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Women of all ages are invited to this year’s evening Bible study options:

Wednesdays: Begins September 22, 2021 (meets 2nd and 4th weeks of the month)
Luke: Good News of Great Joy by Lydia Brownback. This 10-week study explores the theme of joy in the book of Luke, showcasing how the message Jesus proclaimed to the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider is still good news to the world today. Meets from 7-8:30 pm in the church library or on Zoom starting September 22. Contact Katie Young to sign up for the in person group or Cheryl McCormick to sign up for the online group.

Thursdays: Begins September 23, 2021 (meets 2nd and 4th weeks of the month)
Romans: A 12 Week Study (Knowing the Bible) by Jared Wilson. The book of Romans is one of the best explanations of the gospel and covers the doctrines we hold dear: original sin, unconditional election, justification by faith alone, sanctification, the sovereignty of God, and union with Christ. Romans was deeply influential in the lives and ministries of such Christian leaders as Augustine, Luther, Bunyan, and Wesley. Join us this year as we seek to understand its message and life-changing effects. Meets at Priscilla Lohrmann’s home (2837 River Pointe Drive, Holt) at 7:00 pm. Contact Priscilla Lohrmann or Penny Imeson to sign up.

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PDF Copy of Pastor Jason’s Letter

August 19, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Fall semester is upon us: the school year has started for many, children’s extracurricular activities are in full swing, students are returning to campus, and our church is beginning its full slate of ministries. As we enter the Fall semester together, our desire to be good witnesses to our neighbors and a commitment to in-person corporate worship continues. These remain high priorities for the leadership of the church; we also know it remains important to you. We want you to know clearly that we are listening to you and have been united with you in prayer as we enter into all the decisions before us.

We have decided to alter the two service times on Sunday mornings beginning August 29. The first service will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the second service at 10:30 a.m. The evening service will remain at the regular 6:00 p.m. We will also continue to livestream these services (10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.), though we encourage you to attend in-person if you are able.

As was communicated before the summer months, our hope and intention was to return to no or limited health protocols this Fall. We have decided to remain on that path with our ministries, activities, the evening service, and second morning service. However, we will maintain the first morning service as a mask required service (in the sanctuary and nursery) with social distancing. After much prayer and discussion with many in the congregation, this decision affords the greatest opportunity to care for our membership with health issues and concerns for the coming weeks or months. As your pastor I have been especially blessed over these past couple of weeks to hear many express a desire for the Session to make this or a similar decision out of care and concern for their brothers and sisters who attend the earlier service. Thank you for seeking to love and serve one another well.

We look forward to seeing how the Lord works in us and through us for His glory in these upcoming months. As we have discussed over the past couple of weeks, let’s continue seeking fellowship and hospitality as we seek to Glorify Christ and Grow in Grace together.

By His Grace,

Pastor Jason Helopoulos on behalf of the Session of University Reformed Church

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Join us from 7-8:30pm on Wednesday, August 18 at URC for an evening of dessert, fellowship, and a kick-off for the upcoming year. Come learn how you can get involved and connected at URC including Evening Bible Studies, Doctrine Study, Prayer Triads, Annual Christmas Tea, Winter Retreat and more! RSVP here to let us know you’re coming. 

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URC women are invited to join us every other Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am in the Fellowship Hall, beginning September 22. This year we will be reading “A Body Of Divinity”, Thomas Watson’s work based on the Westminster Assembly’s Shorter Catechism. Join us for book discussion, testimony panels, guest speakers, wonderful fellowship and great food! Childcare and homeschool classes offered. Registration is open now through August. Questions? Contact Katie Imeson.

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Join us in serving at Shared Pregnancy’s new building to help them prepare for their ribbon-cutting and open house event on July 29th. We’ll be helping with yardwork, outside clean-up, painting and several projects in the basement space including installing a new floor in the playgroup room.

Friday, July 16 will be focused on outside work and Saturday, July 24 will be focused on inside tasks, but there will be opportunities for both on both days.

Click HERE to sign up. 

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GO/SEND meetings are aimed at helping us think about our part in the Great Commission. Should I go? If not, how can I be a partner in sending? Jason Stryd will be joining us for our next gathering on Sunday, July 11. Jason will share with us on the theme of outreach and evangelism. Join us for an outdoor cook-out after the second service.