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Dear Members and Friends,
As your Covenant Council Chair, I wanted to share with you the opportunity you have to witness and make input into the decision-making that goes on at our church. The Covenant Council is a committee comprised of our church staff and work area leadership. This body meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday evening at 5:30 over dinner for 1 ½ hours to consider the business, programs and general life of our church.
The agenda for the meeting varies from month to month, but usually includes reports from the Finance chair, Adult Transformations (Christian Education), the Foundation, Trustees, Membership and Growth, Justice and Mission Matters, Staff Parish Relations, United Methodist Women, and other areas or initiatives, as necessary.
The most exciting business of the Covenant Council for me has been the way this body takes in information and/or feedback from the congregation and community and works together to create a coherent response or plan of action, as in the case of our swift organization of a vigil in response to the burning of the Quran in support of our Muslim brothers and sisters, our rallying people to staff an alternate site for the Egan Warming Center, and overseeing the complexities of a major capital campaign such as the one so successfully executed last year, to name a few. The talents we have in our congregation to make good things happen never cease to amaze me.
Many of you attended and participated in the Visioning meeting lead by Donna Pritchard, the Assistant to the Bishop, after church on Sunday, January 9th. We shared things that excite and challenge us here in our ministries at First United Methodist Church and had a rich discussion together. The Covenant Council is coming together in retreat at the end of April to further explore the details of our conversation and discuss and make plans for new directions.
Why don’t you consider attending a Covenant Council meeting yourself? We will meet Tuesday, February 15, March 15 and April 12th in the library at 5:30. We’d love to see you. Patty Hine, Covenant Council Chair
Sunday, February 6, 2011
10 to 10 Music with the Band
10:00 Worship (Communion will be served)
Symposium: Come and learn about Sudan.
Discussion on the History of Sudan and the recent election.
Presenters: Charlotte Sutton, Donna Haines,
Carolyn Abbott, Gaye Gough
Sunday, February 13, 2011
10 to 10 Music with the Band
10:00 Worship
NEW Adult Classes begin at 11:15 AM
Adult Transformation Classes
ALL SUNDAYS 8:30 AM
Feeding our Faith
Led by Donna Haines & Brian Vander Yost . DVD/discussion inspired by people of faith, including Joan
Chittister, Desmond Tutu, Chaim Potok. Ongoing.
Exploring Women, Spirit, and Nature
Led by Molly Myers for women. Meet in the Chapel. Ongoing class.
FEBRUARY 13, 20, 27 at 11:15 AM
Streams of Living Water
Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith. Led by Gregg Monroe & Dennis Mullins. Reclaiming spiritual practices. Runs 3 weeks.
The Men’s Room
Led by Dick Gann, Bill Powell, Saylor Smith, Bill McCleary, with John Pitney. From Richard Rohr’s book “From Wild Men to Wise Men” we will discuss: “Is there such a thing as male spirituality? What is Men’s Liberation? And How could John the Baptist be a role model for men? “
Mapping My Exit: Planning and Expressing my Final Wishes
Led by Shirley Kingsbury and Sparky Rice. We all know death is part of life. Mapping our exit gives the gift of
preplanning to ourselves, families and friends before the time comes. Experts in finance, health decisions, and memorial planning assist us to complete the workbook provided. Runs 3 weeks.
The Amazing John Wesley:
An Unusual Look at An Uncommon Life, Newton Malony’s book of the same title is hot off the Press. Newt is a UM minister and clinical psychologist recently retired from Fuller Theological Seminary. His book offers thought provoking insights into the founder of Methodism. Runs 3 weeks.
Is “Caring Visitor” On Your Bucket List?
Come February 13: 12:30-3pm
Why not add “Become A Caring Visitor” to your list of essentials? Your life will change, when you make time in your life for someone else. Caring Visitors at FUMC are matched with one elder of our church and make a commitment to visit face-to-face at least once a month. Some take Sunday drives together or visit an art gallery, go shopping or take walks but that one visit is the bottom line. Some visitors even serve communion. What ever visitors do they keep our loved ones connected to the Body of Christ and bring God’s unconditional love.
This is a great time to become a Visitor. Our Annual Gathering begins with lunch on February 13. We have asked Liz Von Wellsheim back for a second time to give us new information and inspiration. She’s a combination of geriatric nurse and stand-up comic and brings her experience of years of living with elders. Please consider joining us. We dearly need 5-6 new visitors this year for elders who don’t have one. Questions? Call John.
Calling all 2nd-5th graders
Who want to have some fun!
M&M’s!
(Meaningful Moments!)
Come join Dody once a month for Meaningful Moments with our M&M’s group!
Feb. 13th 1:30pm-5:00pm
M&M’s go to Pinocchio at the
Wildish Theater in Springfield!
We’ll meet at the Wildish Theater between 6th and 7th on Main St in Springfield at 1:30 pm to watch Rose Children’s Theater perform Pinocchio. We have some actors from our church in the play. Afterwards we will go to Sweetie’s across the street for frozen yogurt. The cost for this trip will be $10 for the play and yogurt. Scholarships are available. Friends are always welcome!
Please RSVP to Dody Hansen at 541-255-5662 or dody@eugenefumc.org to reserve a spot for your child!
Chi Rho Series 2011 ~February 18-20
Dr. Gordon Lathrop
The Four Beasts on Sunday:
New Testament Gospels & Christian Worship
Rare Beasts: What are the Gospels? How do they shape Christian worship? Friday, Feb. 18, 7:30 pm at Central Lutheran Church
The Land of Unlikeness: How does the Gospel of Mark relate to the Christian assembly, both anciently and today? Saturday, Feb 19, 9:30—12:30 pm. Lecture & Discussion at Northwest Christian University, Library, Room 203, 1188 Kincaid St.
Unique Adventures: What do the Gospels say about leadership in Christian assemblies for worship today? Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 pm at Central Lutheran Church.
http://chi.rho.series.googlepages.com
Takin’ it to the Streets
Southern District Enrichment Event
February 26, 2011 ~ 9:30AM to 3:00PM
Roseburg, First United Methodist Church
God is Active in our Communities. Are We?
- Talk about why we need to “Take it to the Streets”
- Take the Church out of the buildings & into the world
- Be inspired to try new things
- Hear from leaders who do church in the community
- Share ideas and collect resources
Cost: $15 per person, $5 students (includes lunch)
Register: by February 18, 2011
Contact the church office, 541-345-8764,
for more information and registration materials.
ROCKIN’ SOLO DIDJERIDU ~ Todd Johnson
Come and Experience an afternoon of exciting rhythmic and melodic solo DIDJERIDU music. Todd Johnson will showcase a wide variety of tones, grooves and melodies that can be created with this unique instrument. He will feature many of the pieces from his CD “Dronedance” and present some brand new material. Many of these pieces are quite danceable, yet this music has a deep earthy spiritual quality to it as well. The listener will experience grooves based on jazz, funk, soul, and rock, as well as a variety of other worldly sounds. Todd’s DIDJERIDU music is unique and very accessible. You will not be disappointed.
Suggested Donation is $10.00, but no one will be turned away. We will also be taking donations of canned food for Food for Lane County. Todd’s CD “Dronedance” will be available for purchase at the concert.
Save the Date . . .
If you are interested in sewing for a mission project, save March 3 & 4, Thursday and Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm, to help make curtains for cabins and lodges at Camp Magruder. Their curtains are worn out. Bring your sewing machines and a snack to share. We will work in the Youth Center because of the excellent lighting, ample space, and security for our machines. Please contact Debbie Pitney or Sheila Sundahl if you can help sew either or both days or if you are interested in making a monetary contribution for fabrics.
From Loved Paradise (her home) to the Greater Paradise
Dorothy S. Adams
(Mother of Sandy Boynton)
December 11, 1915—January 10, 2011
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