9:30 a.m. Forum: Theological Hero. Nicki Norris leads this session about Dorothy Day, a journalist and social activist, who is revered by the U.S. Catholic community.

10:30 a.m. Worship & Communion. Artie Hendricks preaching. We are delighted that Artie Hendricks will be preaching at UPUCC. Artie and Valerie (along with their children Smith and T.K.) joined UPUCC this past year. Both Artie and Valerie grew up as PKs (preacher’s kids) in South Carolina. Valerie teaches English at Leesville High while Artie, a chaplain at Duke, directs the Partners In Caring Program. Partners in Caring brings spiritual comfort to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Fourth & Fifth Grade instrumental 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. Direct questions to Christy at christy.tucker@gmail.com.

Youth Committee meets following worship.

5 to 7 p.m. Youth Group.

Wednesday, August 4
6:30 p.m. Music & Worship Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. Fellowship Committee Meeting
NO Choir rehearsal

Thursday, August 5
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Galactic Blast Vacation Church School 2010!

Friday, August 6
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Galactic Blast Vacation Church School 2010!
8:30 p.m. Extra Special Galactic Blast—Stars with Willis Lumpkin

Saturday, August 7
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Galactic Blast Vacation Church School

Next Sunday, August 8

9:30 a.m. Forum. Theological Hero. Doug Long will lead this session on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who was passionate about social justice and ecumenism. Bonhoeffer was an active member of German resistance against Nazism and was an important figure in the Confessing Church, the major Christian opposition to the Nazi government.

10:30 a.m. Worship with Vacation Church School participants!

NOTE: No Creative Play because of Children’s participation in worship.

First Sunday to sign-up for the Magnificent Mile (and Magnificent Mile T-shirt Sunday!) See item below.

Cookout following worship for all Galactice Blast participants, families and volunteers.

The following committees meet following worship: Pastoral Care and Building & Grounds

No youth group meeting due to the Bulls baseball game.

5:00 p.m. Durham Bulls baseball game  

Admin Note: Items for This Week and the August 8 worship bulletin need to be in the church office no later than noon tomorrow, August 2.

Donations Desperately Needed! HELP!!!  The shelves of the Urban Ministries food pantry are bare, and as beans are always an important staple to the human diet, their needs for beans are still strong. However ANY items you can donate would be greatly appreciated.  Other suggestions include: peanut butter, jelly, canned meats (tuna, chicken), canned meals (ravioli, spaghetti), canned fruits, boxed milk, pasta/rice, juice boxes, and canned soups.

First-Chance Sign-ups for Magnificant Mile on August 8!! (Psst—wear your Mag Mile T-Shirt!!) UPUCC will again form its own Magnificent Mile team with Angela Walden-Weaver at the helm. We will have sign-ups after church in the atrium and the first 20 to sign up will receive a complimentary entry; after that, registration fees are $15 for adults and $10 for children. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities as well. (You’ll have additional chances to sign-up on August 22, 29 and September 12.)
The event will be held on Sunday, September 19 at 2 p.m., 300 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. The Magnificent Mile, inspired and founded by Covenant Partner Sarah Witt, raises awareness of motor neuron disease and funds for research and is actually three events in one—a competitive mile race for those who want to run; a recreational mile for those who prefer to walk; and two kids’ races (100 meters for 6 and under, and ¼ mile for 6 to 10 year olds).
We hope you will join us for what is always a terrific day. Along with the run and walk, we’ll have face-painting and a moonbounce for the kids, a good old-fashioned pig-pickin‛ courtesy of The Q Shack for the carnivores, Italian ices for the hot, and a massage station for the tired. If you would like more information, contact Sarah Witt at srwitt@yahoo.com, or go to www.magmilerace.com.

Batter Up? We have four more tickets left for the August 8 Durham Bulls game so if you plan on going be sure to contact Brian Etherton briane678@aim.com soon. The game starts at 5:00 p.m. and the seats are in the shade. Tickets are $8 each. Make checks out to UPUCC and be sure to write “Durham Bulls” in the memo line. Kids can run the bases after the game.

“Social” Studies: Images of Faith on Friday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. By popular demand, the “Images of Faith” series has been extended into August! Cheryl Harrison will pick up where we left off in the study of art in the Christian tradition by advancing us from the Renaissance into the modern era. We will gather in the home of Steve Carr & Leslie Ratliff, 9500 Greenfield Drive in Raleigh, to enjoy some wine, cheese and fellowship before engaging in our study. Whether or not you attended an earlier session, you are welcome to come. Bring a beverage to share and prepare not only to learn a thing or two, but commune with old and new friends alike. If possible, please RSVP to Steve or Leslie at carrfamily1@earthlink.com. Final session will be August 27 and hosted by Lela Demby and Jeff Vondy.

Second Saturday Welcome Dinner! If you are a recent Covenant Partner to UPUCC, or have been visiting and would like to learn more in a casual atmosphere, please consider attending the Welcome Dinner on August 14 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The menu is potluck so bring a main or side dish to share. There is no formal agenda,just a relaxed evening of good food and conversation. Several veteran members will be joining in to answer your questions about the UPUCC to the best of their ability. This month’s hosts are Kathryn and Nick Haddad at 304 E. Forest Drive in Raleigh. If you have any questions contact Nick or Kathryn at kathryn.haddad@gmail.com or 277-0648. Join us for a lovely evening!