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Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy​
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
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Beginning this Sunday and continuing
August 24 and 31, we introduce
Improv Music Sundays!
On each of these Sundays, for the
Music Meditation and Offertory pieces,
our music director, Mackenzie,
will play improvisations on hymns
of your choosing!
Beginning today, Thursday, August 14,
she will be accepting your submissions of
hymns you would like to hear her play
during those two parts of Worship.
So, send those requests to: maestramackenzie@gmail.com
at your earliest convenience.
Mackenzie will then select which ones to
play each of these three Sundays.
We greatly look forward to this special late summer in addition to our Worship time!
The Office is regularly open from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday.​
​​Mackenzie Albert, our Director of Music, is normally on campus each Wednesday and some Fridays. Please make an appointment by phone or text at 203-517-5427.
Mark On Break From 8/18-9/3
Please note that Mark begins his annual end of summer break tomorrow, Monday, August 18 and will be out through Tuesday, September 2. He will return on Wednesday, September 3. While he is away our good friend, Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes will lead Worship on both Sunday, August 24 and Sunday, August 31.
Bible Study
Bible Study is now on break until early/mid October.
Enormous gratitude to all who participated since last fall. Stay tuned toward the end of September for an announcement of the Fall start date.
​​​​​ Spiritual Exploration
Spiritual Exploration is now on break until
early/mid October.
Enormous thanks to the many who participated in our units since last fall. Stay tuned toward the end of September for the schedule and topic for our next one.
​Ushers Needed
Please contact Frank Palaia if you would like more information, or to be added to the contact list to be an usher during our Worship Celebration. Send an email to: flpalaiajr@cs.com.
Men’s Group September Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at noon at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please make reservations with Bruce Findley at bruce.findley@gmail.com.
.​​​​Women’s Group September Luncheon
​The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will next meet on Friday, September 12 at 11:30am at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please make reservations with Susan Schmitt at sudischmitt@gmail.com.
Interested in Joining SCUCC???
If you are considering becoming a member of SCUCC, or would simply like to find out more about us, please let Rev. Mark know. After you and he discuss the expectations and, as the old commercial says, “the benefits of membership”, you and he can schedule a Sunday that works best for you to become an official part of the SCUCC community.
​​​​​​​​​Like A Ride To Worship?
​If you would like a ride to Sunday Worship from Shell Point or Cypress Cove, please contact the Church Office at office@sanibelucc.org by noon on Thursdays.
Now Showing in Fellowship Hall
Please remember to stop in to see the beautiful work of our current artist, Michael Moukios. His paintings are vibrant, and you may find one to add to your collection.
The Santiva Islanders, Cardio & Strength Classes
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Just a reminder, exercise continues through the summer! Please join Mahnaz Bassir at SCUCC for cardio & strength from9:30-10:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Fellowship Hall.
Our mission is to love all people…grow in faith…and work toward God’s vision of justice, healing and joy. Our character is to reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ: acceptance, forgiveness, kindness, respect(for each person, our islands and our earth), joy and love toward one another. You'll find us a positive,non-judgmental place for you to worship, praise, rejoice and find the purpose our Maker has for each of us, provided each week in a positive and uplifting message. Our church is one where you will be loved, accepted, supported, and affirmed regardless of your age, class, ability, race, ethnicity, gender identification, or sexual orientation. No matter who you are, or where you are in your life journey, you are welcome here!
