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TABLE OF CONTENTSPastoraL PErsPECtiVE

4 Finding the Gospel at Work

aroUnd UPC

5 Faith @ Work6 The Theology of Work7 Chronicles of a UPC Intern8 A Sharp Turn in the Road19 Whats EMAM?

aroUnd oUr CitY

10 Towne Family Launches Foundation forChildhood Cancers

11 Building a House with Habitat for Humanity12 The View from the Top17 Staying InTouch18 In It Together 10

fEatUrE

14 58 Days in Ecuador

in MY oWn Words

16 New Look, Same Community

ConnECt to CoMMUnitY

20 Special Events21 Worship21 Small Groups21 Classes and Events23 Opportunities to Serve25 Caring Ministries

Chronicles of a UPC Intern 16 Towne Family Foundation

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MilestonesMARRIAGES

Congratulations to UPC Newlweds

Jennie Koth & Drew Barber, Aug. 28Caroline Teel & Jason Shaw, Sept. 4Andrea Diede & Kris McArthury, Sept. 4Rory Douglas & Laura Belle Kearns, Sept. 11Matt Bowers & Katie Vine, Sept. 12Tracie Owens & John Demko, Sept. 17Janine Warner & Daniel Johnson, Sept. 25

BIRTHS

Congratulations to

Andrea & Nathan Porter, on the births of Nathanand HanaLeah & Benjamin Weins, on the birth of Julia

Allison & Matthew Parker, on the birth of JacksonLily Hsueh & Joseph Huang, on the births of Faithand HopeStaci &Tim Cole, on the birth of Willow

Valerie & Olusegun Soge, on the birth of LexiTerri & Brian Carlson, on the birth of James

NEW STAFF

Missi Young, AM Preschool Ministry CoordinatorJeny Carlson, AM Beginner Ministry Coordinator &Community Programs

Phil Prigge, Facilities Steward


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Lunch atop a skscraper, c. 1932 Art print Charles C. Ebbets

Who is John Galt? Thatsthe question that pulsesthrough the heart of AtlasShrugged, the massive novel

by Ayn Rand that became mypersonal manifesto during

college as I wrestled with themeaning of life and soughtto discover who I was as anadult. John Galt became my

heroic alter egoa rugged individualist who cre-ated new technology and built entrepreneurialcompanies to bring products to market, all for thesake of human achievement and progress.

In a sense, I became John Galt, claiming his idealsas my own. I patterned my life and goals on his. Atlas Shruggedgave me a ringing endorsementfor my ambitions. Work became for me an avenue

to achievement and success; I began to denemyself by what I produced, as a scientist, inventor,entrepreneur, and businessman. I developed newproducts and co-founded a company, earned pat-ents, raised venture capital, and managed teams ofpeople. It was a wild, fun ride.

But through it all, there lingered in the back of mymind a worry that something was missing in JohnGalts world. Placing absolute value on productivityreduced life to a balance sheet that held no placefor intangibles like compassion and sympathy. Loveseemed not to enter into the equation. I worried

about how to place a value upon a life, or upon theexperiences, and even suering, of people whose

worth couldnt be measured by the standards ofeconomic eciency. Yet, I remained convinced bythe example of John Galt that selshness wasnt nec-essarily a bad thing. The lesson of Atlas Shruggedis that selshness (or if you prefer, self-concern, orlove of self ) can produce all kinds of good things for

humankind. Thats how prot serves the commongood. But to treat selshness as an absolute good isan entirely dierent matter. The absolutism of JohnGalt seems to have a aw. Love and mercy dontseem to be accounted for in the gospel accordingto John Galt (read, Ayn Rand).This is precisely the dilemma confronted by the

biblical author of Ecclesiastes. The expectationthat we might nd out the meaning of life throughpersonal achievement and the things produced by

working is a vanity of vanities; its like chasingafter the wind (Eccl. 1:2, 14). The problem is that

the meaning of life and the purpose of work are notto be found in the act of work itself, but rather in therelational context of our work. What do you do fora living? is the wrong question. The right questionis, What (or Who) makes your work life-giving?

I can identify with the writer of Ecclesiastes. I wasin mid-life before I nally discovered the only hopeto enjoy meaningful work without chasing afterthe wind. The only answer Ive ever found is to livein relationship with the creator God who loves youand me, and who designed us for workthe God

who is, the God who is love, the God we know in and

throgh Christ Jess.

When our work is celebrated as an expression ofwho God made us to be, i t has meaning. When workserves Gods love for ourselves, for our neighbors,and for all creation, it is life-giving and takes oneternal value. The meaning lies in the relationships

which make work valuable.

Work has meaning when we see it as part of thestory God is telling through us. Living by faith isthe source of joy in our work. We dont nd ourmeaning by going to work, but rather, we bring themeaning of work with us when we enter it in faith.In faith we discover that work is joyful, because itsultimate value exists in relationship. Here is theimpact of the Gospel upon our workour true, life-giving identity is found not in our job, but in Christ

who makes our job meaningful. This is our secretidentity as workersChrist in you, the hope ofglory (Col. 1:27; 3:3,4)which we bring to work

and which redeems our work to the glory of God.

The only way to lead a life that integrates purpose-ful work, ambition, and love is to live by faith. Thisis why I am so excited about our current sermonseries, Take This Job and Love It! These weeklymessages will draw us into the mysterious, life-giving way in which we nd the Gospel at work. Iencourage you to use the sermon series study guidein your small group or on your own. Join a smallgroup if youre not in one at the moment. Wrestle

with these questions. Attend a workshop. Sharean insight. Pray together. Were seeking to better

integrate our faith and workthese are places andquestions in which we will nd the Gospel at work.

F I N D I N G T H E G O S P E L A T W O R KB Bruce Baker

Interim Pastor, Community Team Lead

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F A I T H @ W O R KVoices rom the Congregation

I believe God placed us whereverwe are to minister in his world.You may nd yourself betweenjobs or in dicult nancialcircumstances, but God canstill use you to minister to otherpeople or provide otherpeople to minister to you.

Paul Tet,Bus Driver (Metro Transit)

I used to think that you had to go on a mission some-

where in Africa to be doing meaningful work for God,but now I know that whatever Im doing that day canbe work for God and is partof his plan for me.

Caroline Lu,Currently: Stay-at-home momFormerly: Anesthesiologist

My work is such that God is

integrated whether I am atwork or at camp withSide-by-Side or visitingwith a family; there reallyisnt much of a dierencebetween my work lifeand my spiritual life.

Kell Malone,Hospital Administrator

When Im under the most pressureand I feel like Im going to breakthatis when I realize, Oh, it isnt upto me. I need to trust God andpray through it. Ultimately,those are some of the bestmoments in my spiritual life.

Kell Marrow,

Architectural Associate

Photos b Rick Bechtel

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What is the main message o your new book?

My book seeks to arm the important role that busi-

ness is called to play in the kingdom of God. I hope tohelp Christians in business understand that their workas business men and women has intrinsic value to God.It is not just what they do with the money they makethat counts. God intends their daily work itself to ad-vance his agenda. As the title of the book also suggests,however, there are aspects of the common businessmodel that could and should be changed to better alignour business practices with Gods purposes.

What are you suggesting should be changed?

A couple of things. The dominant business model op-

erating today emphasizes that the purpose of businessis to maximize shareholder value. In my book, I arguethat viewing prots and returns as a rst-order pur-pose of business is upside-down from Gods perspec-tive. Reasonable returns should be understood as themeans, not the end, of business activity.

What else?

As a part of the shareholder maximizing model, busi-nesses are typically allowed to take any legal actionthat doesnt violate societys basic norms. But I thinkGod wants a form of the Hippocratic Oath to guide businesses: as they go about their work and pursueGodly purposes they must do no harm to any of thecompanys stakeholderswhether it would be legal todo so or not.

What motivated you to write your new book?

I saw two big needs. First, there is a pervasive senseof meaninglessness in the workplace today. Employeesoften see little or no connection between their workand any goals that matter to them. This is a huge prob-lem that saps businesses of value and dehumanizes the

workforce. Second, I was very concerned that some ofthe biggest problems facing our world todayglobal

poverty, hunger, the AIDS epidemicwont be solvedunless the resources of business are engaged. To thatend, business needs to better understand its role in

society. If a business seeks to serve the world, it willbegin by asking: what are the biggest problems thatthe resources and core competencies under my controlcan address? And only then will it ask: how can we dothat protably?

How does your attention to Gods point oview help address the needs?

When businesses think rst in terms of service, busi-ness men and women can recognize and connect withthe nobility of their calling. People encased in a share-holder -maximization model can nd a way outa way

to see the deeper signicance of their work, to see theirwork as a calling, to see their work as moving the worldin the direction of Gods kingdom. And as businessmoves in that direction, some of our most intractableglobal problems will begin to be resolved.

What practices do you fnd helpul in fndingmeaning in work?

On days when I head into work conscious that God hascalled me and is inviting me in, I have a much highersense of meaning and purpose. Several things help with

thisbeginning the day with prayer and Scripturereading, regularly honoring a Sabbath rest, participat-ing in a small group, and so on. These things help menotice what God is already doing in and around me andthen help me see how I can participate in his work.

What should be the role o the church in all this?

Theres a challenge here. Those who have studied forchurch service, in seminaries, have become expertsat theology and the interpretation of Scripture. And business leaders who have studied business andearned MBAs have become experts at how business

works. Whats needed is for these two areas of exper-tise to interact at a deeper level. For the church to be

most helpful, its pastors will need to know more thanthe Bible. They will need to know at least the rudi-ments of nursing, teaching, business, and the other

professions of their parishioners. Without a greaterunderstanding of the work of their parishioners,pastors end up unable to assist their laity in bringinggood theology into the workplace. At the same time,business leaders need to become better theologians.In eect, there is a deep chasm to be bridged withthoughtful and faithful Christians on both sides. Thechurch should be in the business of building bridgesto connect the expertise of theologians more closelywith the work of business leaders.

How did you come to these ideas about business?

Well, totally through the backdoor. I grew up inBerkeley in the 1960s, which, as you can imagine, wasa place and time heavily infected with an anti-businessbias. Without much thought, I ended up instinctively(and predictably) critical of about everything businessdid. I never thought much about the need for a theo-logical view of business nor would I have countenancedmany arguments about the benecial role of businessin society. Then, through an amazing turn of events,I became the dean of a business school [at SPU].Quickly I discovered that most of my earlier critiquesof business were unthinking, knee-jerk reactions or atleast lacking in balance and nuance. (Now I sometimesworry that I may have swung too far to the other endof the spectrum, displaying a youthful zeal for the goodbusiness is doing and can do in the world, characteris-tic of a recent convert.) Of course, there are many waysbusiness can and does work against Gods purposes. It,like all other institutions, is fallen. But it is also in theprocess of being redeemed. And a redeemed businessis a powerful tool for good in the hands of God. I havecome to see that a calling into business is a noble call-ing and worthy of the best that a Christian has to give.

WITH JEff Van DuzERAUTHOR OF

Wh Business Matters to God(And What Still Needs to Be Fixed)

T H E T H E O L O G y O F W O R K

Je Van Duzer and R. Paul Stevens will be speak-

ing at the Making Work Meaningful workshop onNov. 20. Details on pg. 26.

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Ill be in the double-wide3 that you may know as theOlympus House on 16th Ave.

After returning from Deputation, I fooled the UMinsenior sta into oering me a job as an Intern, whichI promptly accepted.4 Now I am sitting here writingthis Pulitzer-caliber article wondering why it alwayssmells like B.O. in the trailers mens bathroom.5

And that is basically my life story.

If you cant tell, I dont have a lot going on. Well, Iguess one thing that I do have going for me now isthis internship. All kidding aside, I am incredibly ex-cited to have the opportunity to work with UMin this

year. Even though this job has nothing to do with thedegree I just went several thousand dollars in debtto obtain, Im very aware of how blessed I am to evenhave a job, not to mention a job working with the

UMin sta. Have you ever met these people? Theyare pretty neat.

Im also super excited to have the chance to helpmake the Inn as life-changing and life-giving forsomeone else as it was for me. As I am sure most of

you know, college is a time when you really start togure out who youre going to be in life. And while

you can always change courses later, the Inn is aplace that helps students at least start out in theright direction. It is my hope for this year that Ihave the opportunity to help at least one studentnd that path.

As for this column, I am honored that I was askedto write it. Because I only have so much space, andthere are things some people may want to hearabout from an Interns perspective, I want to inviteany of you who actually read this to send in sugges-tions regarding what I should write about. I dontknow how that will work, but just tell the people atthe UPC Times, and they will gure it out.6

Until next time,

Chris Sherman, UMin Intern

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ear R eaders,Before I blow your mind with all my amazing

knowledge of the Christian faith and life in gen-eral, let me begin by saying I am not a writer. Appar-ently, I write like I speak. I always thought voice

was a good thing in writing. That is what I learnedin fth grade anyway. I guess somewhere along the

way the rules changed, and now I am supposed towrite in complete sentences and use large words. Idont buy it. The nice thing about writing this pieceis that I am essentially journaling to you about beingan Intern, which means I can write however I wantto. They are my thoughts, and you cant do anythingabout them.1 So, hah!

Okay, now that we have established that I am not awriter and that I can sometimes have the attitude ofan eight-year-old, we can begin. Let me give you therundown:

my name is Chris ShermanI love to grow mustaches.

I am a 21 year-old Spokanite.2

I have seen Kelly Clarkson in concert twice.

My favorite author is Shane Claiborne.

I love chicken enchiladas.

I will be working at UPC this year as an internwith University Ministries.

I graduated from the University ofWashington in June 2010 with a bachelors

degree in International Studies.

From the beginning of my time at UW, I attended theInn on a slightly more than regular basis, but didntget involved until my junior year when I partici-pated in UMins summer missions program, WorldDeputation. Over the summer of 2009 I spent twomonths in the West Bank, where I lived, worked, andtraveled alongside Palestinians and people from allover the world. That summer was without a doubtthe most signicant two months in my life to date. I

completely fell in love with the land, the Palestinianpeople, the overall world-travel experience, and thepursuit of social justice. I would love to elaborateon my time in the West Bank, but in the interest oftime (and word limits), I will say that if you want tohear more about my trip please come talk to me.

1 Except choose not to read them. 2 i.e. I am rom Spokane3 yes, probabl the onl double-wide in the entire U-District4 I couldnt pass up an opportunit to get paid to essentiall

be a ith-ear senior who doesnt have to take classes.

5 Seriousl, come see, or smell, or oursel.6 Editors Note: you can email suggestions to [email protected].

This school year, Chris Sherman will be writing aregular column on his experiences as a UniversityMinistries intern. The opinions and comments inthese pieces are Chriss and do not necessarily reectthe views of the UPC Times, University Presbyterian

Church, or University Ministries.

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Sometimes the road ahead seemsclear. One of those times of clarityin Steve Ruetschles life was thefall of 2005, when he left his posi-tion as UPCs pastor of worshipto become senior pastor at UnionChurch of Manila (UCM). Thoughhe faced the challenges of adjust-ing to a new culture and takingon new responsibilities, Steve andhis wife, Michelle, clearly felt Godleading them on that road.

Steves life took another turn last June, leaving thefuture more obscure. While on summer leave inthe U.S., he was in a motorcycle accident that lefthim a quadriplegic. Although theres been some im-provement, he continues to need intensive physical

therapy to help him regain as much movement aspossible in his legs and ngers.

Steve left UPC ve years ago, but he continues toinspire members of the UPC congregation. GeorgeMyers, a member of the evening worship team,reminisces about how his conversations with Steve

were full of deep listening, heartfelt care, andhumor, and continue to impact his own faith today.Todd Bullock says Steves example aects him eachSunday evening at the 5 pm service, where he servesas head usher. Steve had instigated usher nametagsthat included the phrase Ready to Serve. Todd

says when I put on the nametag it reminds mewhat a pleasure [Steve] found in serving. He alwayssaid he felt honored to either pass out bulletins orhelp pick up the oering plates. It is that spirit thatI try to emulate.

As an artist and musician, Steve has always beenpassionate about encouraging the God-givencreativity in others. At UPC he taught a Christian-focused Artists Way class that included discussionsin small groups known as tribes.

UPCer Kathy Burge took the class in 2003. Seven

years later, her tribe continues to meet regularlyto encourage one another. One woman in the group

has become an accomplished quilter; another isdesigning earrings. Kathys creative pursuits haveincluded writing, greeting card design, and singing

with the UPC Gospel Choir. She says that because ofthe Artists Way class, creativity has an importantplace in my life. I feel like God encourages it withinme, wants me to have that joy.

It may seem Steves ministry is on hold for a year ashe learns to live with his new body and is occupied

with intensive physical therapy. But even in hispresent circumstance, he and Michelle are teach-ing by example as they trust in God for the future.

At Harborview, Steves pastoral care for others was

evident as he held the hand of a fellow patient witha spinal cord injury while they joined in singing wor-ship songs with members of UPCs evening worshipteam who visited in August.

A couple of comments on the Ruetschles blog dem-onstrates the impact Steves current journey is hav-ing: In your struggles, you ... are showing us howto call out to God and trust in Him to do His workand Now Pastor Steve doesnt really have to writea sermon because you, your life, the incident, the re-action of the whole world have been living sermons,live witnessing for people all over the globe daily!

Franz Chiu of UCM expresses his hope for thefuture: Pastor Steve, despite his temporary lossof physical ability, his true gift, knowing the valueof people, building peoples lives by speaking intothem the word of God with warmth and acceptancehas not been damaged a bit! I believe he will comeout better than before, twice as much as he wasequipped, maybe a greater instrumental player thatplays the most valuable instrument of all time, theliving soul!

In a sermon that Steve gave at UCM in May 2010, he

said, Our future is painted by Jesus Christ. Now,more than ever, Steves future ministry is beingpainted by his Creator.

AUTHORS NOTE: Writing this article is also adirect result of the Artists Way class. Steves en-couragement helped me take the risk to submit my

writing to get published, both in the UPC Times andother publications.

Visit steveruetschle.com for more information

about Steve and his familys journey.

An EveningAlongsidethe Ruetschle Family

Well worship. Well sing. Well be. Together.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 7:30UPC Sanctuar

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oin us for an evening of music as we come along-side the Ruetschle family. Music teams fromseveral communities that have been important

to the RuetschlesUPC, Bellevue First PresbyterianChurch, Mars Hill Graduate Schoolwill be joiningtogether to provide the music. UPC participantsinclude Walt Wagner, Sue Nixon, Jo Ann Stremler,several members of the Cathedral Choir, and ShirleyPalmer. Dave Rohrer, UPCs pastor of worship,and Terry Tripp, pastor of congregational care atBellevue First Presbyterian, will host the evening.

This evening is a chance to shower the Ruetschlesextravagantly with our loveby worshiping to-gether and by contributing nancially to the StevenLowell Ruetschle Special Needs Trust. The familys

medical insurance ended last August and stateassistance programs cover only a portion of the in-home care and intensive physical therapy that Steveneeds to regain his mobility.

A slideshow will display photos from Steve andMichelle Ruetschles lives. Light refreshments will

be served afterwards in the Narthex.

A Sharp Turn in the RoadPastor Steve Ruetschle starts an unexpected journeB Caroln Schott

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He never fails to express his appreciation for theministry team and the support sta. I should know,Im one of them!

Luc Cheng D,Steves executive assistant at UCM

When I heard the booming, Elvis Presley-esquevoice call out, Hey everybody, it was more than justthe morning greeting. His voice expressed the joyhe had for everyone on sta and at UCM. And

when hed come by your door with that classic Steve,

closed-lipped smile that made you feel you were inon something good, you would remember we werein on something good, Jesus Christ.

Scott Loo,UCM Executive Pastor

I have seen how he humbled himself to those who were not yet ready to accept him [when he rstcame to UCM]. He prayed for them, had talks withthem. Some of them later realized how Steve

had led them closer to God by his humbling wordsand actions.

Jorie Musni,UCM member

I have seen how Pastor Steve has exercised gracein times of extreme personal attack. From his never

wavering example, I have learned to show grace.

- Beck Maronilla,UCM congregant

Steve and Michelle intentionally invest not onlyin people that will stay in Manila for a long time butthose who will be here for just a short while. Theyhave impacted many lives, lives of people that havegone on to impact people in other places aroundthe world. Thank you, UPC, for sending Steve,Michelle, and the boys to be a blessing to me, to allof us at UCM.

Glen Braden,a member of UCMs church council

All the advice he gave us to make our marriage workand how to grow deeper in love with each other, wesaw Steve and Michelle apply in their relationship he counseled and preached to us in word and deed.

Riezl Manga-aam,UCM sta member

More than blessing us with excellent sermons,Pastor Steve lives them. Ministry anywhere in the

world is messy and dicult at times, but Pastor

Steves clear calling to preach the Good News and become a people of prayer is spurring on Godswork of transformation at UCM.

- Patti Harris,UCM congregant

The UCM congregation hasexpressed their love for pastorSteve on the blog (steveruetschle.com), where Michelle is chroni-cling their familys journey. Hereare a few notes from the peopleof UCM.

Notes for Steve

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Towne Family

LaunchesFoundationfor ChildhoodCancersB Ror Douglas

When Je Towne left his position as pastor of YouthMission & Ministry in June 2009, he and his wife,Carin, and son, Ryan, didnt know what they were

going to do next.In August 2007, their son Ben, then two years old,had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a pediat-ric cancer that develops in immature nerve cells.

After a year and a half of treatment, Ben died inDecember 2008 at age three. The following June,Je left his position at UPC to spend time with Carinand Ryanto begin to recover in whatever waysthey could. Beyond that, they didnt know what thefuture held.

We started intentionally thinking about what we

might do in the aftermath of Bens life and illness,Carin said. We were interested in what we could

do for all pediatric cancers, not just neuroblastoma.We wondered what it might look like if we were tohelp raise funds and awareness.

During Bens illness, donations were made to theBen Towne Pediatric Research Fund at ChildrensHospital, a fund designated for neuroblastomaresearch. Carin had also maintained a blog tell-ing theirs and Bens story, which received morethan 450,000 hits in two years. The blog and theresearch fund showed the Townes that there

was sucient interest and support for what theywanted to do: start a foundation to further pediat-ric cancer research.

We want to start a movement, Je said. Thats

our goal. In six to twelve months, we want to havestarted a grassroots movement. What if Bens name

became synonymous with pediatric cancer the waySusan G. Komens name is synonymous with breastcancer?

On September 10, the Townes ocially launchedthe Ben Towne Pediatric Cancer ResearchFoundation, which will exclusively support the

work of Dr. Michael Jensen of Seattle ChildrensResearch Institute, the director of Seattles newCenter for Childhood Cancer. Generous donors arecovering the foundations overhead costs so that

one-hundred percent of funds raised will go directlytoward research.

Our goal is to not only save childrens lives, but topreserve their minds and bodies during treatment,Carin said.

Although the Townes are no longer as intimatelyinvolved with the UPC community, they remainincredibly grateful for the love and support of theUPC community during Bens illness.

We couldnt have asked for a more compassionatecommunity, Je said. They gave us the biggest giftthey could by giving me leave to spend time withBen. We will always be extremely grateful.

People often ask Je and Carin how they are doing,and they know that people want to hear that theyare better. But its not like that. Losing a son is likelosing a limb, Je says: the bleeding may stop, theskin may heal, but the limb never comes back.

Time does not heal, as Hallmark and good inten-

tioned people would like you to believe, but timepasses. Carin said. And with time were learningto manage the pain of his absence better.

Their work with the foundation and their time withRyan, now almost three, are helping them proceed

with their lives.

We are moving forward, Carin wrote on their blog.Not because our questions are answered or ourgrief resolvedfor we dont believe either will be inthis lifetime. But because we have no other choice.The only choice we can make is what we will do to

redeem in some way what has happened to Bentous. We will work towards a future in which no child

will have cancer. And in doing so, we will continue totell Bens story and honor his brave life.

Carin and Je Towne with Dr. Michael Jensen (center) at the kickoo the Ben Towne Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.

Photo b Brce Cove

For more information, visit bentownefoundation.orgor facebook.com/bentownefoundation

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STEPHabitat or Humanity selects amilies based ontheir level o need, their willingness to partner

with Habitat, and their ability to repay the loan.

STEPThe new homeowners make an afordabledown payment and monthly payments on

a no-interest loanand they help with theconstruction o their new home.

STEPThe mortgage payments are then used towardnew Habitat or Humanity Homes.

T his year the UPC Times will ollow theprogress o UPCs eighth Habitat orHumanity house, allowing you, our readers,

the opportunity to literallywatch a housea

homebe built rom the ground up.

How HABITAT FoR HUMANITY woRks

Building aHouse withHabitat forHumanity

MONTH #2:OCTOBER

As an architectand planner by train-ing I am naturally drawn to the construction

side o being a Habitat volunteer, but what

keeps me coming back is my experience

with the homeowners. Pounding nails and

painting on a Saturday aternoon can be un,

but when you see a amily in need take the

keys to their new homea home that they

have built alongside you and hundreds o

other volunteersit really is hard not to get

emotional. The best part is that volunteering

with Habitat oten blesses the volunteers

more than the homeowners they are serv-

ing. It can be a transormational experience

or everyone involved.

UPCer Nate Hickey

Convergence Volunteer

The homes oundation has been poured and theyll soonstart raming the walls.

For more ino or to volunteer, visit upchabitat.org

or contact Terry Proctor, [email protected]

Photos b Rick Bechtel

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THEVIEWFROMTHE TOPIn August, three UPC women climbedMount Adamsthe second highest peakin Washingtonto raise unds or TeamSurvivor Northwest, an organizationpromoting ftness or women overcomingcancer. All o the women on the climbwere cancer survivors, and theircombined participation raised about$60,000 or Team Survivor.

Continued onNEXTpage

B Bob Davies

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nancy Haunty and her husband, Jake, joinedUPC just prior to their marriage in 2001. A

year later, Nancy was diagnosed with breastcancer and underwent successful treatment. In2007, a local recurrence occurredbut, after sixmore months of chemo, Nancy was doing well.Then, last summer, Nancy began experiencing un-

usual back pain. Tests brought crushing news: she was diagnosed with stage four (advanced) breastcancer; it had spread to her spine, liver, and lungs.The timing was especially cruel for us, recalledNancy with tears. She and Jake were in the nalstages of adopting an infant daughter.

During subsequent chemo treatments, Nancy walked around her neighborhood and tried to stayt. It wasnt working, she admitted. I neededa group to keep me motivated. Then she heardabout Team Survivor Northwest and began tag-

ging along on their regular hikes, not sure whethershed be able to do the Mount Adams climb. But herchemo treatments ended in time and her oncologistgave the go-ahead.Nancy had never been on a backpacking hike. Ihavent slept in a tent since I was eight years old,she said with a laugh.But the months of training were successful: Nancyreached the summit of Mt. Adams and gained someunexpected benets. Previously, she felt isolated

by her cancer diagnosis. I gained a whole support

network, she said. Its been very therapeutic andhealing to be so supported [by this group of women]at a time when I really needed them.

A special experience on the climb was the prayerag ceremony, when women unfurled ags they hadcreated, most of them honoring a loved one withcancer or in memory of someone who had died ofthe disease. Nancy made three prayer ags: one tohonor her husband for all his support, another for afriend who has stage four breast cancer, and a agrepresenting prayers of blessing for the little girlNancy and Jake almost adopted.

Another climber, Dawn Siler, came to UPC in 2005and became involved in several ministries, includingWorld Markets and Second Wind. Then came hercancer diagnosis in 2008.

Some of the people from the Monday evening Biblestudy and other friends from UPC really gatheredaround me and prayed with me, Dawn recalls. I

was so grateful for that support.Over the past ten years, Dawn has hiked a lot:Thats where I go to worship God and to celebrate

his creation and his redemption. Still, she foundclimbing Mount Adams a challenge because of the

high altitude. It was much more painful for me [thanI expected] in the nal ascent. To keep motivated,Dawn meditated on two dozen loved onesinclud-ing a half-dozen family memberswhose lives have

been impacted by cancer. I breathed a prayer [forthese people] as I walked and just remembered themin my heart.

The third UPC climber, Pam Davies, works atSeattle Cancer Care Alliance and saw ads for TeamSurvivors weekly tness classesfree for all women

with a cancer historyposted in the elevator. I hadno excuse not to go to exercise class, because it wasright there in my building.

Then Pam heard about their upcoming climb butdoubted she could do it. Her radiation treatmentsthree years ago caused signicant lung damage. I

was quite breathless, she recalled. I would have tostop and rest after one ight [of stairs].

In spite of her doubts, Pam decided to join the train-ing program laid out by a certied tness trainerfor all the women going on the climb. Her monthsof hard work paid o. I never thought Id be ableto participate in this level of activity again. In herhigh school and college years, Pam had climbedmany major peaks in the Pacic Northwest. Afterher cancer diagnosis, she thought those days weregoe orever.To be able to summit the second highest peak inWashington is just amazing, she said. It was dra-matic, it was moving. The group was really helpful; I

couldnt have done it on my own.Dawn said she made the climb, in part, out of mygratitude for Gods goodness to me. It was a wonder-ful time of spiritual renewal.Nancy reected that being out in the mountains

was really healing. I felt Gods presence. It was ananchor to hold onto.In Psalm 23, David says the Lord is with us when wewalk through the valley of the shadow of death,a familiar feeling to all cancer survivors. But these

women have left the valley and now are climbingmountainsand nding God there as well.

To be able to summit thesecond highest peak inWashington is just amazing,she said. It was dramatic,it was moving ... I couldnthave done it on my own.

Nanc Haunt

Nanc Haunt & Dawn Siler

Pam Davies

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Alssa, Mandi, Erica, luck local bo, and Jamie taking time out or a picture.

1 Translations: Its oka, Im not ugl, Where is the bathroom, and I like empanadas, give me one, please.

commonly think that being on the equator for thesummer would a) be unbelievably hot and b) makea person incredibly tan. Unfortunately, in my case,

both o these presmptioswere false. In our homeat a church in Cotacachi, a small mountain town

at 8,000 feet, my Deputatio teamKellie, Allyssa,Mandi, Jamie, and myselfwore pants and sweat-shirts most of the time, and it rained pretty muchevery afternoon without fail. But even unexpectedrain couldnt detract from the amazing beautyaround us. Towering green mountains, rolling elds,and clear lakesthey left us completely breathless.Pictures dont do the country justice. I guess that

just means youll have to go to Ecuador and nd outfor yourself!Our missionary work covered a wide range of things.We worked for families from the church, doing

anything from childcare to house-cleaning, fromgardening to working in family-owned restaurants.Which, by the way, is where I learned how to makethe aforementioned empanadas.

We also taught English in a remote Ecuadorian vil-lage for two weeks to people ages 8 to 21, which waschallenging, but probably one of our favorite partsof the trip. Other tasks included launching the rstEnglish service at the church for American expatri-

ates, singing worship at churchin both Englishand Spanishrunning games and crafts at a kidscamp, and painting the church, inside and out.

One of the things that stuck out to me throughoutmy Deputation experience was an overwhelm-ing sense of Gods love pouring out from theEcuadorian people. The church we worked with

was incredibly small and didnt always have enoughmoney to pay the pastor, and yet they would rent a

bus and drive two-plus hours to a remote villageto share Jesus with non-believers. That, my friends,is one of the greatest examples of Gods love that

Ive ever seen. Their seless devotion to spread-ing the gospel and caring for others less fortunatethan themselves was beyond inspiring. How many

American churches have exponentially more

B Erica Wasville

Dios le bendiga!Thats God bless you in Spanish, a

phrase commonly heard when you say

goodbye, accompanied by a kiss on the

cheek. This, my friends, is characteris-

tic of the unique and beautiful country

known as Ecuador, which also happens

to be the place where I spent two months

of my summer as a part of University

Ministries World Deputation program.

Other useful phrases in Espaol, you might ask?Est bien, no soy fea, donde est el bao, andme gustan empanadas, dame una, por favor. Just

in case you were wondering.1

Ecuador is a South American country right on theequator, above Peru and below Colombia. People

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SUBJECT: TheLastingImpactofDeputati

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Date: September 10,20104:01AM

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than a tiny church in Cotacachi and yet dont donearly as much with what they have? That was aquestion that constantly was, and continues to be,on my heart. All I can say is that the souls of theEcuadorian people are beautiful.

In Ecuador I was forced to face my own weaknessand the necessity of relying on God. Im the kind ofperson who feels the need to take care of others andget everything done myself, but in Ecuador every-thing familiar and comfortable was stripped awayfrom memy family, my friends, my boyfriend, thefoods Im used to, my language, and even my normalintake of oxygen (theres not really a whole lot ofair up there at 8,000 plus feet). And with all of thatcame the realization that I cant do everything onmy own.

At rst it was defeating. But soon I found myselfpraying to God multiple times a day for everything.Even if it was as simple as please get me throughthis day, Lord. As time went on and challenges

arose, I became more condent in the power andpeace of Jesus. And even though it continues to

be hard, Im learning more and more to embracemy own weakness and turn it into reliance on the

wonderful grace of God.

Another thing that struck me in Ecuador was theidea of God as the ultimate Father. A bit of back-ground info: my home life isnt very good, andtomake it simpleI dont really have a good fathergure in my life. However, while I was in Ecuador,this idea of a father was just something I couldntget away from. Its something Im still workingthrough, but I had the privilege of seeing what realand good, loving fathers look like in the me o thechurch, particularly our pastor host.

Witnessing these very well put-together and con-

nected families led me to thinking more about Godas our heavenly father. And as simple as it is, it re-ally hit me that God loves me and theres nothingthat I can do to make him love me more or less. To

him, I am perfectly done; I am lovely. And I am hisdaughter. And he would do anything and everythingfor me. And in fact, he already has: he sacriced histrue and perfect son, something that would agonizeany loving father. He lost his perfect child so that

I could have the chance to live and love, even withall of my aws and mistakes. And that is somethingthat will continue to mystify and amaze me.

Deputation was a challenging but life-altering ex-perience. I met people who are now a second fam-ily to me, I tried new foods (although regrettablynot the Ecuadorian specialty dish of guinea pig), Ilearned new skills, worked on a new language, anddiscovered new things about myself and about God.

And I got to zipline upside-down through the jungle,snorkel, paraglide o a cli, and boat down a riverin the Amazon.

Id say thats a pretty good summer, wouldnt you?

Zipline!

Snakes!

Alssa, Kellie, Erica, & Mandi

Team Ecuador and a ew o their new riends.

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OCTOBER / 201016

With this isse o the UPC Times we are in-troducing a new logo, in early October welaunched a new bulletin in Sunday worship, and bythe end of the month UPC will have a new website.These changes do not reect a new UPC, but ratheran attempt to better focus our eorts and resources,deliver clear and relevant communication, and keepus awake to what is important.

We are a community centered on Jesus Christ.Period. I believe our new logo echoes our history andour roots. And just like UPC it is both traditional andmodern. Extensive focus groups of UPCers empha-sized the importance of UPCs identity: our history,our tradition and our unique character. We ended up

with a cross. It seems simple, but I can think of noother symbol that more clearly represents the heartof our UPC mission statement, God is gloried as

we the members and friends of UPC center our liveson Jesus Christ.

Elder Julie Metzger said it best when she said thatthe cross in our new logo reminded her of being

drawn into the center and spreading out from thecenterbeing called in and sent out. The focusgroups agreed that this symbol looked modern

without sacricing a reverence for our history andtradition. In fact, in the Sanctuary, if you look abovethe doorways on each side of the chancel, a nearly

identical mark is literall etched in stone. This markis a piece of our history!

You will begin to see our new logo implementedacross all of our communication vehicles, includ-

ing the new bulletin, the upcoming website, and ofcourse, the UPC Times.

New Look, Same CommunityB Tim Snow, Executive Pastor

fOR THE PAST 28 YEARS, I have been a pastor at UPC, and during that time we have had ve dierent logos, three

websites, and countless iterations of the bulletin; but never once have such changes been an attempt to redene our

church or change the direction of our ministries. And today is no dierent.

I also think it is important to share with you thatalthough some of our communications tools maylook more expensive, in all actuality we have beenable to streamline our costs signicantly. By re-negotiating our copier contract, we now have theability to print color on-site for less money than we

were printing black and white; and the new UPCTimes you are reading costs less to produce than

the original format.

All this to say, these changes are not for the sake ofchange. They are meant to be a breath of fresh air,to bring new energy and enthusiasm to build upon,and continue to help us grow into who God is leadingus to be. This is a moment to realign, re-center, andsimplify. The better we communicate, the better weare equipped to engage the larger community andshare the love of Christ both inside and outside the

walls of UPC.

I can think of no other symbolthat more clearly representsthe heart of our UPC missionstatement.

UPC

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In 2005 I wanted to get involved in a minis-try, and I kept looking for one with my nameon it. The ministry that really spoke to me

was InTouch, which matches UPCers with

homebound members to form connections andfriendships. Sue Bayouth from CongregationalCare matched me with Betty Dale. Id like toshare a little bit about what its been like to bein InTouch ministry with Betty.Through the almost ve years Betty and I have

been matched, I have gotten to know her welland have been blessed by her friendship and

wisdom as a fellow Christian. I have visited herin the hospital when she was there. Betty has

been on my Prayer List ever since I met her; Icount it as praise to be able to pray for her.

Betty and I talk on the phone once a week andI go visit her once a month. Betty is a delight;

we talk about all sorts of things, but primar-ily how our week has gone and what we haveobserved during that time, whether it be withUPC, Seattle, our families, or some other topic.

Betty and her husband, Frank, raised ve chil-dren, and through my time with Betty I havemet several of them and have heard many sto-ries about UPCs history, as Betty and Frankhave been longtime UPC members going back

to the days of SkyMasters and Ambassadors.

Betty has told me many stories about UPCshistory and about her and Franks story. Hearingabout the Depression and World War II fromsomeone who lived through them is not some-

thing you can nd everyday; the stories have in-trinsic lessons for those that want to hear them.Betty even has one funny story about a group ofmostly women called Prospectors, which a priorpastor aectionately and humorously calledGold Diggers!

I attended Franks standing-room-only funeralalmost three years ago. (He and Betty had beenmarried for more than 60 years!) Although it

was a sad occasion, it was still a blessing to seehow many lives he had touched and to hear somany people from his life honor him.

A really great unexpected side benet of talk-ing with someone like Betty, someone who has

walked the path before me, is that it helps mekeep things in perspective. It helps me remem-

ber that things I may think are worrisome andbig today likely will not hold signicance in 10or even 20 years, let alone one.

InTouch hasnt just been a volunteer oppor-tunity; its been a true friendship, one where Ilook forward to my phone calls with Betty andmy visits with her. It doesnt feel like volunteer

work. It seems like a natural way to connectwith a fellow UPC member.

Its been a match that has enriched my life andChristian community, has helped me connectto a generation I value and admire, and hasrewarded me with friendship with a delight-ful fellow Christian. At the end of the day its

been about connection, about Being Present,and about connecting consistently to developfriendship and community in our walk withChrist. It truly speaks to UPCs goal: everymember a minister.

B Stac Plohar

...a true fri endship, one that has enri ched my li f e .

If youd like to participate in InTouch, contactSue, [email protected], x131

Friends and ellow UPC members,Stac Plohar and Bett Dale.

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several years ago I hired a business coach who challenged me to consider profes-sionally, What am I uniquely qualied

to do? This prompted me to also ask Whatunique gifts, talents, and experiences has Godentrusted to me, and how does he want me touse them?

In pursuit of answers to these questions, I readRick Warrens The Purpose Driven Lie, whichhelped me recognize that God has uniquelyequipped me with spiritual gifts, talents, per-

sonality, and experiences for his purposes. BobBufords Haltime helped me recognize that Ididnt have to pursue professional ministry: Ihave a unique ministry as a Certied FinancialPlanner, where I have the privilege of hearingmy clients stories, dreams, and passions andto help them manage their nancial resources,incorporating Kingdom values to free them upto pursue Gods purpose for their lives.

I shared my renewed passion with Tim Snow,and he encouraged me to join the Stewardship

and Elders Advisory Committee with PamelaMcCann, the Director of Stewardship at thetime, as she had a vision of stewardship thatincorporates our time, talent, and treasures.Pamela invited MaryLouise Alving and me toco-chair an initiative encouraging membersand friends of UPC to engage their time, talent,and treasures to fulll UPCs vision of EveryMember a Minister.

EMAM (Every Member a Minister) is anintergenerational lay-led initiative that UPCs

pastoral leadership has empowered to encour-age and connect other members and friendsof the church seeking to venture into ministryand service opportunities that align with theirgifts, interests, and Gods timing in their lives.

What does the EMAM TEAM ofer?

A place to be heard and encouraged in your desire tosee your faith journey and Gods faithfulness in yourlife in a more integrated and personally relevant way.

A place to explore your gifts, interests, and desiresfor ministry to others through seeking a team-basedopportunity for involvement.

Fellow Christians to interact with who oer theirexperience, gifts, and awareness.

Resources for encouraging and realizing our UPC

vision of Every Member A Minister.

How the EMAM TEAM works:

Any interested member or friend of UPC can con-tact the EMAM team by phone or email:

( 206.524.7301 x424.Leave a message. [email protected]

An EMAM team member will contact you to set up amutually convenient time to meet at the church or anearby coee shop to explore your interests and de-

sires for ministry within the church or community.

After your initial meeting, the EMAM team willmake suggestions of next steps, contacts, or anotherEMAM team member to meet with regarding yourspecic needs.

You may have up to three meetings with EMAMteam members as part of our commitment to assist

you in your search for a place of ministry.

Our goal: to see each person we assist take one ormany steps toward rewarding and meaningful min-

istry involvement.

Our Belies:

1. God uses our gifts, experience, pain, and desiresto equip us for ministry and service to others.

2. Ministry is best facilitated within a team orsmall group setting where relationships andcomplementary gifts can ourish.

3. God uses many dierent kinds of individualsand circumstances to guide and direct us

in ministry.

Whats EMAM?By Jef Galbraith

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Ruetschle Benet ConcertFriday, OCT. 15, Sanctuary, 7:30 pm

A benet concert to provide funding for Steve Ruetschles re-covery expenses during the next year. Jointly sponsored by UPC,First Pres Bellevue, and Mars Hill Graduate School.

Bob [email protected] ( x143

Holy Land Tour Info MeetingSunday, OCT. 17, 11:15 am

Tim and Carroll Snow are leading a group April 4-13 that willwalk in the footsteps of Jesus, stand on the sites of the Scrip-tures, and discover the land of the Bible rst hand.

Tim & Carrol [email protected]( 206.524.0135

Convergence Fall Retreat

Friday-Sunday, OCT. 22-24, Firs Chalet

Convergence, UPCs 20s community, is heading to the Firs Cha-let at Mt. Baker for our annual fall retreat. Scott Scruggs fromMenlo Park Presbyterian Church will be speaking. $95.

Brenna [email protected] ( x280

Side-by-Side Family Support Volunteer TrainingSaturday, OCT. 23, Calvin

Family Support Volunteers serve families in Seattle for treat-ment of a serious illnessour annual training equips new volun-teers with the tools to support families with care and compas-sion. For those who cannot attend the training, a DVD training

set is available year-round.

Marla [email protected] ( x273

UMin Fall WorkdaySaturday, OCT. 23

Need to winterize your home? Have some leaves that need to beraked? University Ministries has some college students readyto work. $125 per student per day, minimum two students. Allproceeds help pay for student retreats and missions.

Becky [email protected] ( x408

Global Health Gathering IIISaturday, OCT. 23, 8:30 am, Union Church

Join medical professionals, professors, scientists, researchers,NGO sta and many others from UPC and our sister churchesas we build connections around global health opportunities andconcerns. Also hear about our UPC mapping project as well asan update on UPCs global health projects, including the initialreport on the SCOPE project in Ethiopia.

Shelley [email protected] ( x212

UPC Town HallSunday, OCT. 24 | 3:30 pm | Geneva

Come hear more about the work our Session has been doing todiscern the ministry of UPC in the next few years.

Nancy [email protected] ( x153

Stephen Ministry TrainingTuesday, OCT. 26, 7 pm

Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers equipped to bringChrists healing love to people who are grieving, in crisis, orexperiencing other life stresses. Applications for the trainingclass that begins on Tuesday, Oct. 26 can be found outside theCongregational Care oce, room 154.

Sue [email protected] ( x131

Copacabana Dessert and Dancing BenetFriday, OCT. 29, 6:30 pm, Larson Hall

A beach party in October? Like, totally. Hosted by UPCs

Ministry to Intls and the Language Insititute. Tickets are $10 inadvance, $15 at the door. Tickets also available in Larson Hall onSundays, Oct. 17 and 24.

To purchase tickets:

Lor [email protected] / Shelley( x212.

Call+Response Human Tracking FilmFriday, NOV. 5, 5 pm, Calvin Lounge

Learn about the hidden reality of global human tracking anddiscuss ways we as Gods people can respond. After the discus-sion, we will have the option to travel upstairs to Larson Halland join New Horizons Dessert Extravaganza .

Mike [email protected] ( x214

New Horizons Dessert ExtravaganzaFriday, NOV. 5, 6 pm, Larson Hall

Join New Horizons sta for an evening of decadent desserts andtransforming stories about the homeless and street-involved

youth they serve.

Carina Schubert [email protected] ( 206.374.0866 x103

Fall Prayer RetreatPraing in the Compan o Jesus: Desert Temptations

Saturday, NOV. 6, 9 am-1:30 pm (no lunch), Calvin

We will spend the day reecting on the temptations of Christ inthe desert and recognizing how we, too, face similar temptationsin our life as we follow God.

Register: ( x577 [email protected]

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Tuesdays, 9 pm, Larson Hall

A contemporary worship service for college students.

Becky [email protected] ( x408 theinnseattle.org

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Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, Geneva

A worship service with our 20s community.

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unionchurchseattle.org

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Seattle area mens small groups, helping men reach maturityin Christ through Bible study and bonds of friendship withother me.

art( 206.384.0072 teleios.org.

Womens Evening Bible StudyMondays, 6:45-8:45 pm, Geneva

We invite women of any age or stage of life to join us in livelyfellowship and small groups. Twenty dollar registration fee

includes study book.

Deborah [email protected] ( 206.919.2252

Register online atupc.org/classes

Womens Intergenerational FellowshipWednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am

We welcome women of all ages to join us for Wednesday morn-ing small groups where we study the word, engage it in ourlives, and pray for each other. Childcare available by advancereservation.

Myrna [email protected] ( 206.283.8911

Convergence Community GroupsSmall groups for post-college adults. Visit UPCs online groupnder (upc.org/smallgroups) and search Convergence


Family Small GroupsJoin with other parents of preschoolers and elementary-agechildren for mutual encouragement, Bible study, and growth inyour faith.

Sarah [email protected] ( x205

GenesisSundays, 11:30 am, Room 280A

We encourage spiritual growth through Bible study, prayer,fellowship, and unconditional love. We meet for discussion andspeakers, followed by lunch at a restaurant.

Eva ( 425.743.9693

Young Life CapernaumMondays, 6:30 pm, 270 BC & 280 BC

Young Life Capernaum is a UPC ministry partner dedicated toopening the door of faith in Christ for teens and young adultsin their twenties with physical and developmental disabilities.Join us!

( 206.361.1234 opendoor.younglife.org

Unique Persons in ChristSundays, 10 am,Room 280A

A Bible study and fellowship for adolescents and adults with

developmental delays.

Karen ( 206.546.7263

University Ministries Core GroupsBible studies for college students.

Janie [email protected] ( x183

Spirituality in Marriage

Sundays | OCT. 17-DEC. 12 | 10 am | Geneva A

A space for young couples to connect spiritually. Steve Eldewill lead through Henri Nouwens book Spiritual Formation. No

meeting NOV. 28.

Tracy [email protected] ( x162

CLassEs and EVEnts

For Adults

Our Toil Under the Sun: God, Purpose,and the Meaning of WorkSundays, 10 am, Geneva A

In this seven-week class Dave Rohrer will speak on the theol-

ogy of work and consider how our identity as Christs discipleshas an impact on how we do our work and what fulllment weexpect out of our work. Using the book of Ecclesiastes and theparables of Jesus, we will explore both the gift and the limits ofour toil under the sun.

Sharon [email protected] ( x560

Spirituality in MarriageSundays, OCT. 17-DEC. 12, 10 am, Geneva A

A space for young couples to connect spiritually. Steve Eldewill lead through Henri Nouwens book Spiritual Formation.No meeting Nov. 28.

Tracy [email protected] ( x162

In It Together Worship EveningFriday, NOV. 12, 7 pm, Sanctuary

Join us for an incredible evening of worship led by diverseteams from around our city. We will celebrate the unity of thegospel, giving thanks for Gods goodness and sharing what wehave to support the benevolence ministries of each partici-pating church, as they serve families struggling through thisecoomic recessio.


Project Angel TreePick up your tags on Sundays, NOV. 14 & 21, Larson Fellowship

Help bring Christmas to children who have one or both parentsin prison. Gifts should be brought to the Welcome Kiosk onSunday, Dec. 5. We also need volunteers for gift delivery!

Shelley [email protected] ( x212

Making Work Meaningful WorkshopSaturday, NOV. 20, 8:30 am-4 pm, Larson Hall

A practical workshop featuring Paul Stevens and Je Van Duzer.Continental breakfast and lunch will be included.


WorshiP at UPC

Sunday Services8:30, 10 & 11:30 am, 5 & 7 pm

Larson FellowshipSundays, 9:30-1 pm & 6-7 pm, Larson Hall

Food, friends, and fun!

Sunday Childrens Care and ClassesFor children birth through grade 5

Classes at 8:30, 10 & 11:30 am and 5 pm

The RockFor students in grades 6-8

Sundays, 9:50 am, meet in NarthexWednesdays, 7 pm, meet in Geneva

Rita [email protected] ( x160

The EdgeFor students in grades 9-12

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, GenevaSundays, 5-6:30 pm, Geneva





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Global FriendsFridays, 5:45 pm, Third Floor

We invite internationals to join us at 5:45 pm for dinner. Then at6:30 we meet for classes, a childrens program, worship, BibleESL classes, talking, and games.

Viviee [email protected] ( x628

Marriage Nurturing ClassTuesdays, OCT. 12-DEC. 7

7-9 pm, Milt & Metta Smiths home, 10325 15th Ave. NW, 98177An eight-session small group class for married couples.

Metta [email protected] ( 206.784.7643

Womens Enterprises Intl 2010 Harambee EventThursday, OCT. 14, Sodo Park, 3200 First Ave S, Seattle

You are warmly invited to attend the 10-year Anniversary Har-ambee Benet Dinner by Herban Feast, followed by an inspiringprogram featuring program leaders from Kenya.

[email protected] ( 206.624.4934

Powerful Tools for CaregiversThursdays, OCT. 14-NOV. 18, 1-3:30 pm, Room 345

This free six-week series, sponsored by the UPC Parish Nurses,is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves

while caring for a relative or friend living at home, in a facility,or across the country. Space is limited and reservations arerequired.

Karen ( 425.438.0452

For Children and Families

Sunday Childrens Care and ClassesSundays, 8:30, 10, 11:30 am & 5 pm

For children birth through grade 5.

[email protected] ( x171

4th Grade Bible SundaySunday, OCT. 17, 8:30 & 10 am and 5 pm services

Our 4th graders are welcome to receive a Bible from their UPCchurch family during one of the Sunday worship services. Giving

a Bible is one of the ways in which we invite our children to growin the knowledge and love of God. Register online at upc.org/cfmunder the Sundays tab. This is also the Sunday where well betaking our annual CFM special oering.

Erica [email protected] ( x171

Preschool Family Fall FestivalSaturday, OCT. 23, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, UPC

Families with preschool age children gather to enjoy fellowship,food, games, and activities. Bring your neighbors and friends!Register online at upc.org/cfm.


Childrens ChoirsSundays, SEPT. 26APR. 24

Age-specic choirs gather to worship the Lord through song.Children will then share their joyful praise with the UPC congre-gation during scheduled worship services.

Morning Cherub Choir

Rainbow & Kindergarten classes, 9:30-10 am, Room 315A

Joyul Sound Choir

Grades 1-3, 9:30-10 am, Room 350

Junior Choir

Grades 4-9, 9:30-10 am, Room 370, Sept. 19-May 1

[email protected] ( x171

Register online atpc.org/cm.

Cub ScoutsMondays, 7-8:30 pm, 3rd Floor

This parent-led program for boys grades 1-5 focuses on develop-

ing spiritually, outdoor activities, life skills, community service,and working with others. Registration is required.

Marsh Kellegrew [email protected]

upcpack167.org

Pioneer GirlsWednesdays, OCT. 20MAR. 30, 7-8:30 pm, 3rd Floor

An opportunity for girls in grades K-5 to build friendships witheach other, their leaders, and Jesus. Activities include Bibleexploration, games, crafts, singing, and special event nights.Register online at upc.org/cfm.

Stephanie [email protected] ( x169

Boys CrewWednesdays, Session #1, OCT. 20NOV. 17, 7-8:30 pm, 3rd Floor

Through adventures and activities, boys in grades 1-5 buildrelationships with young men and dads who share their personalfriendship with Jesus. Register online at upc.org/cfm.

Stephanie [email protected] ( x169

New Moms GroupMondays, 10-11:30 am

First time moms, along with their newborn infants, meet forsharing and fellowship. Registration required.

Carolyn [email protected] ( 206.525.4221

MOPS: Mothers of PreschoolersTuesdays, OCT. 5MAY 31, 9:30-11:30 am, Calvin

Oered 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays, MOPS is for any mom withone or more child ages birth through kindergarten. Register on-line at upc.org/cfm. There are two separate MOPS registrationforms required: one for moms, and one for each child attendingchildcare.


WHEN: October 22-24thCOST: $95WHErE: Firs ChaletSPEAKEr: Scott ScruggsWHO: Convergence community 20s-30s

[email protected]

convergenceFALL rETrEAT

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Midweek ChildcareOered on Thursdays, September-June, childcare is availablefor children age 6 months-6 years whose parents are attendinga scheduled UPC event. To reserve childcare, please registeronline at upc.org/cfm at least one week in advance.

Lindsey [email protected] ( x900

SAGEWe have an opportunity for you to encourage an expectantmother by bringing her family a meal. If you want to help out anew mom or refer a new mom, contact us!

Christina [email protected] ( 206.728.6405

For Middle and High School

Youth Mission & Ministry Fall RetreatOCT. 22-24, Warm Beach Camp, $130

Whats better than a pumpkin spice latte on a cool fall day?

Touch football in the mud! Three days hanging out with yourfriends and getting to know new friends and leaders! Amazingworship! Trivia in free time! Pushing yourself to new levels onthe 25 ropes course! Getting to know Jesus in a new way! TheNight Game! Getting away from the crazy schedule and havingsome time to let down!


Second Wind (50+)Second WINDsdays

Wednesday, October 13, 1 pm, CalvinFeaturing the new Every Member a Minister team.

November 10, Noon, GenevaCome enjoy a Thanksgiving Lunch. Turkey and all the xins areon the menu for a very reasonable donation. Our speaker will beJason Brian Santos, UPCs Pastor of Youth Mission & Ministry.Lunch reservations required.


oPPortUnitiEs to sErVE

Around UPC

Join the Childrens Ministry TeamWe need people to serve on the Sunday childrens class andchildcare team, and we also need Wednesday night teammembers to help with Boys Crew (elementary boys) and PioneerGirls (elementary girls) October 2010-March 2011.

Wednesday TeamStephanie [email protected] ( x169

Sunday TeamErica [email protected] ( x171

Food BarrelsThe food barrels will be at the building entrances every Sundayfrom Nov. 7 to Jan. 2. In addition to food donations, we also need

volunteers to sta the food barrels on Sundays.


Communion Prep Teams

We need groups of 6 to 8 people to prepare the elements forCommunionit takes 2 to 3 hours on the Saturday before. Wealso need people to cut Communion bread for Sunday evenings.

Sunday Morning PrepJim and Kristie Garras [email protected]

Sunday Evening PrepCarolyn Schott [email protected]

Greek-System Prayer TeamInterested in serving students living in the Greek system? Wewould love to have you partner with us.

Annika [email protected]( x422

Serve with University MinistriesInterested in leading college students? There are many ways toserve in University Ministries: as a Bible study leader, helping

with our hospitality team, and participating on the Greek prayerteamor whatever way you might be excited to serve.

Becky [email protected] ( x408

Core Group LeadersLead a small group of university students.

Janie [email protected] ( x183

Gospel ChoirAccepting new members for the 2010-2011 season! No auditionsrequired, just a heart for praisin the Lord! Enrollment closesOct 28, 2010.

Beth Shipley [email protected]

Brass Players NeededIf you play a brass instrument, we invite you to play in an ensem-ble for Sunday morning services. Younger brass players (juniorhigh and high school) are also welcome!

Bryn [email protected] ( x480

Help a Habitat-for-Humanity FamilyWe need three dressers in good usable condition, one computerin working condition, and one computer table.

Terry [email protected]

Sewing Group2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9 am-1 pm, Room 390/395

Sew, knit, and quilt items for ministries. Bring your lunch.

Sue Kropf( 206.632.9363

Around Our Cit

Help at Ronald McDonald HouseSide-by-Side is looking for volunteers to facilitate FUN atthe Ronald McDonald House! Were looking for help with ourdrop-in Homework Club from 4-5 pm on Monday afternoons,plus a few people who can be crafty with the Art Cart from5:30-6:30 pm on Monday evenings.

Holly [email protected] ( x537

ESL TutorsTeach ESL classes, home tutor, or volunteer in our partnershipwith World Relief.

Breanne [email protected] ( x173

Ministry to InternationalsHelp us minister to the international community in the U-Dis-trict! We need cooks for Friday night Global Friends gatherings,as well as conversation partners and coordinators for variousactivities.

Viviee [email protected] ( x628

Habitat for Humanity4th Mondays, 7 pm, UPC

Visit upchabitat.org for info on how to help out with UPCsHabitat partnership.

Terry [email protected]

Around the World

El Salvador Short Term MissionJan. 15-23, 2011, San Diego de Tenango

Join us as we come alongside this rural village to encouragethem as they move toward economic self-suciency and landownership.

Julie Thomas [email protected] ( 425.881.6185

Balkan Task ForceThursday, OCT. 14, 7 pm, Tom and Heidi Garrens home

Shelley Day and Linda Quist will talk about their short term mis-

sion trip to Bosnia this summer. All are welcome. The BalkanTask Force prays for and supports the Lords work in the formerYugoslavia, especially in Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro,Macedonia, and Kosovo.

Linda Quis [email protected] ( 206.524.8336

Creation Care Task Force2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 pm, Room 390

Join us in exploring our stewardship of Gods creation.

Mary [email protected]

CONNECT TO COMMUNITYCONNECT TO COMMUNITY


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El Salvador/San Diego de Tenango Task ForceIn partnership with Agros, Intl since 2001, UPC has come along-side this rural village to encourage them as they move towardeconomic self-suciency. Most importantly we send serviceteams in January and June to renew friendships, share the loveand gospel of Jesus Christ and participate in village activities.

Julie Thomas [email protected] ( 425.881.6185

Haiti Happenings HereSunday, NOV. 7, 1 pm, 1408 N. 48th St., Seattle

Ethan Casey and Todd Shea will share about their recent tripsto Haiti. Both Todd and Ethan are internationally known fortheir work in Pakistan, and have begun to join the work in Haiti.

All are welcome.

Sandra VanderPol [email protected]

Human Tracking Task ForceMeets fourth Sunday of each month, 5 pm in Larson Hall


Ministry of Healing & Parish Nurses TeamIf you are a healthcare professional looking to serve in ministryor someone who desires to provide healing, join UPCs Ministryof Healing, dedicated to mobilizing and engaging the UPC medi-cal community for Gods work in our congregation, our neighbor-hoods, and around the world.

Ken Lehmann [email protected]

Nickelsville Service ProjectsTent City is once again in our neighborhood in the parking lotat NE 45th St and 15th Ave NE. Join us as we serve our new

eighbors.


Reconciliation MinistriesSeeking to equip UPC members in the ministry of reconciliation

within our multi-cultural world.

Milt Smith [email protected]

Street Youth MinistriesHelp us to minister to street youth in the U-District.

Kylene [email protected]

U-District Ecumenical Conversations toEnd HomelessnessMeets third Monday of the month. Locations alternate amongU-District churches.


Ukraine Task ForceMeets fourth Monday of each month, dinner and fellowship fol-lowed by a meeting.

Carolyn Schott [email protected](

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UPC AIDS InitiativeMeets third Wednesday of each month, 7 pm at UPC

Arlene Williams globalcivilr [email protected]

Urban Task ForceMeets second Wednesday of each month, 7 am at UPC

Don Kenney [email protected]

Western Europe Task Force

Rod and Evie Schein | [email protected] | 206.783.8956

Womens Enterprises Intl Monthly Book ForumMonday, NOV. 1, 7 pm, Calvin

Join in a discussion ofNomadby Ayaan Hirsi Ali. It is the storyof her physical and personal journeys to freedom.

[email protected]

Wyclie Prayer Group

Meets second Monday of each month, 10:30 am, Room 350

Bring a bag lunch and hear updates from missionaries andprojects around the world.

Bob or Cynthia Wetherholt [email protected] ( 206.546.1674

Caring MinistriEs

Prayer RequestsIf you have a prayer request, please email it to prayerrequests@upc.

org. It will be distributed in our weekly prayer letter.

Cancer Support GroupFor patients receiving treatment and for their family, friends,and caregivers.

LaVonne [email protected] ( x152

Christian Interpreter Support NetworkWe interpret the Word of God through preaching and Scripture,and we worship with the Deaf community.

Lindsey Kasowski [email protected]

Deacon Fund

Assists those in the community and the UPC family who needemergency nancial assistance.


Deacon MinistryUPC Deacons are the hands and feet of Christ to our membersin need. They provide support for the elderly, prayer, meals, andnancial referral.


Beyond DivorceMondays, 7-8:30 pm, Knox

Provides strength and support to those in the midst of divorceor putting their life back together after divorce.

Steve [email protected] ( x208

Eating DisordersMondays, 7-9 pm, Room 395

For those living with someone with an eating disorder.

Virginia [email protected]

EMPLOY Group2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9-10 am, Knox

A gathering for those seeking employment. We will support eachother, network, share leads, and learn about volunteer opportu-nities. There will be prayer, spiritual discernment, encourage-ment, and blessing.


Financial CounselingUPC has volunteer nancial counselors to help you address a

wide range of personal nance topics from a biblical perspective.


Grief Support GroupIf you or someone you know has experienced the death of aloved one, join our grief support group.


IToch

UPCers who build friendships with our homebound members toshare Christian fellowship, love, and care.


Liberated from WithinThursdays, 6:30-8 pm, Room 300B

Assists people as they begin to live a life free of disordered eat-ing and body-image concerns.

Shana ( x196 [email protected]

Men Seeking PurityMondays, 7-8:30 pm, Rainier House Conference Room

Supports and educates men caught in the web of sexual broken-ness and focuses on healing through a relationship with Christ.

Marc ( 206.229.8155

Mental Health MinistryPractical, loving care for those who experience mental illnessand for their families.

David [email protected] ( x215

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Parent Prayer GroupFirst Sundays, 8:30 am, Room 380

If you have a child with a special needmedical, behavioral,diagnosed, early signs, temporary or lifelongplease join us inprayer on these childrens behalf.

Betsy [email protected] ( x119

Parents of Struggling AdolescentsWednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Knox

For parents who are challenged by a struggling adolescent oryoung adult.

Mike & Donelyn ( 206.789.0668 upcparentsupport.org

Parish Nursing & Health MinistryParish nurses assist with health concerns, refer to medicalservices, and provide emotional and spiritual support.

( x579

Side-by-SideA ministry for families with seriously ill children.

Colleen [email protected] pc.org/sbs ( x534

Stephen MinistryStephen Ministers can listen and care for those going through adicult time.


Street Youth Ministries

Provides youth in the U District with life skills, resources, andrelationships.

Tyler [email protected] ( x114

Unique Persons in ChristSunday, 10-11am, Room 280A

A Bible study for adolescents and adults with developmentaldelays.

Karen Sutherland [email protected] ( 206.546.7263




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WHEN: October 22-24thCOST: $95WHErE: Firs ChaletSPEAKEr: Scott ScruggsWHO: Convergence community 20s-30s

[email protected]

convergenceFALL rETrEAT

Get Acquainted withYour Peers in Second Wind!Can you identify this Second Wind couple?

Volunteered in the church nursery this summer

She has an advanced degree in classical studies

They spent their 51st wedding anniversaryon a Second Wind hike and retreat

He has an MD and has been a professor at theprofessor at the UW

Together they shared their faith and ministryfor Second Wind in September

They volunteered in Haiti this spring after therecent hurricane

ANSWER: Don and Sheila Belcher

50+ Communit

S E C O N D W I N D S D AY S

Wednesday | OCT. 13, 1 pm | CalvinFeaturing the new Every Member a Minister team.

Wednesday | November 10, Noon | Geneva

Come enjoy a Thanksgiving Lunch. Turkey and all thexins are on the menu for a very reasonable donation.Our speaker will be Jason Brian Santos, UPCs Pastor

of Youth Mission & Ministry.

Lunch reservations required.Sharon // [email protected] // x560


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