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Increasing Our Love for God & Neighbor

July 7, 2016 • Issue 7St. Charles (Campton Hills) • cuccstc.org

Sunday School CoordinatorIt’s not like you’ll have to do cartwheels. (Unless you want to!)

One of the most important leadership roles in our church, Sunday School Coordinator, has been refocused to make it more accessible for people who may feel called to this work but are worried

about the time commitment.This is a way to make a big difference through a very manageable job, directing a strong and well

supported program with a great group of colleagues. (And you get paid too!)The Sunday School Coordinator is a ten-hours-per-week position on a flexible schedule, ten months a year, focused on Sunday morning Christian education programs for children, infants through age 14 (middle school.) Wider programming responsibilities previously associated with the Children’s

Ministries Coordinator (e.g., Advent Workshop, Vacation Bible School, etc.) have been reassigned to other leaders and groups.

If you have questions, speak to Steve Sidor chairperson of Christian Education Committee, or Pastor Dave. Applications (resume and cover letter) should be directed to:

[email protected]: Sunday School Search

Staff Strategies Task Force Update

Following the completion of the Staffing Strategies Task Force assignment, Church Council accepted applications from the following individuals for the Associate Pastor Search Committee: Erika Boltz, Ted Hardison, Jeanne Humke, Kevin Kiesel, Jane Murtaugh, Jackie O’Brien, Scott Powell, Mallory Speck and Janet Zohorsky. We are very grateful for their dedication to this important task for the future of our church.

~ Tom Palansky, Council President

SAVE THE DATE August 7, 2016

Jesus Has Left the Building (And you are invited to join Him!)

On Sunday, Aug 7, we will once again have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ example and serve others. Jesus has left the building and we are following. We will gather at 9:30 at church for Communion and a brief worship before heading out to various projects - sewing, gardening, weeding, cleaning, playing baseball with special needs folks, and more. Sign up on the Mission bulletin board at the place of your choice. There are opportunities to serve indoors or outdoors. Adults and children can participate. Participants in the past have

found this to be a meaningful experience. Let’s get out and serve the community showing Jesus’ love to others.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The pop tabs keep rolling in! It’s always a joyful surprise when I see a big bag in my mailbox, or see some that have been dropped in the little green bag in the hutch outside the church office. This is a continuing project of our St. Charles Golden K Kiwanis Club to help maintain the Ronald McDonald House that was re-cently built near Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. It’s especially delightful to know that classes of school children are col-lecting and donating them to the cause. I can’t think of a project that is so painless as taking the tab off a pop or soup can, and collecting them on the kitchen counter, that does so much good. I know one tab isn’t much, but when we put them all together – wow!Just want you to know your contributions, large or small, are all so appreciated!!! Thank you!!!~Pat Kitner

July 7, 2016 • The Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles IL •

Pray for each other so that you may be healed....

James 5:16 (NIV)

Please Pray forRosemary Caldwell

Miki Powell’s mom, Ruth Folota, passed away on June 14th.

Maurice FrenchMarla Hecht died on June 17th.Bill & Abby Landgraf ’s daughters,

Alane & ChristyAnn LambertLexi Lindsey

Ralph MinardRozella Nagy

Hannah NiemanBeverly Piper

Barb Wiebmer

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Monday of each month in the church parlor from 10am until noon. Knitters and crocheters can be part of this group even if they are unable to attend meetings. For more information call Mary Anne Rebernak at 630 377 9336 or email her at [email protected].

2016 Altar Flower DonationsThe sign up is now available for altar flower donations in 2016. Get your special Sunday while the date is still available! Sign up on the Worship Bulletin Board next to the elevator. You will be contacted to make arrangements for your flower donation and what you would like printed in the bulletin. And after church you get to take them home!

Men’s Fellowship Walking Group 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am

Contact George Mohn for information and location. 847-488-9179 [email protected]

To all my dear Church friends, I just wanted to say a big thank you, thank you, thank you for all my birthday wishes and cards, celebrating my special year. It has been, and still is overwhelming. I will cherish all these wishes and cards forever. I love all of you so much and thank you.Love, Ginger Krichbaum

Highlight Newsletter Copy Deadline Monday, August 1st BEFORE NOON

Congregational Life is looking for volunteers to help serve coffee fellowship. There are step -by-step directions available by the sign-up sheet on the Congregational Life bulletin board. Volunteer today - it’s fun and easy!

Food on the 4th

FOOD ON THE 4TH, JULY 24Your Choice throughout the summer. On JULY 24 please bring non-perishable food of your choice for the St. Charles Salvation

Army Food Pantry and the Elburn Food Pantry.

MEAL MINISTRY If you could provide an occasional meal for a church member, please contact Mary Lou Bracken at [email protected] or sign up on the Parish Nurse bulletin board.

Please pray for them on their birthdays.


Debbie Dieckman 1Brighton McGrath 1Dee Westphal 1Judy Beck 2Kyle Collins 2Bonnie Wallace 2Sommer Ann McCullough 3Charlotte Surta 3Liza Burke 5Alex Prigge 5Emma Stewart 5Michelle Jaynes 6Garret Sneed 6Anne Streeper 6Joyce Berner 7Alexandra Carney 7Jon Devermann 7Erik Hansen 7Jim Mizgalski 7Stacy Vitali 8Hope Williams 8Peter Ball 9Ken Burg 9Emma Oberle 9Stephen Shuman 9Cathy Wadington 9Ann Keck 10Bentley Santucci 10Travis Santucci 10Kevin Turner 10Nolan Behrendt 11John Biddle 11Delaney Cherikos (Linderberg) 11Ethan Grimes 11Rita Mroz 11Jack Polloway 11Nolan Polloway 11Eric Bart 12Jennifer Hilliard 12Soren Larson 12Chris Marschinke 12Kyler Melton 12Janelle Reints 12Grier Etten 13Scott Graham 13Marla Hecht 13Kayli Hilliard 13Avery Keefe 14Katherine Albano 15Christina Bihun 15Lisa Brown 15Libby Mattern 15Marcia McKittrick 15Ashley Greaux 16Judy Illy 16Paula Johnson 16Mike Klopmeyer 16Joseph Schopen 16MacKenzie Schroeder 16Michael Vial 16Nancy Doerr 17Cameron Etten 17Ella Kobleur 17Sandi Whelan 17Emma Klotz 18

Kevin McInnis 18Nicholas Odman 19Jennifer Pfotenhauer 19Penny Porter 19Carleen Bart 20Tori Leifel 20Connor Speck 20Stephanie Kleba 21Erin Steele 21Claire Ashbrook 22Joseph Jaynes 22Brian Johnson 22Meagan Provencher 22Barbara Reece 22Phil Albano 23Grace Bishop 23John Evans 23Tracy Richter 23Jane Batte 24Wendy Chapman 24Clare Claps 24Will Thompson 24Marcia Breunlin 25Brady Brown 25Brooklyn Brown 25Sandi Chidester 25Michael Fulton 25Finn Hansen 25Eli Hayes 25Will Johnson 25Matt Rodgers 25Ron Timm 25Kali D’Amato 26Joshua Drommerhausen 26Steven Sidor 26Donna Bihner 27Patrick Brennan 27Kate Collins 27Austin Kleba 27John Reints 27Kate Foley 28Sam Foley 28Baylee Geni 28Kandy Jones 28Susan Klopmeyer 28Eva Carr Norris 28Sam Richter 28Robert Rodgers 28Corinne Amstadt 29Phoebe Daly 29Ariel Kanter 29Kevin Laurie 29Alexis Lear 29Haddie McGahan 29Megan Murtaugh 29Nia Reyes 29Ricki Holing 30Cameron Lorenz 30William R. Ludemann 30Betsy MacNeille 30Sarah Oeltgen 30Judith Stephens 30Betsy Schulthess 31Becky Stewart 31

Automated External Defibrillator is located near office door. Look for overhead AED sign. Phone is on the adjacent wall. To call for help, press an outside line and dial 911.

A second AED is located on the lower level across from the drinking fountain.

DEPosition – by the Rev. David Pattee, senior pastorIn some ways, it’s hard to believe that I’ve been with you for six months. It seems like I just got here, and there are still so many things that feel new.

In other ways, though they may be few, these first months have been intense, and I am craving some time away for rest and play. So, I’m off to Oregon and family there, with excursions to visit friends in Door County and in Los Angeles also planned before I return to a regular schedule here at the church on August 1.

While I’m gone, Pat Kitner will continue to be available to you for pastoral care concerns and will be the preacher on July 17, 24 and 31. Bill Nagy will preach on July 10, and will be avail-able as back-up to Pat for pastoral care, should the need arise.

It is a joy to be settled with you, and to be confident and relaxed in taking time off, knowing that you will be well served and cared for while I’m gone.

In case you’re wondering, Sugar will be at home in Geneva, with a young friend (biped) moving in to take care of her for the month.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Dave

A special thank you to Nancy Noonan and Celtic Custom for providing the embroidery on our baptismal blankets

- they are beautiful!


September 16th: THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (1905) by Edith Wharton; discussion at the home of Janet Zohorsky A bestseller when it was originally published nearly a century ago, Wharton’s first literary success was set amid the previously unexplored territory of fashionable, turn-of-the-century New York society, an area with which she was intimately familiar. The tragic love story reveals the destructive effects of wealth and social hypocrisy on Lily Bart, a ravishing beauty. Her downfall begins with a romantic indiscretion, intensifies with an accumula-tion of gambling debts, and climaxes in a maelstrom of social disasters. The House of Mirth reveals Wharton’s compelling gifts as a storyteller and her clear-eyed obser-vations of the savagery beneath the well-bred surface of high society. Made into a successful film (2000), starring Gillian Anderson. November 18th: THE BOOK OF DANIEL (1971) by E. L. Doctorow; discussion at the home of Carol LudemannThe central figure of this novel is a young man whose parents were executed for conspiring to steal atomic secrets for Russia. His name is Daniel Isaacson, and as the story opens, his parents have been dead for many years. He has had a long time to adjust to their deaths. He has not adjusted. It is a book rich in characters, from elderly grandmothers of immigrant culture, to covert radicals of the McCarthy era, to hippie marchers on the Pentagon. It is a book that spans the quarter-century of American life since World War II. It is a book about the nature of Left politics in this country—its sacrificial rites, its peculiar cruelties, its humility, its bitterness. It is a book about some of the beautiful and terrible feelings of childhood. It is about the nature of guilt and innocence, and about the relations of people to nations.January 13th: A GREAT DELIVERANCE (1988) by Elizabeth George; discussion at the home of Denise Dojka To this day, the low, thin wail of an infant can be heard in Keldale’s lush green valleys. Three hundred years ago, as legend goes, the frightened Yorkshire villagers smothered a crying babe in Keldale Abbey, where they’d hidden to escape the ravages of Cromwell’s raiders. Now into Keldale’s pastoral web of old houses and older secrets comes Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton. Along with the redoubtable Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, Lynley has been sent to solve a savage murder that has stunned the peaceful countryside. For fat, unlovely Roberta Teys has been found in her best dress, an axe in her lap, seated in the old stone barn beside her father’s headless corpse. Her first and last words were “I did it. And I’m not sorry.”

2016-2017Novel Approaches

March 10th: EUPHORIA (2014) by Lily King; discussion at the home of Tony and Donna GiamberdinoWinner of the 2014 New England Book Award for Fiction A Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A Best Book of the Year for: New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, Vogue, New York Magazine, Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Our Man in Boston, Oprah.com, Salon. Euphoria is Lily King’s nationally bestselling breakout novel of three young, gifted anthropologists of the 1930s caught in a passionate love tri-angle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives. Inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, Euphoria is “dazzling ... sus-penseful ... brilliant...an exhilarating novel.”—Boston GlobeMay 12th: A MAN CALLED OVE (2013) by Fredrik Backman; discussion at the home of Dave and Marilyn SchaveMeet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict rou-tines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and acciden-tally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. A feel-good story…Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others.

Donations NeededWe are seeking donations of travel-sized toiletries (such as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, face cream, soap, body

wash, mouthwash, toothpaste, lip gloss, fragrance samples, chapstick, nail polish and emery boards) for a mission

project planned for the Women’s Weekend. If you collect these from vacationing in hotels or from free cosmetic gifts, please consider purging your supply of a few of them! We

would greatly appreciate it. Please leave your donations in a bin that has been placed in the Mark Closet.


Our next date to serve meals with The Night Ministry is September 22 in Lakeview. Sign up sheets will be on the Night Ministry board in Rodgers Hall in August. Four people from our church will also be going to serve dinner at the Crib on June 24. This is a shelter for homeless youth 18-24 years old. If anyone is interested in serving dinner at the Shelter this

summer, please contact Ann Richards [email protected].

Inspiring Rabbis 2016Menachem CohenMitziut Jewish Community and The Night Ministry | Chicago, Illinois | 47 years oldIndependent | Hebrew Seminary: A Rabbinical School for Deaf and HearingMenachem Cohen joined the Youth Outreach Team in 2006 and has brought his ability to build relationships and find creative strategies to engage young people we serve to the homeless youth he encountered in a safe, nonjudgmental way. Inclusive, kind and relatable are words often used to describe him. Helping to restore hope in the lives of young people who’ve felt cast aside and invisible has been his passion since day one. It is Menachem’s ability to connect with youth and adults on the street and provide leadership, training and awareness to community stakeholders that has allowed him to establish a strong presence within the homeless provider community and be seen as a trusted adult youth can depend on. His kilt and beard make him unmistakable and impossible to miss. Homeless youth have a friend in him. They can get basic needs met through him. He works to provide comfort and safety when there is none. He embodies the faith and the work of rabbi and is an inspiration to all.— Allison McCann-Stevenson

Friends, please see below the wonderful honor bestowed on Menachem with the Night Ministry. We have worked closely with him through service in the Lakeview neighborhood and orientations at The Night Ministry headquarters. In friendship and support~ Ann Richards

Exciting News for the CUCCCUCC is in the process of creating a new, updated pictorial directory! There are dates in August and September to have your pictures done here at church. We encourage you to sign-up through the link below, which can also be found on the website. We cannot stress the importance that ALL our church families sign-up to get their pictures taken. Below are the reasons why!Why sign-up for the pictorial directory:

• Foreachfamilythatsignsuptogettheirpicturetaken,thechurchwillprofit$5.00,justforcoming!Ourgoalistohave300sign-ups!Thatwouldbeanextra$1500.00tohelpfurtherthemissionofourchurch.

• It helps all our long time members, new members and staff members recognize all of the families in our church. • YouDONOThavetoorderpictures,butifyoudo,theywillbereadyforyoubeforetheHolidays.Consideryour

Christmas cards done!• Ifyoubringacannedfooditem,youget$5.00offyourpictureorderANDwillhelpourlocalfoodpantry!• Haveafurryfriend?!Bringthemwithandaddsomefuntoyourpictures.• Haveafavoritehobby?Deckyourselfoutinyourhobbygear!

We hope to see all of our families signing up for the pictorial directory. Click on the link below to sign-uphttps://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/congregationalunitedchurchofchrist/index.php?page=10

OrlookforthesignuptableintheparlorafterchurchSunday.WewillopenuptheearlyAugustdatesfirstandthenthelaterAugustandSeptemberdatessoon.ThedatesareAug9-11from2-8:50pm,Aug30-31andSept1from2-8:50pm,Sept22-23from2-8:50pmandSept24from10am-4:50pm.CheckyourcalendarandwewillseeyouSunday.Ifyouhavequestions,callKimBarthatchurchorSuePetersonat630.751.6655.

The Congregational United Church of Christ

17th Annual Women's Weekend October 28-30, 2016

Pilgrim Park - UCC Church Camp (near Princeton, IL, 2.5 hours SW of St. Charles)

"Women Empowering Women - If Not Now, When?"

Learn about women in the Philippines,

help women in our community, be enriched by some thoughtful reflection for the woman in YOU.

HIGHLIGHTS

Friday Game Night with Prizes! Saturday Keynote Speaker: Kathy Westman

Mission Project to Benefit "Embrace a Family" and "Elgin Community Crisis Center" Bonfire, S'mores and some "Kum-by-ya-ing"

$150 per person includes: 2 nights lodging, 5 meals

(Friday night dinner provided by the committee - sloppy Joes and salads; 4 meals provided by Pilgrim Park) OR $110 one night option arriving Saturday morning; OR $30 Saturday meals ONLY

Questions: Contact Ginger Krichbaum at (224) 535-6075

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Registration Form - Women's Weekend Oct. 28-30, 2016

Name__________________________________________________________________________Phone_________________

Address_____________________________________________________Cell______________Email___________________

Roommate Preferences (3 per room) _____________________________________________________________________

Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________________________________________________

_____Providing own transportation _____Need a ride ______Riding with________________________________ ______Willing to drive ______Number of passengers _____Time leaving

_____$150 per person _____$110 one night option _____$30 Saturday meals only

Make check payable to "Congregational UCC", return to church office by Oct. 20) (Office information: Paid date __________ check # _____________)


In 1989, Eric and Michele met in Miami Airport on their way to an archeological dig in the Arica desert of Northern Chile. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with an archeology degree, Eric was a grad student from the University of Chicago. Michele was attending Califor-nia State University, Long Beach and was also working on her archeology degree. It was, as they say, love at first sight! They had a lot in common and after the dig, knew they were meant to be together. After dating long distance for two more years, they both graduated and married in 1991.If you did the math, you know this year is their 25th anniversary. To celebrate, they took the whole family to northern Chile to show the kids, Chloe and Evan, where they first met and worked together on the dig. As an added bonus, they went to Easter Island and Machu Picchu where they did a four day hike to 14,000 feet. As college students, they weren’t able to afford seeing the sites so this became a special trip for the whole family.Eric grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Michele in Long Beach, California. When they first married, they lived in Hyde Park in Chicago where they stayed for two years be-fore moving to a small home in St. Charles. Then in 2000, when they decided to have a family, they went to a bigger home west of St. Charles. They have two children. Chloe is a sophomore at St. Charles North and Evan a freshman. Growing up, Eric attended a Catholic Church. Michele did not go to church. After they married, they did not attend a church right away, but when they started having a family they wanted to find a church in which to raise their kids.

Who’s in the Pews?Eric and Michele Weidl

By Sue Peterson


The “big white church” was close to their home so they visited and knew this was it. They joined in 2000. They love the church, the people and the programs for the kids and adults. Eric won first place in our first chili cook off and still enjoys cooking at our fall fest the first Saturday after Labor Day each year. He has been on council for three years. Michele was on the Congregational Life Committee and was instrumental in helping plan the last church auction. Chloe and Evan went through the Sunday school program, participated in puppets and last year Chloe was in GF. This year they both will be in GF and plan to attend the Wednesday night fellowships and go on all the mission trips. Eric has had an online web design business for 21 years. He is also in the midst of developing a new app for truck-ers to use, helping them know where to park for deliv-eries and little details to make it easier to drive across country. Michele has had a variety of experiences. Besides being a stay at home Mom for several years, she has a certificate in American Sign Language and has worked in the early childhood program at Ferson Creek. Two years ago she started her own business in Elburn called Move into Focus where she works with those who have ADHD, giving them special techniques to help them focus independently. The Weidls have several interests and hobbies. As a fam-ily, they started Tae Kwon Do together about 9 years ago and they all have black belts. Evan is testing for his third degree black belt soon. They love to travel and go boating on Lake Carroll in Illinois. Besides cooking, Eric belongs to a running club where he is known as the pacer. Introduce yourself to the Weidls and find out more de-tails about their 25th anniversary trip and much more.

Lazarus HouseWed., Jul 20, 6:30 pm

214 Walnut Street, St. Charles

Our July menu will consist of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, easy sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole and jello salad. We are requesting your help with some of the meal items. A sign up sheet is on the Mission Board in Rodgers Fellowship Hall. Questions? Grace Caldwell - H- 630 762 1347 Cell- 630 886 3482. Email - [email protected] Diane Brown - [email protected].

8:30 Service NewsThe 8:30 service will be suspended for the month of July. The service will resume on

Aug. 7th

Peaceful Heart Yoga with Crystal Healing bowls

Saturday, July 30, 4-5:30pmCost is $30

Are you one of the many people who have wanted to try our Peaceful Heart Yoga, but were hesitant to sign up for a full session? This opportunity gives you the chance to ex-perience gentle yoga with Donna accompanied by Crystal Healing Bowls with Yolanda in the serene atmosphere of our beautiful sanctuary. This afternoon will be intimate

without being intimidating, and our gentle class will leave you feeling long, strong and totally de-stressed! We wel-come and encourage you to try Peaceful Heart Yoga with

Healing Bowls.Donna Burg 630-309-0614 [email protected]


Marla Hecht, a long-time member of our congregation, passed away on Friday, June 17, after a long illness. Marla served our church in many capacities through the years, including as an advisor on a youth mission trip to Back Bay Mission, as secretary of the church council, and as a member of the Search Committee that chose Rev. John Rodgers. She was also a member of our singles’ brunch bunch that met for several years. A memorial service will be held sometime in the future. May God grant Marla eternal rest and peace.

Concerts in the ParkAn even dozen of us enjoyed the sounds of “Brass From the Past” at Lincoln Park in St. Charles on Thursday evening, June 30. We really did have a good time and some of us even got out on the dance floor. These 2-hour outdoor concerts continue until mid-August. They are free and family-friendly. Bring a lawn chair, and your own food/drinks, or buy a sub or pizza at the park. Concerts begin at 7pm but make sure you’re there by 6:30pm.

The schedule includes:

July 7 Dick Diamond & the Dusters July 14 The Hat Guys July 21 Second Hand Soul Band July 28 7th Heaven August 4 Wild DaisyAugust 11 TropixplosionAugust 18 Howard and the White Boys

I want to suggest that we have another “church night” on August 18. “Howard & the White Boys” are a very popular group, and you won’t be disappointed. This is a show when you definitely need to get there extra-early to get a spot on the lawn.

~Pat Kitner

The following is Becky Stewart’s sandwich recipe that we served at Pastor Dave’s installation recep-tion. Many of you have asked for it so I decided to put the recipe in the Highlight.

24 Sweet Hawaiian Rolls1 lb ham1/2 lb Swiss cheese

Sauce:1 stick butter1 T yellow mustard1 T Worcestershire sauce2 T brown sugar1 T poppy seed

Make the sauce first:Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cool while assembling sandwiches.

Assemble sandwiches:Line a jelly roll pan with foil and spray with cook-ing spray. Cut open rolls. Place the bottoms in the pan and cover with ham and cheese on each. Place tops on each one. Spoon the sauce over all and seal with foil. Refrigerate overnight. Best when made a day ahead. Bake covered at 325 for 30 minutes. Keep warm in pan.

Enjoy!Anne Graham

Volunteers Needed! Salvation Army Golden Diners Senior

Nutrition ProgramRoute: St. Charles Days:2nd&4th Wednesday of the month

Hours:10am-NoonDeliver meals to homebound seniors in St. Charles!

Volunteers provide a nutritious meal, a wellness check along with a smiling face, a human voice and the knowledge that someone

cares. Requirements: Friendly, caring adult, application process & auto-

mobile for delivery. Volunteer once a month or more! You can make a difference.

Contact: Kathy at 630-232-6676

Change to CommunionHoly Communion will be served at the front of the sanctuary in July, August and September. As a relationship to which we are all invited, we will walk forward to receive the bread and cup by intinction. Those who require pew communion will be served where they are sitting. We will continue to offer gluten free bread. There will be a special table in the narthex to the right of the central doors. If you need gluten free bread, please take some with you in a cup to your seat before the service. It can be placed in the pew holder until communion time. If you don’t get it before the service, feel free to walk out at the time of communion and return to your seat with your piece of bread.

The Congregational United Church of Christ CalendarVisit cuccstc.org for current calendarJuly 2016 JANUARY 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday27Food on the 4th9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

282:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

294:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)

30NoStaff/PresidentsBook Study3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF

31OFFICECLOSED

1OFFICECLOSED

29:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

3Communion9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)11:00 AM - 1:00 PMConfirmation (P)

4HIGHLIGHTDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

51:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

69:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)1:00 PM- 2:00 PM BookStudy (O)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

72:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermann (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoirRehearsal (S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

82:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

99:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

108:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:45 AM Aging WellWorkshop (115/117)1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TGIJMovie (FH)

119:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

121:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermann (S)

131:00 PM- 2:00 PM BookStudy (O)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermann (S)6:30 PM GF6:30 PMWorship Cm (O)7:00 PM CE Cm(114)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)


152:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

167:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)5:00 PM ShrimpBoil (FH)

17Spud Sunday (FH)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSunday School Meeting(117)

18MLK DayOFFICECLOSED8:30 AMBuilding Main.2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)7:00 PM ChurchCouncil (P)


209:30 AM- 11:30 AMCircle ofFriends (P)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermann (S)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMHelping Hands(FH)6:30 PM GF


222:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)7:30 PM NovelApproaches(Rich andNancy Doerr's)

239:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)12:00 PM- 4:00 PM PEOFacility Rental(S,P)

24Annual Meeting (S)Food on the 4th8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)2:00 PM Pastor PatteeWelcome (S)(FH)

259:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)


273:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF


292:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:00 PMPinewoodDerby Setup(FH)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann (S)

30PinewoodDerby (FH)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann (S)

318:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Practice (111)

19:00 AM- 10:15 AM

24:00 PM- 7:00 PM

39:00 AMWomen's

42:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga

5Swing SetSweetheart

69:00 AM- 11:30 AM


JULY 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday26Food on the 4th8:30 AM - 9:00 AMWorship (S)9:30 AM Adams Baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

27SearchCommitteeMeeting(115/117)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

289:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp10:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

299:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermannLessons (S)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

309:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp1:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (115)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)6:30 PMConcert in thePark

19:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)9:00 AM- 11:30 AMSwing SetCamp12:00 PM- 3:00 PM SwingSet Camp2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

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3Communion9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

4OFFICECLOSEDStage Set up2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

510:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals(FH)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

69:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermannLessons (S)1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals (FH)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

71:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (115)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals (FH)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMTurnage/RinkorRehearsal (S, P)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

89:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)3:30 PMTurnage/RinkorWedding (S, P)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals (FH)6:00 PMManski/SlenkRehearsal (S,P)

93:00 PMManski/SlenkWedding (S,P)

109:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

1110:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals(FH)

1210:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)3:45 PM- 6:30 PM NIUReading(114/116)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals(FH)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

139:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermannLessons (S)1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)4:00 PM- 9:00 PMRehearsals (FH)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)

141:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (115)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM PlayPerformance(FH)

159:00 AM- 5:15 PM NIUReading(114/116)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PM PlayPerformance(FH)

167:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group1:00 PM PlayPerformance(FH)7:00 PM PlayPerformance(FH)(115/117)

17Keefe Baptisms (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rd

188:30 AMBuildingMaintenance

1910:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermann

209:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermann

211:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermann

222:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguage

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grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:00 AM - 4:45 PM NIUReading (114/116)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)7:00 PM PlayPerformance (FH)

2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PM ChurchCouncil (P)

Lessons (S)2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PM VillageMeeting (FH)

Lessons (S)1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:45 PMLazarus House

Lessons (115)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

Stars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

24Food on the 4th9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

252:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

2610:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

279:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermannLessons (S)1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

281:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (115)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

292:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

303:15 PM- 5:45 PM Yogaand crystalbowls (S)

31Leukemia Concert9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 3rdgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

12:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112)3:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

210:30 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)2:30 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:15 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

39:00 AM- 11:00 AMBeiermannLessons (S)1:00 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

41:45 PM- 4:00 PMBeiermannLessons (115)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

52:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars(112 &117)3:30 PM- 4:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

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MISSION STATEMENT We, as a community in Christ, shall provide and administer a continuum of opportunities for worship,

education, fellowship and outreach. It is our mission to serve individual, local, national and world needs.

STAFFRev. David Pattee–Senior Minister [email protected]. Patricia G. Kitner–Assistant Minister [email protected]’s Ministry [email protected] Barth-Connections Coordinator [email protected] Steele-Office Manager [email protected] Thompson-Office Assistant [email protected] Foley-Financial Manager [email protected] Beiermann–Music Director [email protected]

Tom Palansky–Council PresidentTara Moffitt–Congregational Life Chair Steve Sidor–Christian Education Chair Mary Emily Anhalt–Mission Chair Janet Bell–Worship Chair Bob Brautigam–Facilities Anne Graham–Women’s Fellowship President Jeff Graham–Youth Director Rev. William L. Nagy–Pastor Emeritus All Members–Ministers

YOU ARE WELCOME Striving to increase our love for God and neighbor, we welcome persons of every age, health condition, race, marital status, economic status, sexual orientation and religious background.

We encourage you to become an active member of our church, sharing your God-given gifts in all areas of church life: worship, education, mission and ministry.

Swing Set Preschool 630-443-8570

Kim Barth, [email protected]

Our denomination is the United Church of Christ

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Congregational UCC St. Charles

SUMMER SSUMMSUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:30am Brief Worship Service (1/2 hour)A hymn, prayers, scripture and reflections on the scripture. Communion offered

the first Sunday of each month. Nursery care. No Sunday School.This service will be suspended for the month of July and will resume in August.

9:30am Worship Service with Sunday School Sunday School for children through 7th grade. Nursery care.

Communion offered the first Sunday of each month.

Church Office 630-584-0929 • FAX [email protected] • [email protected] Hours Mon–Thurs 8:30am-3pm, Fri 9am-12

Summer Office Hours (Beginning 6/1) Mon–Thurs 8:30am-2pm, Fri 9am-12

No matter who you are, or wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

The Congregational United Church of Christ

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