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Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy​
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
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REMINDER: Daylight Saving Time ENDS Next Weekend
As the end of Daylight Saving Time will be in effect next Sunday morning, November 2, please remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 1.
​The Office is regularly open from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
​​Mackenzie Albert, our Director of Music, is normally on campus each Wednesday and some Fridays. Please make an appointment by phone or text at 203-517-5427.
NEIGHBORS IN NEED SPECIAL MISSION OFFERING
Our next special offering is Neighbors in Need. This offering will be collected NEXT Sunday, November 2nd. Envelopes will be available in the pews, as well as in the Narthex. If you prefer, you may also make a donation at any time by visiting the UCC website: http://www.ucc.org/nin. The UCC Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of it given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two-thirds supporting other UCC justice ministries. In 2025 the Neighbors in Need Offering supported 26 grant recipients across the UCC who were engaged in projects of direct service and advocacy. The Mission and Benevolence Committee encourages you to give generously to Neighbors in Need.
BIBLE STUDY
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SCUCC Bible Study will meet this Thursday October 30 at 10:30am on Zoom.
Each week, we explore the Scripture passage(s) being used in Worship that coming Sunday. The sessions are largely “guided discussion” in approach, focusing on your questions and insights from reading the text ahead of time, with Mark facilitating and adding relevant context and detail as needed or wanted.
This approach allows for participants to engage with the Bible creatively, and with an eye toward how the texts speak to us in our time and lives. In addition, they are great preparation for getting more out of the Sunday Messages!
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Spiritual Exploration Has Begun!
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SCUCC Spiritual Exploration continues this Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm on Zoom!
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“Questioning God”
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The companion unit to “Questioning Jesus” from Summer of 2024, the word “Questioning” in the title once again refers not to the idea of challenging or doubting God, or our asking God questions, but instead God’s frequent habit in the Bible of asking questions of others. During these weeks, we will explore some of those questions, what they were meant to move the people God asks to do or consider, the answers God receives, and what God’s questions ask us to do or consider now. As always, you will receive any information you need to join in on these sessions, as well as any reading or other preparation which might be asked of you, on Monday afternoons.
WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
Please join us after Worship on Sunday, November 16 for a special Fellowship Time to meet, greet and catch up with each other, as many of us continue to return to Sanibel. A lunch will be served, including sandwiches and desserts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fellowship Time Volunteers
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Please consider volunteering your time to serve during our Fellowship Time after our Worship Celebration. It’s a wonderful way to contribute to our community, connect with others, and give back to our spiritual home.
Your time, treats, or donations will be deeply appreciated, making our gatherings warm and welcoming for everyone. Sign-up sheets can be found by the tech booth in Fellowship Hall.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve and strengthen our community!
​Ushers Needed
Please contact the office if you would like more information, or to be added to the contact list to be an usher during our Worship Celebration. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
Liturgists Needed
Please reach out to the office if you would like to be added to the contact list to serve as a liturgist during our Sunday Worship. Availability begins October 19th. Please call the office an email with any and all dates that you are available. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
Men’s Group November Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at noon at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please call the office to let us know you would like to make a reservation for this luncheon. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
.​​​​Women’s Group October Luncheon
​The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will next meet on Friday, November 14 at 11:30am at the Palm Grill in the Woodlands Common. Please call the office to let us know you would like to make a reservation for this luncheon. Our office phone number is: 239-472-0497 and our email address is: office@sanibelucc.org
A Reminder from the Mission & Benevolence Committee
Donations of any non-perishable food items as well as bath and kitchen paper products are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Church or left in the Sanctuary entrance after Worship. Collected donations will benefit local neighbors in need through F.I.S.H. and the Gladiolus Food Pantry. If you prefer making a monetary donation to the Food Pantry, please address your check to SCUCC and include Food Pantry on the memo line. It may be placed in with the collection during Worship, or dropped off at the Office.
Interested in Joining SCUCC???
If you are considering becoming a member of SCUCC, or would simply like to find out more about us, please let Rev. Mark know. After you and he discuss the expectations and, as the old commercial says, “the benefits of membership”, you and he can schedule a Sunday that works best for you to become an official part of the SCUCC community.
​​​​​​​​​Like A Ride To Worship?
​If you would like a ride to Sunday Worship from Shell Point or Cypress Cove, please contact the Church Office at office@sanibelucc.org by noon on Thursdays.
The Santiva Islanders,
Cardio & Strength Classes
​Please join Mahnaz Bassiri at SCUCC for cardio & strength training. Classes are held from 9:30-10:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Fellowship Hall.
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Our mission is to love all people…grow in faith…and work toward God’s vision of justice, healing and joy. Our character is to reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ: acceptance, forgiveness, kindness, respect(for each person, our islands and our earth), joy and love toward one another. You'll find us a positive,non-judgmental place for you to worship, praise, rejoice and find the purpose our Maker has for each of us, provided each week in a positive and uplifting message. Our church is one where you will be loved, accepted, supported, and affirmed regardless of your age, class, ability, race, ethnicity, gender identification, or sexual orientation. No matter who you are, or where you are in your life journey, you are welcome here!
