Special Thanks
The following members have been nominated to receive special thanks for quietly and generously giving of their time and resources to make UNMC a more vibrant place to worship at and enjoy fellowship.
Donna Simonton for donating the organ-shaped desk now located in the vestibule and providing an eye-catching display of church materials for both the organ fund drive and other activities.
Richard Hurst, Sue Mosher, and Dave Skidmore for leading last month’s Inquirers’ Classes and Donna Simonton and Mary Templeton for helping out with class refreshments.
Jorn Dakin for tracking down a new computer for our new minister, having the church office's laser printer repaired in record time, and also, along with Brian Pepper, for plumbing work on the kitchen sink.
Welcome Team
Each week, someone from the congregation stands ready at the front door to welcome members, friends, and guests to our worship service, while someone else is busy in the parlor preparing refreshments to accompany conversation after the service.
Here's the welcome team schedule for August:
August 1
Greeter: Mary Simmons
Refreshments: Church picnic
August 8
Greeter: Donna Simonton
Refreshments: OPEN
August 15
Greeter: Sue Mosher
Refreshments: OPEN
August 22
Greeter: OPEN
Refreshments: OPEN
August 29
Greeter: OPEN
Refreshments: OPEN
Additional greeters are needed both for regular and substitute positions in the fall. If you can help the church provide a warm welcome one Sunday per month or even on an occasional basis, please contact Sue Mosher through the church office at 202-387-3411 or at office@universalist.org. No prior experience necessary; training, including answers to basic questions that guests often ask, will be provided.
Chancel Flowers
August 8. In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Weaver, by their family and friends.
August 15. OPEN
August 22. OPEN
August 29. In loving memory of Frances Marin Pepper by Vicki, Brian, Stephen, Irina, and Godmother Pi-Rung.