Some of our number participated with the Immigration Justice Task Force (IJTF) in the city's annual July 4 parade downtown. The group's objective in marching was "to show that we are a happy & upbeat community that values the richness that our immigrant neighbors bring to us and seeks to support them in a variety of ways.”
Marchers walked the parade route holding posters with messages like “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” and “Immigrants Make America Great.“ The crowd did not always welcome them with enthusiasm, that is, until they saw Ruby the puppy. And somehow she captivated even the most aloof, and the crowd responded with cheers and sounds of joy.
Other groups participating included the Refugee Support Network, the Unitarian Universalist Refugee & Immigrant Task Force, First Presbyterian Church, and El Centro Comunal Latino. The organizers expressed thanks also to their many supporters "who while unable to march were cheering us as spectators and with good wishes & cheer from home and beyond!”
Marchers walked the parade route holding posters with messages like “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” and “Immigrants Make America Great.“ The crowd did not always welcome them with enthusiasm, that is, until they saw Ruby the puppy. And somehow she captivated even the most aloof, and the crowd responded with cheers and sounds of joy.
Other groups participating included the Refugee Support Network, the Unitarian Universalist Refugee & Immigrant Task Force, First Presbyterian Church, and El Centro Comunal Latino. The organizers expressed thanks also to their many supporters "who while unable to march were cheering us as spectators and with good wishes & cheer from home and beyond!”
A Message from Pastor Annette:
Friends:
We are constantly updating our protocols for attendance at all church programming in order to focus on worship, fellowship and ministry, and we appreciate your help in keeping both our congregation and community safe.
Currently we do not require masks to be worn during church programming, but we do ask that everyone show grace toward one another as we make personal decisions about mask wearing.
We ask that people not attend church programs, but rather worship with us virtually, if:
1. they are experiencing any Covid symptoms;
2. they or anyone in their household tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days;
3. they have knowingly been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days.
Many thanks for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to face these new phases of our life together.
We are constantly updating our protocols for attendance at all church programming in order to focus on worship, fellowship and ministry, and we appreciate your help in keeping both our congregation and community safe.
Currently we do not require masks to be worn during church programming, but we do ask that everyone show grace toward one another as we make personal decisions about mask wearing.
We ask that people not attend church programs, but rather worship with us virtually, if:
1. they are experiencing any Covid symptoms;
2. they or anyone in their household tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days;
3. they have knowingly been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for Covid in the last 5 days.
Many thanks for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to face these new phases of our life together.
online church Info:
Just click on the buttons below at the scheduled meeting times and upon connection, you’ll find yourself in a ‘zoom room’ with one another.
Even though the church building and offices are now open, we are periodically updating our practices and protocols to stay in line with current recommendations regarding Covid-19. See the box above for details about what that means for our worship services now.
As before, we welcome people with wi-fi-enabled devices to access the church wi-fi from the parking lot. And we welcome everyone to join with us in worship, either in person, by livestream, or in a previously recorded worship service.
We want to stay connected with you! If you have any news or prayer concerns, please contact Fan or Pastor Annette and let them know.
As before, we welcome people with wi-fi-enabled devices to access the church wi-fi from the parking lot. And we welcome everyone to join with us in worship, either in person, by livestream, or in a previously recorded worship service.
We want to stay connected with you! If you have any news or prayer concerns, please contact Fan or Pastor Annette and let them know.
Events.
- Every Sunday -- Life Groups @ 9:30am - Worship Service @ 10:45am
- Every Thursday - Lunchtime Bible Chat - 9:45AM-Noon - discuss the Bible, upcoming sermon topics, and world events with Pastor Annette
#ITSYOURCHURCHTOO is our way of saying that
UBC is a welcoming and affirming congregation.
You can read more about it here.
UBC is a welcoming and affirming congregation.
You can read more about it here.