Category: Announcements

Congratulations to Pastor Daniel on Being Selected for the United Way “Outstanding Volunteer Award”

Congratulations to Pastor Daniel on Being Selected for the United Way “Outstanding Volunteer Award”

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

ERUCC Columbarium and Memorial Garden

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!

Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 2

Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 2

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

The Consistory has voted to call the annual meeting for Sunday, May 2nd 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 2nd 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
How to Let Your Light Really Shine!

How to Let Your Light Really Shine!

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

How to Let Your Light Really Shine!   Have you Seen the announcement about the two Sunday night Zoom sessions on May 2nd and 9th at 7 p.m. called, “Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts?”  Have you wondered what the discussions will really be about and how the topic pertains to you?

If you want to know now what your spiritual gifts are, take the 10 minute assessment to find out at: https://godgiftsyou.com/assessment.  You will receive your results immediately.  Please note that the assessment is part of a 6-week course that may be offered after the two May sessions if there is sufficient interest.

For additional information, contact Jeanellen Kallevang at ggeggirl@hotmail.com or (301)919-2057, of Julie Clark at jclark@yahoo.com or (301)305-8181.

How To Let Your Light Really Shine

How To Let Your Light Really Shine

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

 

 

 

ERUCC Pledges $25,000 to the Religious Coalition for Family Shelter Counseling Room

ERUCC Pledges $25,000 to the Religious Coalition for Family Shelter Counseling Room

With our goal of $25,000 we will be a sponsor of one of the counseling rooms, significant since members of our congregation including Melanie Hoffman, Anne McGreevy, Tina Baker, Cathie Duncan, and Cathy Zier worked in that building.

Thanks so much for the generous gifts we have already received.  ERUCC  rocks!

 

You can donate on-line or via check to ERUCC!  Thank you for your generosity.  https://erucc.org/give-to-erucc/ 

Nature’s Best Hope Virtual  Presentation

Nature’s Best Hope Virtual Presentation

CLICK HERE for the flier.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Register here to receive your Zoom link for this live event: https://bit.ly/TallamyHood
Hear about alarming declines in global biodiversity and the simple steps that each of us can take to reverse this disturbing trend. Learn how we are nature’s best hope.

This event is co-hosted by the Master of Science in Environmental Biology and MACS (Multi-faith Alliance of Climate Stewards). #HoodENV #FrederickMACS #suecarney #envisionfrederickcounty #JohnDeere #FoxHaven #CommonMarket #MonarchAllaince #SierraClub

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