ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTENTS

Circle of Women's Ministries

Church-wide Kettle Luncheon

Book Discussion group

Hayride and Campfire Cookout

Winter Homeless Shelter

September Student Lunches

Check our blog and our Newsletter for more on our activities! 

Circle of Women's Ministries.  The Circle of Women's Ministries will meet at 1:30 p.m. September 7 in Roger Williams Hall.  Peg Howard, Founder of Jill's House, will be the speaker.

Church-wide Kettle Luncheon.  Join us after worship September 19 for the annual church-wide kettle luncheon to welcome ourselves back from summer.  Desserts are appreciated if you are inclined to bring one.  Otherwise, just enjoy the food and being back in Bloomington with your First United family.

Book Discussion Group.  The Book Discussion Group will resume its monthly meetings at the church on Monday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m.  English author Chris Cleave's award-winning novel Little Bee will be discussed.  It is the story of an English woman and a Nigerian girl whose lives collide on a fateful day in Nigeria.  One of them has a terrible choice to make.  All are invited to join our discussion.

Hayride and Campfire Cookout.  Our annual hayride and campfire cookout will be Friday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Schooner Valley Stables in Brown County.

Winter Homeless Shelter.  First United's Winter Homeless Shelter is in the process of recruiting new and returning volunteers.  Jacob Farmer has agreed to serve as our volunteer coordinator.  There will be two training sessions: Tuesday, October 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, and Wednesday evening October 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First United Church.  All new volunteers need to trained; returning volunteers do not need to be retrained.  If you interested in volunteering, please e-mail Dan Case, Jacob Farmer, or Linda Hunt.

We are in need of twin-size, fitted sheets, flat sheets, and blankets.  Sheets and blankets should be lightweight, easily washed and dried.  We also need washcloths.  Please do NOT bring quilts, sleeping bags, or afghans.

September Student Lunches.  First United will host student lunches after worship in September.  If you can provide a dish, there is a sign-up sheet outside Fellowship Hall kitchen.  We encourage established members to join us for lunch to welcome the students.  If you have questions, please e-mail Sam Troxal or Sarah Burton.