 This first Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday, where we celebrate the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is one of the most fascinating - and controversial - Christian teachings. Come join us this Sunday as we explore the metaphysical meaning of the Trinity and its relevance in our contemporary spiritual lives. We will also be celebrating Father's Day. My, how we've grown!!As is our longstanding Douglas UCC tradition, each year on Pentecost Sunday we wear red and take a group photo. Our church has grown so much that we couldn't get everyone in one frame! So, this year, we took a group video. This church is on fire!  Our Annual Meeting is this Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Friendship Hall. Our Church Council, Investment Advisory Council, Facilities Team, and Pastoral Relations Committee will all be giving us updates, and the proposed budget for the new fiscal year will be presented for approval. All church members are encouraged to attend.  Douglas UCC was proud to be a sponsor of the "Summit on Race and Inclusion" this week at Hope College. Pastor Sal and members of our Social Justice Team (Karen Clark, Bev and Orie Hawkes, Dan Ryan) were moved and inspired by amazing speakers, such as Rudy Valdez and John Pavlovitz. Thank you to Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance for facilitating this event, and thanks to Grand Rapids Pride Center for the pronoun buttons, too!  KUDOS!! Thank you to Jim Shewell and Leith Letcher for planting the zinnias in front our church, again, this year. Leith and Jim do this every year for us, and we are so very grateful for their service to our church.  Jerry Coates (pictured left) will be teaching a weekly class on the "Bhagavad Gita," the ancient Hindu Scripture, beginning Tuesday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerhouse Lavender Farm in Fennville, which is owned by our church members, Dan McGavin and Carol Brown. A love offering will be taken. For more information, please contact Jerry at 616-836-7705 or email him at peacejiva17s@gmail.com. 
 Saturday, June 22 is Holland Pride. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park in Holland. Our church will be having a booth there. If you can work the booth for all or part of the day, please sign the sheet in the Friendship Hall.  We will be going to two Sunday services this summer: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. We will begin on Sunday, July 7, and end on Sunday, September 1. Coffee Hour will be held outside in front of the church between the two services. Enjoy last Sunday's music and message:
Financial Stewardship Report:June 2: Attendance: 129 Collection: $1,601 Online: $2,276.66 Total: $3,877.66 Thank you for your generous giving which allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service. You can also give securely online by clicking ONLINE GIVING  This church is on fire! This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. Just as the apostles became filled with the flames of the Holy Spirit, we, too, celebrate the Holy Spirit aflame in our hearts. Come learn how we can kindle this flame in ourselves and in one another. We encourage you to WEAR RED to church this Sunday. After our service, we will gather together for our annual GROUP PHOTO in front of the church. After the photo, join us in the Friendship Hall for our 2nd Sunday of the Month POTLUCK. Please bring a dish to share. 
Douglas Pride: Photo SlideshowThank you to all who helped out at our Douglas UCC booth at the very first PRIDE event in Douglas last weekend: Stan Greene, Eric Lejeune, Gemina Petruzzelli, Alan Weathers, Peter Mueller, David Turner, Fred Hamlin, Brad Hopkins, David Bohn, Ed Korson, Annie Hotwagner, Marty Coffin, Gregg Smith, Gloria Becksford, Katie Nucci, Nancy Plantinga, Floyd Fleming. So many of our Douglas UCC members were also involved in the Pride Planning Committee and/or served as volunteers for the event. We are so grateful for their efforts. Happy Pride!  Our church’s Annual Meeting is going to be held on Sunday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Friendship Hall. Our Church Council, Investment Advisory Council, Facilities Team, and Pastoral Relations Committee will all be giving us updates, and the proposed budget for the new fiscal year will be presented for approval. (Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Friendship Hall for review). All church members are encouraged to attend.   Saturday, June 22 is Holland Pride. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park in Holland. Our church will be having a booth there. If you can work the booth for all or part of the day, please sign the sheet in the Friendship Hall.  We will be going to two Sunday services this summer: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. We will begin on Sunday, July 7, and end on Sunday, September 1. Coffee Hour will be held outside in front of the church between the two services.
Watch last Sunday's Music & Message:
Financial Stewardship Report: June 2: Attendance: 137 Collection: $1.312 Online: $1,257.94 Douglas Pride: $714.21 Total: $3,284.15 Thank you for your generous giving which allows us to sustain our church community and our mission of service. You can also give securely online by clicking ONLINE GIVING |
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