Communion Sunday
IN-PERSON WORSHIP AND LIVE STREAMING
Belong. Believe. Be love.
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In-Person Worship Service
Beginning EARLY this week: at 9:25AM, November 6
An exciting and FULL service, including: All Saints Remembrance, New Member Welcome, Communion, and Mission Blessing, our Procession and Prelude will begin at 9:25am as we prepare for the "Out of the Woods" Charity Auction after worship.
Updated in-person details:
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To create as safe a space as possible, masking is highly recommended in the sanctuary for in-person worship.
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If you have any symptoms that are not usual, regardless of severity, please worship from home.
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We strongly recommend being fully vaccinated and up to date with boosters, as gathering indoors for an hour comes with risk.
- Sanctuary doors will be closed during worship for safety.
We trust that you will prayerfully consider the best worshiping option for your household, and want to assure you that worshiping from home continues to be an option for those who choose to do so. We love you all!
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The Methodist Heart & Mind
Patterns of Faith in Community
Bulletin (all words are on our worship video):
Please have bread (or crackers) and juice (or wine) ready to partake in Holy Communion.
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Clocks Go Back 1 Hour on Nov 5, 2022
Daylight savings time 2022 ends and clocks are set back one hour in most of the US and Canada.
So, in order to ensure you get that 1 hour of extra sleep, make sure to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 5, 2022.
You know the old saying, spring forward, fall back. It helps us to remember how Daylight Saving Time affects our clocks twice each year.
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You're Invited!
Dr. Wan-Chin Chang From UUMC is performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3
Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 pm
and at 3 pm, Sunday. November 6
MiraCosta Concert Hall, Oceanside
Tickets can be purchased online at:
The MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents a concert of masterworks from the romantic era.
Faculty member Dr. Wan-Chin Chang will be featured in performing Beethoven’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3.
The MiraCosta Orchestra will present Antonin Dvorák’s mighty Symphony No. 8 to round out the program.
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Please also use the link below to reserve and purchase your tickets so we can plan on food:
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Hand Crafted Quilt
Here is a sample of one of our major auction items so you can get an idea of what you will be bidding on the day of the auction.
There will also be lesser value silent auction items at the event such as gift baskets, holiday handmade gifts, restaurant gift cards, etc.”
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with our
UUMC Choir as they participate in
NMIIC Thanksgiving Service!
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University United Methodist Church invites you and your family to its 46th Annual Christmas Concert.
Don't miss this spectacular event on December 11.
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Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert begins at 7 pm. Tickets are available for purchase immediately following the Sunday morning worship service or at the door one hour before the concert.
We have a great choir, chamber orchestra, and exceptional vocal ensemble bringing you the Christmas Spirit in song.
The concert is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of December and offers us all the chance to take a step back and remember the true meaning of Christmas.
A reception with refreshments will follow immediately on the patio.
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Adult Education Class In November!
"BEYOND BELIEF"
BY
MARCUS BORG
Class times and dates: Tuesdays
Nov. 1,8,15.
9:30 am -11:00 am
Venue: Student Center
Session 1 - Centered in the Spirit / Session 2 - Meeting Jesus Again
Session 3 - Followers of the Way / Session 4 - Reading the Bible
Session 5 - An Emerging Way
The discussion leader will be Les Redpath. These discussions will be held in 3 meetings. Two sessions per meeting.
Signup after worship service on the church patio, Sundays.
You can also register online click the link below to send your RSVP to Linda Dressler. Please indicate which class you are signing up for and how many are in your party.
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To Register, click on the link below:
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Annual Charge Conference
Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
Via Zoom
Rev. Sandra K. Olewine, Presiding
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India & Nepal Mission Trip Support
Dear UUMC Family and Friends,
This Thanksgiving, from November 11-November 27, 2022. I plan to go on a mission trip to India and Nepal.
We will focus our work, especially on children’s programs at the mission and a community hospital, including all kinds of disabilities, personal evangelism, and a few workshops and speaking at conferences.
A mission trip is both exciting and daunting. I’ve never been to Nepal before! Even though I’ve learned Hindi, I’m still a little nervous about trying it out with native Hindi and Nepalese speakers.
I am hoping you will commit to praying for the trip. I know with your prayers and support, God will help us all to grow through this experience and will use this trip for his glory.
I am also hoping you would consider helping me with the financial cost of the trip. The total amount of money I need to raise for my trip costs is $3,000. Anything you could help with would be dearly appreciated and utilized well.
If you send a check, please make it payable to Horizons of Hope Disability Ministry and put Sunil Kathramalla and MISSION TRIP in the memo section of your check. Thank you so much for considering my request. I look forward to telling you about how I get to see God work this Thanksgiving in India and Nepal!
I thank you in advance for your prayers and your financial support. May God bless you richly!
In Christ,
~Sunil Kathramalla
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Mission Team Trip May 7 - 13, 2023 to Paradise, CA.
We will be working with the Hope Crisis Response Network (HCRN) which is working on constructing new homes in Paradise.
These homes will replace the ones that were destroyed by a 2018 wildfire.
The HCRN motto is "Rebuilding Homes and Restoring Lives".
~Sue Harriss
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FIRST NATIONS VERSION:
AN INDIGENOUS TRANSLATION OF THE
NEW TESTAMENT
The church has received a generous donation of First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament in memory of Laverna Price.
She was a long-time member of the congregation and a Navajo Indian. Her father was one of the famous Navajo Code Talkers who worked during World War II sending coded messages in the Navajo language and the enemy never broke their code.
This book is available in the Center of Warmth in the church office and is available for you to read whenever the office is open. (Mon-Thurs, from 8 am -2 pm) It will be there until Christmas when it is moved to the library shelves in the Center of Warmth. The call number is REF 225.5.
I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to review this great translation.
Try looking up a familiar verse and see if you get a new perspective. For example, here is John 3:16-17:
The Great Spirit loves this world of human beings so deeply that he gave us his Son- the only Son who fully represents him. All who trust in him and his way will not come to a bad end but will have the life of the world to come that never fades away, full of beauty and harmony. Creator did not send his Son to decide against the people of this world, but to set them free from the worthless ways of the world.
Enjoy your reading,
Linda Dressler
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NOTICE!
UUMC is proud to partner with the City of Irvine, CA in providing quality waste, recycling and compost collection, and disposal services. We care about the environment and the people of California and actively support sustainability initiatives.
To assist with this endeavor we have posted signs on our trash bins situated throughout our campus to help separate organic waste, recyclables, and landfill items.
We ask that UUMC members take note of the following:
Any facility user (UUMC or 3rd Party) must separate organic waste, traditional recyclables, and items to be landfilled.
Green Container Signage: Limited to food waste, yard waste, green waste, and other organic materials.
Blue Container Signage: Allows for traditional recyclables, such as bottles, cans, and plastic, and organic waste such as paper and cardboard.
Gray Container Signage: Limited to waste that is not organic or recyclable.
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
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Advent Worship Series
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Book Study
Advent begins on Sunday, November 27th and our worship series will be based on Adam Hamilton's "Prepare the Way for the Lord."
In addition to Sunday worship, Pastor Cathie and Linda Dressler invite you to go deeper as we embark on a 4-week Advent Study based on the same book.
Class will take place on Tuesdays at 9:30am in the Student Center, and if there is interest we will host an evening class at 7:00pm via Zoom.
(The first class on Tues. 11/29 will be morning only.)
Sign ups available after worship,
or you can call the church office at (949)786-8354
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Stewardship Moment
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ William Shakespeare.
As members of the University United Methodist Church, we are so fortunate to be in the midst of a congregation that actively gives of itself so generously. We often talk about “stewardship” without realizing the numbers of our church family who give of themselves so unselfishly.
Two weeks ago, our Health Ministry Team, comprised of twelve dedicated career medical professionals, aided by student nurses, administered ninety-five flu shots to members of our congregation as well as nonmembers of UUMC from the community…all at no charge.
On November 6th they will be conducting their annual blood drive. They are also currently involved in raising money for our third Automated External Defibrillator (AED) which will give complete coverage for our three most vulnerable facilities. When the new AED is in place the team will conduct classes for the congregation to learn how to operate it and perhaps save a person’s life. This would be an excellent time for you to make a donation to help offset the cost of the unit which is in excess of $2500.
Our Health Ministry started in 2014 and is made up of eleven retired nurses and one retired therapist including Barbara Albers, Nora Caffrey, Mickey Chase, Marianne Fitzpatrick, Kathy Hartman, Joy King, Sarah Koshy, Kay Lucas, Linda Mirshafiee, Margaret Napper, Tammy Rice, and Bonnie Wright. Each year they conduct numerous programs which have included, blood pressure testing, hearing testing, flu shots, CPR classes, and AES tutorials.
I am one appreciative member of our congregation who after being given a hearing test by our Health Ministry Team is now wearing hearing aids and hearing much better.
We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and well-functioning Health Ministry in our congregation. If you haven’t already done so, the next time we are all together would be a great time to seek out members of our Health Ministry team and thank them for their efforts in trying to keep us all on our feet.
Kindest regards,
~ Ted Watkins
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Connecting To Our Social Media Pages
Would you please make sure you connect to our social media pages by either liking, commenting, or sharing University United Methodist Church Irvine posts so that they show up in your own news feeds?
Here are some ideas you can use when doing so:
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LIKES: Who's with me? / Who agrees? / Anyone else? Who's ready? Who's excited? Can you relate? All in favor? ...
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COMMENTS: Tell us… How do you feel about this? What are your thoughts? Voice your opinion on...
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SHARES: Spread the word. Tell a friend. Tell your friends. Don't keep this to yourself.
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The Church is vital when engaged with the greater community!
The test of a local church's vitality is often measured by the question: "Who would miss us if we were no longer here?" To that extent, it is not about how we feel about the church that matters, but how others in the community experience our presence in Irvine.
Our long history with Families Forward is a perfect example of how our members have shown Christ's love to others in the community. In addition, our commitment to missions locally and globally, our upcoming charity auction, our flu shot clinic, and blood drive hosting the Southern California Children's Chorus, and the Irvine PD Interfaith Security Council, and the many ways you serve the community in love help us to be known for good things by the Irvine community.
Pastor Cathie is involved in many other community organizations, including CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice), U2EH (United To End Homelessness, part of United Way), the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council, Clergy for Choice, and she serves on the Mayor's Faith Leaders Council.
Invited by Bishop Grant Hagiya and District Superintendant Sandy Olewine, Pastor Cathie is participating in a 15-week program this fall. The C2 Leadership Institute is an endeavor of FACE (Faith And Community Engagement), and will equip us to expand our engagement with the Irvine community. Our project will be to expand our SHINE program to reach farther into the community and shine a light on our many community partnerships as well as develop more.
A 5-2 Vision Team is being assembled to assist in this project. If you have a passion for reaching out to the broader community and want to participate in this, please let Pastor Cathie know!
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Greeters Needed For 2023
We need greeters for the coming year 2023. Please sign up with Leah Tsang
Thank you!
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FLOWER DONATIONS FOR 2023
Remember or Honor a Loved One!
Express Your Gratitude!
Many dates are available in 2023 for your flowers to grace the altar.
You can honor departed family members or celebrate important milestones such as a family member’s birthday. At the same time, you will be beautifying the church!
Contact Roxane Fowler for more info. She can be reached at 949 697-8088 or [email protected].
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UMC Support for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of humanitarian response in Ukraine.
Support UMCOR’s international disaster response efforts by making a gift to Advance #982450.
Click HERE to read Article and the GIVE NOW link at the top of the article for your donation.
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UUMC MEMBERS IN ACTION
TRACKING VOLUNTEER HOURS
Being the Church is not something that just happens on Sunday mornings for about an hour, but it is a way of life. Discipleship is the journey of living not solely for self, but out of love for God and neighbor. As the many members of Christ's body, the Church, we are invited to be "all in," committing our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
The many hours we spend in service to God at the local church and throughout the community on an individual level is impressive; yet, our collective efforts reach even farther and reflect the true vitality of our Church.
Beginning in 2022, we will be tracking volunteer hours done at church and in the community on a monthly basis. These hours will be reported to the Conference in our annual report, and we want to be able to celebrate the collective impact our church has in making the world a better place.
Prizes will be offered at our Quarterly Conferences to individuals who have submitted their hours and guess closest to the number of hours of service given in total by our UUMC members!
Allow your work to be counted collectively by filling out our tracking sheet TODAY!
(Volunteer hours at church include those in the office, counting, ushering, greeting, singing, decorating, cleaning, painting, teaching, serving on committees, calling our members, etc. Volunteers hours in the community include all those given to organizations supporting needs or helping individuals in the community.)
Click on the link below and submit it once you have filled it out. Thank you!
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Attention Online Shoppers! Support Us When You Shop.
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Remember to shop at Amazon Smile to earn 0.5% back for our Church!
It's simple to do and links to your existing Amazon account.
To gain access, click on the link, below:
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Restorative Yoga @ UUMC (via Zoom)
This yoga class is a moving meditation. Each sequence aims to increase the flexibility of your muscles and widen the mobility of your joints. We use gentle stretches to open the body and breathing techniques to calm the mind. This class is great for all levels, no prior yoga experience is necessary.
Tools you'll need a yoga mat and a chair.
If you have any questions about the class; feel free to email Matt at [email protected] , he would be happy to answer.
<3 TheYogaMatt
The $10 fee can be paid online, Matt will walk you through the process, it's painless!
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Nov 3 thru November 9
Happy Birthday to those celebrating birthdays this week. Wishing you a day filled with precious memories and a year filled with numerous reasons to be thankful.
Jiyeon Kim Park (11/05), Bob bilanchone (11/08)
We would also like to extend birthday greetings to any other November babies, not on our list.
If you would like to add your birthday (or a family member's), please email Marcel at [email protected].
Thank you!
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Please pray for healing and restoration for those in our UUMC family: Lincoln O'Dell, Roy Caffrey, Barbara Albers, Bronson Don, Tammy Rice, Ruth Bales, Steve Puhl, Paul Tonkovich, Jun Eun Lee, Kyoko Nakahara, Jeanne Lovgren, and Vill Calicdan.
Please also pray for Barbara DeGroot’s friend, Val Cavin (shoulder surgery and recovery), Julie Norris's niece, Amy (care & medication for her mental disability),
For our district churches: Fallbrook (Katie Donaldson) & Fountain Valley: The Fount (Glen Haworth).
For those who grieve: The family of Ann Simmons, who transitioned to life eternal.
We also pray for those homebound long before the stay-at-home order: Muriel Dameron and Jan Taylor.
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GIVE ONLINE
Your generosity is making a difference.
We believe in the power of generosity, what it does for the individual doing the giving, and for the purpose that the giving supports.
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