Announcements
February's Plate Recipient
Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven (SHSH) is a residential facility offering support and stable housing to men who are/were chronically homeless. It is managed by Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area. The program offers long-term housing within a supportive community for up to 25 formerly homeless men in Dauphin County. The program is designed to help chronically homeless men—those living on the street for a year or more, many of whom are also dealing with mental illness— to get off the street. Once in a safe, stable environment, they work on goals related to income, employment, life skills, physical and mental health, and, in many cases, addiction. New residents live in dormitory-style housing. Upon achievement of specific goals related to income and stability, they become eligible for one of ten private rooms. Over time, it is their goal to help the men, when able, to move to their own apartment or other permanent housing.
**Last month, a check totaling $995.00 was donated to CWS Harrisburg. Thank you for supporting our beloved community with your generous plate gifts!**
An Evening of Songs with Chris Emkey
Back by popular demand, Chris will be playing at UCH on Sunday, February 16th from 7-8:30pm! Bring your friends and BYOB. Choir will provide light snacks. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by emailing Yvonne at yduval@uchbg.org. All proceeds will go to UCH, but Chris will be graciously accepting tips via cash or Venmo the night of the event.
Caring Volunteers Needed
The Caring Connection coordinates our help and care for each other when we find ourselves in need. We are looking for new volunteers to join our group of caring congregants. For the next 2 Sundays, volunteer forms will be available from the ushers. If you are able to help, please place completed forms in the offertory plate. This isn't about joining a committee or coming to meetings but about helping when help is needed.
Current volunteers do not need to resubmit a form.
Any questions, please contact Cara Martinez-Williams at cmartinez@uchbg.org
Flood Bishop Budde with Love
We received so many loving letters of encouragement last week, that we are extending this campaign. During coffee hour today, there will be a table set up so we can flood the mailbox of the Bishop with love! Materials will be provided.
We are engaging in this activity as she faces hate and backlash for speaking truth to power at the Inaugural Prayer Service. If you are unable to attend coffee hour, feel free to hand your message by the end of the day or email it to Cory Ness.
Cory will send all our letters to Bishop Budde in DC.
Next Sunday - February 16
"Trees Are Teachers"
Rev. Bran Lennox, Cory Ness & Yvonne DuVal
10:30 am
Inspired by Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, we will explore some of the lessons relating to these special beings. Co-led by Rev. Bran, Cory, and Yvonne, this will be an all-ages service specially designed to be creative and welcoming to children and families.
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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