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Increasing Our Love for God & Neighbor

June 9, 2016 • Issue 5St. Charles (Campton Hills) • cuccstc.org

The Congregational UCC - St. Charles, a vibrant and growing congregation, seeks a

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR

to lead the church’s Sunday School and to coordinate education and formation ministries with children, from infancy through age 14 (middle school).

This position is half-time professional employment with a flexible ten-month schedule. A fuller position description is available for download from the church’s website, www.cuccstc.org.

Interested persons may send a resume with cover letter to

[email protected]: CMC Search Committee

Staff Strategies Task Force Update

The Staffing Strategies Task Force (SSTF) has completed their undertaking and submitted a final report to Council. Following a review, Council formally accepted the report at their May meeting. A copy

can be found on our website by following this link http://goo.gl/cUuXqe.

Utilizing the SSTF’s recommendations, Council also voted to begin the formal search process for an Associate Pastor as well as the Minister for Community Health. Note the latter is a new title/role/

responsibility but not an ordained position.

If you are interested in being considered for the Associate Pastor search committee, applications are on our website at http://goo.gl/FTPJWh or a hard copy can be picked up in the office.

SAVE THE DATE August 7, 2016

Jesus Has Left the Building (And you are invited to join Him!)

On Sunday, Aug 7, we will once again have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ example and serve others. Jesus has left the building and we are following. We will gather at 9:30 at church for Communion and a brief worship before heading out to various projects - sewing, gardening, weeding, cleaning, playing baseball with special needs folks, and more. Watch for the Mission bulletin board to sign up for the place of your choice. There are opportunities to serve indoors or outdoors. Adults and children can participate. Participants in the past have

found this to be a meaningful experience. Let’s get out and serve the community showing Jesus’ love to others.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The pop tabs keep rolling in! It’s always a joyful surprise when I see a big bag in my mailbox, or see some that have been dropped in the little green bag in the hutch outside the church office. This is a continuing project of our St. Charles Golden K Kiwanis Club to help maintain the Ronald McDonald House that was re-cently built near Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. It’s especially delightful to know that classes of school children are col-lecting and donating them to the cause. I can’t think of a project that is so painless as taking the tab off a pop or soup can, and collecting them on the kitchen counter, that does so much good. I know one tab isn’t much, but when we put them all together – wow!Just want you to know your contributions, large or small, are all so appreciated!!! Thank you!!!~Pat Kitner

June 9, 2016 • The Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles IL •

Pray for each other so that you may be healed....

James 5:16 (NIV)

Please Pray forRosemary Caldwell

Larry & Sandi Chidester’s son, Steve Chidester, died on May 19th

Ruth FolotaMaurice French

Maurice & Nancy Fiebelkorn-French’s grandson, Grant Berner died May 21st

Marla HechtBill & Abby Landgraf ’s daughters,

Alane & ChristyLexi Lindsey

Ralph MinardRozella Nagy

Hannah NiemanBeverly Piper

Larry Rossi’s brother, Bill Rossi, died May 20th.Barb Wiebmer

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Monday of each month in the church parlor from 10am until noon. Knitters and crocheters can be part of this group even if they are unable to attend meetings. For more information call Mary Anne Rebernak at 630 377 9336 or email her at [email protected] Altar Flower Donations

The sign up is now available for altar flower donations in 2016. Get your special Sunday while the date is still available! Sign up on the Worship Bulletin Board next to the elevator. You will be contacted to make arrange-ments for your flower donation and what you would like printed in the bulletin. And after church you get to take them home!

Dear Scholarship Selection Committee and Caldwell Family,

Thank you for selecting me as one of the recipients of the Caldwell-Caldwell-Benter Scholarship. This church has provided me with so much love and support throughout my life and I am forever grateful for every church member. I thank you for supporting me in my academic endeavors and I have applied this scholarship toward payment of my summer tuition. I discovered my love for helping others thanks to experiences offered by this church and take this love and passion wherever I go.

Thank you again,

Brooke Flesher

Dear Scholarship Selection Committee and Caldwell Family,

Thank you for reviewing my application and selecting me for the Caldwell-Caldwell-Benter Scholarship this year. I am forever grate-ful for this church community and appreciate your support of my edu-cation. This award will be used for next semester’s tuition, as I work toward my goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I am looking forward to seeing you at church this summer so I can thank you in person.

Thanks again,Bridget Flesher

Men’s Fellowship Walking Group 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am

Contact George Mohn for information and location. 847-488-9179 [email protected]

OUR 40TH SENIOR PASTOR TO BE INSTALLED

Since 1837, our church family has been serving God and our community. On June 12 it will become a part of our ever-developing history when The Reverend David Pattee is installed as our 40th Senior Pastor. Just to be clear, this number of “40” does not include assistant and associate pastors nor interims who have also lovingly served our congregation.And, yes, this is a “Big Deal!” The Reverend Jorge Morales, Illinois Conference Minister, will be officiating the ser-vice. Special friends of Pastor Dave will be participating, such as guest speaker, The Reverend Leah Robberts-Mosser, a graduate of Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS), and present Senior Pastor of Community UCC in Champaign. She is the founding director of DEPTH, a youth program funded by the Eli Lily Foundation at CTS for development of youth ministry and leadership. Pastor Dave met her when they were both on staff at CTS in the Office of Development and External Affairs.Jane Siarny, a Director at InterPlay, a global social movement dedicated to ease connection, human sustainability and play, will be directing part of the service. Rhonda Brown, Vice President of Development at CTS, will be leading parts of the service also. Special music will be provided by Tony Giamberdino, Bellissimo! and our Chancel Choir along with several other guest musicians.No – even with all this liturgy, music and speakers, the service won’t be long and drawn out. Do not despair! And it will be a FUN one, as well as inspiring. Oh, yes. Afterwards, everyone is invited to Rodgers Hall for a light late-afternoon Sunday meal. We do hope everyone will plan to come and witness this historical, holy event in the life of our church.~Pat Kitner

Join us in thanksgiving to God as theFox Valley association

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St. Charles, Illinois

Sunday 12 June 20163:00 PM

A festive liturgy followed byFood and fellowship beginning at 4:00 PM

40W451 Fox Mill Blvd (at LaFox Rd.)St. Charles (Campton Hills)

Clergy are invited to vest (red) and process.Please report to the church by 2:45 PM.

Please pray for them on their birthdays.


Brooks Bohner 1Kristina McAuliff 1Kris McAuliff 1Natalie Salb 1Scott Burgholzer 2James Hegland 2Jim Porter 2Caitlin Schneider 2Jeanene Sipos 2Billy Valsa 2Cobi Webster 2Constance Wedel 2Alissa DePue 3Samantha Fank 3Hunter McInnis 3Jonathan Amstadt 4Joy Barker 4Karen Brinkmeier 4Diane Brown 4Diane Hemmingsen 4Caitlin Prentiss 4Ben Ritchie 4Mike Zielezinski 4Kyle Burg 5Rick Fulk 5Michael Tams 5Joseph Vitali 5Joe Bart 7Michael Rerko 7Bob Thiele 7Nathan Campana 8Hayden Leifel 8Eden Corcoran 9Barb DeMien 9Danna Baer 10Debby Graham 10Jane Harland 10Morgan Miller 10Glenn Mastalski 11Duncan Padgitt 11Reid Rosborough 11Megan Trembley 11Ruby Burke 12Alyssa Fortcamp 12Caitlin Gregory 12Krystin McGahan 12Jake Rosborough 12Amy Tidler 12Annika Jones 13Mira Roots 13Carmen Claps 14Lisa Collins 14Bob Cook 14Gene Kiesel 14Ginger Krichbaum 14

Melonie Mateja 14Rachel Dorrington 15Diane Chapman 16Aleah Molitor 16Ryan Algrim 17Larry Chidester 17Sandy Marschinke 17Alaina Valsa 18Gavin Doster 19Michelle VerVynck 19Amanda Beckman 20Ted Heise Jr. 21Jocelyn Klotz 21Michael Linder 21Alex Tidler 21Sarah Vitali 21Dane Wainwright 21Andrew Hahn 22Rosemary Kagel 22Tillie Padgitt 22Polly Dickson 23Jane Murtaugh 23Roy Pollack 23Tricia Steele 23Stephanie Bagnasco 24Sally Harvey 24Vicky Metzger 24Jackie O’Brien 24Tassie Brautigam 25Amy Burgholzer 25Roman Siwy 25Elyse Williamson 25Sara Bihner 26Max D’Amato 26Maurice French 26Molly Herra 26Lesa McAuliff 26Laura Milhousen 26Alexander Urban 26Lily Beal 27Jim Kagel 27Matthew Oeltgen 27Savannah Keefe 28Ella Livermore 28Katie Noonan 28Robert Rickard 28Grace Breseman 29Steve Collins 29Lynne Hardison 29Barney Lykins 29Will McLaughlin 29Nash Nagy 29Bill DePue 30Gabriella Gonzales 30Joseph Masinick 30

Food on the 4th

FOOD ON THE 4TH, JUNE 26Your Choice throughtout the summer. On JUNE 26 please bring

non-perishable food of your choice for the St. Charles Salvation Army Food Pantry and the Elburn Food Pantry.

Mel’s Diner

Effective immediately Mel’s Diner, located in Campton Hills Center, on the corner of LaFox and Rt 64, will be holding a year long fund-raiser for our church. 10% of all church members’ receipts will go towards our missions budget. All our church members need to do is write “Congregational Church” on the tab the waitress gives you. Or pick up a flyer on the hutch outside the church office. Help support our missions budget and a local business by dining out!

Concerts in the ParkOn June 30th the CUCC will be heading to Concerts in the Park listening to the sweet sounds of Brass from the Past. We will meet outside the Lincoln Park Gazebo at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring blankets, chairs, picnic dinners. Alcohol prohibited at this event.

MEAL MINISTRY If you could provide an occasional meal for a church member, please contact Mary Lou Bracken at [email protected] or sign up on the Parish Nurse bulletin board.

Highlight Newsletter Copy Deadline Monday, June 6th BEFORE NOON

Picture Directory Sign UpMeet in the parlor after church Sunday to sign up for a time to have your picture taken for the pictorial directory. We will open up the early August dates first and then the later August and September dates soon. You can sign up at church or watch the blast for information on how to sign up yourself online. The dates are Aug 9-11 from 2-8:50pm, Aug 30-31 and Sept 1 from 2-8:50pm, Sept 22-23 from 2-8:50pm and Sept 24 from 10am-4:50pm. Check your calendar and we will see you Sunday. If you have questions,call Kim Barth at church or Sue Peterson at 630.751.6655.

Congregational Life is looking for volunteers to help serve coffee fellowship. There are step -by-step directions available by the sign-up sheet on the Congregational Life bulletin board. Volunteer today - it’s fun and easy!

Automated External Defibrillator is located near office door. Look for overhead AED sign. Phone is on the adjacent wall. To call for help, press an outside line and dial 911.

A second AED is located on the lower level across from the drinking fountain.


September 16th: THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (1905) by Edith Wharton; discussion at the home of Janet Zohorsky A bestseller when it was originally published nearly a century ago, Wharton’s first literary success was set amid the previously unexplored territory of fashionable, turn-of-the-century New York society, an area with which she was intimately familiar. The tragic love story reveals the destructive effects of wealth and social hypocrisy on Lily Bart, a ravishing beauty. Her downfall begins with a romantic indiscretion, intensifies with an accumula-tion of gambling debts, and climaxes in a maelstrom of social disasters. The House of Mirth reveals Wharton’s compelling gifts as a storyteller and her clear-eyed obser-vations of the savagery beneath the well-bred surface of high society. Made into a successful film (2000), starring Gillian Anderson. November 18th: THE BOOK OF DANIEL (1971) by E. L. Doctorow; discussion at the home of Carol LudemannThe central figure of this novel is a young man whose parents were executed for conspiring to steal atomic secrets for Russia. His name is Daniel Isaacson, and as the story opens, his parents have been dead for many years. He has had a long time to adjust to their deaths. He has not adjusted. It is a book rich in characters, from elderly grandmothers of immigrant culture, to covert radicals of the McCarthy era, to hippie marchers on the Pentagon. It is a book that spans the quarter-century of American life since World War II. It is a book about the nature of Left politics in this country—its sacrificial rites, its peculiar cruelties, its humility, its bitterness. It is a book about some of the beautiful and terrible feelings of childhood. It is about the nature of guilt and innocence, and about the relations of people to nations.January 13th: A GREAT DELIVERANCE (1988) by Elizabeth George; discussion at the home of Denise Dojka To this day, the low, thin wail of an infant can be heard in Keldale’s lush green valleys. Three hundred years ago, as legend goes, the frightened Yorkshire villagers smothered a crying babe in Keldale Abbey, where they’d hidden to escape the ravages of Cromwell’s raiders. Now into Keldale’s pastoral web of old houses and older secrets comes Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton. Along with the redoubtable Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, Lynley has been sent to solve a savage murder that has stunned the peaceful countryside. For fat, unlovely Roberta Teys has been found in her best dress, an axe in her lap, seated in the old stone barn beside her father’s headless corpse. Her first and last words were “I did it. And I’m not sorry.”

2016-2017Novel Approaches

March 10th: EUPHORIA (2014) by Lily King; discussion at the home of Tony and Donna GiamberdinoWinner of the 2014 New England Book Award for Fiction A Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A Best Book of the Year for: New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, Vogue, New York Magazine, Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Our Man in Boston, Oprah.com, Salon. Euphoria is Lily King’s nationally bestselling breakout novel of three young, gifted anthropologists of the 1930s caught in a passionate love tri-angle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives. Inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, Euphoria is “dazzling ... sus-penseful ... brilliant...an exhilarating novel.”—Boston GlobeMay 12th: A MAN CALLED OVE (2013) by Fredrik Backman; discussion at the home of Dave and Marilyn SchaveMeet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict rou-tines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and acciden-tally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. A feel-good story…Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others.


Tassie BrautigamChristian Education Coordinator

[email protected]

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP: All are welcome! Summer Sunday school will be provided for preschool through 3rd grade (the grade they are going into on the fall). Preschoolers and kindergarteners will meet in Clifford’s room in the Swing Set wing. Our 1st through 3rd grad-ers will meet in room 113. Each week the lesson will be centered on a different cereal. The verse that will be used each Sunday is Psalm 34:8. O taste and see that the Lord is good; Happy are those who take refuge in him.SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION: Including our dona-tion of $350 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank on May 25th our Sunday schoolers (preschool through 7th grade) donated a total of $1902.84 to serve oth-ers here in Illinois and around the world! How does this breakdown? $480 to buy sheep through Heifer International; $900 to support the Syrian refugees; $172.84 for One Great Hour of Sharing; $350 to the

Northern Illinois Food Bank. Thanks to everyone for “Passing God’s love on!” ACOLYTES: Starting September 11 please look for the new sign up located on the bulletin board in the Sunday school hallway.READING THE CALL TO WORSHIP: On September 11 look for a new sign up located next to the acolyte sign up on the bulletin board in the Sunday school hallway.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SURF SHACK: CATCH THE WAVE OF GOD’S AMAZING LOVE! Surf’s up!!!! All 4 year olds through 5th graders (as determined by the class they are going into in the fall of 2016) are invited to join us for VBS from June 20 to 23 from 9-11:30 am and Thursday evening, June 23 from 5-7 pm for a family luau. Everyone will experience God’s awesomeness through Bible stories, games, crafts, music, science, snacks and more! Come join in the excitement and get stoked about God’s mission in your life! And to add to the fun, we’ll laugh, learn and have fun with Snappy the Crab each day. This year our mission proj-ect will be supporting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Kane County through making hygiene kits and putting together fun activity bags for children to use while at court. Registration forms may now be found in the Sunday school hallway, on the Christian Ed board in Rodgers Hall, or on our website atwww.cuccstc.org. For questions, please call Tassie Brautigam at (630) 584-0929 or send an email to [email protected]. Bring your friends and family and come join us for this ocean full of fun! All are wel-come!

Dear Friends,The Night Ministry, as you know, works on the ground in Chicago to provide life-saving services to youth and adults fac-ing homelessness. We’re proud of our local roots, and remain committed to serving our neighbors most in need. But did you know that The Night Ministry is also influential at the national level?We’re proud to share that The Night Ministry has once again been called upon as a thought leader in the arena of youth homelessness. Our President & CEO, Paul W. Hamann, is currently at the White House attending a policy briefing with other national leaders to strategize solutions to prevent and end youth homelessness.We’re also proud that one of our former clients, Georgia, who has transitioned through three of The Night Ministry’s housing programs, has been invited to speak at the policy forum. She is accompanied by her four-year-old son and Bridget Thomas, The Night Ministry’s Continuing Care Coordinator. Georgia’s journey from homelessness to stability is remarkable, and she has now shared her story at the White House. Your support of The Night Ministry makes success stories like hers possible.We hope that you’re proud to support The Night Ministry, a nationally recognized organization with a vibrant local mission. Thank you for helping us respond to the needs of homeless youth, and develop solutions to prevent youth from experiencing homelessness in the first place. Let’s #EndYouthHomelessness.Sincerely,The Night MinistryP.S. Show your support for the homeless youth and adults we serve with a gift to The Night Ministry!

Our next date to serve meals with The Night Ministry is September 22 in Lakeview. Sign up sheets will be on the Night Ministry board in Rodgers Hall in August. Four people from our church will also be going to serve dinner at the Crib on June 24. This is a shelter for homeless youth 18-24 years old. If anyone is interested in serving dinner at the Shelter this

summer, please contact Ann Richards [email protected].

The Congregational United Church of Christ

17th Annual Women's Weekend October 28-30, 2016

Pilgrim Park - UCC Church Camp (near Princeton, IL, 2.5 hours SW of St. Charles)

"Women Empowering Women - If Not Now, When?"

Learn about women in the Philippines,

help women in our community, be enriched by some thoughtful reflection for the woman in YOU.

HIGHLIGHTS

Friday Game Night with Prizes! Saturday Keynote Speaker: Kathy Westman

Mission Project to Benefit "Embrace a Family" and "Elgin Community Crisis Center" Bonfire, S'mores and some "Kum-by-ya-ing"

$150 per person includes: 2 nights lodging, 5 meals

(Friday night dinner provided by the committee - sloppy Joes and salads; 4 meals provided by Pilgrim Park) OR $110 one night option arriving Saturday morning; OR $30 Saturday meals ONLY

Questions: Contact MJ Timm at (630) 377-8356 or [email protected]

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Registration Form - Women's Weekend Oct. 28-30, 2016

Name__________________________________________________________________________Phone_________________ Address_____________________________________________________Cell______________Email___________________

Roommate Preferences (3 per room) _____________________________________________________________________ Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________________________________________________

_____Providing own transportation _____Need a ride ______Riding with________________________________ ______Willing to drive ______Number of passengers _____Time leaving

_____$150 per person _____$110 one night option _____$30 Saturday meals only

Make check payable to "Congregational UCC", return to church office by Oct. 20) (Office information: Paid date __________ check # _____________)


So why is Tara Moffitt not in the pews? She is our new nursery supervisor during Sunday morning worship as of June 1. Thank you for taking over the care of our littlest family members! Tara said she enjoys snuggling the little babies and looks forward to being with the children. Tara and Greg joined our church about 5 years ago. They have three children. Emma will be a freshman at St. Charles North. Brandon will be in 8th grade at Thompson Middle School and Megan will be a 2nd grader at Wasco Elemen-tary School. Both Emma and Brandon will help Tara in the nursery at various times.Tara grew up near St. Louis. She and Greg met at the St. Louis Airport where Tara worked on the grounds crew and Greg was a pilot. After they married, they lived in Madi-son, WI for awhile and then back to Tara’s home town near St. Louis. In 2005, they moved to Joliet and stayed there until they moved to Elburn in 2011. Tara grew up a Southern Baptist and Greg was a Method-ist, but since they married they hadn’t been attending a church. Then when they lived in Joliet, Tara decided to join the Catholic Church where Emma was going to pre-school. When they moved to Elburn, they were looking for a preschool for Megan. After looking at a few other places, they had a tour with Sue Farr, Swing Set director at the time and loved it. In the fall, Tara called to register Megan

Who’s in the Pews?NOT Tara Moffitt

By Sue Peterson


and found Kim Barth was the new (and our current) Swing Set director. After meeting Kim and the teachers, Tara knew it was the perfect spot for Megan. They de-cided since Megan already felt comfortable at the church in the preschool, they would visit the church and attend worship on Sunday. They felt welcome immediately and knew this is where they belonged. They joined in 2012.It wasn’t long before Tara was involved in Swing Set Pre-school and in the church. She was on the advisory board for Swing Set when Megan attended. Two years ago Tara assisted in the 2 ½ year old class. This past year she was the lead teacher for the 2 day and the 1 day 2 ½ year olds and taught the 3 year old class. She also assisted in the 4 year old, 4 day class. At church, she has taught Sunday school and helped with VBS. And as I mentioned she is now our nursery coordinator on Sunday morning. As you can see, she loves being with children, but she also helps plan adult activities. She has been on the Congre-gational Life Committee for three years and is currently the chair. Tara’s “free” time is spent mostly with her family. She loves going with the kids to Otter Cove swimming in the summer. She goes to many music lessons, concerts and re-citals. The family enjoys camping in Minocqua, WI. She also enjoys the church book club with her church family.Tara is an active person with a big heart for children and for giving to others. Thank you, Tara, for being with our little children in the nursery.

Peaceful Heart Yoga with Donna BurgYoga is held in the sanctuary Mondays 9:00-10:15am and Thursdays 2-3:15pm. All are welcome to attend 1 or both of the sessions!!! Namaste...New session begins on Jun. 208 weeks, Mondays from 9-10:15am. Jun. 20th - Aug. 15thNo class Jul. 4th$80 for 8 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.New class begins on Jun. 238 weeks, Thursdays from 2-3:15pm. Jun. 23rd - Aug. 18th$80 for 8 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.Donna Burg 630-309-0614 [email protected]

Lazarus HouseWed., Jun 15, 6:30 pm

214 Walnut Street, St. Charles

Our June menu will consist of Shepherd’s Pie (as requested by the guests of Lazarus House) and tossed salad. We are requesting your help with some of the meal items. A sign up sheet is on the Mission Board in Rodgers Fellowship Hall. Questions? Grace Caldwell - H- 630 762 1347 Cell- 630 886 3482. Email - [email protected] Diane Brown - [email protected].

8:30 Service NewsThe 8:30 service will be suspended for the month of July. The service will resume on

Aug. 7th


2016 Vacation Bible School Registration 4 years old through 5th gradeJune 20-23, 9-11:30am & Thurs. Night June 23, 5-7pm

The Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love!

Remember that the Lord is great and awesome! Nehemiah 4:14

Name Last First (Preferred) Male/Female Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ City ZIP

Birthdate________________Age_________Grade Entering ________ Circle One: Church Member or Friend

Parent(s) Guardian _______________________________________Email__________________________________

Are you available to help? Yes_____ No_____ Nursery available for children of volunteers–check if needed______ Cell Phone__________________________ Home phone_________________________

Allergies or other conditions which may limit activity____________________________________________________

In case of emergency, contact________________________________________________________________________ One form per child $20 ATTACHED $_______________ (You can write one check for more than one child.)

Check if you need a scholarship for registration.______

Make check payable to: Congregational UCC, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. St. Charles IL 60175. Mark VBS on Memo Line of Check.Questions? Call Tassie Brautigam–St. Charles church office (630)584-0929 (Office–Credit Account # 3112 Cash__________ Check Number________ Initial_______

2016 Vacation Bible School Registration 4 years old through 5th gradeJune 20-23, 9-11:30am & Thurs. Night June 23, 5-7pm

The Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love!

Remember that the Lord is great and awesome! Nehemiah 4:14

Name Last First (Preferred) Male/Female Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ City ZIP

Birthdate________________Age_________Grade Entering ________ Circle One: Church Member or Friend

Parent(s) Guardian _______________________________________Email__________________________________

Are you available to help? Yes_____ No_____ Nursery available for children of volunteers–check if needed______ Cell Phone__________________________ Home phone_________________________

Allergies or other conditions which may limit activity____________________________________________________

In case of emergency, contact________________________________________________________________________ One form per child $20 ATTACHED $_______________ (You can write one check for more than one child.)

Check if you need a scholarship for registration.______

Make check payable to: Congregational UCC, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. St. Charles IL 60175. Mark VBS on Memo Line of Check.Questions? Call Tassie Brautigam–St. Charles church office (630)584-0929 (Office–Credit Account # 3112 Cash__________ Check Number________ Initial_______

About the Parlor ArtGallery ExhibitTwo exhibits in one from Wayne and Geneva

This month the exhibit space is divided between two separate contributing artist groups, The Wayne Garden and Art Club, and Beech Street Studio in Geneva. The Wayne Art League was started in the 1950’s at the Little Home Church by the Wayside (UCC) in Wayne, Illinois. Today, they are known as the Wayne Garden and Art Club. The artists styles and subject matter vary as much as the media. The club desires to understand, support and participate in the creative process. Today, they continue to meet every Monday morning either at Little Home Church from fall to late spring. From late spring to late fall they take advantage of the world outside and paint plain air each Monday morning at various locations in the Fox Valley and beyond. With a long history in the community as a group of dedicated fine artists, their work is shared at galleries and venues around the Fox Valley several times a year.In the Narthex area, surrounding the main doors and the windows of the Sanctuary, the second exhibit features fine art in colored pencils, with varied subject matter. The exhibit is the work of the students of Andria Burchett and Beech Street Studio in Geneva.

Outdoor MinistriesInformation and registration forms for all Out-door Ministries summer camps are now available on the CE board in Rodgers Hall as well as on the bulletin board in the Sunday school hallway or online at il-outdoorministries.org. Sportscamp ( June 19-25) registration is now open. Spots are limited and filling up fast and the cost is $374. Scholarships funds are limited this year and will be given out on the basis of need. Please see Tassie Brautigam to request a scholarship.

The Congregational United Church of Christ CalendarVisit cuccstc.org for current calendarJune 2016 JANUARY 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday27Food on the 4th9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

282:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

294:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)

30NoStaff/PresidentsBook Study3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF

31OFFICECLOSED

1OFFICECLOSED

29:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

3Communion9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)11:00 AM - 1:00 PMConfirmation (P)

4HIGHLIGHTDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

51:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

69:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)1:00 PM- 2:00 PM BookStudy (O)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

72:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermann (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoirRehearsal (S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

82:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

99:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

108:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:45 AM Aging WellWorkshop (115/117)1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TGIJMovie (FH)

119:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

121:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)

131:00 PM- 2:00 PM BookStudy (O)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermann (S)6:30 PM GF6:30 PMWorship Cm (O)7:00 PM CE Cm(114)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)


152:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

167:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)5:00 PM ShrimpBoil (FH)

17Spud Sunday (FH)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSunday School Meeting(117)

18MLK DayOFFICECLOSED8:30 AMBuilding Main.2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)7:00 PM ChurchCouncil (P)


209:30 AM- 11:30 AMCircle ofFriends (P)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermann (S)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMHelping Hands(FH)6:30 PM GF


222:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)7:30 PM NovelApproaches(Rich andNancy Doerr's)

239:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)12:00 PM- 4:00 PM PEOFacility Rental(S,P)

24Annual Meeting (S)Food on the 4th8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)2:00 PM Pastor PatteeWelcome (S)(FH)

259:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)


273:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF


292:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:00 PMPinewoodDerby Setup(FH)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

30PinewoodDerby (FH)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

318:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)

19:00 AM- 10:15 AM

24:00 PM- 7:00 PM

39:00 AMWomen's

42:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga

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69:00 AM- 11:30 AM


Food on the 4th8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM Adams Baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)

9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)

9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp

9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)6:30 PMConcert in thePark

9:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)

JUNE 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday29Skowronski Baptism (S)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

30Memorial DayOFFICECLOSED2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

314:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)

112:00 PMWomen'sFellowshipLuncheon (FH)1:00 PM- 2:00 PMPattee Meeting(S)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM- 8:00 PM GFYouth Group(FH)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

22:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermann (S)

3Steel BeamTheatre Outing2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann(113)4:00 PMRickardRehearsal (S)(P)

49:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)2:30 PMRickardWedding (S) (P)

5Communion8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM Biddle baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

6HIGHLIGHTDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp (FH)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)

79:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp (FH)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp (FH)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

89:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp (FH)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp (FH)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)

99:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp (FH)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp (FH)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

109:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp (FH)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM ArtistReception

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128:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)3:00 PM David'sInstallation (S, FH)

13Guide BookDUE9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)

149:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)

159:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp6:45 PMLazarus House

169:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

17Set-up for VBS(FH)9:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)

18Set-up for VBS7:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group

19Set-up for VBS8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM Sinks baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

20VBS VacationBible SchoolWeek (M-Th)8:30 AMBuildingMaintenance12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)7:00 PM ChurchCouncil (P)

21VBS VacationBible SchoolWeek (M-Th)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)

22VBS VacationBible SchoolWeek (M-Th)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp

23VBS VacationBible SchoolWeek (M-Th)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

24VBS VacationBible SchoolWeek (M-Th)9:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)

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MISSION STATEMENT We, as a community in Christ, shall provide and administer a continuum of opportunities for worship,

education, fellowship and outreach. It is our mission to serve individual, local, national and world needs.

STAFFRev. David Pattee–Senior Minister [email protected]. Patricia G. Kitner–Assistant Minister [email protected] Brautigam–Children’s Ministry [email protected] Barth-Connections Coordinator [email protected] Steele-Office Manager [email protected] Thompson-Office Assistant [email protected] Foley-Financial Manager [email protected] Beiermann–Music Director [email protected]

Tom Palansky–Council PresidentTara Moffitt–Congregational Life Chair Steve Sidor–Christian Education Chair Mary Emily Anhalt–Mission Chair Janet Bell–Worship Chair Bob Brautigam–Facilities Anne Graham–Women’s Fellowship President Jeff Graham–Youth Director Rev. William L. Nagy–Pastor Emeritus All Members–Ministers

YOU ARE WELCOME Striving to increase our love for God and neighbor, we welcome persons of every age, health condition, race, marital status, economic status, sexual orientation and religious background.

We encourage you to become an active member of our church, sharing your God-given gifts in all areas of church life: worship, education, mission and ministry.

Swing Set Preschool 630-443-8570

Kim Barth, [email protected]

Our denomination is the United Church of Christ

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Congregational UCC St. Charles

SUMMER SSUMMSUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:30am Brief Worship Service (1/2 hour)A hymn, prayers, scripture and reflections on the scripture. Communion offered

the first Sunday of each month. Nursery care. No Sunday School.This service will be suspended for the month of July and will resume in August.

9:30am Worship Service with Sunday School Sunday School for children through 7th grade. Nursery care.

Communion offered the first Sunday of each month.

Church Office 630-584-0929 • FAX [email protected] • [email protected] Hours Mon–Thurs 8:30am-3pm, Fri 9am-12

Summer Office Hours (Beginning 6/1) Mon–Thurs 8:30am-2pm, Fri 9am-12

No matter who you are, or wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

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