English Ministry News and Notes 2016-1-17

• Great Thanks for the all church work day crew, including AYSC youth! 
• We welcome back Rev. Deborah Lee and her colleague, Daniel Pinell, from the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) as we mark and celebrate Human Relations Sunday. Many are familiar with Rev. Deborah from her past preaching and teaching on immigration and our faith. This is a follow up to her last visit in which she shared about the latest work of accompaniment, specifically around housing needs and accompaniment teams. Since then, the Union City Small Group has been in discernment about the possibility of becoming active in some way. Let us listen and discern together! 
• Human Relations Special Offering - Your special offering will support the Community Developers Program, the UM Voluntary Services Program, and the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program. Thank you for giving generously. 
• Laity Sunday - Next Sunday, we celebrate the call and ministry of YOU, the laity. We will hear from our lay leader, Becky Wong, about a new vision and new possibilities. Please plan to attend! 
• TED Talk Sunday School Series - Don't miss out on an exciting series utilizing TED Talks. We have explored vulnerability, listening from the perspective of an economic developer, and welcoming refugees. Next week we will engage innovation and decision making. Join in at 9:30 a.m. sharp! 
• New Church Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30—2:30 p.m. (closed for lunch between noon and 1 p.m.), Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30— 3:30 p.m. 
• Looking Ahead: The Bridges District Revival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Community UMC, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Lunch will be provided and child care available. Registration deadline is Jan. 27. Suggested donation is $15 per person. Shall we send a team?