Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ • Douglas UCC

Seventh Sunday of Easter

5/15/2026

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This Week In the E-Pistle, You Will Find...

This Week's Service: Seventh Sunday of Easter - My Ascension Moment
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, This Sunday, May 17,
Pentecost Sunday, May 24, Wear Red for Our Annual Group Photo!
Two Sunday Services, May 31 through September 6
Seeking Volunteers for Financial Governance & Stewardship Committee
CJT has Created a Special Dark Sky Community Google Group
May is Cereal Drive Month -- Feeding Kids Through the Summer
Bookkeeper Needed
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Financial Stewardship
Easy Way to Change Contribution
Last Week's Service: Ever Feel Like an Orphan?
Minutes & Reports
Church Calendar

THANK YOUs

Thanks to All Who Expressed Interest in the Council Positions

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches
Strengthen the Church Offering

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next & Last of the Six Financial Series Sessions Scheduled for June 3

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saugatuck HS Hosts Anne Frank Exhibit, Today, May 15
Help Hungry Neighbors Around the World, CROP Walk, May 17
Shamanic Experience - Reflections on the 8 C’s & Our Process of Centering, May 17
Can You Support Team Donovan in MS Walk for a Cure on May 30?
Todo Bienvenidos, Active Response to ICE Training, June 2
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Sixth Sunday of Easter

5/8/2026

Photo by Mike Erskine on Unsplash

This Week In the E-Pistle, You Will Find...

This Week's Service: Sixth Sunday of Easter - Ever Feel Like an Orphan?
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, May 17, **Note New Date
Second Sunday Luncheon, This Sunday, May 10
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Two Sunday Services, May 31 through September 6
CJT has Created a Special Dark Sky Community Google Group
Art Show This Weekend, Featuring DUCC Members, May 8 - 12
May is Cereal Drive Month -- Feeding Kids Through the Summer
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: God's Roomy House
Church Calendar

THANK YOUs

Thanks to All Who Supported Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit!
Special Thanks to Bert & Kirsten for Their Leadership Creating a Successful Benefit!
Kudos to Wayne Titus! Thank You for Sharing Your Financial Expertise & Guidance!
Many Thanks to Pat Denner, Mike Valdez & Paul Burdick - Listening Ear Champions

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Soul Collage - The Story of Hands, This Saturday, May 9
Carsie Blanton, Singer/Songwriter/Activist kicks off tour in Saugatuck, May 12
Saugatuck HS Hosts Anne Frank Exhibit that is Touring the Nation, May 15
Help Hungry Neighbors Around the World, CROP Walk, May 17
Shamanic Experience - Reflections on the 8 C’s & Our Process of Centering, May 17
Can You Support Team Donovan in MS Walk for a Cure on May 30?
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Fifth Sunday of Easter

5/1/2026

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In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Fifth Sunday of Easter - God’s Roomy House
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, May 10
Second Sunday Luncheon, May 10
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, This Sunday, May 3!
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Two Sunday Services, May 31 through September 6
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: A Winsome Community
Church Calendar

THANK YOUs

Kudos to Paul Lucas for the New Flags!

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, This Wednesday, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Soul Collage May 9, The Story of Hands - What We Hold, Treasure & Need to Release
Carsie Blanton, Singer/Songwriter/Activist kicks off tour in Saugatuck, May 12
Walking for Hungry Neighbors, CROP Walk, May 17
Shamanic Experience - Reflections on the 8 C’s & Our Process of Centering, May 17
Can You Support Team Donovan in MS Walk for a Cure on May 30?
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Fourth Sunday of Easter

4/24/2026

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In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Fourth Sunday of Easter - A Winsome Community
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, April 26 and May 10
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, Save the Date, Sunday, May 3
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Had I Been Jesus’s Manager, I Would Have. . .
Deadline for Announcements for the May 1 E-Pistle - New Date *April 25
Church Calendar

THANK YOUS

What a Fun Pancake Breakfast! Thanks to All! Special Thanks to John Willming!
Thank You Creation Justice Team for the Night Magic Book Read!

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Soul Collage May 9, The Story of Hands - What We Hold, Treasure & Need to Release
Walking for Hungry Neighbors, CROP Walk, May 17
Shamanic Experience - Reflections on the 8 C’s & Our Process of Centering, May 17
Can You Support Team Donovan in MS Walk for a Cure on May 30?
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Third Sunday of Easter

4/17/2026

Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash

In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Had I Been Jesus's Manager, I Would Have. . .
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, April 26 and May 10
Sunday Pancake Breakfast is This Sunday! All Are Welcome!
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April 19
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, Save the Date, Sunday, May 3
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Second Sunday of Easter - Certainty and Faith
Deadline for Announcements for the May 1 E-Pistle - *April 23
Church Calendar

THANK YOUS

Creation Justice Team for Dark Sky Week!

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Walking for Hungry Neighbors, CROP Walk, May 17
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Centering Prayer Going Deeper, South Haven, Church of the Epiphany

Second Sunday of Easter

4/10/2026

Photo by Mae Jones on Unsplash

In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Second Sunday of Easter - Certainty and Faith
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, April 12, 26 and May 10
Exploring the World's Wisdom Traditions - *BEGINS TODAY!
Sunday Pancake Breakfast on April 19
Bring Back the Night: Dark Sky Week in Saugatuck - Douglas, April 12-20
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April 19
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, Save the Date, Sunday, May 3
Many Thanks to All Who Attended the Good Friday Service!
Thank You All for the Easter Lilies! Your Generosity Blossomed in Our Sanctuary
Grateful for the Art Guild's Beautiful Easter Installation!
Thank You for the Support of One Great Hour of Sharing
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
Taking Pictures at DUCC Event
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Easy Way to Change Your Contribution
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Easter Sunday - Witnesses to the Resurrection
Church Calendar

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Walking for Hungry Neighbors, CROP Walk, May 17
DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Resurrection Sunday

4/3/2026

In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Easter Sunday - Witnesses to the Resurrection
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Good Friday Service Tonight at DUCC, 7pm
Easter Lily Memorials
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready, April 12, 26 and May 10
Flowers from the Gardens of Faith - Exploring the World's Wisdom Traditions
Sunday Pancake Breakfast on April 19
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April, 19
Bring Back the Night: Dark Sky Week in Saugatuck - Douglas
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, Save the Date, Sunday, May 3
Thank You to Rev. Marty for Silent Retreat
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
Taking Pictures at DUCC Event
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Easy Way to Change Your Contribution
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Palm and Passion Sunday - Thoughts on the Donkey
Church Calendar

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Thanks to All! Especially Anne Dooley for Walking the Palm Sunday Path for Peace
Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

DUCC's Afghan Family is Growing - A Used SUV is Needed
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Palm and Passion Sunday

3/27/2026

In This Week's E-pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Palm and Passion Sunday - Thoughts on the Donkey
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Easter Lily Order Due this Sunday, March, 29! *Note New Date
Silent Retreat, Wednesday, April, 1, at the Retreat House
Good Friday Service at DUCC, April 3, 7pm
Flowers from the Gardens of Faith - Exploring the World's Wisdom Traditions
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready. *Note New Dates
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, Save the Date, Sunday, May 3
Sunday Pancake Breakfast on April 19
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April, 19
One Great Hour of Sharing, Lenten UCC Offering
Message from the Archive Team - Indiana Jones and the Request for Archives
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
The Art Guild - This Year's Lenten Installation
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
Taking Pictures at DUCC Event
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Easy Way to Change Your Contribution
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Fifth Sunday in Lent - Death Denying Belief
Church Calendar

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Palm Sunday Path in Lansing to the State Capitol, March 29
Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong & Tea! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Fifth Sunday of Lent

3/20/2026

Photo by Dan Plasman

In This Week's E-Pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Fifth Sunday in Lent - Death Denying Belief
Jody, Dan & Claire's Office Hours This Week
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready. *Note New Dates
Save the Date Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, May 3
Good Friday Service at DUCC, April 3, 7pm
Easter Lily Order Due this Sunday, March, 22!
Sunday Pancake Breakfast on April 19
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April, 19
Social Justice Team, Watch for Upcoming Projects
One Great Hour of Sharing, Lenten UCC Offering
Message from the Archive Team - Indiana Jones and the Request for Archives
Nominating Committee Update: An Invitation to Shared Leadership
Interim Campus Steward and Building Grounds
The Art Guild - This Year's Lenten Installation
Card Ministry - Bring a Smile to Someone's Day
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
Taking Pictures at DUCC Event
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Easy Way to Change Your Contribution
Financial Stewardship
Last Week's Service: Fourth Sunday in Lent - The Rest of the Story
Church Calendar

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Palm Sunday Path in Lansing to the State Capitol, March 29
Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Qigong! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Rooted in Light - Celebration of the Earth and Resilience, March, 22 at 7pm
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Men's Coffee and Conversation

Fourth Sunday In Lent

3/13/2026

Photo by Dan Plasman

In This Week's E-Pistle, You Will Find:

This Week's Service: Fourth Sunday in Lent - The Rest of the Story
Last Week's Service: Third Sunday in Lent - The Value of Water
Jody and Dan's Office Hours This Week
Sunday Breakfast in April, rather than Second Sunday Luncheon
Easter Lily Orders due by March, 20!
Creation Justice Team, Night Magic Book Read, April, 19
Social Justice Team, Thank You & Watch for Upcoming Projects
Inquirers? New Members? Let's Get You Ready.
One Great Hour of Sharing, Lenten UCC Offering
Message from the Archive Team - Indiana Jones and the Request for Archives
Interim Campus Steward and Building Grounds
The Art Guild - This Year's Lenten Installation
Card Ministry - Bring a Smile to Someone's Day
Listening Ear: Do You Need to Be Heard?
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
Taking Pictures at DUCC Event
Prayer Requests
Birthdays & Anniversaries This Week
Easy Way to Change Your Contribution
Financial Stewardship
Church Calendar

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NEWS

Palm Sunday Path in Lansing to the State Capitol, March 29
Grand West Association Prayer Circle for All Churches

CLASSES

Spring Equinox Celebration with Rev. Ruth Zwald, March 20
Qigong! Tuesdays at 3pm, Friendship Hall
Next Financial Series Session Scheduled, May 6

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Day of Forests Hike on March 20
Stand in Protest - Holland, Fridays from 12-1pm
Friends of Christian Neighbors Spring Benefit, May 3
Men's Coffee and Conversation

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