Worship & Communion (10:30AM)
Give Me That Ol' Time Religion

Elementary School Instrumental Practice (10:45AM)
Calling all fourth and fifth grade instrumental musicians! Bring your instruments for practice during Creative Play. We hope to learn some music together so we can play during worship this fall. Any musician younger than fourth grade, who has been taking lessons for at least two years, and reads music is also welcome to join. Rehearsals scheduled for July 4 and August 1. Direct questions to Christy at christy.tucker@gmail.com.

Fourth Of July Picnic (11:45AM)
Celebrate the 4th of July!!!  Hot dogs, watermelon, ice tea, lemonade and ice cream outside after church. Sounds like a good ol' church picnic! Add a lawn sprinkler and Bouncy house for the kids and multiple Cornhole games for the grown ups...sound like fun? Plan to stay for the fun. Bring folding chairs and blankets. Tables, chairs, food and shade will be provided. 

Music & Worship Committee Meeting (6:30PM)

Fellowship Committee (7:00PM)

UPUCC Softball Game (6:30PM)
First game in single-elimination tournament. Walnut Creek Field #6

"Social" Studies: Images Of Faith (7:00PM)

This summer, the Adult Education committee will present a chance to mix and mingle while learning a thing or two about art in the Christian tradition. On four evenings during the summer, we will gather in the home of a host to enjoy some wine and cheese while engaging in a study, “Images of Faith”, which will be led by Cheryl Harrison.

Cheryl is a very talented artist, who you may have seen singing joyfully in our choir lately. She is passionate about the arts and feels that the beauty captured by the visual arts is meant to be shared with all. Every art form—music, drama, dancing—have a place in the practice of faith and serve to enlarge our vision of the world.

While taking art history classes at Meredith College, Cheryl became intrigued by the notion that much of the history of art has been shaped by Christianity (and, in turn, Christianity by art!) It was that concept that inspired her to develop the “Images of Faith” series. We will be looking at beautiful works of art, and through discussion relate the messages in the art to our own lives of faith. The class will present an overview of Christian art from the earliest frescoes in the catacombs of Rome to the great works of the Italian Renaissance. 

Highlights of the course will include:

• Hidden symbols of Christian art under Roman persecution
• Changes that came with the reign of Constantine and the Edict of Milan
• Byzantine Art and why there is no Byzantine art left in Byzantium
• Pilgrimage Routes of the Middle Ages
• Cathedrals behind the pilgrimages—relics and the evolution of cathedral architecture
• Early Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe
• The Italian Renaissance and great painters of that period, such as Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci

We welcome you to come to one or all of the four evening sessions. Bring a beverage to share and prepare not only learn a thing or two, but commune with old and new friends alike.

A "Heated" Forum Discussion (9:30AM)
July 11, 18 and 25
9:30 a.m. Sunday Forums in July: “Heated” Discussion of the Week’s News As the weather heats up, we are excited to offer a summertime departure from the usual Sunday morning forum fare. For the last three weeks of July we will join together to discuss topical events that have been in the news of the week. The “moderator” of the day will be prepared with topics that would be of interest to the UPUCC community and you are encouraged to bring subjects that you would like to discuss or bring to the attention of others. Hearing different points of view can provide us all with new perspectives to consider. If you’re not inclined to join the discussion, feel free to sit back and listen while enjoying some coffee and doughnuts. It may not get “heated” but it should be interesting!

Worship (10:30AM)
Dian Jackson preaching

Membership & Publicity Meets (11:45AM)

Building & Grounds Committee Meeting (11:45AM)

Children's Committee Meeting (11:45AM)

John's River Valley Camp (11:45AM)
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Stewardship & Finance Committee Meeting (11:45AM)

Faith In Action Committee Meeting (11:45AM)

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Possible Tournament Softbal Game (6:30PM)
The UPUCC softball team continues the fun with an end-of-season tournament starting Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. All games will be played at the Walnut Creek fields. Since the tournament will be single-elimination, our team keeps playing if they keep winning—so come on out and cheer. We have optimistically listed all game times on the calendar.

Men's Group (7:00PM)

Contact Reed Altman for details at reedaltman@gmail.com

 

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Possible Tournament Softbal Game (6:30PM)
The UPUCC softball team continues the fun with an end-of-season tournament starting Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. All games will be played at the Walnut Creek fields. Since the tournament will be single-elimination, our team keeps playing if they keep winning—so come on out and cheer. We have optimistically listed all game times on the calendar.

Possible Tournament Softbal Game (9:00PM)
The UPUCC softball team continues the fun with an end-of-season tournament starting Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. All games will be played at the Walnut Creek fields. Since the tournament will be single-elimination, our team keeps playing if they keep winning—so come on out and cheer. We have optimistically listed all game times on the calendar.

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Coordinating Council (7:00PM)

Choir Rehearsal (7:30PM)

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Deadline For August Newsletter (11:59PM)

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

Yoga (9:30AM)
Yoga Class: Bring your own mat and cover-up. Teacher Sally Bean, UPUCC Covenant Partner, will accept donations to a UCC cause that she and UPUCC Covenant Partner Steve Neves will select, so come with (or without cash) and enjoy! Feel free to invite friends! Class repeats the third Saturday of August. We hope to offer the session twice in month starting in the fall.

John's River Valley Camp
JRVC Mission Week:  On Sunday July 11, UPUCC youth will head to the North Carolina mountains for a week of service, worship and fun. All Youth and Chaperones participating in JRVC Mission Week will pack up, load the van and leave the church parking lot immediately after worship. Those of you that are interested in sending our youth off, we encourage you to meet us outside. In addition to an amazing week at JRVC, the youth plan to share their experience with the congregation on Sunday July 25 during worship. Please plan to attend so the youth can formally thank the congregation that helped provide the means and support to take this trip.

A "Heated" Forum Discussion (9:30AM)
July 11, 18 and 25
9:30 a.m. Sunday Forums in July: “Heated” Discussion of the Week’s News As the weather heats up, we are excited to offer a summertime departure from the usual Sunday morning forum fare. For the last three weeks of July we will join together to discuss topical events that have been in the news of the week. The “moderator” of the day will be prepared with topics that would be of interest to the UPUCC community and you are encouraged to bring subjects that you would like to discuss or bring to the attention of others. Hearing different points of view can provide us all with new perspectives to consider. If you’re not inclined to join the discussion, feel free to sit back and listen while enjoying some coffee and doughnuts. It may not get “heated” but it should be interesting!

Worship (10:30AM)
"Open and Affirming 25th Anniversary"

Adult Education Meeting (11:45AM)

Youth Group (5:00PM)

Magnificent Mile At Whole Foods (9:00AM)
The Magnificent Mile at Whole Foods...On Tuesday, July 20, The Magnificent Mile and SPF will be the beneficiaries of a Whole Foods Community 5% Day. That means 5% of the day’s total sales at the Wade Avenue store will be donated to SPF’s Research Fund! There are several ways to participate. The first and most important is to do your Whole Foods shopping on July 20. Second, we will be hosting a booth at the store to educate shoppers about the SPF and provide information about The Magnificent Mile. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, please email Sarah Witt at srwitt@yahoo.com.

"Social" Studies: Images Of Faith (7:00PM)

This summer, the Adult Education committee will present a chance to mix and mingle while learning a thing or two about art in the Christian tradition. On four evenings during the summer, we will gather in the home of a host to enjoy some wine and cheese while engaging in a study, “Images of Faith”, which will be led by Cheryl Harrison.

Cheryl is a very talented artist, who you may have seen singing joyfully in our choir lately. She is passionate about the arts and feels that the beauty captured by the visual arts is meant to be shared with all. Every art form—music, drama, dancing—have a place in the practice of faith and serve to enlarge our vision of the world.

While taking art history classes at Meredith College, Cheryl became intrigued by the notion that much of the history of art has been shaped by Christianity (and, in turn, Christianity by art!) It was that concept that inspired her to develop the “Images of Faith” series. We will be looking at beautiful works of art, and through discussion relate the messages in the art to our own lives of faith. The class will present an overview of Christian art from the earliest frescoes in the catacombs of Rome to the great works of the Italian Renaissance. 

Highlights of the course will include:

• Hidden symbols of Christian art under Roman persecution
• Changes that came with the reign of Constantine and the Edict of Milan
• Byzantine Art and why there is no Byzantine art left in Byzantium
• Pilgrimage Routes of the Middle Ages
• Cathedrals behind the pilgrimages—relics and the evolution of cathedral architecture
• Early Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe
• The Italian Renaissance and great painters of that period, such as Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci

We welcome you to come to one or all of the four evening sessions. Bring a beverage to share and prepare not only learn a thing or two, but commune with old and new friends alike.

Send Off For Steven Lumpkin (9:30AM)
Come Say Good-bye!! After two years as UPUCC Choir director, Steven Lumpkin leaves for new, exciting adventures in Montreal. So during our regularly-scheduled forum time (9:30 a.m.) bring your favorite breakfast item to share and join us in the Atrium for a special send-off. Beverages supplied.

Worship (10:30AM)
Led by JRVSP youth

Youth Group (5:00PM)

Choir Rehearsal (7:30PM)