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| The Columns | April 2004 |
| First Congregational Church of San Francisco |
Joy-Susan Karyl, Editor
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My Easter Prayer
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He Is Risen! |
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| THANK YOUS!
In the past few months we have been blessed with some very generous gifts:
For some time, it has been apparent that we need a new Constitution. Our current one was written for a very large congregation, and no longer works for this now small church. A Transition Committee, which will serve as both the Nominating Committee and the new Constitution Committee, is now forming. The Rev. Wilfried Glabach, Moderator Nancy McManus, and Lucille Dean are committee members thus far, but volunteers are welcome. Contact Nancy McManus if interested in serving on the committee or for more information. PLEDGE TIME IS COMING
The pledge drive will end on Mother's Day, May 9th. During this time, we hope you will give careful consideration to the amount you can pledge. While some churches require members to tithe, that is, to give ten percent of their income to the church, we, of course, do not. In this church, giving is purely voluntary. If you cannot give money, you can pledge service to the church, such as volunteering to work in the office a few hours a week. If you like to cook and are comfortable cooking for a large group of people, consider pledging to cook our Thanksgiving and/or Christmas luncheon. That would be a most appreciated gift. We hope that you will support your church to the best of your ability.
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ON THE MOVE
When we came to the Urban Life Center, we thought we might be here for a few months, but we have been blessed to be here almost three years. But the day must come when St. Mark's must retrofit and renovate their sanctuary, as there is still a damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. You may have seen the large crack in the wall above the altar. They expect to start work by fall, and when that happens, they will need the auditorium where we now worship for their services. Where will we go? Property Chair Lucille Dean has been in discussion with Mercy Housing about the possibility of renting two street level spaces, for worship and offices, in the building which they are converting to low-income senior housing, across from our Polk Street property. By being in that neighborhood full time, we would become a more integral part of the community. The space should be available in October. Come to the Spring Meeting for more information, or contact Lucille. THEY'RE OFF TO ASILOMAR
"REACH UP - REACH OUT"
The Rev. Gayle Madison, new Associate Conference Minister, will speak;
new members and officers of the Golden Gate Association Board of Directors
will be elected. Other business includes welcoming newly installed
ministers of the Association, including our Rev. Wilfried Glabach and the
Rev. Kyle Lovett of St. John's UCC; welcoming a new congregation and acknowledging
the leaving of two others;
City of Refuge will prepare a fantastic meal. City of Refuge is located at 1025 Howard Street, between 6th and 7th
Streets, two blocks from the Powell Street BART/MUNI Station.
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| IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY...
These are actual clippings from church newspapers and bulletins: Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to conflict. The sermon this morning:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Read before filing taxes To ensure deductibility of your church contributions, please do not file your 2003 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgment of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgment of your contributions from the church. If you have any questions or need further information, you may contact Treasurer Joe Story. FILING DEADLINE: APRIL 15th
National Poetry Month |
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 THURSDAY
CIRCLE
The next meeting of the Thursday Circle will be held on April 1st at 11:45 AM in the 3rd floor meeting room at the Urban Life Center. Please bring a sandwich or lunch; coffee, tea and a light dessert will be served. S-P-R-I-N-G AHEAD!
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ALOHA!
Before coming to San Francisco, the Rev. Dwight Hunt, the first pastor of this church, was a missionary in the Sandwich Islands, now Hawaii. Thus our church's connection with the Hawaiian Islands. On Sunday, April 18th, we will celebrate this connection with our second Hawaiian service. Aloha shirts, mumus or tropical print dresses, and flower leis encouraged. Join the celebration! COUNCIL MEETING
Contact Moderator Nancy McManus to place items on the agenda at: moderator@sanfranciscoucc.org
WORSHIP AT POLK STREET
For further information, contact the Rev. Wilfried Glabach at (415)
441-8901 or minister@sanfranciscoucc.org,
or Worship Chair Ken Tipton at: worship@sanfranciscoucc.org.
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2nd: Ruth H |
April
11th: Louise E |
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15th: Eunice S |
April 28th:
Don F |
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