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Weekly news & updates
Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
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We Are A Reconciling Congregation:
All Means All!
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Week starting Labor Day, September 5th, 2022 |
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Please read and enjoy this letter from Pastor Brandon. |
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News In the Church and the Community |
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Fellowship at DUMC
Outdoors after Worship
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We have resumed Fellowship time outdoors with simple refreshments, conscious of our Covid-19 protocols.
September’s refreshments are provided by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
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New Mural in Grace Garden |
After gazing in awe and appreciation at the pictures of the new Grace Garden mural, please take a moment to read all about it!
The original mural is at Plainfield Elementary School in Woodland, CA.
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Opportunities for Community Service |
Please click below or on DCMH's logo for important information about their program!
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September's Covid Protocol
for In-Person Worship
Update from Church Council
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The coronavirus wave continues to spread across CA and Yolo County is currently in the medium COVID-19 community risk level.
Health officials are warning of two ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants-BA.4 and BA.5-spread. Experts believe the subvariants, which are not only especially contagious but also capable of reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
This calls for a wise approach to mitigation. We know that the effects for the vaccinated are rarely severe (but the possibility of long-haul symptoms are very real). Each of us has a role to play in caring for one another.
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, provided “General Rules” that continue to provide guidance in our congregation. The first rule is “Do no harm”. Our Church Council attends to the data provided by our public health professionals and offers this guidance to our guests, members, and staff.
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September Special Offering
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Church member Mary Philip has led a number of VIM (Volunteers in Mission) trips to India and, as a result, our church has developed ongoing relationships with several organizations and programs in India.
For many years, Davis UMC has supported the schooling of three girls (now young women) at Sharanam, a school for girls in Mumbai, India. This support has been a joint project of United Women of Faith, a group of individuals, and the congregation as a whole. The original three girls whom we supported over the years, Nazareen, Harshada, and Deepali, are now young women who have gone on to pursue professional careers. With our ongoing contributions to VIM India, we will continue to support schooling for other children at Sharanam, all of whom deserve and appreciate our love and assistance.
Thank you for your faithful giving to VIM India.
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St. Martin's: Seeds of Change Series
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Our Seeds of Justice Program, Year 2, begins soon. The first event will take place on September 18 both on Zoom and in person in the church. If you plan to attend on Zoom, please use the registration link given below the event. If you wish to attend in person, contact the church office to let us know you will be there ( [email protected] or (530) 756-0444).
For news about the entire Seeds of Justice series, visit
Sunday, September 18 at 4:00pm (in person and on Zoom)
“In Relation to Water: Indigenous Leadership in Restoring and Re-envisioning Watershed Stewardship.”
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
Professor, Dept. of Native American Studies, UC Davis.
Register in advance for Zoom participation:
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From the Finance Committee |
Please click the image immediately to your left, or below, to read a letter from the church's Finance Committee. You can also click the button below this text to download the document to your computer. If you encounter any difficulties, please let the Office know and Chris can E-mail you a copy! |
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Thank You For Your Ongoing Support!
You Can Select Any Other Ongoing Initiative By Clicking the Pull-down Box on the Linked Page
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From Celebration of Abraham |
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Davis Friends Meetinghouse
When: Thursday, September 22nd at 7pm
Where: Davis Friends Meetinghouse, 345 L St., Davis
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Davis Friends Meeting (Quakers) presents an inspiring film, Mission Joy: Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, which showcases the remarkable friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They met for one final mission: to show the world how to live with more joy in spite of adversity. The film offers an intimate experience of moving conversations, hilarious banter, and science-backed wisdom. Thurs. Sept. 22, 2022 at 7pm, Friends Meetinghouse, 345 L Street, Davis. FREE |
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From United Women in Faith |
The UWF fellowship (formerly UMW) in conjunction with the Social Justice committee is having a DIAPER DRIVE through the month of September. Diapers are a huge expense for any family, but when budgets are tight, buying diapers can cripple a budget. Please give generously! Remember that there are older babies who should not be rushed out of diapers when they are not psychologically ready to transition. The box is in the narthex as you enter the sanctuary. Add a box of diapers to your grocery list. Thank you! |
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