Loving all people, growing in faith,
working toward God's vision of
justice, healing and joy
An Open and Affirming/Creation Justice Congregation
NEXT SUNDAY, January 25 – Ask the Minister
Our Worship time next Sunday, January 25, will feature our bi-monthly Ask the Minister segment. Instead of a Message that morning, Mark will address as many of your biblical, theological, spiritual, and personal questions as time allows. So get those questions in ahead of time to Mark at mark@sanibelucc.org, text them to 908-477-5426, or just come ready to ask them that morning.
ALSO NEXT SUNDAY, January 25 – Annual Meeting Sunday
The Annual Meeting of the congregation of SCUCC will be conducted at approximately 11:15 AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in the Sanctuary, in person and on Zoom.Please make every effort to attend this time when we carry out our sacred covenant with each other in regard to the finances and governance of our spiritual community.
Reminder from the Mission & Benevolence Committee
This Wednesday, January 21st is the collaborative food drive for SCUCC and Bat Yam. Tables will be located under the covered portion of the driveway from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please stop by and drop off non-perishable food items and bath and kitchen paper products.
Sign up in Fellowship Hall or you can register online by clicking the link below.
to Sign Up for the Potluck Dinner
The Office is regularly open from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday.
~ Please note that the Church Office will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~
Mark is normally on campus Tuesday-Thursday pending pastoral visits or off-site meetings. Please feel free to just “drop by” or make an appointment directly with him by email: mark@sanibelucc.org or text/phone at 908-477-5426.
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.
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
This year’s “Advent Unit” has concluded. Our next unit will begin in early February. The topic and schedule will be announced soon.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will NOT meet this Thursday, January 22. It will resume January 29 at 10:30 am on Zoom.
During each session, we explore the passages which will be part of that coming Sunday’s Worship. These meetings are discussion based, with Mark guiding a structured conversation based on participants’ questions, concerns and considerations of the text. The passage(s) to be looked at each week, as well as the necessary information for joining in, will be sent by email the day before.
The Green Team is Growing!
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Are you interested in the stewardship of our natural world?
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Want to meet new friends?
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The Green Team invites you to join us!
Simply put, the Green Team seeks to fulfill our SCUCC mission in nurturing God’s Creation. We share resources and help sponsor programs and speakers to raise awareness on how we are all intimately connected with our environment. Periodic planning meetings are online. For more information contact the office.
“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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
SCUCC T-Shirts
Please check out our new SCUCC t-shirts. They will be available for sale in Fellowship Hall on Sundays after Worship. A $10 donation is suggested.
Men’s Group February Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Men’s Group will have its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 11:45am 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 February
Luncheon
The Sanibel Congregational UCC Shell Point Women’s Group will next meet on Friday, February 13 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
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 and 11:00 to 12:00, Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Fellowship Hall.
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!
