January 11th, 2025

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."


– Albert Einstein

*Friendly Reminder*

Please have all information to be included in the Bethany Blast to Jennifer (bethanyucc@gmail.com) by Tuesday at noon

LAST CALL FOR CIRCLE WORSHIP SIGNUP!

We are assembling a terrific group for our Circle Workshop on Saturday!  

Rev. Dr. Amy Lignitz Harken will host an introductory workshop on Circle process approximately 9:30-11:30 a.m. There is no cost, no homework, nothing you need to do to prepare, but you must sign up by Thursday for planning purposes. Please e-mail her at bethanypastoramy@gmail.com to sign up.

Circles are wonderful ways for church communities to come together to discuss just about anything. At this workshop, you’ll learn how Circles can be a simple and effective discussion format, as well as a spiritual practice and a life philosophy. We'll also plan some future Circle discussions! 

LET'S WEAR OUR NAME TAGS!


As an act of hospitality and fellowship, let's remember to wear our name tags in worship and during coffee hour. This is a wonderful way to make people feel welcome, and makes it less awkward for everyone if a name is forgotten -- it happens to the best of us!

If you don't have a name tag, please contact the church office and one will be made for you.

DRIVERS NEEDED!

Wanted....drivers for Connie Chamberlin. She resides at Joslyn House in Randolph, and would love to get to church, She needs assistance with her walker and a strong arm to help her in and out of a car. Please contact the church office if this is a request you could help with.

If we have a few volunteers it could be just a once a month loving way to help provide a real gift to Connie.

KEEP YOUR PRAYER LIST VISIBLE

Here is a way to keep the folks who are on our prayer list in our hearts and minds: Cut the list out from the bulletin or write the names down on a piece of paper and post the list somewhere you will see it each day. Take a moment to think of or say a prayer for those on the list. Think of the cloud of prayers that will surround each recipient if we all do that!

IN OUR PRAYERS

Pat Webster who continues to recover from medical procedures.

Pastor Kim's son, Patrick, who has resumed chemotherapy treatment.

Our music coordinator, Christine Masaba-Meagher, who is recovering from throat surgery.

The people of Venezuela and the global situation.

Continued prayers for Ralph Ward; Ann Aiken’s friend Lee; Ashley Barrow; “Tattoo Tom”; former Loft guests Quenn and Paula; Marty Strange for health issues; David Atkinson; and all our dear friends at Menig: Ruth, Grace, Marge, Ed, and Mary and Nancy.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Office hours for the church are:

Wednesdays: 9:30am-2pm

Fridays: 9:30am-2pm

During those hours, the side door (near the kitchen) will be unlocked, and one of the staff will be in the office. 


While our minister always welcomes a pop-in visit, to ensure she'll be there and available, it's always a good idea to call ahead or make an appointment by e-mailing her at bethanypastoramy@gmail.com.