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Congregational Meeting - Sunday, November 18

                               SAVE THE DATE Congregational Meeting - Sunday, November 18, 2018. - Vaughan Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided.

City Of Oaks Marathon Sunday, Nov. 4 - Road Closures

           Location with estimated close and open times                     Rd Closed             Rd Open Ashe Ave from Hillsborough to Western 7:00AM 7:30AM Western Blvd from Ashe to S. Boylan (westbound only) 7:00AM 7:45AM S. Boylan Ave from Western to Morgan 7:00AM 7:45AM Hillsborough St closed from Pullen to Glenwood 7:00AM 8:00AM Capital Blvd southbound at Peace St exit 7:00AM 8:30AM W. Morgan from S. Boylan to S. Dawson 7:00AM 8:30AM W. Martin from S. Dawson to Fayetteville St. 7:00AM 8:00AM             Dawson St. from Hillsborough St to Martin St 7:00AM 8:30AM McDowell St from Davie to Hillsborough St 7:00AM 8:30AM Fayetteville St. from W. Martin to W. Morgan 7:00AM 8:00AM Wilmington St from Morgan to Peace 7:00AM 8:30AM Salisbury from Peace to Morgan 7:00A

From the Pastor

Dear Friends,  Last Sunday we had a wonderful community conversation with Rachel Baker of the NC Council of Churches about the immigration crisis in our country and in our home state.Rachel capitalized on Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland's amazing sermon about "being brave and welcoming the caravan", touching on several pieces of our nation's history as part of telling the whole story of immigration in this country.  Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "No one is free unless all are free." In the case of immigrants fleeing their homelands for a safe place to call home, "no one is [ safe]  unless all are [ safe] ." How can we create a more safe and just world for all, at the local and national level? 1. Vote for those who are committed to immigration reform, and to demolish ICE. Hold current elected officials accountable to represent your voices, demand change and action by showing up at city council, calling congressman and protesting. 2. Partn

Fall work day – Saturday, October 27, 8am-noon

Good with a drill? Mad skills holding a ladder? There is a job for you! Our last work day of 2018 is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 from 8am and noon. There will be indoor and outdoor projects for all ages and skill levels.  To keep us fueled, we’ll have Krispy Kreme doughnuts, muffins, fruit, juice and coffee.  Most supplies will be provided, but outdoor workers are welcome to bring their favorite work gloves and pruning tools. Wheel barrels and blowers would also be appreciated. For more information, contact Property Ministry co-chairs Merrilee Jacobson (919-274-4539) or Skip Stoddard (919-827-2346).

Worship and Fellowship Opportunities for the Week of October 28, 2018

Sunday   10/28         9:00am   Nursery provided    9:00am  T aizé Worship – Sanctuary     9:30am   Choir Practice - Sanctuary     9:30am   Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study - Bradow Room 1 0:30am   Worship Service -- Sanctuary 10:45am Children’s Sunday School - Sunday School Rooms 10:45am Youth Sunday School - Youth Room 11:45am Fellowship provided by our Sunday School Children-Fellowship Hall 12:00pm Social Justice Ministry Meeting - Bradow Room 12:00pm Safe Church Training - Vaughan Fellowship Hall 12:00pm Youth Choir Practice - Hoffmann Room   3:00pm CROP Walk - NCSU   4:00pm Covenant Community - Bradow Room   5:30pm Stewardship Ministry Meeting - Library Monday 10/29 12:15pm Monday Lunch Group - Hoffmann Room   5:00pm Online Book Study - “ I'm Still Here” - New Question Posted   Tuesday 10/30 10:00am Office Staff Meeting - Pilgrim House Wednesday 10/31     9:30am Tai Chi – Vaughan F