ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discover the Depth of Scripture with Lectio Divina
Forming a New Group!
Experience Lectio Divina: A Deeper Way to Engage with Scripture
Join our new small group and discover Lectio Divina, an ancient practice that invites us to slow down and experience Scripture through four steps: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Whether you're new to this practice or looking to deepen your spiritual journey, our progressive Christian community welcomes everyone.
If interested, contact Pastor Craig for more details.
2024/2025 Comma Groups
COMMA GROUPS ARE FORMING!
The members of IUCC have enjoyed a small group experience called “Comma Groups” since the Fall of 2011. These groups:
Expand current relationships, giving members deeper connections with each other.
Provide opportunities for visitors and new members to assimilate into our community in a more intimate setting.
Serve as a foundation stone for our growing congregation.
Provide a safe context for stimulating discussions and conversations around topics and issues that are important to our church and its members.
Volunteers Needed - Childcare Committee
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The ECC Committee supervises and directs the IUCC Child Care Center, ensuring that it aligns with the church's mission, while acting as a liaison to the Admin Board and congregation. They also oversee its operations and assist with special projects and improvements. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. The committee is seeking active IUCC members to join the team. If you are interested please contact committee chair Linda Heath.
Membership Committee
Looking to be of service at IUCC? Learn what it means to be part of the membership committee.
Legacy Circle
Hello fellow church members,
Those of us who are part of the Legacy Circle, with the intention of including IUCC as a beneficiary of our estates, encourage more of you to join our ranks. We’re once again providing a list of frequently asked questions that gives information as to how you can go about leaving a legacy to IUCC (just click on this link: https://iucc.org/legacy-circle).
I hope you will watch a recent Legacy Circle video recorded by our own Administrative Pastor Craig Tyrl. I found it inspiring, and I hope you will too!
With encouraging support,
Duane Vajgrt, FDC Chair
LEGACY CIRCLE
Greetings fellow IUCC members,
As the majority of you know, IUCC was the beneficiary of an incredibly generous bequeath earlier this year by our late fellow congregation member, Lynn Carpenter. This bequeath did not happen by accident. It was planned, and thankfully so, given that Lynn was taken prematurely in her retirement years. Not ever knowing what’s around the corner, Lynn’s savvy preparation of a will/trust insured that IUCC received the gift that she intended, leaving an incredible legacy.
For more information regarding our Legacy Circle, click on this link:https://iucc.org/give. There you will find an FAQ link https://iucc.org/legacy-circle and this link to download a confidential bequest intention form https://iucc.org/s/IUCC-Confidential-Bequest-Intention-Form.pdf.
Sign Up For Coffee Hour
2024 Coffee Hour Sign-up Now Available!
Thank you to all the individuals, groups, and leadership who hosted coffee hour in 2023. Despite changes in leadership and set up, things are going smoothly. Anyone can host! If you have never done it before, you will have step-by-step instructions alongside the support of the administration, deacons, and IUCC veterans. There is no need to fear! Individuals, families, small groups, and ministries are encouraged to host coffee hour. To sign-up for hosting, you have three easy options: 1)use the sign-up sheet on Sunday morning at the coffee hour table. 2)sign-up online using the link below. Simply add your contact information on the desired date. 3)email Pastor Craig with the date you wish to host. EASY!
You will always be sent a reminder email and instructions. Without hosts, there will be no coffee hour.
Sign-up to host Coffee Hour HERE!
For more information on hosting coffee hour click HERE!
The basics of hosting coffee hour:
Host ONLY after the 9:30am service.
Provide food and snacks for those attending worship.
Brew the coffee!
Greet people during coffee hour.
Help clean up once the 11:15am service begins.
Go home!
IUCC LAUNCHES BREEZE
Welcome to Breeze! Last year IUCC migrated to a different software to manage important church data such as attendance, contact information, events, financial giving, and much more.
Confused About LED Light Bulbs?
Many of us have been raised using incandescent bulbs and only switched to LED bulbs in the last 20 years. Yet most of us don’t understand a thing on the box when we buy them. There are so many choices today, so which one is best for you? Well after reading this lightbulb guide, you will be a pro!
Crochet/Knit Hearts for IUCC
Not everyone can march in a parade or be at a table for a few hours on a weekend. But you can still be part of the effort to inform people about IUCC. One of the best things we can do is give people a tangible connection to IUCC. Here are the instructions for creating a crocheted heart that attaches to a small card with IUCC information.