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217 6th Street
Downtown Ames, Iowa
PHONE: 515-232-9323
EMAIL: uccames@midiowa.net
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
We are a just peace and open and affirming church
FACILITIES
-Nursery during Sunday School and Worship
-Wheelchair accessible
-Elevator at west entrance
-Ramp at east entrance
-Parking on street west of church and in city lot to east.
-Hearing enhancers
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00-12 PM; 12:30 -3:30 PM
-Large-print bulletins
-Air-conditioning
LOCATION
Downtown at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Kellogg Avenue.
STAFF
- Rev. Paul A. Johnson, Interim Minister
- Hannah Hannover, Children & Youth Minister
- Becky A. Bridges, Secretary
-Lesley Lackore, Music Director
-Karen Stewart & Colby Kegley, Organists
PRAYER REQUEST OR JOY SHARE
CALENDAR
NEWSLETTER
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
THEOLOGIAN IN RESIDENCE
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We welcome you
to join us at
United Church of Christ, Ames!
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♦R A L L Y S U N D A Y♦
SEPTEMBER 12
9:00 A.M. - Continental Breakfast
9:30 A.M. - Sunday School
10:45 A.M. - Worship
Join us on Sunday, September 12 for RALLY SUNDAY!
We will kick off the Sunday School year in Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. with a potluck breakfast! Please bring your own tableware and a dish to share. In Sunday School and worship this year, we will focus on six Sacred Practices! The first focus is the practice of Sabbath. After our potluck we will share in an activity to help us think about our first Sacred Practice. Then join us for worship at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary when Paul will preach on the practice of Sabbath. You can look forward to a Sunday School activity and Pastor Paul's preaching in worship on the six following Sacred Practices:
September..........Sabbath
November..........Visioning
January...............Service
February.............Prayer
March.................Relationship
April...................Testimony
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Sunday, September 19 Sunday School classes
will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-K through 6th grade will meet in the Parlor.
Youth Group will meet in the Youth Room.
Learning Center will meet in Fellowship Hall.
Nursery care is provided during the Sunday School hour and worship.
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Prospective Member Orientation in September
A two-week new member orientation will be held September 19 and 26 at 9:30 a.m. in room 104 next to the small kitchen. You are welcome to attend even if you haven't decided for sure whether you want to join. The classes will give you an opportunity to get better acquainted with the congregation and some of the members as well as get answers to questions you may have. Even if you can't attend both sessions, you're invited to the one you can make. Registration ahead of time is not required, but if you let me know you will be there, it will help us plan. Call the church office (232-9323) or email me, the Rev. Paul Johnson, at PJohnson@midiowa.net to express your interest.
Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Sept. 26: Celebration of John Bath’s 100th Birthday
Oct. 16: Chili Cookoff and Pie Fest
Oct. 23: Clean Up and Spruce Up Church Work Morning, 9 a.m. to noon
Nov. 13: Trip to Hindu Temple, Madrid, Iowa
Dec. 5: Congregational meeting after worship
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In keeping with the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, we joyfully and unconditionally welcome all people of any age, gender, race, culture, ability or sexual orientation into our community of faith and affirm the worth of all people as unique individuals made in God's image. We are open to the unique gifts that each person brings and invite each one to participate in the life of our church.
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"Never place a period where God has placed a comma"
-- Gracie Allen
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