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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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NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th - WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON
Please join us after Worship NEXT Sunday, November 16 for a special Fellowship Time to meet, greet and catch up with each other, as many of us continue to return to Sanibel. A lunch will be served, including sandwiches and desserts. We look forward to seeing you there!
​The Office is regularly open from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
​​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.
BIBLE STUDY
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SCUCC Bible Study will meet this Thursday, November 13 at 10:30am on Zoom.
​Each week, we explore the Scripture passage(s) being used in Worship that coming Sunday. The sessions are largely “guided discussion” in approach, focusing on your questions and insights from reading the text ahead of time, with Mark facilitating and adding relevant context and detail as needed or wanted.
This approach allows for participants to engage with the Bible creatively, and with an eye toward how the texts speak to us in our time and lives. In addition, they are great preparation for getting more out of the Sunday Messages!
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SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION DOES NOT MEET THIS WEEK!
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SCUCC Spiritual Exploration WILL NOT meet this Tuesday.
It continues NEXT Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00pm on Zoom.
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“Questioning God”
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The companion unit to “Questioning Jesus” from Summer of 2024, the word “Questioning” in the title once again refers not to the idea of challenging or doubting God, or our asking God questions, but instead God’s frequent habit in the Bible of asking questions of others. During these weeks, we will explore some of those questions, what they were meant to move the people God asks to do or consider, the answers God receives, and what God’s questions ask us to do or consider now. As always, you will receive any information you need to join in on these sessions, as well as any reading or other preparation which might be asked of you, on Monday afternoons.
SCUCC T-Shirts. Please check out our new t-shirts. They will be available for sale in Fellowship Hall on Sundays after Worship. A $10 donation is suggested.
Christmas Eve Beach Service Volunteers
As previously announced, the Christmas Eve Beach service we sponsor will return this year after several year’s absence on December 24 at 5pm!
Please help us make it as warm and welcoming as possible for the Sanibel community and its holiday guests.
If you can give some time to volunteer in one of several ways, please check out the opportunities on the sign-up sheets in Fellowship Hall.
​Ushers Needed
Please contact the office if you would like more information, or to be added to the contact list to be an usher during our Worship Celebration. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
Liturgists Needed
Please reach out to the office if you would like to be added to the contact list to serve as a liturgist during our Sunday Worship. Availability begins October 19th. Please call the office an email with any and all dates that you are available. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
Men’s Group November Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at noon 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, November 14 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
A Note from Mission & Benevolence
The Sanibel UCC and Bat Yam Temple of the Islands collaborative monthly Food and Paper Products Drive will begin this month, starting on Wednesday, November 19th.
When: Every Third Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Church Parking Driveway
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Each organization will supply 2–3 members to accept drive-in donations of:
1.Non-perishable food items
2.Bath and kitchen paper products
Collected donations will benefit local neighbors in need through F.I.S.H. and the Gladiolus Food Pantry. Just drive up to the covered part of the driveway, and our volunteers will gladly take your donations. If you are interested in assisting with this effort, please contact: Ed Hannon, Mission and Benevolence Committee Member, (239) 240-7524
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.
Calling all Shell Point Members
If you would like to have shuttle service to and from Shell Point for Worship on Sundays, please add your name to the sign-up sheet that can be found in Fellowship Hall. The office needs to know how many people would be interested in this service before it can be arranged. Please add your contact information no later than Friday, December 5th.
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, 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!
