A Newsletter of the First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York January, Unity Luncheon January 11. When the

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1 First Things A Newsletter of the First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York January, 2015 Heritage Sunday Feb 1 For Heritage Sunday 2015, we will continue to explore the life of our congregation during the years of the Civil War, Our program on February 1, 2015 will focus on the Reverend Denis Wortman, our 14th minister who came to our congregation at the end of the Civil War. Dr. Wortman delivered a powerful sermon after President Lincoln's assassination that helped reunify Schenectady at the close of the Civil War. However, he is best known and remembered for his work as a composer. Heritage Sunday will include selections of his music. In the forum program, James Brumm, the Moderator of the Commission on History of the Reformed Church in America will further enlighten us about the legacy of Denis Wortman. The New Church built during the Civil War The Rev. Dr. Denis Wortman Unity Luncheon January 11 When the merger of UPC and FRC was formally recognized in worship on November 23, we were pleased to have sixty or more people from Union present and participating.. Each year the second Sunday in January will be designated as a time to celebrate the legacy of Union Presbyterian Church this year we will celebrate with a luncheon on January 11 at the Water s Edge Restaurant following worship. All Are invited, no RSVP necessary! Quirky Luncheon January 16 Want to know what that new building in downtown schenectady is all about? Our fellowship luncheon will be held on Friday, January 16 th at 11:45 in Assembly Hall. Our hostesses are Peg Miller (Mrs. James) and Sally Bestgen. Our speaker will be Rachael Wallace from the new company in town, Quirky! Quirky makes invention accessible by bringing real people s product ideas to life. Rachel will be bringing with her a variety of products that Quirky has developed. Join us for this interesting program and fellowship. Just bring a dish to share, sit back and enjoy. Remember, Fellowship Luncheon is open to both men and women. Please sign up, either by phone ( ) or in Assembly Hall. Winterfest for All January 31 On Saturday, January 31, Doug and Maria Todd will again host our annual winter outing--which is now inclusive of youth (teens) of the church as well as adults. For the adventurous, a x-c skiing and snowshoeing trek over hill and dale begins at 3 PM; a shorter outing will leave at 4. A bonfire by the pond, where skaters are welcome, begins at 5. Appetizers and drinks indoors around the blazing hearths begins at 5:30; a dinner of hearty soups, sides, salads, and desserts will follow. A signup sheet is posted in Assembly Hall (note if and when you will ski/snowshoe); alternatively, call the church office. Please bring a goodsized dish or two of a favorite food to share (soups and beverages will be provided) and $5 per person to offset the cost of this event. The Fellowship Committee is happy to assist parents with the cost of childcare; simply contact Nancy Wainwright or Daniel Carlson. Carpooling is encouraged to lessen our pollution of the planet and simplify parking at the party. See you Jan 31 at Fox Hill Farm 6003 Parkis Mills Rd. Galway. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

2 Intergenerational Game Night Feb 28 Mark your calendar and join the Fellowship and Youth Education Committees for a night to enjoy each other's company playing board games, puzzles, and cards from 6pm-8pm following the Link service on Saturday, February 28 th. Plan to bring a favorite game and a drink and/or snack to share; we'll order pizza so you don't need to cook that night. We're looking forward to it! Orff in January! 2015 begins an exciting musical opportunity for all ages! The Orff Ensemble of FRC will begin rehearsals and would like to include you in this magical experience! Regardless of what your musical skills are, we can find a spot where you can enjoy the sounds and worship experiences in a new way. FRC has had a long tradition of Orff instruments and this has been renewed with the arrival of all the UPC instruments, musicians and legacy of Lillian Roe's music. What a lovely way to join hands in making beautiful music that will contribute to the richness of music in our church. Please contact Judy Moore for more information and specifics about rehearsals. moorebells@gmail.com or Daily Devotional Books Group V has their Devotional books available again this year. These make great holiday gifts, hostess gifts, and just thoughtful gifts for friends and family. There are copies available in the book shop. These books can be used over year after year. The quotes come from religious and non-religious sources. If any questions, contact Maria G. Todd, , who will also have books. The cost is $7 each or 3 for $20. Walter Clark s research on the Star of Bethlehem The gospel of Matthew refers to three wise men from the east who followed the star to Jerusalem to worship Christ. According to a computer model that recreated the night sky around that time, Jupiter and Venus were close together, creating a spectacular beacon of light. The light could have been seen during the early part of the morning, just before sunrise. Such configurations could occur many times in our lifetime but rarely as bright as the one that occurred in 2 BC. There are also theories that the star could have been a comet or a supernova. Guest Minister from Italy Here for Two Months Rev. Jonathan Terino, a Waldensian pastor from Verona, will be staying in our mission room February and March. He will be leading Bible studies and working in local agencies to see how God is at work in America. We are providing the space and his denomination is paying his meals and travel. He will be the first occupant in the new mission room that was funded by the Covenant Fund and is for visiting missionaries and international workers Groups Prospective Member Class Interested in a closer relationship with this congregation? Dr. Levering will be leading a membership orientation meeting that includes a tour of the church and a chat about who we are. It lasts 90 minutes and is held in the church office at 3pm on the first Sundays of October through February. Our next class is January 4. Midweek Evening Worship With Rev. Carlson away much of January, working intensely on his thesis proposal, these weekly events will resume in February. New Group Forming Reclaiming God, Faith, and Community: sharing conversation & inspiration for non-heterosexual individuals and their allies. Our purpose is to provide a meeting for spiritual seekers who have experienced rejection from organized religion and would like an opportunity to share about their experiences, spiritual exploration, and development to gain support. We will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 6 7:30pm. For more info, contact Deborah Reyome at ridewthwind@yahoo.com or Group VII On Friday, January 16 we will meet at 10am in the Dirck Romeyn Room. Program: Visit with the Covenanters. Co-hostesses: Linda Witkowski and Ronnie Bartholic.

3 Prayer Shawl Knit Group We will resume on Thursday, January 22 at 9:30am in the home of Ronnie Bartholic. Any questions, call Ronnie, Stitch Group Our church stitch group meets every Thursday at 10am in Poling Conference room. All are welcome! For more info, contact Joan Lindsay, Horizons Bible Study Starting January 6, we will be doing a 6 week study of the first half of the book of Psalms (Psalms 1-72) using a study guide that will be available from the office for $10 each. Anyone interested is welcome to join us Tuesdays at 10am in the Poling Conference room. Group V Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 5 at 11am in the Dirck Romeyn room. Any questions, please contact Barbara Piper, Evening Circle Evening circle will meet on January 28th at the home of Lil Bertalan, 2165 Morrow Avenue. Dessert and coffee will be served, beginning at 7:30, followed by a program as yet unknown. Please call Sally Clark, if you can come, but please come even without a call. We look forward to greeting new and "old" faces!!. What s Your Story? Everyone has significant life stories to share and doing so with the context of a small group committed to gently holding such stories in the light of God s love enables us to come to better know and appreciate others and ourselves! The 7pm session will meet on January 12 and the 10am session will meet on January 19 at Barbara Piper s home. All are welcome. Tuesday Ladies Tuesday Ladies will have their winter salad supper on January 20 at 6pm. at Connie Young s house, 1400 Keyes Ave. All women are welcome! Regular meetings are every third Tuesday at 7:30pm at Connie Young s home. All ladies are welcome to join us on Tuesday, January 20. Please call Connie, with any questions. First Forum after Worship After worship most Sundays at 11:15am in Poling Chapel, suggestions for programs are welcome from any committee or member; simply contact Amy Brule , Peggy King , Olivia Mancuso , or Joe Doolittle January 11 - Dinner at the Water Edge Lighthouse Terrace Room to celebrate the Union of FRC and UPC Sunday 18 - Martin Luther King Sunday Joe Doolittle to introduce speaker Marsha Mortimore from Duryee AME Zion Church - Schenectady African-American Connections Past and Prologue January 25 - Joe Doolittle to introduce speaker Kent Busman Caring for God s Creation The Link Maybe you're looking for an opportunity to worship in a casual, modern setting, or maybe you simply can't make it to church on Sunday morning. Come to the Link! Every Saturday at 5pm in Poling Chapel, we use music, drama, video, prayer, discussion, scripture, and communion to explore timely topics of faith in everyday life. The service is appropriate for all ages. We eagerly invite questions and a variety of perspectives in this supportive community environment, and spiritual seekers and dedicated church-goers alike are welcome. Contact Stacey at revstacey@gmail.com with any questions. The Link is also in need of musicians, particularly percussion (kit and hand), guitars, keyboard/piano, and bass. The musical ensemble practices every week at 4pm before the service. Contact Stacey for more information. Church Directory Photos Ralph Rosenthal will continue taking pictures for our next church directory every Sunday after worship in the Heritage room (off the Dirck Romeyn room). No appointment necessary. Offering Envelopes 2015 Offering Envelopes are available for pick up in the church office. Stop in and a staff member will assist you in getting a box

4 Youth JH&SH Youth Schedule All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to meet on Sunday evenings from 5-7pm in the Mezzanine (up the stairs from the office entrance) for food, discussion, games, and service. January 4 - NO MEETING January 11 - Regular meeting, followed by mission trip meeting for those senior high students participating. January 18 & 25 - Regular meeting January Synod-wide Youth Retreat and Service Project in Albany. We will leave the church at 5pm to spend the night with other youth from this area, and spend Saturday in various volunteer opportunities in Albany. Please register with Stacey. Kinderwyck We need church members who are 18 and over to help our professional staff care for our youngest members during worship. Fill out a white pew card and place it in the offering plate to let us know you would like to be a part of this ministry. The church staff will contact you to schedule the Sundays you are willing and available to serve Youth Exchange For this year s Schenectady/Nijkerk exchange, ten youth will come from the Netherlands for about two weeks during the summer to visit and learn about Nijkerk s Sister City, Schenectady. The S/N Council is looking for a Committee Chair and members to plan the program for this exchange. There are also opportunities to be a host family, a sponsor, help chaperone, become a member of the S/N Council. Find information on FRC bulletin boards or from any of the many FRC participants in S/N activities. Mission Covie Current You have all been so supportive and gracious during this holiday season. We are all continuing to work in the same positions however Claudette has begun working more closely with the church as the publications manager for the time being. The Covenanters are so thankful to be a part of this congregation. Hamilton Hill Arts Center Banquet On January 15, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center will be holding a banquet with the theme, "Dr. King's Vision of a Beloved Community." Their Legacy Award is being given to our very own Bill Levering for the work he and FRC have done in engaging the Schenectady community. The banquet will be held at Mallozzi's Restaurant, with reception at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:30pm. United Prayer Ministry Our United Prayer Ministry includes concerns and requests from our merged congregation. To start a request for prayer, call or one of the coordinators: Ann Gotwals , gotjoann@aol.com Vernetta Thuener ,vethuener@yahoo.com Nancy Davidson ,texan-ny@verizon.net If you cannot reach the coordinators, call the church office and leave a message. The coordinators will begin contacting those among us who are committed to this ministry of prayer. Joint Mission at State Street Presbyterian We need help on Mondays at 4pm to help some enthusiastic kids learn to cook. Questions? Just ask Jeanette Davidson, Rev. Stacey Midge, or Rev. Annie Reilly. Home Furnishing Needs Furniture: small dressers, end/coffee tables, bed frames (no kings) Furnishings: spatulas, can openers, flatware especially teaspoons, pot holders Small appliances: toasters/ovens, small microwaves, coffee makers Call Jamie Doriguzzi, Program Coordinator, at to arrange for pick-up or warehouse drop-off of useful items or us at homefurninc@aol.com Reminder: It takes time to schedule truck pick-ups! Ideally we need two weeks notice. So please be patient, and call us back when we leave you a message. Volunteers Needed! The Reading Is Fun Program needs volunteers who will be willing to work with individual Schenectady 4- and 5- year olds and their caregivers to instill a love of reading and to teach them the letters of the alphabet and their sounds. Volunteers are also needed to go into Schenectady preschools and elementary schools to work with those children to reinforce the reading basics. NO EXPERIENCE needed - just a willingness to make an enormous difference in a child's life. If they learn to read, there is no limit to what they will be able to do later on. Please contact Al Magid at ; magid2@juno.com OR Mary Lou Russo at ; ajr728@yahoo.com for more information.

5 Support Submissions Sought for New Venture To encourage the development of literary and artistic talent in the Schenectady area, The Beverwyck Anthology is accepting submissions of flash fiction and visual art. This anthology is an offshoot of First Reform s Flash Fiction Critique Group. Writers and visual artists are invited to make submissions in the following format (electronic submissions only): Written works: -Submitted electronically in a Word document format -Font: Times New Roman, size 12 -Margins: 1-inch on all sides -Fiction or Nonfiction not exceeding 1,000 words -Poetry not exceeding 100 lines Works of Visual Art: -Submitted electronically in a JPEG or JPG format -Size 6x6 inch (or 900x900 pixel) maximum, with 150 maximum DPI -No violence or weaponry No pornography, religious proselytizing, or political propaganda. Submissions may be ed to Andy Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief, at TheBeverwyck@gmail.com. Submissions will close on February 28, Faith Bookshop For information on what's going on and available in the Bookshop this month, read our announcements in the Sunday Bulletins. Personal book orders can be made at anytime, and they always receive a 30% discount. Order forms are available at the Bookshop desk.. UPC and FRC When the merger of UPC and FRC was formally recognized in worship on November 23, we were pleased to have sixty or more people from Union present and participating.. Each year the second Sunday in January will be designated as a time to celebrate the legacy of Union Presbyterian Church this year we will celebrate with a luncheon on January 11 at the Water s Edge Restaurant following worship. For those of you who have made pledges to UPC in 2014, this is a reminder that we are now part of First Reformed Church, and we are only awaiting approval from the New York State Supreme Court to merge our assets with FRC s. Therefore, we are asking that if you make any pledge payments or contributions to the church after December 31, your checks should be made directly to First Reformed Church. Once the court s approval is given, we will no longer maintain accounts in the name of UPC. We expect this change to take place early in the New Year. We will prepare a 2014 Annual Report for Union Presbyterian Church, reviewing the final steps toward merger, listing membership changes during the year, and displaying detailed financial statements showing the distribution of all money in the accounts of the UPC Foundation, the 2014 Operating Budget, the Benevolence Budget, the Deacon s Fund, and the Women s Association. The printed Annual Report will be available at First Reformed Church by early February Story Sunday January 25, 2015 to Benefit Students Under Care Scholarships supporting five students studying for ministry sponsored by Schenectady Classis Congregations. Presently five students are studying full or part-time in Seminaries to respond to their call of Christian Ministry. One of these is our own Jeremy Bork. In addition to support from their home church students receive a commitment to cover 80% of tuition costs from Classis. Outside funding is targeted to reduce the amount required from Classis Assessments. Join us for an evening of fine food, fellowship, super stories and a touch caprice as three of the regions most whimsical and irrepressible storytellers (known to this Congregation) will spin tales sure to take the edge off winter s chill. Prayer List - January 2015 Prayers for healing - Ellie Rowland, recovering from surgery - Karlyne Drimalas and her mother - Lolly Fitts, home from a hospitalization - Harry Pursel, brother of Jean Lindsay - Connie Colangelo - Lora, a five year-old with heart problems - Pastor Thomas Gregg of West Charlton Presbyterian - Sharon Gazin, awaiting test results - Amy Wajda, recovering from Achilles heel surgery - Elizabeth Clark - Jack Fitts, at Ellis - Clarence Countermine, heart surgery Prayers of comfort: - Family of Harvey Schadler - Family of Richard Mathews - Family of Costa Lazarou - Family of Joseph Lovell (from Niskayuna Reformed) - Family of Lil Roe

6 First Futures Campaign Begins by Organizing Perhaps you've heard or read that the Consistory is considering ways to improve our building to meet the congregation's needs over the next 20+ years! It's true! And we are pleased to lead the planning and fundraising effort for the First Futures Campaign. Why "Futures?" Because we can't honestly know what the future holds, and with a congregation of this size and diversity of talent there will be many ways this building will support our future. Perhaps you'd like to see improvements in our assembly space! Perhaps you'd like to know the organ has been fully repaired. Perhaps you'd like it to be cooler and less sticky in the sanctuary during the summer! Or perhaps you'd like the church to use less energy and be easier for the community (and us) to access. Or perhaps... (you fill in this blank ). To this end we have put together four planning teams that will work to connect us to the future. They are: Connecting with God, Connecting with Each Other, Connecting with Creation, and Connecting with Community. The goals of the planning teams are to gather and sort your ideas, consult with experts to determine what can be done and what might be afforded, and then present "your plan to you. The planning teams are forming, and they are looking for your participation and ideas. If you want to know more, just ask Lisa or me and we will point you in the right direction. Stay tuned, because there will be updates in this space, in First Forums, Minutes for Mission and our Sunday bulletin. We will talk with you, soon! - Lisa Ettkin and Fred Daniels Stephen Minister of the Month In order that the congregation may get to know a little more about the skilled and faithful individuals of our congregation, trained to provide oneto-one compassionate care when life's challenges and crisis are better faced with the trustworthy companionship of caring Christian friend, we are delighted to introduce yet another of our Stephen Ministers: Gay Doolittle! Gay is an area native, having been born and raised in Albany. She and her husband, Alden "Joe," met when they were 10 and 11 at a Methodist church camp--the same one that both their mother's had gone to as children. She later attended Cornell University. Once married to Joe, Gay stayed home to raise their two boys, Ben and Josh. She worked from home with her own Window Treatments business and for 7 years as a designer of defense equipment for Breton Industries in Amsterdam. Those who know Gay know that she is a very skilled flower arranger. She has decorated at the Pruyn House for events and weddings and is responsible for many of the permanent arrangements around the church building. She is also skilled in combining live, dry and artificial arrangements. Gay says she inherited this talent from her mother, who held many awards for flower arranging in Albany. Gay's interests are not limited to flowers--she enjoys crafts of all kinds. She especially appreciates engaging in these activities with her two granddaughters, who live in CT. She and Joe often vacation with their granddaughters (and their granddaughters parents). Gay also is an avid gardener, loves feeding the birds, and is an excellent decorator in many settings including church. For example, the forest" of trees appearing in our sanctuary during Advent and Christmas is Gay's handiwork. For several years Gay was on staff at the church as our Hospitality Coordinator. She's ordained as an elder, is now serving as a deacon, and sits on the Property committee. She is also is an integral part of the Chancel Guild, the Justice Action Committee, and Group VII. Gay is one of our longest-serving Stephen Ministers. She attended the second training back in the 80's. After having various care receivers over the years she took a break, but is now "cheerily" active again. She decided to return to active status to enjoy the camaraderie of the other Stephen Ministers and because serving as a Stephen Minister has allowed her to get to know others in profound ways, and this brings her great joy. She feels truly blessed to extend Christ's care to others in this way. And we're blessed to have Gay as a Stephen Minister within our congregation! Aging in a Changing Landscape On Thursday, January 15, 6:30-7:45 PM, Laurie Bacheldor, Manger of Schenectady County Elder Care, will outline major health and aging system changes being rolled out by both the Federal and State levels, as well provide information on local services and programs. Discussion will follow on how to stay active and remain in our homes/apartments as long as possible. This presentation, sponsored by our church's Stephen Ministry, is open to all members of the congregation and others who wish to consider this topic; no sign-up required.

7 Jan. Preacher Reader Music 10am After Worship Vespers at 5pm 4 Bill Levering Marilyn Leach Olivia Cox 11 Stacey Midge Gay Doolittle Organ 18 Bill Levering Mary Jewett 25 Bill Levering Therese McCarty D Andrea, Phipps, Toigo Musicians of Ma'alwyck Green Market Leesa Perazzo Dinner at the Water Edge Lighthouse Terrace Room to celebrate the Union of FRC and UPC Marsha Mortimore from Duryee AME Zion Church - Schenectady African-American Connections Past and Prologue Kent Busman Caring for God s Creation Nat Phipps, Pete Toigo, Tom D Andrea Azzaam Hameed Delaneys & D Andrea David Gleason Men s Breakfast There will be two opportunities to enjoy "Breakfast Out" in January. On Saturday, January 10, we have been invited to attend the Men's Breakfast program at Woestina Reformed Church, located at 1397 Main Street (Route 5S) in Rotterdam Junction. They meet at 8:00 AM and serve a full breakfast menu (all you can eat) for $5.00. The speaker on January 10 will be John Van Wingerden; John lived through WWII in the Netherlands, and he will talk about his experiences there. Please reply to the following address if you decide to attend: BillPinkney@ptcconnect.net. Our program at FRC will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 8:00 AM, when the speaker will be Mike Saccocio of the Schenectady City Mission. Mike's topic will be: Collaboration to Secure the Welfare of the City: an Update on the Transformational Schenectady Bridges Partnership. Light Breakfast served. Questions/Feedback Gene Rowland (Rowland.gene2@gmail.com) or Joe Doolittle (aldenjoe@nycap.rr.com) Entered into Eternal Rest Harvey Schadler November 30, 2014 Lillian Roe December 31, 2014 Senior Moments Happy New Year to all! Abby and I extend our great thanks to all those who came to our house on January 2nd and to those who were kind enough to bring gifts. Consider this a public thank you card not only for your kindness, but for this wonderful community that brings us such joy brought the wonder and excitement of our new friends from Union Presbyterian that few would have anticipated just a few years ago will bring an exciting new vision for our building that Fred Daniels and Lisa Ettkin are putting together will bring visiting Christians from other countries staying with us and teaching us what it is like to be a Christian in other places. It will bring new learning opportunities and new challenges. I hate to pile up obligations at this time of the year, but think of this as a resource: Thomas Moore's recent book, A Religion of One's Own: A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular World, is worth a read as are most of his works. The Breakfast Bible Bunch continues to prosper as a group that revels in engagement about the questions and answers of life. The problem is that the size of the group can hardly get any bigger. I am thinking about an ONLINE version that people can log into anytime during the week. If you are interested in participating in an experiment in spiritual engagement online, please let me know. There are all kinds of resources for meeting online these days and we ought to figure out how to do this. Speaking of figuring things out, you may have heard that a casino is opening up within two years five blocks from the church. The casino aside for the moment, there will be hundreds people in the hotels and dozens in the marina. What can we do to engage them? How can we help them? Finally, please let us know if we can help. The winter can get dark. Sincerely,

8 First Reformed Church 8 North Church Street Schenectady, NY (518) streformed@gmail.com Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit No. 736 January Birthdays January Kayla Kerwin Heather Scribner 2 Kyle Cox Frank Hammett Bill Levering Suzanne Sheldon 3 Ed Barrion Thea Brandenburg Helen Phillips 4 Caroline Brooks Elena Grande 5 Brittany Dexter Inge-Lise Pangburn Helen Willis 8 Mary Pritchard Ronald Rhude 9 Clarence Countermine Ernestine Stevenson 10 Gary Falk Hermann Lintner 11 Paul Houpt William McColl 12 Anne Marie Hewitt Sara Moore 14 Hannah Bachorik Karl Horstmann Mark Karl 15 Jeffrey Rickard 16 Sara Erickson Barbara Walton 17 James Cesare Jennifer Evans John Evans John Norton 18 Ryan Atherton Elaine Thuener Ernest Walton John Zeltmann 19 Jeremy Bork Alexandra Restina 20 David Cotter Mary Jane Fisher James Miller Alden Rivenburgh-Brown 21 Shaun Allen 22 David Mahlmann Ruth Roinos 23 Marilyn Beadle Dorothy Graham Margaret Kiesow 24 Steven Breitenbach 25 Jeff Cannizzo Lorraine Kilgallen Barbara Landon 27 Susan Moses Peter Runfola 28 Marisa Ardolino Natalie Ardolino James Gonda 30 Abigail Bundy Gwen Mitsche Keith Muse 31 Daniel Fahey Darryl Wisniewski Every Sunday Choir Rehearsal, 9am Worship, 10am Church School, 10:20am Refreshments, 11am Kirk Ringers, 11:15am Forum, 11:15am Vespers, 5pm JH & SH Youth Group, 5pm Weekly Monday: Men s News Group, 9am Yoga, 6:15pm Klokken Tower Ringers, 7pm Tuesday: Morning Prayer, 10am Horizons Bible Study, 10am Wednesday: Kerygma, 9:30am Thursday Belles, 1pm Midweek Meal, 6pm Midweek Worship, 7pm Thursday: Bible Bunch, 7:30am Stitch Group, 10am Chancel Choir, 7:30pm Saturday: Link Service, 5pm Monthly Meetings Group V, 1 st Mon., 11am What s Your Story?, 3 rd Mon.,10am What s Your Story?, 3 rd Mon., 7pm Creation Care, 4 th Mon., 7pm Support & Care, 1 st Tues., 11:30am Archives, 2 nd Tues., 6pm Consistory, 2 nd Tues., 7:30pm Tues. Ladies, 3 rd Tue., 7pm Archives, 2 nd Wed., 1pm Writers Group, 2 nd & 4 th Wed., 7pm Stephen Ministry, 3 rd Thurs., 7pm Group VII, 3 rd Fri., 10:30am Fellowship Luncheon, Fri. 12pm Men s Breakfast, 2 nd Sat., 8am Membership, Last Sun., 12pm Upcoming Events 2 Senior Pastors Open House 3 Epiphany Party 4 New Member Class 6 Support & Care UPC Session (last scheduled one) 11 Unity Celebration Luncheon 13 Archives Consistory 14 Archives Writers Group 15 Stephen Ministry 16 Group VII Fellowship Luncheon 19 Office Closed 20 Tuesday Ladies 28 Evening Circle