 Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
This Week's Service: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany -- Blowin' in the Wind Photo by Newl Bates on Unsplash "The Spirit blows where she will" according to the gospel writer John, who compares the transformation of a person to processes in the natural world (including being "born again"). Our ancient text is replete with references of the spirit -- the word breath as in breath of God, and wind as in that which with God created the world -- are examples. The Pneuma in Greek and Ruah in Hebrew are both feminine nouns. so what can we learn about what sustains us from an exploration of the Spirit? Join us Sunday for this conversation. Please join us on Sunday at 10am in our Sanctuary, or online, live on our YouTube channel: Message: Rev. Jody Betten Music: Peter Black, Jeff Spangler, Lauri Donaldson You will always find our latest church bulletin and service music at Bit.ly/DUCCBulletin 
Last Week's Service: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Have you ever rehabbed an old house? Dan has. Ten of them, including the one he and Jody currently live in -- a work in progress. Over the years, he has discovered a relationship between tending old houses and tending churches. Both are a source of joy and frustration, requiring constant maintenance. Both are not without hidden pitfalls. In the meantime, Jesus expands on gracious ways to live in Luke 6:27-36. Enjoy last Sunday's service here. Jody and Dan's Office Hours
Exploring Wind Power Photo by Koushik Chowdavarapu on Unsplash This Sunday our Creation Justice Team invites us to consider wind as a renewable resource to address climate change. Here are some facts that may help you to think about this important topic. UCC Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Photo by Fabian Fauth on Unsplash The Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ is among more than two dozen religious groups suing the Department of Homeland Security in response to a policy change that offers greater leeway for immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations,” including houses of worship. Call to Courage -- Next Steps Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash Call to Courage - Thanks to all who attended the viewing on Sunday of the Brene Brown documentary Call to Courage! Our goal is to grow in our resilience, and our ability to show up courageously. Next steps will be created from the survey handed out at the event. If you couldn't be there, but would like to participate, please view the documentary (Call to Courage, Netflix) and email Jeremy Lund (jeremyalanlund@gmail) for a digital copy of the survey. This is your invitation to be courageous! Peanut Butter Drive, through February Photo by Maryam Sicard We are running behind our usual pace in our annual peanut butter drive for Christian Neighbors, which runs through the end of February. Please, if you can, bring jars of peanut butter to the Isabel Graham Center or drop them off at Christian Neighbors. If you don't have time to shop and drop, please consider making an online donation to Christian Neighbors, so they can stock peanut butter for our hungry neighbors. Lenten Devotionals on Sale at IGC
Christian Nationalism Followup, March 6 The conversation around the book: “How to End Christian Nationalism” created new awareness and many ideas for things we can do. Let's get together to debrief and brainstorm on Thursday, March 6 at 5:30 pm in the Isabel Graham Center. We can finish/review the book and other materials and then share possibilities for further engagement with our congregation and/or our community. Please let us know of your availability by signing up in the coffee hour or email [email protected]. This is one way we can be part of the solution. Inquirers Class, Lunch and Learn, March 16 Photo by Alex Shuper on Unsplash If you are considering becoming a member of Douglas United Church of Christ and want to know more about that process, we are offering an Inquirers Class on Sunday March 16, after the Sunday service. A light lunch will be served. Join us to learn more about DUCC, the United Church of Christ, Progressive Christianity and how to become a member. There will also be time to ask questions. Please let us know of your interest by signing up in the Isabel Graham Center, or emailing Jody, Dan, or Julie. Looking forward to seeing you there! CJT Book Read, Nature's Best Hope, March 25 Our Creation Justice Team will have more to share about this upcoming bookread in future E-Pistles. Caregivers and Grief Group The CareGivers and Grief Support Groups have combined, (caregiving and grief go hand-in-hand, after all), meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the Retreat House at 11 AM. Rev. Marty is on a sabbatical, so our church member Wendy Hamlin will be coordinating the sessions in her absence. How to Know When We Cancel Services for Bad Weather
Prayer Requests Christine Kerney; Nancy Plantinga and her family; Jim Solazzo (Anne Hotwagner's uncle); Virginia Stuart; Family of Nancy Grib; Paul and Carrie (Julie Ridl's brother-in-law and sister); Dan McGavin and Family of Carol Brown; Rev. Marchiene Rienstra Family; Ann and Jim Hopkins; Janice Campbell children & grandchildren (Pete Wehle's friends); James Higgins (Friend of Shane Anderson and Michael Tuleja), Joe Scarpone (Friend of Tom Fahlstrom); Fred Hamlin; John Kerr; Ruth Fahlstrom (daughter of Tom Fahlstrom); Mary Westenbroek; Jerry Elpers and family (Beth Howley's Dad); Max Matteson; Eric Cooley (Jo Cooley's brother) Birthdays & AnniversariesBIRTHDAYS: February 24: Greg VanPortFleet February 26: Bernice Lopata February 27: Wendy Hamlin, Philip Raywood February 29: Craig Drager Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can reach out to one another. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory. Financial StewardshipIn-Person Attendance, February 16: (uncounted)
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