It’s the 4th of July, and we hope you have a fun and safe holiday today. In case you were wondering, here are some lesser-known facts about the day:

• The Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776, so the vote took place before the declaration, 
• The Declaration of Independence was signed by most delegates on August 2, 1776,
• Fireworks were used to mark the first Independence Day anniversary in 1777. 

Enjoy the holiday!

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th: our next Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry is from 9-11am in the rear of the church near Davis Hall.

Our twice-monthly food pantry typically serves more than 800 people and is one of SHUCC’s many community outreach ministries. 

We’ve been blessed with an abundance of food to hand out to families in need - so we could use your help. Volunteers should arrive at 8am to help get ready. 

Saturday, July 5th: in addition to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry this weekend, one of our tenants, Adventures in Music, is holding summer recitals in the Sanctuary all day. Please take care when parking and driving around the church as it will be a little crowded in the morning.

Sunday, July 6th: our worship service begins at 10am. Pastor Jennifer Long’s readings and message will focus on Deuteronomy 15:1-2, 7-11 and Luke 15:11-32. If you can’t attend in person, you are invited to join our live webcast via Zoom. Fellowship time follows the service.

This summer: due to the summer vacation season, we’re skipping most regularly scheduled meetings during July. The following meetings will not be held in July:

• Men's Club
• UpLifted
• Community Outreach
• Church Council
• Deacons
• Environmental Ministry

Exceptions to the summer schedule include the following events that will be held in July:

• Loaves & Fishes
• Ladies luncheon
• Renew music rehearsals
• Fellowship time

July’s Fellowship time is sponsored by the church’s LGBTQ membership.

You can see upcoming events by visiting our new online calendar at shucc.org. Scroll through future months to see what’s happening later this month or this year. Spot something we’re missing? Drop us an email at shuccoffice@gmail.com.

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Rev. D. Martez Holcom will be filling-in for Pastor Jennifer on Sunday, July 13th. 

His message will focus on Psalm 25:1-7.

Pastor Jennifer Long’s been busy planning her scripture readings and sermons for later this summer. Here is a list of the message series she has planned:

Isaiah (July 20 - Aug 10)

• July 20: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:8-10
• July 27: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 8:12
• August 3: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-4
• August 10:  Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:16-21

Creeds (August 17 - 31)

• August 17: Gen 1:1-5; Matt 6:30-34
• August  24: John 1:1-18; 1 Cor 1:18-25
• August 31: Acts 2:1-18; Matt 28:17-20

Saturday, August 30th: we’re hosting another Treasures & Trinkets yard and craft sale. You can reserve indoor table and outdoor yard space to sell gently used possessions - or donate items to the church to sell. 

Our last two events have had some terrific bargains… so please save the date and start thinking about what you might want to sell or donate. While you’re at it, check out some photos of past Treasures & Trinkets sales on the SHUCC Facebook page.

Contact the Treasures & Trinkets Team 

Our Teacher Supply Drive helps local teachers stock their classrooms before the start of classes. You can drop the following items in the donation bin in the church lobby:

• Copy Paper
• Construction Paper
• 3-prong plastic pocket folders
• Pencils
• Dry-erase markers
• Glue sticks
• Crayons
• Hand Sanitizer

The St. Pauly Clothing Shed in the rear of the church collects gently used clothing and other items for families in need. Please donate clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, and stuffed animals. Please do not bring electronics, books, household items, toys, pillows, garbage, rags or fabric scraps.

Sunday service greeters, welcome desk attendants, and liturgists can volunteer by signing up at the welcome desk in the church lobby on Sunday.

If you have information for this newsletter or the church calendar, please see Alice Zawacki on Sundays or send an email.

Your generous contributions help fund the church and our ministries. Thank you.

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Not feeling well, or just not able to join us in person? You can participate in our weekly worship service online - from your smart phone, tablet, or on a PC or Mac laptop or desktop computer.

The live Zoom webcast starts just prior to the beginning of our 10am service, and includes the ability to chat with out digital moderator to send us prayer requests, or simply say hello.

Technical tip: please be sure to mute your microphone when joining so you can hear the service.