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Metro-Denver UCC churches will be gathering at Park Hill UCC, 2600 Leyden St. Denver, CO 80207 for worship together on Sunday July 28. Some First United members will worship there, but we will also hold worship at First United for those who find it more difficult to travel a distance. A carpooling sign-up is on the welcome desk just inside the front door. (And all are invited to gather at Lake Arbor for the picnic that Sunday around noon.)

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) are dismissed about 20 minutes into the service a combined Summer Sunday school. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Prayer

(Some members will worship with the Metro-Denver UCC churches who are meeting at Park Hill UCC at 10am for a joint area worship service. )

Each year the choir gathers for a year-end potluck picnic. Anyone is welcome to join in at the Lake Arbor Pavilion for a potluck lunch after the worship service on July 28. There’s a playground in walking distance with a port-a-potty. Bring a dish to share and your own plates/silverware/drinks. The choir has the pavilion 11am-4pm.

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) are dismissed about 20 minutes into the service a combined Summer Sunday school. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Guest Preacher, Rev. Leigh-Ann Collett

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) are dismissed about 20 minutes into the service a combined Summer Sunday school. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Taize Service

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) are dismissed about 20 minutes into the service a combined Summer Sunday school. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Message about the mission work of Archway Housing & Services, Inc. in our region
• Short intro to the church’s Retreat to La Foret, coming in October

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) are dismissed about 20 minutes into the service a combined Summer Sunday school. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Message from the founder of Seeds of South Sudan (https://seedsofsouthsudan.org/) Arok Garang

Calling all singers….Celebration! Choir starts up on Tuesday August 27, 6:30pm. New singers are welcome to come check out the fun! We rehearse Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm, except for the 2nd Tuesday of the month when we rehearse at 7pm due to the Worship & Arts meeting. Talk to Sue Wedaa (or any choir member) for more information.

Who’s running for Arvada’s City Council this fall? Find out and ask questions of the candidates at a Forum sponsored by Arvadans for Progressive Action, at First United on Wednesday August 28, 6:30pm.

Children (elementary age) and Youth (middle & high school age) stay in worship this week. Nursery is provided for preschool age and younger children. Worship concludes about 11:00AM, with coffee and fellowship afterward.

Today:

• Holy Communion
• “Open Table”
• Labor Day acknowledgement
• Worship & Arts committee brainstorming meeting after worship