to be born? Most of our culture prepares for this special day by shopping as if the birth of Christ is all about the flashiest gift you ...

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Choir Kick-Off Picnic September 11

Chancel Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 11, with the annual fall Kick-Off Picnic, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in the Carlyon Beach Clubhouse. This is a time to get re-acquainted and meet some new singers. Bring your family, plus a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Main dish meats, rolls, and beverages will be furnished. Kids of all ages can enjoy the picnic, park, swings and beach areas, and the amazing fellowship of our choir. If you would like to ...

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A Letter From Brooke Johnson

A reception will be held for Brooke on Sunday, August 12, following the 10 am service.

Thank you, Brooke for your many contributions to us.

Dear Church Family,

I have decided that it is time for me to move on from my  position as Director of Children’s Ministries here at the  United Churches of Olympia.

Five years ago I followed the direction of my own prayerful reflection and accepted  this position. Now, circumstances and further prayer are pulling me in other directions.

I have been ...

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The All Church Retreat is a Go !

There is still time to sign up for the All Church retreat on Aug 24th through Sunday morning, Aug 26th.

Hope you can make it !

Join us as we celebrate the wonder of God’s creation with music, crafts, worship, prayer, and creativity. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Donald Schmidt. Currently Donald is the pastor at Admiral UCC in Seattle. He will be sharing stories from his time in Hawaii, some Hawaiian traditions, songs accompanied by his ukulele, as well as ...

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Choir Kick-Off Picnic September 11

Chancel Choir resumes on Tuesday, September 11, with the annual fall Kick-Off Picnic, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in the Carlyon Beach Clubhouse. This is a time to get re-acquainted and meet some new singers. Bring your family, plus a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Main dish meats, rolls, and beverages will be furnished. Kids of all ages can enjoy the picnic, park, swings and beach areas, and the amazing fellowship of our choir. If you would like to ...

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All Church Retreat Registraions

This year’s All Church Retreat promises to be a blast with a great line-up of activities and time for relaxation.  However, if you are planning to attend and have not already signed up, we need your registration to continue planning.  We haven’t quite met the required 60 person minimum and we need give our final numbers in early August.

The Retreat will be held August 24-26 at the Pilgrim ...

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