Gather the Spirit for Justice (GTSFJ) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that brings together Allison Hill residents, area organizations, businesses, and churches to address issues of social justice and economic equity. It was jointly founded by UCH and the Shared Ministry during the time we operated at 1508 Market Street. It now operates out of First Church of the Brethren, 219 Hummel Street.
GTSFJ strives to be a place where people can find common ground, to meet and discuss the changes that need to be made to make Harrisburg a great place to live for all of its citizens.
REMEMBER: Write “Plate” on your check’s memo if you want half of your gift to go to this month’s designated non-profit; write “Pledge” if you want it to count towards your annual pledge; checks with no memo designation will go to Unpledged Gifts and support the church’s operating budget.
**Last month, a check totaling $1,101.00 was donated to Meadville Lombard Theological School. Thank you for supporting our beloved community with your generous plate gifts!**
The Grounds & Garden team needs your help. Please save cardboard boxes (flattened with tape and staples removed) to sheet mulch our new pollinator garden and 1 gallon plastic milk or tea jugs for a winter sowing project. We need your donations before Saturday, October 24, 2026. Donations can be placed in the lobby alongside the basket where the food bank basket is located. Join us for the final garden clean-up day on Saturday, October 24. We'll be there from 9am-2pm. Lunch will be provided - please contact Anita Mentzer or Hannah Belser so we have an accurate count.
Women's Lunch Out will meet Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00 PM at Thea in Mechanicsburg. Please RSVP to Ann Sitrin by Monday, October 12. This restaurant is BYOB.
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On Saturday, November 7 we will connect our community at the 2026 UCH Auction, Connecting Communities, Coast to Coast. You can now buy your tickets in the Common Room after Sunday service ($10 individual/$20 family) and sign up before October 18 if you need childcare.
Worship Service – 10:30 am
"A Question of Loyalty"
Rev. Bran Lennox
It's generally considered virtuous to be loyal, but when can dedication steer us down the wrong path?
Members and friends can submit joys and/or sorrows to be read (with your permission) during a Sunday service. Submissions sent before Friday at noon will be read that Sunday, all others will be held for the next week.
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