Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
THIS SUNDAY, July 12 – Ask the Minister Returns and The Sacrament of Communion
Sunday, July 12, sees the return of our bi-monthly Ask the Minister segment during Worship. Instead of offering a Message today, Mark will once again attempt to address as many of your biblical, theological, spiritual and personal questions as time allows. In addition, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion as a spiritual community.
NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 19 –
Sunday Sundaes!
On Sunday, July 19th, following our Worship time, we invite you to commemorate National Ice Cream Day with our National Ice Cream Day celebration.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July.
Come enjoy a cup of ice cream along with a variety of toppings and fellowship with our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Church Office Hours
The Church Office is regularly open from 9 am to 3 pm, 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.
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.
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.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study meets this Thursday, July 16, at 10:30 am on Zoom.
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.
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION RETURNS IN JULY!!!
Our next Spiritual Exploration unit - and final one until the fall - begins in late July.
“SO WHAT EXACTLY IS THE HOLY SPIRIT ANYWAY?!”
Tuesdays: July 21 and 28;
August 4, 11 and 18
7:00-8:15 pm on ZOOM
While we commonly talk about God and Jesus, we Christians tend to spend less time talking about what theology identifies as the “third person of the Trinity” – the Holy Spirit.
As the Christian calendar indicates we are still in the Season of Pentecost – the marking of the Holy Spirit being conferred on the members of the first Christian community in Jerusalem as described in the Book of Acts – until the start of Advent, during this five-week unit we will examine some of the ways the Bible and Christian theology present and attempt to understand the Holy Spirit. And as always, we will explore how participants understand and have experienced it in their lives.
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 July Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will next meet on Tuesday, July 14th at 11:45 am at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Beginning with this gathering, the monthly Men’s Lunch is now open to ALL SCUCC men, regardless of where they live.
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
.Women’s Group Luncheon
The Women’s Group Luncheons are finished until the fall. Please stay tuned for information regarding the next gathering.
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.
The summer schedule kicked off with one class from 9:30-10:30; 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!
