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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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THIS SUNDAY, February 1 – The Sacrament of Communion
On this day, we celebrate the Sacrament of Communion together as a spiritual community.
Sign up in Fellowship Hall or you can register online by clicking the link below.
to Sign Up for the Potluck Dinner
​The Office is regularly open from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday.
​Mark is normally on campus Tuesday-Thursday pending pastoral visits or off-site meetings. Please feel free to just “drop by” or make an appointment directly with him by email: mark@sanibelucc.org or text/phone at 908-477-5426.
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​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.​
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
Our next unit begins on Tuesday evening, February 10!
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An Unlikely Lent
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Dates: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 and 24; March 3, 10 and 24
Times: 7:00-8:15 pm on Zoom * (Procedures are being put in place to allow us to offer this unit both on Zoom and in person as soon after it starts as possible.)
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During this six-week unit which begins shortly before the start of Lent and ends shortly before Holy Week, we will explore, as author and Methodist pastor Rachel Billups describes them, “unlikely” characters who appear near and at the end of Jesus’ earthly story in the Gospels. We will discuss the role these characters - who we usually do not spend significant time with - play in that story, with an eye toward illuminating and deepening our own Lenten journey and spiritual life in general.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will meet this Friday, February 6 at 10:30 am on Zoom.
*Please note the change in the day for this week.
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During each session, we explore the passages which will be part of that coming Sunday’s Worship. These meetings are discussion based, with Mark guiding a structured conversation based on participants’ questions, concerns and considerations of the text. The passage(s) to be looked at each week, as well as the necessary information for joining in, will be sent by email the day before.​​
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MUSIC
The Church is very proud of the music programs we are able to present which are always free and open to all. However, many of these programs do involve expense to pay guest soloists and musicians. If you would be interested in sponsoring any or part of these programs and providing underwriting for them, please contact Music Director, Mackenzie Albert at 203-517-5427 about programs and costs.
The Green Team is Growing!
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Are you interested in the stewardship of our natural world?
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Want to meet new friends?
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The Green Team invites you to join us!
Simply put, the Green Team seeks to fulfill our SCUCC mission in nurturing God’s Creation. We share resources and help sponsor programs and speakers to raise awareness on how we are all intimately connected with our environment. Periodic planning meetings are online. For more information contact the office.
“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
SCUCC T-Shirts
Please check out our new SCUCC t-shirts. They will be available for sale in Fellowship Hall on Sundays after Worship. A $10 donation is suggested.
Men’s Group February Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 11:45am at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please call the office to let us know you would like to make a reservation for this luncheon. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
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Luncheon
​The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will next meet on Friday, February 13 at 11:30am at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please call the office to let us know you would like to make a reservation for this luncheon. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
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.
The Santiva Islanders,
Cardio & Strength Classes
​Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at SCUCC for cardio & strength training. Classes are held from 9:30-10:30 AM and 11:00 to 12:00, Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Fellowship Hall.
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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!
