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Nurturing both faith and fellowship, United Church will resume our fall Wednesdays Together Fellowship Dinner and Program Series, a time to welcome everyone back from their summer break and newcomers to our community. SUPPER - 5:45 to 6:30 pm - Groups providing fundraising meals: Sept 13 - Open and Affirming Group Sept 20 - Refugee Support Center Sept 27 -Sacred Conversation On Race Oct. 4 - UC Preschool “Spaghetti Dinner” While a donation of $7 per adult and $3 per child (not to exceed $20 per family) is asked, please remember that these dinners are fundraisers for a cause – please be generous. THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMS - 6:30 to 7:30 pm  A Conversation with the Sacred Conversation on Race class: As part of our ongoing Sacred Conversations on Race, and implementation of our Racial Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Covenant, we will be discussing sections of Michael Eric Dyson's book, Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America. Dyson argues that if we are to make real racial progress we must face difficult truths, including being honest about how black grievance has been ignored, dismissed, or discounted. Environmental Advocacy - How can we turn our awe & wonder about God’s creation into action to protect it?  This 4-week series aims to provide insights about how we can most effectively advocate for environmental policies.  Through examples, we will learn about the legislative process and about legal strategies to support the environment.  We will learn how to make our faith voice for “Creation Care” strong, and how to multiply our impact by partnering with other organizations, e.g. the new UCC/350.orgpartnership.  Finally, we will have time to brainstorm together about how we can best engage ourselves as a community. Sessions: Sept. 13 – “How does the Legislative Process Work?” – Veronica Shingleton, Harmonizing Strategies Sept. 20 – “Strategies for Environmental Advocacy” – Lauren Bowen, Southern Environmental Law Center Sept. 27 – “Faith Voice for Creation Care” – Rev. Karen Richardson-Dunn, UCC Southern Conference, Creation Justice Network Oct. 4– “Partnering to multiply our Advocacy impact” – Karen Bearden, 350.org Discussion on the Reformation with Rev. Rollin Russell  - In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will review the movement’s history, it’s connection to the UCC, and its importance for today’s church. Art classes for all ages in the Sacred Space Studios - Cely Chicural and Diane Whitney will teach classes including pottery leaf bowls, pillows, and scarves.  See page 7 for complete list of art classes and how to register. CHILD CARE ON DEMAND We are happy to provide child care for these programs.  If you need child care during these programs, please contact the church office.