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Blood Drive on Valentine’s Day
Feb 6th
On Valentine’s Day, from 9-1pm in the Family Life Center, a blood drive will be held to benefit the Miller-Keystone Blood Center. The blood obtained from this drive remains in the area. You can share your love to a strange by donating blood. A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space. A Parish Nurse will answer any questions that you have.
Daffodil Sunday
Feb 6th
In spring the America Cancer Society sponsors Daffodil Days. The yellow daffodil signifies hope to cancer patients. Sunday, March 21 is Daffodil Sunday. This year you may preorder and prepay. Take a pew envelope, write your name, place a $10.00 for each bunch of flowers, and place in the offering plate. On Sunday, March 21st the flowers will be in the Gathering Space for pick-up. Remember – preorder your Daffodils! The last day for orders is February 18.
Weather Alert Test
Feb 6th
This is a test of the weather alert system for the new ULCLV website. This is only a test.
February Calendar download available
Jan 22nd
The February 2010 calendar is now available to download as a PDF. [February 2010 Calendar] Please note, that this calendar can easily go out of date, so we suggest you double check dates and times with our online interactive calendar. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office.
December 2009 Church Council Minutes
Jan 19th
Union Evangelical Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Minutes
December 21st, 2009
Present: Rich Saffron; Ben Bailey; Frank Rocchino; Jeff Barber; Josh Dietz; Pastor Jami; Steve Litz; Karin Jagiela; Bill Zwickl; Joe Burke; Pastor Moore; Lisa Williams; Chris Pirrotta; Donna Remaly; Keith Williams, Linda Sell
Absent: Dan Grim
I. Opening Activities
- Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by President Keith Williams
- Devotions led by Pastor Moore
II. Admin
- Motion to approve the November 16th Meeting Minutes: Donna/2nd Linda. <Motion Carried>
- Congregational December Meeting Minutes reviewed for accuracy, to be approved at next Congregational Meeting.
III. Committee Reports
- Pastor Moore – Written report. Ed Davis is reaching the end term on the cemetery commission and is up for a second term. Motion to re-appoint Ed Davis for a 3 year term: Pastor Moore/ 2nd Jeff. <Motion Carried>
- Pastor Jami – Written report. Motion to approve Pastor Jami’s Vacation (January 28th-January 31st): Pastor Jami/ 2nd Donna. <Motion Carried>
- Christian Stewardship –Steve. Written report and treasurer’s report. General giving is up. Expenses are down. Vision 2011 down payment in January. NO Action Items for Council.
- Fellowship- Frank. Written Report. NO Action Items for Council.
- Christian Education – Rich. Written report. NO Action Items for Council.
- Library – Karin. NO Action Items for Council.
- Worship and Music – Joe. Written Report. Motion to use $1500 from the Living Legacy Fund for the Day of Music groups: Joe/2nd Chris. <Motion Carried>
- Youth Ministry – Ben. Written report. NO Action Items for Council.
- G.O.D.’s TEAM –Lisa. Written Report. NO Action Items for Council.
- Communication – Chris. NO Action Items for Council. Website is live. First e-newsletter to be sent this month.
- Property – Dan. NO Action Items for Council
- Social Ministry – Linda. NO Action Items for Council.
IV No Meetings
- Union Board
- Staff Support
- Long Range Planning
- Memorial Gifts
- Christian Education
IV. Unfinished Business
- Fundraising Protocol- Discussion. Proposal will be cleaned-up for next meeting.
- Disaster Recovery Plan- No Action Items for Council
V. Correspondence
- Northern Lehigh Mission District (Pastoral Care Team donation request)- Motion to give $100 toward the Pastoral Care Team from the Benevolent Endowment Fund: Rich/2nd Jeff. <Motion Carried>
- Letter from Richard Miller- Thank you to everyone who helped out at the last church work day.
VI. New Business
- $200 donation from Neffs National Bank
- Thank you letter from Lutheran Congregational Services Inc. for the $500 donation.
VII. Next Meeting
- Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 9:00 am. (Council Reorganizaiton)
- Monday, January 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm. (Next Council Meeting)
VIII. Closing Prayer
- The Lord’s Prayer was recited, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Motion to adjourn: Frank/2nd: Jeff. <Motion Carried>
Respectfully Submitted,
Josh Dietz
Funster’s Spring Activity Planning Meeting
Dec 22nd
Funsters’ Spring Activities Planning Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 28 –. We will begin with a brunch buffet at the LTCC at 12:30 PM and return to the church at approximately 1:30 PM for the meeting. All senior adults interested in helping to plan and coordinate events for the group are welcome. To make a reservation for the lunch, please contact us ( 610-261-0416 / funsters.ulc@verizon.net) no later than Sunday, January 24. If you are interested in helping but cannot make the meeting or just have a suggestion for an activity, please get back to us with your comments/suggestions before the meeting.
Happy Hour Class
Dec 22nd
“The Letter of James – Wisdom for the 21st Century” is a booklet written by Herb and Judy Gifford. They will be using it to lead a 13-week study for the Happy Hour class beginning January 3rd and ending with the last session on March 28th.
Worship and Music is Seeking a Head Usher
Dec 22nd
The Music & Worship Committee is seeking individuals to serve as Head Ushers for worship service. Individuals will guide the ushers and assist in the operation of the worship service. You would serve once a month on a scheduled week and scheduled service, 8:00 AM or 10:45 AM. Anyone interested please contact Bob Banzhoff @ 610-799-4880 or the church office for more details.
Christian Book Club
Dec 22nd
Christian Book Club – People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks, is inspired by a true story and is the next Book Club selection. Hanna Heath, an Australian rare book expert, has been offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, rescued from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. Priceless and beautiful, the book is one of the earliest Jewish volumes ever to be illuminated with images. When Hanna discovers a series of tiny artifacts in its ancient binding, she begins to unlock the book’s mysteries. You can pick up the book in the church office for the cost of $12. The discussions will take place on January 21st and 24th. We look forward to a lively discussion with YOU as part of it!
ELCA 2009 Assembly Discussion
Dec 22nd
ELCA 2009 Assembly Discussion – We as a congregation during the Sunday Church School time have done the theological background study for the proposed statement on human sexuality and encouraged members to respond either with the form at the end of the study or by the internet. We’ve looked at the proposed statement line by line and again encouraged members to respond to the Division of Church and Society. The pastors have written articles about it in the newsletter. Now the statement has become part of our life as the ELCA. Are there concerns about it? Do you have questions regarding it or the ministry implications pending in the ELCA? Would you like to know about the climate and interaction at the assembly? You are invited to a time of discussion and discernment regarding the adopted statement: “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust” here at ULC. It will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Joining us that afternoon will be Pr. Mary Gade, Associate to Bishop Zeiser, a voting delegate to the 2009 ELCA Assembly, and someone who works closely with the call process for pastors in our synod. If you would like to see the adopted social statement you may pick one up in the office or you can download one at www.elca.org. To register please fill out a yellow ministry response card (please check line # 2).