SUNDAY, April 28:

9:30a – Worship

10:30a - Fellowship

11:10a – Adult Ed. – Hands Only CPR/AED, presented by Officer     Donald Kostohryz with the New Brighton Police Department

2:00 – Hymn Festival

 

TUESDAY, April 30:

5:30 – Exploratory Team

 

WEDNESDAY, May 1:

1:00 – Staff Meeting                

6:00 – Conference Listening Session

7:00 – Choir

 

THURSDAY, May 2:

9:30a – Bible Study

6:00 – Bell Choir

 

SUNDAY, May 5:

9:30a – Worship

10:45a – Congregational Meeting

 

TUESDAY, May 7:

5:30 – Membership & Engagement 

 

WEDNESDAY, May 8:

1:00 – Staff Meeting

5:00 – Faith/Life Journeys 

7:00 – Choir

 

THURSDAY, May 9:

9:30a – Bible Study

6:00 – Bell Choir

6:30 – Exploratory Team

7:00 – Finance

Upcoming Events

ADULT EDUCATION - Sunday April 28.  HANDS ONLY CPR/AED.  Officer Donald Kostohryz from the New Brighton Police Department along with youth members of the Police Explorers will lead a program consisting of:  instruction on assessing a patient, conducting CPR, attaching and using an AED.  The class will NOT provide CPR certification to those attending.  This program will last 1 to 1-1/2 hours so plan ahead for that.  We will meet in the Fellowship Hall starting at 11:10 am.  

 

The Hymn Festival is Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Our congregation will again host a festival of songs and hymns led by lyricist Mary Nelson Keithahn and composer John D. Horman, assisted by our music staff and choir and children from Redeemer Reformed Church in Golden Valley.  A freewill offering for the Community Support Center will be taken.  

 

Our Special Offering for April is Holy Hammers

Holy Hammers is an ecumenical coalition of 15 congregations that builds or rehabs homes for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.  UCCNB has pledged $2,200 this year to build more homes, and your generous support of this special gifting opportunity is critical for us to meet our financial pledge.  Write checks to UCCNB with “Holy Hammers” in the memo line. 

 

Our first Drum Circle will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30 in the Music Room. Historically, drum circles have been used for celebration, for worship, for communication, for healing and much more.  Drum circle participation provides a number of opportunities:  building community and making connections, reducing stress and elevating your mood, building mindfulness, and having fun. We use Djembes hand drums, a style originally from West Africa.  To begin, our drum circle will include instruction so everyone can participate.  Whether you are new to drumming or have attended drum circles in the past, you are welcome to join in.  Drums will be available for those who need one, and you’re also welcome to bring your own.  Look for the sign-up sheet in the narthex.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gigi at musicdirector@uccnb.org.  

 

There will be a MN Conference listening circle on Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 at UCCNB.  Conference leaders would like to facilitate a conversation with us about our participation in Ed. Faith Formation activities and Outdoor Ministries. They would like parents with children and youth, Faith Formation leaders, and past participants of Conference Youth Events, Camps, and other Conference wide Faith Formation activities to attend. 

 

Program Year Celebration and Picnic, May 19 following worship.  During worship on May 19 we will be celebrating a year of learning and growth and thanking our Ed. Faith Formation leaders.  Following the service we will be picnicking in the parking lot!  Hot dogs and beverages will be provided.  All are invited to bring a side dish: a dessert, salad, or chips! Also a lawn chair.  We’ll have a few games, the installation of our committee members with drums, and a hula hoop competition.  

 

The UCCNB Bridge Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Fireside Room at church from 1 to about 3:30. Please consider joining us!  Contact Fran Oberreit, or Pat Dion, if you are interested.  Hope to see you there!