BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS FROM

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST’S

GENERAL SYNOD 30 Great gains were made at the United

Church of Christ’s General Synod 30. Several resolutions passed. Three in

particular were initially affirmed by our Conference’s 2014 Annual Meeting:

Boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of corporations benefiting from

Israel’s occupation of Palestine. This resolution also calls for the church-wide

study of the Kairos Palestine document, issued by Palestinian

Christians in 2009 and continued interfaith dialogue with representatives of

the Abrahamic faiths.

Dismantle the New Jim Crow.

Changing the name of the Washington Redskins football team.

In addition, the proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws

were not approved by the Synod. Here is an excerpt from a UCC article on

the current leadership structure:

“For the time being, the leadership of the United Church of Christ will

remain in its current structure. Delegates voted down a proposal to the

constitution and bylaws of the UCC on Tuesday, June 30, that would have

shifted leadership of the national setting from the current four-person

collegium structure to one general minister and president….Sixty-one

percent of the delegates (401 votes in favor, 249 opposed and 23

abstentions) voted in favor of the proposed changes — short of the

necessary two-thirds vote. The proposed bylaw change came from the UCC

Board of Directors, which approved the measure at its March board

meeting, along with a another package of suggested bylaw revisions

related to withdrawal rates from endowment funds...The issues raised by

opponents centered around the process of bringing the proposed changes

forward— the need for more dialogue and conversation among settings of

the church — the model of leadership under one person and the future of

Justice and Witness Ministries after the retirement of the Rev. M. Linda

Jaramillo in September. "I do not believe the proposals pass the smell test,”

said the Rev. John. R. Deckenback, conference minister of the Central

Atlantic Conference of the UCC.“

For more information about the UCC and the General Synod 30, visit

synod.uccpages.org

JULY 2015

Acting Senior Minister

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sundays

9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study

11:00 a.m. Church School

Deacons’ Prayer Service

Wednesday at Noon

Prayer Meeting

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study on Thursdays

6:30-8:00 p.m.

HOLY COMMUNION

First Sunday

At 11:00 a.m. Worship

Second Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Worship

Nursery available during

11:00 a.m. service

MISSION OF THE CHURCH The Mission of Peoples Congregational United

Church of Christ is:

To worship God and preach the gospel of Je-

sus Christ, and to labor for peace and justice

so that the world may become the kingdom

of God on earth;

To foster within its membership, by its teaching

and its ministry, the spirit which was in Christ;

To be to its membership and the community a

source of spiritual refreshment, guidance,

transformation, comfort and support;

To impress upon its membership the need for

mutual loyalty and charity;

To teach its young people the noble traditions

of its past; to point them to the possibilities of

its future, and to give guidance in the build-

ing of Christian character; and

To educate and develop its members for

consecrated and sacrificial service.

VISION OF THE CHURCH “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ

and individually we are members of one anoth-

er.” (Romans 12:5 NRSV)

Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ

is a progressive Christian community called by

faith, led by hope, and united by love to build

strong and committed disciples for Jesus Christ

and to be a spiritual presence locally and global-

ly in service to humanity. This vision is lived out

through our focus on relationship with the Lord,

which produces perspective; scholarship in study

of the Scriptures, which produces focus; steward-

ship awareness in our giving and sharing which

produces trust; and fellowship with our sisters and

brothers in Christ, which produces unity.

“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, so

that a runner may read it, for there is a vision for

the appointed time…” (Habakkuk 2:2-3 NRSV)

MISSION AND VISION OF THE CHURCH

2015 MONTHLY MEMORY VERSES (FROM THE NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION)

January: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light

to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

February: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your

plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:3)

March: “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise

shall continuously be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1)

April: “So faith comes from what is heard, and what

is heard comes through the word of Christ.

(Romans 10:17)

May: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and to not

rely on your own insight; in all your ways

acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your

paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

June: “I can do all things through Him (Jesus Christ)

Who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

July: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present

help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

August: “The prayer of the righteous is powerful and

effective.” (James 5:16)

September: “What no eye has seen, or ear heard,

nor the human heart conceived, what God has pre-

pared for those who love Him.” (I Corinthians 2:9)

October: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the

earth. Worship the Lord with gladness, come into His

presence with singing. (Psalm 100:1-2)

November: I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where

will my help come? My help comes from the Lord,

Who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2)

December: “She will bear a son, and you are to

name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from

their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)

JULY LECTIONARY READINGS

JULY 5TH

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

“SENT WITH POWER”

Old Testament: II Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

New Testament: Mark 6:1-13

Epistle: II Corinthians 12:2-10

JULY 12TH

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

“GOD-INSPIRED JOY”

Old Testament: II Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

New Testament: Mark 6:14-29

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14

JULY19TH

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

“WHEREVER YOU ARE”

Old Testament: II Samuel 7:1-14a

New Testament: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Epistle: Ephesians 2:11-22

JULY 26TH

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

“GOD’S ABUNDANT PRESENCE”

Old Testament: II Samuel 11:1-15

New Testament: John 6:1-21

Epistle: Ephesians 3:14-21

Student Recognition Sunday & the Rev. Michael Murphy Day Festival

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

.

(Left) Toni Robinson

and Friends per-

formed on Sunday,

June 14th.

(Right) Dr. Bobby

William Austin deliv-

ered an inspiration-

al message for Fa-

thers’ Day on June

21st.

Student Recogniton

Sunday and the

scholarship

Recipients

June 14th

General Information

WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK NEWS: our website address

is www.peopleschurchucc.org. Email

webmaster4704@gmail.com if you have any

questions. The website is constantly updated, so click the refresh button when you visit.

The Prodder, Website and Facebook Fan Page exist

to further the social connect with Peoples United

Church of Christ’s membership and the community

to promote outreach and notice of important

church events. The social networking tools are

designed for easy mass communication and media

sharing. Through the website, members and users

can access the Online Giving page to donate to

the General Fund; members/users can view the

Events Calendar to participate in the life of the

church; members can also advertise church events

on the Facebook Fan Page. The website is the “new

front door of the church,” and allows members/users

to interact, communicate, and connect to foster

connectivity and community. The Website address is

www.peopleschurchucc.org.

Prodder Guidelines: All announcements and flyers

must be submitted by the third Tuesday of the month

by 12:00 noon. Announcements and flyers can be

e-mailed to Ms. Karen Lawrence, Executive Assis-

tant, at klawrence@peopleschurchucc.org, to the

church account, info@peopleschurchucc.org, or

faxed to (202) 726-9301. Do not mail information. An-

nouncements should be no more than 90 words and

should be informational about Peoples Church

events or members and their families.

Announcements may be edited. If you would like to

have a flyer inserted in the Prodder, please contact

Ms. Lawrence for more information.

MINISTER’S EMAIL ADDRESS:

Rev. Leslie Dowdell Cannon, Acting Senior Minister:

ldcannon@peopleschurchucc.org

CHURCH MODERATOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS:

Yvonne Hinkson, Church Moderator

yhmoderator@gmail.com

Facility Reservations: If you wish to reserve space for

an event and/or activity, please contact Ms. Yvette

Hunter, Operations Specialist, at the church office

o n ( 2 0 2 ) 8 2 9 - 5 5 1 1 o r e m a i l

yhunter@peopleschurchucc.org to complete a res-

ervation contract. Facility reservations can also be

made online through the church’s website:

www.peopleschurchucc.org. Reservations are

made on a first come, first served basis; however,

religious events and funerals take precedence.

Peoples Church is a multi-use venue so reservations

are necessary to ensure competing needs are met

efficiently and to specification. Member and non-

member reservation fees are available.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

(202) 829-5511

(202) 726-9301 Fax

info@peopleschurchucc.org

www.peopleschurchucc.org

www.ucc.org (National Setting)

Ms. Yvette Hunter, Operations Specialist,

yhunter@peopleschurchucc.org

Ms. Karen Lawrence, Executive Assistant,

klawrence@peopleschurchucc.org

Mr. Frank Blakeney, Maintenance Supervisor

Mr. George Porter, Maintenance

HOURS OF OPERATION

CHURCH BUILDING HOURS:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

.

Please note the change in the church

schedule for the summer. The Office will be

open from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. each day.

The church building will be open from

12:00 noon-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and

Thursday; 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. on

Wednesday; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday;

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and

7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Voices of Peoples

Fellowship Choir

Rhythmic Choir

Chancel Choir

Men’s Chorus

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

On break in July

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

On break in August

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

CHOIR REHEARSALS

Church School

Pre-K

Adult Bible Class

Men’s Bible Study

Youth Ministry

GROW Ministry

Prayer Meeting

Prayer Meeting

Prayer Service

Bible Study

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

2nd and 4th Sunday

4th Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Thursday

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

On Break until Sept.

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Elmes Center

Nursery

Corbin Lounge

Small Lounge

Youth Lounge

Room 203 A & B

Small Lounge

Corbin Lounge

Resumes Sept. 2nd

Corbin Lounge

PEOPLES NEIGHBORHOOD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Board of Christian Education

Board of Trustees

Christian Social Action

Church Council

Board of Deacons

1st Wednesday

2nd Wednesday

2nd Wednesday

3rd Wednesday

Saturday Before the 1st Sunday

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

12:00 noon

CHURCH BOARDS MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULES

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: By Appointment Call (202) 726-3198

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ALTAR: To order a designer floral arrangement to remember your loved

one or recognize a special day, contact Vernandi Richardson (301) 552-1762 or Diane Miller (202) 291-

2064 for additional information.

Celebrating Our

July

People

Church Festival Saturday, June 21, 2015