For information on any activity, please contact the people listed in parentheses or call the church office: 624-3120

Faith Education for Children - pre-school - 5th grade (CE Board/LAF Team)
The Loaves and Fishes (LAF) Gathering

Regular Gatherings: Wednesday afternoons and evenings, 3:12-5:30, 5:30-6:45 pm

Music, art, story and ritual will lead us into an experience and an exploration of our faith stories and Biblical foundations. Children are our focus but all ages are welcome. Dinner is served!!

Adult Bible Study (Barry and Mary Vickrey)

Regular Meetings: Sundays, 9:00-10:15 am, in the Mayflower Room

All adults are invited to join this lively conversation about the scripture text for the day. This is a great way to prepare for the message heard in the worship which follows.

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) (Mary Hulac)

Regular Meetings: Second and Fourth Thursdays, 6:00 pm, in the church basement

Moms and their pre-school aged children are welcome to come together for fellowship and support in this important program.

B.C. (Before Confirmation!) - 6th - 7th grade (Steve Miller)

Regular Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm, in the Lighthouse

Middle school aged youth will begin to prepare for our confirmation process through study and reflection, service and play. This is a dinner gathering!

Mayflower Mondays - Adults (Steve Miller)

Regular Meetings: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the Mayflower Room

Come join our on-going discussion about the relationship of our faith to the world around us by exploring other religious and spiritual traditions. Drop-ins are always welcome.

Confirmation I - 8th grade (Levi Froke, Steve Miller)

Regular Meetings: TBA, in the Lighthouse

Confirmation is the rite of passage when young adults examine their spiritual identities and struggle to find their own path and make their own personal faith decisions.

Taize Prayer Service (Rita Powell) **New day and time**

First Meeting: Sunday, September 20, 8:00-8:45 pm, at Danforth Chapel
Regular Meetings: Sundays, 8:00-8:45 pm, at Danforth Chapel

A quiet, reflective evening prayer service using the beautiful music of the Taize Community. A meditative way to mark the new week. All University and Vermillion community are welcome.

United Congregational Women - All Women (Alice Barnes, Thelma Raines)

Regular Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 9:30 am, in Pilgrim Hall

A fellowship and learning opportunity for all women in our community.

Senior Choir - 9th grade - adult (Gretchen Burbach)

Regular Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:00 pm, in the choir loft

All are welcome to join our joyful and prayerful song. Childcare will be provided.

Celestial Bell Choir - Adults (Anthony Burbach)
First Rehearsal: mid-October, in the Music Room
Regular Rehearsals: TBA - chosen by the group

Our bell choir is a playful way of sharing music with the congregation in a non-stressful environment. Beginners are always welcome. We will be working on special music for the holiday season. Contact Anthony if you are interested or have questions.

Dinner for Eight - Adults (Joanne Allen, Elisabeth Giles)

A wonderful chance to relax with small groups of friends old and new, to share food and fellowship. This ever-changing group meets several times a year. More information to come. If you are interested in this group activity, call or email the church office to be added to the list.

Prayer Team (Marj Coker)

Would you be willing to offer a few minutes of prayer each day on behalf of those in our community who have special needs and concerns? This is an important work which helps sustain the pastoral ministry to our church family. To learn more about being a part of the prayer team, contact Marj Coker.

Caring Ministry Team (Marj Coker)

Our recently launched lay visitation program provides friendship and support to those in our church family whose ability to get out and about is limited. We are expanding our activities to include writing cards and notes and are creating a pool of volunteers willing to provide rides to appointments, the airport, grocery shopping, errands and the like. If you would like to be involved in any of these types of caring ministry, contact Marj Coker.

Prayer Shawl Ministry (Mantles of Love) (Cyndy Chaney)
Regular Meetings: TBA

Care for others and the love of knitting (and crocheting) have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many clicking needles and flying hooks are needed to make these special prayer shawls.