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Oct 5

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Coffee for a Cause

Coffee for a Cause is a monthly coffeehouse/open mike where you can find fun entertainment, refreshments and great company.  Donations are accepted with all proceeds going to a different cause/charity each month.  On Friday, October 14 7-9 p.m. all proceeds will go to the Kiwanas Children’s Cancer Program and will be coordinated by the Pullman High School Key Club.

Anyone can help out by bringing refreshments (cookies, muffins, etc…), sharing your talent, coming early to help set up, or staying to help clean up.  The  crowd at Coffee for a Cause is encouraging of people of all ages who want to get up and tell a joke, or play an instrument, or sing for the first time, so come and show your stuff!

poster by Alex Radakovich

Sep 28

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My Soul Magnifies God’s Spirit: Human Moments, Sacred Lessons

Sometimes we call them “God moments” . . . a single incident happens in our lives that teaches us a larger
lesson, that “grows us” into a new person.  It may be a moment of joy or sorrow, a moment that connects our
personal story to God’s story of hope, joy, new beginnings, peace, justice, transformation.  Advent is a season that invites us to consider these moments, and we want to put together a series of Advent reflections that tell your stories around this theme. Do you have a “moment” to share?  Please let Kristine know that you would like to participate, write a reflection of 600 words or less, and get your writing to Kristine by October 15th.  October 30.

We are also looking for artists who are willing to take some of these writings, or their own “moments,” and create visual  representations of them.
Our goal is to make the stories and images available both through the church website as well as in “hard copy” form for people to use and reflect upon during the season of Advent.   For more information, or to let Kristine know that you would like to participate, please contact her at kristine@pullman.com

Oh, and you obviously don’t need to be “local” in order to participate!

Sep 17

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Crop Hunger Walk

The Pullman-Moscow CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of  $19,000  to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives.

This year Pullman-Moscow and some 2,000 cities and towns nationwide are joining together in interfaith community CROP Hunger Walks around the theme “Ending hunger one step at a time.”  Many of the CROP Walkers will be wearing  T-shirts, proclaiming their solidarity with the millions of neighbors around the world who have to walk to live — as well as with the millions served by local food pantries, food banks, and meal sites here in the U.S.  These local ministries share in the funds raised by CROP Hunger Walks.

Haiti is one part of the world where CROP Hunger Walks are making a big difference.  In the aftermath of the killer earthquake, Church World Service was there with much-needed emergency assistance.  With the recovery effort in full swing, CWS is helping families and communities to rebuild homes, food supplies and livelihoods.

CROP Hunger Walks also play a role in the U.S., helping communities ravaged by floods and tornadoes to recover.

Even if you cannot walk with us, or if you can’t walk at all, everyone is able to make and/or request donations on line using credit cards that will be assigned to the church’s team.  Participants who cannot do the walk can be “spirit” walkers.  This does not commit you to doing the 10K walk.  If you cannot join us on October 9 but want to participate, you can do your own CROP walk prior to October 9th in full or by shorter segments that total 10K.

Remember, all donations must be turned in with a donor envelope (cash or checks) the day of our Walk, or you can leave your envelope in the church office or mailbox.  The on-line donations have a little longer to be made.  Please urge your donors to make their gift before the end of October.  We need to raise $19,000 from Moscow and Pullman participants, so we need your help in person and on line.

Let’s team up to create a dynamic result for the 2011 CROP Walk.

Info from Nancy Mack, 509-332-6252.

Donate online at the Community Congregational United Church of Christ team page

Sep 9

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An Opportunity to Meditate Together

Last year people gathered for 30 minutes of sitting meditation on Wednesdays during the noon hour.  Because of transitions and changing schedules, that time may no longer work well for people.  If you are interested in gathering with others to center yourself and connect with the divine in our midst, let Kristine know.  This group is open to anyone.  We’ll let everyone know the day and time when it is decided.

Aug 28

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All-Church Retreat

September 16-18, 2011

Don’t miss this opportunity to get away and really relax at N-Sid-Sen Camp and Conference Center.  The weekend begins on Friday evening after dinner and goes until Sunday afternoon.  The retreat will include some group projects, some opportunities to learn and discuss on a topic, and lots of free time to hike, play games and just be in this beautiful part of creation.

Find more info on what to bring, lodging options, and costs here.

Driving Directions.

Register by filling out the form below!

You can also sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.

Last year’s retreat was fun despite the fact that it rained buckets at times!

On a sad note, Camp Director Randy Crowe and Camp Cook, Mary Japenga are both retiring later this year, so this will be our last church retreat with them.  Come and enjoy Randy’s hospitality and Mary’s great cooking!

Aug 4

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Food for Hungry People

August is over, and so is the August food drive, but we continue to team up with other local faith communities, including the Islamic Center, the Jewish Community of the Palouse, and a variety of churches to make sure hungry people have what they need.  Please donate regularly to the food bin just inside the main doors of the church.

ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE:

dried lentils, beans, rice, mac n’ cheese, tomato products, cereal, hamburger helper/ tuna helper, tuna, pasta, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies

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Jun 21

Summer Worship

Summer Worship

In order to stay cooler, we worship at 9:30 am in the summer! Summer tends to be more varied and more relaxed, with more time for all ages to be together. We offer nursery care each week, and a regular activity for children ages 7 and under. At times the elementary age children will stay in worship, at other times they’ll have their own learning activity.

Jun 11

Food Distribution for Libyan Students

Fridays at 2:00 p.m. downstairs in Fellowship Hall

Join with people from the University community as well as other faith communities to provide a stop gap measure for Libyan students and their families. Food can be dropped off at the church anytime before Friday. If you can help sort and distribute food, come to the church at 11:00 am. If you are able-bodied, consider helping unload a truck delivering food at around 1:00pm.

May 11

YOGA

Fridays at 1:00 p.m. in Brewster Hall

Apr 11

Meditation

Wednesdays at noon (meditation begins at 12:15) 30 minutes of sitting meditation -in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome.

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