Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
The Church Office is regularly open from 9am-3 pm 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.
Starting tomorrow, Monday, May 19, Mark will be out an undetermined time for surgery and recovery. Please contact the Church Office, Moderator Kathy Carter, Vice Moderator Frank Palaia, or Parish Nurse Linda Convertine for any needs.
Updates on Mark’s status will be provided regularly.
Mackenzie Albert, our Director of Music, is normally on campus each Wednesday and some Fridays. Please feel free to come by or make an appointment by phone or text at 203-517-5427.
Bible Study
Bible Study will be on hiatus until at least Thursday, May 29, and possibly until Thursday, June 12. Stay tuned for updates.
Each week, we explore the passages which will be part of that coming Sunday’s Worship. These sessions are discussion based, with Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea 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.
Spiritual Exploration
Pending the timeline of Mark’s recovery, it is hoped that we will resume our Spiritual Exploration sessions with at least one more unit before the annual late Summer/early Fall break.
We are also looking into a possible online unit offered by another source in the interim. Stay tuned for updates.
From the Mission & Benevolence Committee
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s joint SCUCC/Bat Yam Food Drive. April 17th was the last collection for the season.
Please keep in mind that donations of any non-perishable food items and bath and kitchen paper products can still be dropped off at the church or left in the Narthex. Collected donations will benefit local neighbors in need through F.I.S.H. and the Gladiolus Food Pantry.
Just a reminder, if you would like to make monetary donations to the Food Pantry, please address your check to SCUCC and include Food Pantry on the memo line.
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 June Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men's Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, June 10th at noon at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please make reservations with Bruce Findley at bruce.findley@gmail.com.
.Women’s Group JUNE Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting Friday, June 13th at 11:30am. The group will meet at the two round tables located outside of the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please make reservations with Emily Kletzien at emily.kletzien@gmail.com.
Summer Fellowship Time Volunteers
We need your help. Please consider volunteering your time to serve during our Fellowship Time after Worship. It’s a wonderful way to contribute to our community, connect with others, and give back to our spiritual home.
Select a Sunday and mark it on your calendar! You’ll find a sign-up sheet on the table at the back of Fellowship Hall. Serving is easy, and help will be available if needed.
Your time, treats, or donations will be deeply appreciated, making our gatherings warm and welcoming for everyone. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve and strengthen our community!
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.
Art Display
We are delighted to continue welcoming the beautiful and scenic art creations from our talented members and the Sanibel community, on display in Fellowship Hall. The artist of the month is Peter Zell. Please stop into Fellowship Hall to learn more about him and to view his wonderful works.
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!
