Award: “Outstanding Volunteer Award”

This annual award goes to an individual or organization that best exhibits what it means to be a helping hand in the community and going above and beyond for those in need. Decided upon by the volunteer team at United Way of Frederick County.

2021 United Way Outstanding Volunteer Recipient: Barbara Kershner Daniel, Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ

ERUCC Columbarium and Memorial Garden

Situated in a cozy corner of the property is an opportunity to create a tranquil space for contemplation and a place to permanently memorialize members of our congregations.  We have contracted with Bruce Zavos of ZA+D – whom we worked with on our new community building- to develop a columbarium and memorial garden for the placement of urns and scattering of ashes.  Beautifully landscaped pathways lead to the cylindrical enclosure surrounded by standing partitions of niches and garden fences.  Benches will be provided for extended visits around a small planting area where ashes may be scattered.  As a tribute to the history of our church building, one of the stained glass windows will be incorporated into the design.

We will begin our fundraising efforts immediately in order to move onto the next phase with ZA+D.  Those interested in being a part of the campaign–and those interested in this being their final resting place–should contact colambarium@erucc.org.  This is an exciting opportunity for our church congregation and downtown Frederick!

Sunday, May 2nd  is the day for our annual congregational meeting. 

The Consistory has voted to call the annual meeting for Sunday, May 2^nd at 11:45.  The meeting will be held in the Community Room with lunch being served immediately following worship.  Members and friends of the congregation may also participate via Zoom  — through video on a computer, tablet or phone – or by telephone.

Some logistics about the annual meeting which will be held on Sunday, May 2^nd following worship:

• You are encouraged to attend the meeting in-person or via Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82129963921?pwd=Y25uYlpxV2RtdVJKN3R0Q0xpamo2QT09 
Meeting ID: 821 2996 3921
Passcode: 498766

• If you are participating by zoom, we ask that you stay muted during the meeting.  Please use the chat function for your comments and questions.
•  When we take a vote, we will ask all zoom participants to unmute themselves to indicate by voice yea or nay.
• A reminder that we have a recommendation to adopt a Creation Justice Covenant.  CLICK HERE TO REVIEW

Join us on Sunday following the 10:30 a.m. service for Fellowship.

HOW TO LET YOUR LIGHT REALLY SHINE!

EXPLORING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Zoom Discussions – Sunday, May 2 and May 9 – 7 p.m.

Led by Jeanellen Kallevang

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88423175369?pwd=ZkpnOTZucTFaMzhJMFB2akZEQ0hBdz09

Meeting ID: 884 2317 5369        Passcode: 473395

Do you know:    Who God is leading you to be?   What spiritual gifts and talents God has given you?   How to translate your unique spiritual gifts into acts of love?

These sessions are for you if you are:  1. Unclear about what the various spiritual gifts are; 2.  uncertain which gifts you have; 3. Trying to determine how to use your gifts.

Prior to the first session, you will take an assessment to ascertain what your spiritual gifts are.  They can vary throughout your life.  The topics at the first session will include identification and explanation of each of the spiritual gifts and what it means to be blessed with a particular gift.

The second session will focus on using those spiritual gifts in your life – with family and friends, at church, at work and in the community.

If there is sufficient interest, a six-week study will be offered later. The study is called “God. Gifts. You – Your Unique Calling and Design.”  It includes Bible verses, discussion questions, and videos to make for lively discussion among the participants.

Contact Jeanellen Kallevang at geeggirl@hotmail.com or (301)919-2057 for details

The Stewardship/Generosity Team