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| CATCH THE SPIRIT – February 28, 2026 |
| Rev. Ellen Tanouye |
| Sunday Worship Service @ 11:00am Guest Preacher Rev. Ellen Tanouye will bring us a special message. This week we focus on John 3:1-17. Come and enjoy service with all of us! All are welcome. (You can also join us on Facebook Live) |
| Our Lenten Study starts this week!! It’s a great time to be in Community. |
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| Thursday March 5th 7:00pm – 8:00pm Read pages 11 – 20 in preparation for our study. Let’s support Rev. Scott with our attendance. (If you did not get the book you can still join us.) Zoom link for the meeting |
| LENT A time for reflection and personal growth as we draw closer to God. Be sure to take time, during these 40 days of Lent, to truly reflect on your Spiritual Health as you prepare your heart for the meaning and true joy of the Resurrection … Easter! |
| What did you reflect on this week?! When an experience, thought or idea comes and you are willing to share … just let me know and we will include it in the next Catch the Spirit. (nancybaca50@gmail.com) Don’t be shy… your thoughts are valuable! |
| Lenten Spiritual Walks Join Rev. Scott Elliott of First Congregational Church in a Lenten Spiritual Practice of Meditation on a nature walk appreciating all the “Awe and Wonder” around you. Meet at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park 2:00pm at the Nature center for a brief meditation and information about some things in the park to look for. Use your cell phone camera as you walk round the park appreciating the nature around you. Then meet up again to share your findings. Join this Spiritual Walk as you can. Saturday’s 2/21/26 – 4/4/26. The only cost is the $6 parking fee the park charges. P.S. Check out Rev. Scott Elliot’s pictures on Facebook and experience how he appreciates nature! |
| Valley Ministries is having a table at UOP’s celebration of Women’s History Month Tuesday March 3rd in the quad from 5:00 – 7:00. Rev. Scott will be there along with Maddy & Alysia. All are encouraged to join them. (Praying Maddy is not sick.) Let’s get Valley Ministries seen and active in the community! |
| Details to follow. Daylight Savings time. Clocks move forward for Sunday 3/8/26 Celebration of Life for Mari Reddell 3/14/26 @ 3:00pm Reflections MCC Maundy Thursday Special Service April 2nd @ 5:00pm Easter April 5th: Potluck, Anniversary Celebration |
| Opportunities this Week Holy Conversations – John 4:5-42 Tuesday, 7pm-8pm Lenten Study: Why Easter Matters – Thursday’s 7:00pm – 8:00pm Here is the Zoom link for the meeting. Valley Ministries table at UOP Women’s History Month Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00. For more information contact Rev. Scott. Lenten Spiritual Walks. Saturday’s 2/21/26 – 4/4/26 Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Nature Center at 2:00pm. (Parking fee $6) Your hands are needed to give Food to those in need: Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm and Sunday 9:00am – 10:30am Gather cans and bottles for recycling. Bag them and bring to the church. Got change? We have a jar for your change. Give that change to God’s work. |
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