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“Give Thanks and Bless God’s Name!” Thanksgiving Sunday worship will incorporate themes of gratefulness and duty on November 22. Come sing hymn favorites Now Thank We All Our God and For the Fruit of All Creation with
the Chancel Choir and a professional low brass ensemble.
Room in the Inn Orientation and Refresher, November 22 at 12:15 p.m. in Walker Hall. Let us know which members of your family will join us so we’ll have
plenty of food for everyone. Email [email protected] to make reservations.
Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival Tickets go on saleMonday, November 30. The fortieth anniversary festival is Saturday and Sunday,
January 2 and 3, 3 and 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $15.Call 817.926.6631 ext. 141, or purchase online at universitychristian.org.
Men’s Movie Night, December 3, 6:30 p.m., Room 207. Join us for Linda Hunt’s Academy Award winning performance in the film The Year of Living Dangerously. $5 gets you a chicken dinner, the movie and great discussion. Sign up in The Arches.
A Support Group for Caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia will meet the second Thursday in November
and December from 4:30-6 p.m. in Room 201. Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell have been trained by the Alzheimer’s Association to facilitate this group.
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!
University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2015
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
Cast and Volunteer Sign Ups for the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival are in The Arches Sunday, November 8, 8:30-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m.
Contact Mary Ruth Jones (817.296.2297), Cathy Taylor (817.975.0605) or Carol Wilkerson (817.917.9855) with casting questions.
UCC Singles, are invited to lunch at Tommy’s Burgers (2455 Forest Park Blvd.), Monday, November 9, 12 p.m., R.S.V.P. to [email protected].
Women’s Ministries Blue Zones Dinner, Monday, November 9, at Blue Zones-approved Los Vaqueros (3105 Cockrell Ave.) at 6 p.m. or meet at UCC
at 5:30 p.m. and join the group walking to the restaurant.
Friday Fellowship, November 13, 11 a.m., Room 207. Bill Morris, director of the Fort Worth Aviation Museum, presents Five Months in Fort Worth. Potluck follows in
Room 211; main entrée provided. R.S.V.P. [email protected] or 817.475.3206.
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, November 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at Holy Grounds Coffee & Gifts (108 Jearl St., 76008). Women of all ages are welcome to join the fellowship and stay afterwards for shopping in Aledo.
Carpooling will be available.
Author! Author! is for all ages. Plan to attend this informal event connecting UCC readers with UCC authors, Sunday, November 15, 12:15-2 p.m. in Room 207.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Ignatius Transposed! Retreat in Everyday LifeProspective participants may attend a four hour Prayer Practices preliminary Saturday seminar on November 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 206. For details,
email [email protected], or call 817.577.7030.
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Ellen Lewis, Assoc. Minister of Administration; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Women’s Ministries and Membership; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Watts, Dir. of Children’s Ministries.
2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631
Listen live at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources
Our Missionary Partners Elena Huegel, Chile
Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo
Learn more about University Christian Church ministries
at universitychristian.org
For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org
Requiem by Gabriel Fauré
Silent Movie Night
is back on November 12. Tom Helms, theater organist,
accompanies Girl Shy starring Harold Lloyd.
Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. in Room 207 and film at 7 p.m.
in the Sanctuary. Free admission.
With a Little Faith, We Can Move Mountains!
UCC Stewardship 2016 We continue to strive towards campaign completion! If you have not already done so, please prayerfully
consider your pledge commitment and respond today by turning in your pledge card or pledge
online at universitychristian.org.
November 1, 2015 All Saints Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. Celebration of Worship
Prelude Choral No. 3 in A Minor César Franck Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes
The Greeting
Introit Introit and Kyrie Gabriel Fauré
Call To Worship
*Opening Hymn 637 For All The Saints Sine Nomine
*Litany of Praise How lovely is your dwelling place, O God! Our hearts sing for joy to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest for herself. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O God, ever singing your praise! *Gloria Patri 35 Greatorex
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Call To Prayer The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray…
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors) & Choral Response
The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Gabriel Fauré
*The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn 384 Here at Thy Table, Lord Bread of Life (stanzas 1 and 3)The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Sanctus Gabriel Fauré Pie Jesu
(All followers of Christ are invited to share in the bread and cup which represent the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they nourish us in our life together in His name.)
The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. *Hymn 636 Abide with Me Eventide (stanzas 1, 4 and 5)
(No Children’s Worship and Wonder today. Program will resume next week!)*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
Invitation to Remembrance
Lighting of Memorial Candles Agnus Dei Gabriel Fauré Libera Me In Paradisum
*Hymn of Discipleship 285 How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely Merle’s Tune (All those who are inspired to confess their faith in Christ or make a discipleship covenant
with our congregation are invited to join the pastors at the front of the church.)
*Benediction and Choral Response Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude All Saints Day Vespers Hymn Dom Paul Benoit, O.S.B.
Worship LeadersCyndy W. Twedell, Russ Boyd
and Ellen Lewis
AcolytesGeorgia Curtis and Luke Jones
Whitney Watts and Jacob Burton
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are
Linda Austin, Mark Muller and Roxanne Penix.
EldersBridget Thomas and David Nolan
Eldon Irving and Ken Hubbell
FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given to the
glory of God and in loving memory of Patsy Sharpe and Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Sharpe
by Harold Sharpe, Peggy King, Matt Sharpe, Ryan Lathan and Garrett Lathan.
The flowers in the Gallery are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ronald L. Shirey by the Shirey family
and the Chancel Choir.
Make a Difference, Make a Contribution!Your giving supports the various ministries
and missions of University Christian Church! Scan here to make a financial gift
via your smart device.
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In the Service
Ministersare On Calland available
after hours and on weekends
for pastoral care emergencies. If you have a need, call us at 817.926.6631, and follow the prompts.
On Call this Week
Russ BoydJessica Vacketta
Congregational Leadership Meetings
Personnel CommitteeTuesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m., Room 202
Building & GroundsSunday, November 8, 12:15 p.m., Room 226
Combined Elders/DeaconsSunday, November 8, 12:15 p.m., Walker Hall
Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.
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Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. for infants-preschool.A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m.
Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor). Assisted listening devices are available; please ask an usher to obtain one.
This Week at University Christian ChurchRequiem by Gabriel Fauré is the musical masterwork presented in worship today by the Chancel Choir and special chamber orchestra. Guest conductor
is Dr. Christopher Aspaas, Director of Choral Studies at TCU.
UCC thanks our late member and benefactor, Dee J. Kelly, Sr., for providing the funds for the Chamber Orchestra today. The Chancel Choir keeps his family in
prayer because of his recent passing and offers the music of Requiem today to the Glory of God and all those affected by loss.
The Newcomers Class, for those new to UCC, begins today at 10 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcome! Questions encouraged!
Common Ground and Community Sunday School Classes invite you to join them in a four-week series on Sabbath as Resistance led by Rev. Dr. Zena McAdams, November 1-22, 10 a.m., Room 315.
Thanksgiving Baskets collection begins today. Look for flyers in The Journal, at The Arches and Sunday school classes. Drop designated food items in the bin
near the Reception Desk. Cash and checks will be accepted in The Arches on November 1, 8 and 15 and at the Reception Desk during the week.
Blue Zones Purpose Workshop, today from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Find your unique purpose—and add healthy years to your life.
Prior registration was required for this event.
The Rose Circle meets Tuesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. in Room 207. If you are interested in joining a circle, call us and ask for Women’s Ministries.
Church Women United will gather Friday, November 6, for World Community Day. Bethlehem Center (970 E. Humbolt, 76104) at 10:30 a.m.
The Marriage Well, an enrichment program for couples, meets Friday, November 6, 6-7 p.m. in Room 207. Childcare deadline has passed. Theme: Finding Time.
MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist
Chancel Choir Christopher Aspaas, Guest Conductor
Kristen Stewart, soprano soloist David Grogan, baritone soloist
Chamber OrchestraSwang Lin, violin
Dave Hermann, Scott Jessup, Paul Tullis, Emily Williams, violaLeda Larson, Keira Fullerton, Shelley Jessup, Lise Engel, cello
Talon Davis, Julie Vinsant, bassCara Owens, Brittany Harrington, bassoon
Molly Norcross, Gerry Wood,Kelly Cornell, Aaron Pino, horn
Lacey Hayes, Adam Miller, trumpetJacob Garcia, timpani
Laura Brandenburg, harp
