This Sunday: This Sunday is Pentecost. It is the holy day celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit to the gathered disciples forming the faith community we have come to know as the church. The liturgical color is RED so you are encouraged to wear red!
Graduation Reception on Sunday: On Sunday June 9, the Andrews-Blair family and the Coughenour-Gibson family, will host a cake and coffee reception celebrating the graduations of Zoe Blair-Andrews from USF and Olivia Gibson from Piedmont College. The celebration will take place following worship in the Fellowship Hall.
Creation Justice: The Creation Justice Task Force will meet on Friday June 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the church library. One thing on the agenda will be to compare the solar bids for installing solar power on the church roof. Everyone who is interested is welcome!
Summer Sundays Ahead: Summer Sundays begin Sunday June 16, Father’s Day! The services will be more informal. Themes will focus on favorite Bible stories that are referenced in literature, art, and cultural discourse. The themes come from a book by former Eckerd professor, Tim Beal, called Biblical Literacy. This is a very good opportunity for young people of the church to become acquainted with commonly referenced Bible stories. May all increase their biblical literacy this summer!
Next Sunday: Rev. Victoria Long will be preaching and Genie Terrell will be back offering the ministry of music. Rev. Wells returns to church June 30.
Pastor Away: Many thanks to those offering pastoral care while Rev. Wells is away. From June 10-17 contact Rev. Emily Bell Emily’s email. From June 18-28 contact Jim Andrews at Jim’s email.
PRIDE! The fifth annual St. Petersburg Interfaith Pride Worship Service will be held June 20 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. The event will begin at Metro Center 3251 3rd Ave. N. at 6:00 with a walking processional to King of Peace Metropolitan Community Church at 3150 5th Ave. N. where the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. The St. Petersburg Pride Festival will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. between 22nd and 28th Streets on Central Avenue. LUCC member Wally LeBlanc will have a booth at the festival offering his artwork, photo prints, and other creations. Make sure to visit Wally when you go to the Festival! Visit http://www.stpetepride.com for more information.
Children’s Ministry: The church is putting in place a children’s ministry for the rest of the year. If you are interested in being part of this effort, please speak with Kim Wells or one of the advisors. Many thanks!
Property West of the Church: Boley Centers is planning to buy the property to the west of the church and put in a 20 apartment complex for people who would otherwise be homeless. Church leaders have met with Boley staff. The church is very supportive of this project. You can read about it in an article in the Tampa Bay Times last Friday: Tampa Bay Times . You are encouraged to write letters to the City Council in support of the Boley project. For more information, contact Earl Waters (Earl’s email).
New Church Administrator: A new church administrator has been hired to staff the church office Tuesdays-Fridays 9:30 to noon. Gabi Paxton will begin working on Tuesday July 2. Please call, email, or stop by to introduce yourself to Gabi and welcome her to the church when she begins.
Operation Attack: Operation Attack is very much in need of clothes for men, boys, and girls as well as diapers and peanut butter and canned fruit. All volunteers are welcome! Operation Attack is an ecumenical effort serving families with children located a Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 1310 22nd. Ave. S., St. Petersburg. LUCC was a founding member of Operation Attack in the 1960’s!
June Birthdays: Genie Terrell (6/10), Tony Rogers (6/21). Tony is the church cleaner. Someone missing? Contact the church office with birthday information.
Circle of Concern: Sherry Santana, Carolyn Moore, Ann Quinn, the family and friends of Willy Zessoules, Dana and Chip Cosper and family, and Ann Rogers.
Recent Posts:
- June / July issue of Celebrate Florida June 5, 2019
- This week’s sign June 4, 2019
- Community Summit on Life in South St. Pete June 2, 2019
- District 5 Candidates Forum June 2, 2019
- LUCC folks attend the City’s annual Iftar dinner in honor of Ramadan held May 29 at the Coliseum. May 30, 2019
- Concert! May 30, 2019
- Boley May 30, 2019
Weekly Update: If you are involved with an activity or event that you would like to share with the LUCC family, please send the information to the church office by Tuesday since the Update usually is sent out on Wednesday.
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