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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 13, 2014

Well, many weeks have passed outside the normal routine of work.  Today I was reminded of the process my Dad went through as his retirement approached.  The company he worked for had a very structured protocol for all employees regardless of whether they worked in the plant or in the office.  Because the company offered […]

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Notes on the Notes – September 14, 2014

This week: Welcome Back Sunday/Blessing of the Backpacks* This week’s scripture reading: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18: 21-35 Season:  Creation time in the season of Pentecost** This week’s music: “Come In, Come In and Sit Down” (Voices United #395) – This family song became known to United Church congregations in the arrangement made by Darryl Nixon for […]

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CDC update

Statement of Mission:  “The Christian Development Council shall promote within the Congregation the concept and experience of Christian living through Education and Association.”  Co-Chairs:  Paulette Cote and Laura Steidl Members:  Heather Burnett, Pat Lumsden, Patrick Woodbeck Your new CDC council is up and running!  Our mandate is to oversee Christian education opportunities for all member of […]

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October 17, 2014 A-Maze in Corn – Youth Group

Attention YOUTH GROUP! There will be fun & scary evening at the A-MAZE IN CORN  on Friday October 17, 2014. Please meet at the church at 6:30 pm. Bring your friends! Cost is $10:50 for 13 and over. $8.50 for 12 year olds. $6.00 for the Haunted Forest. If there are 20 or more youths, […]

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September 21, 2014 GOLF DAY!

GOLF DAY! is on Sunday September 21, 2014 beginning at 2 pm at the Canoe Club. Following golf, there will be a supper here at WPUC between 5 – 5:30 pm. Bring a prize… get a prize! Get your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board beside Luci’s office. Teams or individuals are […]

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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 4, 2014

Well, you will note that my speed of reading has declined substantially with Quiet.  This is a book that demands slow consumption. I just completed a chapter devoted to the apparent affirmation of our culture for extroversion.  Cain begins by describing her experience as a participant in a Tony Robbins workshop in Atlanta.  Robbins is a […]

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Sharon’s Sabbatical Reflections August 29, 2014

This will be an ‘interesting’ reflection.  Tomorrow morning I being the 24 hour drive home anticipating the two audio books that will make the journey fly by.  Any time I plan a long road trip I prepare with a trip to the book store.  As most of you know, I love to read.  My choices […]

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