Announcements

December's Plate Share 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.

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.

Give

Nominate a Share the Plate Recipient Organization

**Last month, a check totaling $1,580.00 was donated to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry. Thank you for supporting our beloved community with your generous plate gifts!**

As a result of the survey, we will have our Game Meets either on Sunday afternoons or Fridays, to be determined monthly.

For our next Meet, besides games and holiday snacks, we will have a White Elephant exchange. In case you don't know, a White Elephant exchange is where you bring a wrapped, generic gift to be randomly exchanged and "stolen" throughout the Meet. The item can be something silly, inexpensive, weird, or something you are 're-gifting.'

If you have any questions contact Dan Vaughn (dvaughn@uchbg.org), call or text at 717-383-3824.

Amplify Member Account

Be on the lookout for an email the week of 12/15 inviting you to activate your Amplify account. This will help you take the steps you need to access the system. Once you've created your login, you can download a handy app on any Apple or Android device to keep up with important information on the go.

Remember, Amplify will be the only way to access the UCH directory, update your contact info, and more.

Click here for a list of FAQs.

Sunday, December 14

10:30 am: Worship Service

"Cognitive Dissonance"

Jimmy Handshaw

Jimmy reflects on his lifetime dance between thinking and feeling through the lens of cognitive dissonance and resonance, with resolution music of Bach and jazz.

Christmas Cookie Social

We’re planning a Christmas Cookie Social right after the Christmas Eve service, and we’d love your help to make it a joyful time of fellowship where we can partake in a cup of cheer and some cookies together.

You can help in two ways:

1. Bring a plate of homemade cookies to share.

2. Stay afterward to help with cleanup once the social is over.

If you plan to bring cookies, please avoid using coconut or coconut oil, as we have guests with severe coconut allergies. Many grocery store bakeries use coconut oil in their cookies, so homemade cookies with safe ingredients are best.

If you would like to volunteer to help serve or clean up, please contact Kevin Geist, kgeist@uchbg.org