St. John's
United Church of Christ emphasizes
a ministry style that reflects a concern for people, an
outreach to youth, an interest in developing its social
consciousness and a strong desire to be witness to Christ's
presence in the community and in the lives of its people.
We seek to live by the credo of Being
the Christ to one another.
St. John's UCC is noted for its innovation
and creativity and for its interest in developing the spiritual
life of individuals. Art and music, healing ministries,
and spiritual formation groups are just some of our programs.
The United Church of Christ has
launched an emergency appeal for Haiti after a major
earthquake struck the country yesterday. Thousands
of people are feared dead and countless have been left
homeless.
The need is massive. Your gifts are needed
to support immediate and long-term relief.
The 7.0 quake struck 10 miles southwest of the capital just before
nightfall on January 12. Our Global Ministries personnel,
Kim, Patrick and Solomon Bentrott, have reported to
us that they are safe.
It is still too early to know the
full extent of the damage, but we are expecting very
high loss of life, widespread destruction of homes, schools
and other buildings, and major damage to key water, electricity
and road systems.
Funds from the UCC's One Great Hour
of Sharing are being rushed to our Haitian partners to
support their initial emergency response. However, your
generous donations are needed to provide the greatest
level of support for the victims of this terrible disaster.
The
Women of St. Johns
are collecting soup until Super Bowl Sunday, February
7. Please bring cans of soup or other canned goods
nad place them in the boxes in the Narthex to be
given to Friend, Inc.
