Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
SUNDAY, October 4 – Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes
Sunday, October 4, we welcome back Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes as Worship leader, as Mark is away for a family funeral and long-ago scheduled commitment.
Church Office Hours
The Church Office is regularly open from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you need to reach Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea, please send an email to mark@sanibelucc.org or text/phone at 908-477-5426.
Mackenzie Albert, our Director of Music, is normally on campus Wednesday and some Fridays. Please make an appointment by phone or text to 203-517-5427.
BIBLE STUDY
Our first Bible Study session for Fall 2026 will take place on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 at 10:30AM on ZOOM.
The Bible Study Schedule for the remainder of October is:
Thursday, October 22
Thursday, October 29
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, the sessions are great preparation for getting more out of the Sunday Messages!
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
Our first Spiritual Exploration Unit for Fall 2026 begins on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 at 7PM on ZOOM.
A,B,C,D,E,F,G… : Faith By the Letter (Part 1)
Tuesdays: October 13, 20 and 27;
November 3 and 10
7:00-8:15 PM on ZOOM
Based on the book, A Is For Alabaster by the renowned minister and theology professor Anna Carter Florence, this unit will be the first in a series that will occur intermittently over the next couple of years.
Each week of this five-week unit will explore one story from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and one from the New Testament that feature characters or themes that begin with a particular letter of the alphabet – beginning with the letter A and then proceeding in alphabetical order from there. As we do, we will discuss both our own and Carter Florence’s reflections on each story and its spiritual and theological themes.
SCUCC T-Shirts
Please check out our SCUCC t-shirts. They are available for sale in Fellowship Hall on Sundays after Worship. A $10 donation is suggested.
The Green Team is Growing!
Are you interested in the stewardship of our natural world? Want to meet new friends?
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 church office.
Men’s Group Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group next meeting will be Tuesday, October 13 at 11:45am in the Palm Grill.
The monthly Men’s Lunch is now open to ALL SCUCC men, regardless of where they live. For information or to make reservations, please contact the office.
.Women’s Group Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Friday, October 9th at 11:30 at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common.
The monthly Women’s Lunch is now open to ALL SCUCC women, regardless of where they live. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the church office.
From the Hurricane Preparedness Committee
Please check out the F.I.S.H of SanCap website for useful hurricane season information. Their preparedness packet includes a list of the Fort Myers area local motels and hotels, with their local numbers.
Click here to download or view the Hurricane Preparedness Resource Packet
Copies are available in the Narthex.
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 exercise. Get fit this summer from 9:30-10:30; Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Fellowship Hall. A second class will be added in the new year.
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!
