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FROM PASTOR DANIEL

Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod

Bolsinger who brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations

through uncharted territory. He offers a combination of illuminating insights and

practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our

rapidly changing world.

As a lover of history, I am always interested in knowing about the past but more

importantly what we can learn from that past. This particular book really spoke to

me in the midst of what we have experienced and what I suspect we will be

experiencing in the years ahead.

We know that explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. They were tasked with

finding a waterway to the Pacific Ocean. They were prepared for that reality.

And then the waterway ended, and they faced the mighty Rocky Mountains.

That’s quite a different reality. How do canoe over the mountains? Do you

abandon the journey and go back to President Jefferson and tell him you tried but

sorry no luck?

History tells us that Lewis and Clark choose not to give up. But they did need to

leave the canoes behind. They retooled their knowledge of water navigation and continued on the journey.

I find myself leading in a cultural context that I was not expecting. My training as a local church pastor back in

the 1980’s did not include many of the aspects of ministry that I face today in my daily life. Some days I find

myself moving along with what I expected to happen, paddling along in my canoe on the stream of parish life

and then I hit the unexpected. Like others who have gone before, I have had to reconsider and retool –

drawing on my past knowledge and experience but also recognizing that new tools and new training will be

needed for the future.

ERUCC is at yet another crossroads as we approach the official opening of our new building. There are many

things that you can expect that we have been doing that will continue. There are some things that we used to

do that will change. There are many more new things that are coming on the horizon.

We will draw on our incredible past and the tools and practices that have served us well in the past. There

may be some places where we need to let go of our canoes and figure out another way of getting to where we

need to be. We will need to continue to be flexible, resilient, and resourceful as we discover new navigational

tools.

MAY 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Page 1 Worship Notes 2 Adult Education 3,4 Book Group 5 Making a Difference 6 Thanks 7 Florida Mission Report 8 Men/Women/Travel 9 Building Update 10 Photos, Looking Ahead 11 Treasurer’s Report 12 Youth 13 Children Ministry 14 Germany/CAC 15 Golf 16 Strengthen Our Church 17 Gifts/ April Birthday 18 VBS Registration 19


MAY WORSHIP NOTES (Scripture notes from Season of the Spirit and Pulpit Resource)

May 6 Loving Friends John 15:9–17 “...love one another.”

These are the words of Jesus to his followers. So simple, and yet not always so easy. Jesus’ commandment to

love one another in John, chapter 15, verse 12, is one of the strongest themes of Jesus’ teaching. Not only

does Jesus command us “to love one another,” he shows us how to love each other “as I have loved you.”

Jesus then pushes the envelope in verse 13: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for

one’s friends” (John 15:9-17).

Exploring what “laying down one’s life” is a challenge that enlightens and inspires. 1 John 5:1-6 is a text that

supports and ungirds the theology of Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Central themes of the first

letter of John include “faith and believing,” and “love put into action.” These themes encourage us to act in

ways that cause love and faith to overcome the problems of the world. Indeed, as disciples of Jesus, what

does it mean to be a friend, even a spiritual friend?

This Sunday we will be sharing communion at the chancel rail. The Senior Choir will be singing. We have a

guest musician, David Howard, cellist. Following worship we will have our annual congregational meeting to

review church finances and activities for 2017. Lunch will be provided.

May 13 Love Leads the Way Acts 1:15–17, 21–26 “You know everyone’s heart.”

How do you make decisions? In this story, the followers of Jesus pray and roll the dice as a way of discerning

who will be added to the eleven apostles. In his prayer in John 17: 6-19, Jesus is sure of one thing: everything

comes from God.

Reflect on what combination of head, heart, and gut do you employ in making your own decisions. How do you

invite God into the process? When God speaks to you, do you sense God’s presence? Hear God’s voice?

Recognize an inner calm? Is there an inner knowing? Spirit and Young Spirit will be singing.

May 20 Alive in Love Acts 2:1–21 “I will pour out my Spirit....”

Pentecost, as described in the classic text in Acts 2:1-21, is a high holy day of the life of the church. Pentecost

is the day we celebrate the founding of the Christian church. More than that, on Pentecost we celebrate the

coming of the Holy Spirit into the life of the church and into our own lives. The power of the Holy Spirit is

reinforced in the gospel for this day, John 15:26-27 and 16:4b-15, when Jesus explains what the Holy Spirit will

do for the faithful. This raises the question of what “spirit” means to us in the 21st Century. What does “spirit”

look like in these modern times?

The Senior Choir and Young Spirit will be sharing in music leadership on this joyous celebration of the birth of

the Church. Today we will be confirming? young people into the life of the church. Please join us in

celebrating as they affirm their baptisms this day.

May 27 Trinity Sunday

This morning in worship we will be reading from Micah 6: 8, Colossians 3: 12-17, and John 2:1-11 as we celebrate the marriage of Ann Hammond and McGreevy. All three passages speak to our call to live in community with one another. The story of the wedding feast in John 2 speaks of God’s overflowing love. In the face of scarcity, an extravagant sign of transformation reveals God’s abundance. Faith trusts the possibility that God can and will provide for the good of all. What Mary knew and trusted invites our own knowing and trusting: God’s love never runs dry. The Senior Choir will be singing.


OTHER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THURSDAY NIGHT’S TABULA RASA “Tabula Rasa” - A term meaning simply to clean the table. Finish the day by leaving all concerns and worries of the day to God and “clean up” your mind in a little sung prayer. We invite you to cleanse your mind and breathe in God’s Spirit. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Trinity Chapel.

SERVICE OF LIGHTS - A NEW WORSHIP AND HEALING OPPORTUNITY This evening prayer is designed according to the Order of Worship in Taize (France). We invite you to a prayer full of music in an atmosphere of candle light in the Sanctuary. Let us break away from the hurried sense of our lives and breathe in the presence of Christ and community. Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel People who play an instrument are welcome to participate in the service. We will meet at 6:15 p.m. to set up and prepare.

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT EDUCATION

Let’ s Talk:

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Meets in Trinity Chapel, West Classroom

May 2018

May 6 New Building Use Policies

This morning we will share and discuss the new building use policies developed by a

team of ERUCC members along with the Leaders on Loan group from Leadership

Frederick.

May 13 “Perspectives from Liberia, Africa - how the people overcame years of

brutal civil war and Ebola to find peace and reconciliation.”

Led by ERUCC member, Laura McNay, Deputy Director for Operations and

Management, Division of Clinical Research, National Institute of Allergy

and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

May 20 Community Leaders share their thoughts on the “impact” our new building

will have on downtown Frederick and the wider community.

May 27 Jenna Duranko will share her work on communicating with the congregation and

beyond through social media.

CALLLING ALL GRADUATES!

We would like to honor our graduates in June. If you or a member of your family is graduating please send

their name to the church office: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR DANIEL

11:00 am – Noon The Lodge at Willow Ponds (Homewood)—

Classroom A

A Study of 1, 2, and 3 John

May 1, 8, and 15

WEDNESDAY EVENING DISCUSSION GROUP

FACILITATED BY ESTHER ZIEGLER

The Wednesday Evening Discussion group will meet on Wednesdays in Lent at 7 PM in the Trinity Chapel

first floor class room. Although we are continuing with the series Great Figures of the New Testament by

Professor-Jill Levine, each lecture is about a different character so you can drop in at any time.without feeling

that you will be lost in the middle of a series. This gives you the opportunity for some deeper understanding of

significant New Testament characters based on recent Biblical resources and scholarship.

May 2 –The Christ of Faith

May 9-Paul of Acts

May 16-Final Session to Plan for September

TUESDAYS WITH TED

6 TO 7:30 P.M. IN THE PARISH HOUSE CONFERENCE ROOM

Join the conversation as we watch a TED Talk. Light refreshments provided

May 1 Steve Jobs – How to Live Before you Die

This evening we will listen to Steve Jobs’ 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. While not

actually a TED Talk, the speech is deeply touching and inspirational. A must-watch even if you’ve already seen

it ten times already.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living

with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner

voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know

what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

June 5 Martin Pistorius: How My Mind Came Back to Life--and No One Knew

At 12 years of age, Martin Pistorius contracted a brain infection and lost the ability to communicate. His parents

were told that, for all intents and purposes, he had become a "vegetable" and was no longer mentally aware.

But in reality, Martin's mind had begun to knit itself back together. The problem? No one knew it.

This talk will make you cry, but it will also make you smile. Through it all, you'll learn the value of a simple

smile, the remarkable power of the mind, and why it's important to look beyond the first impression.


ERUCC BOOK GROUP 2018

(The book group meets once a month at various members’ homes.

Depending on the time of year and the book read. This group usually

includes 8-14 people.)

May 22 Hosted by Ave Barr in the Thomas Room at ERUCC

Manhattan Beach: A Novel by Jennifer Egan

Anna Kerrigan, nearly twelve years old, accompanies her father to visit

Dexter Styles, a man who, she gleans, is crucial to the survival of her

father and her family. She is mesmerized by the sea beyond the house

and by some charged mystery between the two men.

Years later, her father has disappeared and the country is at war. Anna works at the Brooklyn Naval Yard,

where women are allowed to hold jobs that once belonged to men, now soldiers abroad. She becomes the first

female diver, the most dangerous and exclusive of occupations, repairing the ships that will help America win

the war. One evening at a nightclub, she meets Dexter Styles again, and begins to understand the complexity

of her father’s life, the reasons he might have vanished.

With the atmosphere of a noir thriller, Egan’s first historical novel follows Anna and Styles into a world

populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers, and union men. Manhattan Beach is a deft, dazzling,

propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America

and the world. It is a magnificent novel by the author of A Visit from the Goon Squad, one of the great writers of

our time.

June 26

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy

Location to be Determined

Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women

served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women

moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war,

saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy

nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls,

bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and

scientific accomplishment.

Homewood Mother’s Day Appeal

Mother’s Day has always been special at Homewood. This holiday has served as a fitting time to honor our

own mothers or other significant women in our lives by supporting Homewood’s mission.

Last year, Homewood subsidized more than $11 million in care, and this need continues. A gift made in honor

of your mother, or other important woman in your life, will help them provide continuing care for those who

need it most.

Envelopes will be provided on Sunday, May 13th for this appeal.


MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ERUCC members and friends are making a difference in people’s lives within our church community as well as

the wider community. We hope to have a page in Trinity Chimes that tells the story of ERUCC “impact.”

This month, we are featuring people who have volunteered with the Religious Coalition’s Cold Weather

Shelter. Many thanks to Ed Hoffman who has coordinated our volunteer pool for many years.

Please contact Ed about other opportunities with the Religious Coalition or Pastor Daniel for further community

engagement opportunities with groups like Habitat, the Frederick Center, and others.

“ One of the many things I like about ERUCC is that it provides me with several volunteer opportunities I can

participate in to support our community. Too often I get consumed with the logistics of my own life and I

forget about others that don’t have the privileges that I have been afforded. Spending a couple of hours at

the Cold Weather Shelter costs me nothing and provides a benefit to the folks in need as well as the staff.

Volunteering there has opened my eyes to how I think of homeless people. I never realized the range of

circumstances leading to homelessness and how folks are just doing the best they can in a world that isn’t

designed with a safety net. One thing that really struck home was the wake-up call sheet. Many of the folks

spending the night request a wake-up call so they can make it to work on time. Yes –people with jobs that

can’t get housing and live on the streets. My lesson? Never judge a book by its cover. “ (Ron Terbush)

“…what made the biggest impression on me is how the majority of the homeless w/who we came in contact,

still managed to retain their sense of humor There is a good amount of laughter there; especially w/those who

have forged friendly relationships w/others there on a semi-regular basis.

The range of people in need is astounding! You see everyone from those who may have been homeless for

quite some time to those who look as if it all just happened yesterday.

Ron and I attended a piece of theatre at The Met a couple of months ago, called Life Without the Ruby

Slippers. It was an original piece that originally workshopped about four years ago and they brought it back;

just for a weekend of three performances. I'm so glad we caught it. The cast was made up of actors and real

homeless people who shared their own stories. It was riveting and as Ron mentioned, it made me see

homeless individuals in a more positive light. Far too many of us are only a paycheck from disaster of one kind

or another.

It's SO much more than handing a dollar and/or some change out the winder at the intersection.

I found the wake-up calls pretty eye-opening as well. We, as humans, tend to assume way too much too

much of the time. Everybody has a story. I can't imagine holding down a full-time job yet still unable to afford

a place to rest my head and body at the end of the day.

I do it because it's the right thing to do and it's in my power to do so. It's the very least I can do and it doesn't

cost a dime. I also enjoy sharing the responsibilities w/my husband.

What I hope has happened as a result of being there is that the people we help are one step closer to walking

away from their troubles and into a better life. “ (Ray Hatch)

“ I happily answer: Because I believe that the 'haves' in life should give back to the 'have-nots'. Why I feel this

way: I am a 'have' by luck. I was born into the right family, healthy in body and mind, and experienced good

fortune along the way. Many many have not been so lucky. Therefore I feel strongly driven to help. Working

the shelter is one small way to help, to even the playing field a bit. It has been a personal drive for many

decades. I admire the standard that Ed sets. (Gerry Blessing)


“I started volunteering with the cold weather shelter when it was first established in the basement of various

churches. I remember an incident where a guest indicated that even though they were down on their luck they

were still people. It affected the way I "looked" at the guests from then on.

I volunteer because I can.” (Kathy Johnston)

“I like the idea that I can come together as a community from various churches, etc., to provide such a service.

I enjoy working with others in such a way for such a purpose. I feel good that I have done something helpful for

folks that are very vulnerable. I like Ed Hoffman and feel good responding to his requests for volunteers.”

(Richard Torian)

“I was able to volunteer only one evening at the Shelter by checking in the guests and verifying their

belongings. I brought candy canes and made eye contact with everyone in my charge. They enjoyed seeing a

fresh “pretty” face and assisted them if they wanted any particular snacks or had specific individual needs. The

atmosphere there was one of caring and concern for all the people coming in the building as well as the

volunteers and staff. It was a very pleasant experience and one that I hope to continue. Perhaps there will be

another opportunity to spend some one on one time with them in the future to share stories.” (Lisa

Ausherman)

Thank you, ERUCC folks, for giving of your hands and heart.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the cards, calls, food, and

especially prayers during my recent surgery and recuperation. As I continue to

recuperate from home, I thank God every day for the many, many blessings I

have received from my church family -- you're the best!

Thanks again, Pat Hevner.

My deepest thanks to everyone for your tremendous show of support after the sudden loss of my

beloved Ed...all those who attended his service, those who sent cards, called and emailed. It is a deep

and abiding loss for me, but with all the love shown me after his passing I know I will make it through

this time of sorrow.

With love, Mary Meyer

To the members of my church family,

Thank you so much for your thoughts, cards, and prayers. They were all very appreciated. It’s great

being part of this church community. ~ Patti Patterson.

ERUCC CHURCH Donation for Building Fund and Youth:

On behalf of the Frederick County Building Industry Association and the Home Show Committee, I would like

to take this opportunity to thank ERUCC for once again being a part of our Home Show. Manning the gates for

donations, passing out show inserts and clean up at this year’s FCBIA Home show was invaluable. The

commitment of your members who participated over the two-day show was outstanding.

Please accept the enclosed donation of $1,600 as a gesture of our appreciation. We sincerely hope we will

see you at the 2019 show on March 16 and 17, 2019


FLORIDA MISSION REPORT

The United Church of Christ speaks about the ministry of presence and

the importance of accompanying people on their journey. This is our

ministry with partners around the world.

Working with a group of 11 other energetic, hopeful, and caring adults

from ERUCC, Christ Reformed UCC, Middletown and St. Paul’s UCC in

Fleetwood, PA, in Daytona Beach, Florida, providing much needed

assistance for those affected by Hurricane Matthew. The ERUCC

group, in addition to me, is represented by Will Duncan, Scott Smiley,

and Keith Stickley.

Scott Smiley provides us with reflection on his experience:

When Barbara asked if we would be willing to do a devotional during the trip, I must confess I was

hesitant to volunteer. You see I view myself as rather practical, some might even say rather cut and

dried, but not overly eloquent or motivational. So I wasn’t sure what could I possibly have to offer that

would be of value? Yet I also felt a little nudge pushing me to say “yes.” So, with great reluctance, I

agreed.

And having committed to do this, I immediately began thinking about what I might reflect on that might

resonate with and best serve the group. So, I turned to the bible for inspiration—seemed like a good

starting point right? I specifically looked for verses on serving others, and I quickly became

overwhelmed by the sheer number of references to this topic. So instead, I turned to the secular world

and I stumbled upon the following anonymous quote, which I thought might fit the bill:

“If you are more fortunate than others, it is better that you should build a longer table, than a taller

fence.”

To me, the simplicity and eloquence of these word seemed to sum up, rather magically, all the

guidance of the many scripture verses I had read. It also seemed so fitting for the path we travel

together this week.

We are all fortunate to be able to make time to do this trip—more fortunate than many of our fellow

congregants and friends. Are you fortunate enough to have skills which are needed, that others do not

possess? Perhaps you are fortunate to possess a willingness to learn and serve that others may not

have? Maybe you are fortunate to have the gift of hospitality and help ensure the group is watched

over and well fed so that we have the strength to do the task before us. Or are you fortunate to have

the gift to inspire with your words or to create daily rituals for the group that ground us in why we are

here?

Whatever the particular gift may be, each of you do indeed possess a unique and special gift, I think

that each and every one of us here must, at some level, believe ourselves to be more fortunate than

others lest we wouldn’t be here now.

And this week has indeed shown us that we are all more fortunate than many of the people we are

serving here this week. I don’t know each of your individual situations, but I would suspect that most, if

not all, of us don’t worry that the roof over our heads leaks significantly every time it rains. Nor do we

have to go to neighbor of family member’s home because we don’t have a functioning bathroom, or

have waited three years to repair significant structural damage to our homes.

So while we have indeed built a roof, and scraped and painted walls and ceilings, and various other

tasks, we have also been building a longer table.


So for the many gifts you have shared this week, and for being willing to walk this path together which

has built that longer table, I would like to say “thank you” to each and everyone here. Each and every

one of us followed Christ’s call and example and together we have indeed built a longer table and not a

taller fence.

While it may often feel like the world has forgotten how to do this, I think there are actually countless

examples of it each and every day if we but look, and this week we are all part of the greater web of

those little miracles. So let us take a moment now to celebrate our efforts, not in a boastful or prideful

way, but with humbleness of heart, in service to what we are called to be. In Christ’s words:

“And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”

MEN OF ERUCC – COME JOIN US

Some ERUCC men have begun a breakfast group

for socializing and growing our faith. We have

decided to meet the first Sunday of the month at 8

AM. It's “Bring Your Own Breakfast.” We gather

in the Liz Coffey Conference Room. Feel free to

drop by as your schedule permits and invite others

to do so as well.

CHIMES LEARNING AND SERVICE

GROUP

The Chimes Learning and Service Group will meet

for their annual spring luncheon on Thursday, May

10th at Dutch's Daughter Restaurant. We will order

from a special menu and each person will pay their

own bill. We will gather starting at 11:00 and then

order about 11:30. The room is downstairs, and

you can go down the ramp on the right and park in

the lower parking lot. If you would like to go, please

let Mary Meyer know at 240-8l5-5973 or

[email protected]. ALL ARE WELCOME !!!

TRAVEL WITH YOUR ERUCC FRIENDS

October 2-12, 2019 Danube River Cruise

(Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein–Melk, Linz, Passau, Regensburg–

Prague)

May 9 -19, 2020 Alpine Europe and Oberammergau

(Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Lake Lucerne, Inssbruck, Salzburg, Munich., Neuschwanstein,

Oberammergau, Rothenberg)

Contact Pastor Daniel for brochures and more information.

Homewood at Crumland Farms Indoor Yard Sale

Friday, May 4th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday May 5th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Small appliances, books, crafts, decorations, DVDs, electronics, small

furniture items, toys, tools, linens and much more!

Refreshments for sale. Cash or check, please. For more information,

call 301-644-5600



BUILDING UPDATE


AROUND ERUCC

LOOKING AHEAD

June 15-17 – Family Camping at Rocky Gap State Campground, Cumberland, MD

June 16 – 5th Annual 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer ® runwalk.ovarian.org/Frederick

July 12-26 – Our German Partners from Klein Schwechten visit

September 8-10 – All Church Retreat/Getaway Bethany Conference Center, Bethany Beach, DE. All ages are

welcome to attend as we celebrate our life together as a church family.

http://www.cccadisciples.org/bethanybeach

October 7 – Building Dedication

October 19-27 – Our German Partners from Inden and Langewehre visit

http://www.cccadisciples.org/bethanybeach


TREASURER’S REPORT

As you may know, the tax laws have changed significantly for 2018. In an effort to

provide information to our congregation, we are sharing one possible option for charitable

giving. Each individual or family should consult their own tax or financial advisor for

specific advice on your own situation.

Donor Advised Funds

What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

A DAF can be thought of as a charitable savings account. Money or investments are transferred to the

DAF and the amount of the transfer is deductible as a charitable contribution. This deduction is taken

whether any funds were distributed to any charitable organization. For example, $20,000 is transferred to

the DAF in 2018. On the individual’s 2018 tax return that $20,000 is shown as a charitable contribution,

along with any other contributions that may have been made by the taxpayer that were made outside of

the DAF.

What are the mechanics?

Large investment firms such as Fidelity and Schwab and some other organizations provide the vehicle

for starting the DAF. An opening transfer, generally $5,000 or more, is transferred to the newly opened

DAF. Note that once the transfer is made, they cannot be returned to the taxpayer – the funds can only

be used to make charitable contributions. The donor advises the fund, generally by logging into one’s

account, of specific charitable contributions that are to be made from the DAF. The fund makes a

determination if the contribution is to be sent to a valid charitable organization, and, if so, send the funds

to the charity, along with a letter that identifies the donor. Note that the identity can be made

anonymously.

Why would someone choose to open a DAF?

There are generally two reasons, one relating to personal taxes and the other relating to leaving a

legacy. From a tax perspective, if one’s income is abnormally high one year, contributing what would

normally be several years’ worth of contributions to a DAF may result in higher itemized deductions in the

year in which the funds were transferred. An example – someone who generally contributes $15,000 to

charitable organizations in a year might transfer $45,000 in a year of otherwise high income. The

$45,000 could still be paid out at the normal $15,000 per year. This is also useful if it is expected that one

will be in a lower tax bracket in future years. From a legacy perspective, funds accumulated in a DAF can

be paid out over many years following an individual’s death.

For further information, links to Fidelity and Schwab are provided below.

https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/philanthropy/what-is-a-donor-advised-

fund.shtml?immid=PCD&engine=MICROSOFT&campaign=Donor+Advised+Primer&adgroup=Donor+Ad

vised&keyword=what+are+donor+advised+funds&network=o&device=c&msclkid=8db71f4ab2e311aa3af

4459f9c5528e9&gclid=CJn9usD2v9oCFYG3swodLD8FGQ&gclsrc=ds

https://www.schwabcharitable.org/public/charitable/donor_advised_funds

https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/philanthropy/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund.shtml?immid=PCD&engine=MICROSOFT&campaign=Donor+Advised+Primer&adgroup=Donor+Advised&keyword=what+are+donor+advised+funds&network=o&device=c&msclkid=8db71f4ab2e311aa3af4459f9c5528e9&gclid=CJn9usD2v9oCFYG3swodLD8FGQ&gclsrc=ds




https://www.schwabcharitable.org/public/charitable/donor_advised_funds


ERUCC YOUTH SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 6 Youth

Sunday, May 20 Confirmation 10:30 Service

Sunday, June 3 German Visit Prep and Fun Activity

OUR GERMAN FRIENDS ARE COMING!

July 12-26 and October 19-27

Our friends from Klein Schwechten will be arriving July 12 and staying with us through July 26.

We’ll be looking for host families, drivers, and food preparers. Here’s our draft schedule for July:

July 12 Arrive Newark and Travel to New York City

July 13-14 New York City

July 15

Sunday, July 15 Worship at ERUCC – Time with Host Families

Monday, July 16 Washington, DC National Cathedral Tour Conversation with UCC National Staff

Tuesday, July 17 River rafting and time in Harper’s Ferry

Wednesday, July 18 Morning activity as a group/Afternoon and evening free

Thursday, July 19 Depart for Regional Youth Event, University of California

July 19-22 UCC Regional Youth Event

Monday, July 23 Free day with host families

Tuesday, July 24 Work Project in Frederick

Wednesday, July 25. Luau and swim party at Dan and Austin’s

July 26 Departure

In October, a small group of youth and adults (8-10) is coming from Langewehre and Inden. We’re

working on that schedule but tentative plans include: visits to Washington DC, Frederick social work

sites, Gettysburg and Lancaster County (PA), and Baltimore. Again, we will be looking for host families

and people willing to help transport our guests to various activities.


TINY TOTS AND GOD’S KIDS CLUB

On May 21st we will meet from 4 to 5 PM in the preschool Sunday school room. Our theme will be

Family. Please bring 10 pictures of your family to share and use in our project.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

August 6th through 10th

9 a.m. to Noon

Ages 4 years through 6th grade

Registration form in this newsletter and on Website

Cost is $25.00 per child if registered by June 30. After July 1, $30.00.

After August 1, $35.00 per child

CHURCH PICNIC

The Church Picnic will be Sunday July 15th from noon till ? at Ballenger Creek Park pavilion 2

Bring place settings and drinks for your family and a side dish or dessert to share

Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4aaaab2aa13-church1

SABBATICAL PLANS FOR KIM SEXTON

For the months of June and July I will be on sabbatical focusing on Rest, Renewal and Reconnecting. I

will start by attending The Fund for Theological Education Leadership Forum with Pastor Daniel where

we will “explore the Courage to Build Beloved Communities” and “leave awakened to new possibilities to

create thriving communities and ignite the gifts of young leaders”.

After the conference, I will travel to New England to spend time with my extended family and visit some

of our church family who have relocated to the area. While in New England I will spend a week at Mercy

by the Sea with the author, artist and activist Jan Phillips: Creative Seeing, Creative Being -- Diving Deep

into Our Wells of Wisdom; A Sacred Journey into the Second Half of Life. I will have study time to listen,

read and reflect on the works of Brené Brown and Parker Palmer. I will have time to work on a

curriculum plan we have had in the works for ERUCC and conduct research into new curriculum on the

market. I will end my sabbatical by visiting Catie on her new journey. My plan is to come back to you

with ideas that we take into the new space and a renewed sense of call.

Girl Scout Troop 81226 is working on our Silver Award. We are seeking donations so

we can give back to the community. We will be building a musical garden wall at Miss

Sherry’s house for her daycare. We are also planning to cook and deliver a meal for 70

guests at the Children’s Inn at NIH, along with other treats.

To help us accomplish this, we are seeking monetary donations or Walmart gift cards.

If you would like to know more you can talk to Alex Cumber, Alyssa Kline, Maddie

Ireland, Paige Coffey, Sydney Wallace or Akuia.

Donations can be given to any of us or Evie Frazier or Kim Sexton.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4aaaab2aa13-church1


AN INVITATION TO TRAVEL TO GERMANY

June 16/17 – June 23/24

2019 Kirchentag

Dortmund

Our German partners from the Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Inden-Langerwehe have invited ERUCC

to bring a small group to join them AND our partners from Klein Schwchten to join them for the 2019

Kirchentag to be held in Dortmund. We are grateful to Daniel Müller Thór for extending this invitation.

This will be an adult trip as the youth will be traveling to Germany in July.

We will leave on the evening of June 16th or the morning of the 17th and spend a few days with our

friends in Inden and Langerwehe before traveling together to Dortmund.

So what is the Kirchentag? It’s a gathering of church folks from across Germany and the world. An

expected group of 100,000 with days filled with concerts and worship and inspiration. Here’s a link to the

page for more information: https://www.kirchentag.de/english/about_kirchentag/overview.html

Cost for the trip will be $1000 to include the Kirchentag program, hotel accommodations at the

Kirchentag, and transportation. The remaining costs for the trip will be subsidized by receipts from the

Fisher Fund. Meals will be on your own while at the Kirchentag.

Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this opportunity.

Central Atlantic Conference

Justice & Witness Action Network

What is the Justice & Witness Action Network?

It’s the primary arm for the Conference out carry out our mission and agenda for justice and

witness ministries.

Who is the Justice & Witness Action Network?

It’s a grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members, clergy, and churches

across our Conference.

Our work is grounded in Central Atlantic Conference and General Synod resolutions, consonant

with historic UCC witness, informed by a biblical understanding of justice, prophetic ministry

and action, and a set of guiding principles to define our witness.

What will the Justice & Witness Action Network be doing?

Educating and engaging members in community organizing, grassroots advocacy, prophetic

witness and action, and shaping public policy that advances our vision of securing a just and

compassionate world for all.

Join this new justice movement and encourage other members of your church to sign up! Together we

can become a strong voice for justice and our actions will bear witness to our call.

“… to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.” ~Micah 6:8

More information and sign up : http://bit.ly/CAC-JWAN

https://www.kirchentag.de/english/about_kirchentag/overview.html

http://bit.ly/CAC-JWAN


ERUCC GOLF TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS!

On Monday, April 23 we

had the most beautiful

weather for our 2nd

Annual ERUCC Golf

Tournament.

Thank you to everyone

who donated raffle items,

provided funds for prizes,

volunteered at the event,

or played in the

tournament. Altogether,

65 people played a part in

helping us raise over

$4,000 to support the

church building project. (That’s over $ 7,500 for our two-year total!)

As we arrived at each hole on the course, we were greeted by signs honoring and memorializing family

and friends of the church. For me, this distinguishes our tournament from other ones, because it

highlights our connection to one another while enjoying friendly competition. (Our two first place teams

were captained by Cindy Smith and Will Duncan.)

Thanks again to all who participated through donation, volunteering, and/or golfing. I offer a special

thanks to Domenik, our pastoral intern, who sent us out on the course with a special prayer, and to the

Clustered Spires pro, Scott Petersen, who took great care of us.

~ Cindy Duranko, chair


STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING

May 20, 2018

The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of

ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of

this offering will help the UCC fulfill on its commitment to creating a

just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that

meet the emerging needs of local communities.

As God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches,

awaken new ideas in existing churches and develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults.

ERUCC will receive this offering on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018. There is an envelope in your

offering packets for the offering. In addition, you may use one of the Strengthen the Church Offering

envelopes in the pew racks.

On June 16, we will hold our 5th Annual 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer® Please

join us to increase awareness, honor those affected by ovarian cancer, raise funds for research, and to

support our local programs and initiatives. This is an empowering community event where Together in

Teal ®, we honor survivors and remember those we have lost to the disease.

As a six-year ovarian cancer survivor and one who is blessed to be healthy, I am passionate about taking the fight forward, to turn my own diagnosis into something meaningful. I am asking you to support this important cause. This year the Frederick Chapter will be hosting our walk in Baker Park, 121 Bentz St. Frederick, MD, on June 16, 2018, with our opening ceremony beginning at 8:30 AM. You can register to walk as an individual, form a team, or join a team. ERUCC members have been incredibly supportive of this event in the past and I know that many of you will join us again. To learn more about the event, to donate or register, please go to www.runwalk.ovarian.org/frederick Thank you for your support! Cathie Duncan

FILM SERIES

The Multifaith Alliance of Climate Stewards of Frederick County (MACS Frederick) would like to invite the

public to a free three-part film series in April and May. The films will be presented at the following places

of worship around Frederick County. Snacks will be provided and a facilitated discussion will follow each

movie for those who wish to talk about the film.

May 3, 7:00 PM: “From the Ashes” at Frederick Friends Meeting, 723 N. Market, Frederick 21701

May 20, 2:00 PM: “Merchants of Doubt” Middletown United Methodist Church, 7108 Fern Court,

21769

http://www.runwalk.ovarian.org/frederick


GIFTS RECEIVED

In memory of Ed Meyers

For March for Our Lives in Washington

Donated to the building project in honor of Cindy Duranko and Cindy Smith

Donated to the building project in honor of Gerry Blessing

Donated to the building project in honor of Kim Sexton.

1 Colleen Hueting, Glenn Wallace

2 Paul Sunday **

3 Michaela Poole, Catie Sexton

4 Beanie Cornell, Evie Frazier, Neil Pain, Asher Wenner

5 Ryan Curran, Joseph Heverley

6 William Houghton

7 Chris Baker

8 Robert Marsh

9 Stephanie Bindel, Sally Hodges **

10 Tom Coffey, Rebecca Shillingburg

11 Jerry Carey, Alden Fisher, Robert Lambie,** Laura McNay, John Wenner

12 Kim Jahoda, Larry Leister

13 James Hueting

15 Ryan Baker, Nancy Doll, James Graham, Fred Wenner

16 Jennie Covahey

17 Cameron Pain, Doug White

18 Ian Adamson, Amber Conlon

20 Kathryn Cross

21 Sara Hoewing, Tom Hueting

22 Rachel Wenner

23 Marshall Wassink

24 Addison Baker, Matthew Mercier, Mike Sexton

25 Pepper Bowins, Lexi Rudy

26 Frannie Davis, Kennie Neal, Delmar Speak **

27 Kathy Johnson

28 Asher Grimshaw, Ed Higinbotham, Sr., Alex Schaeberle, Sandra Trout

29 Debi Hendricks, Pat Hevner, Mary Ellen Rhoderick

30 Bob Ziegler

31 Laura Baker, Kendall Marsh, Karin Mens

** Please consider sending birthday cards to those members who can no longer attend

church.

5/2 – Paul Sunday, 1002 Old Denbigh Blvd., M-213, Newport News, VA 23602

5/9 – Sally Hodges, 9902 Gas House Pike, Frederick, MD 21701

5/11 – Bob Lambie, 105 Sandstone Drive #127, Walkersville, M 21793

5/26 – Delmar Speak, 8110 Canterbury Drive, Frederick, MD 21704


ERUCC 15 West Church Street Frederick, MD 21701 www.erucc.org

OUR CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor ([email protected])

Domenik Ackermann, Pastoral Intern ([email protected]) Rev. Frederick Wenner, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])

Associate for Children’s

Ministries Kim Sexton

([email protected]) Director of Music

Alison Shafer

Office Administrator Amy Aguilar

([email protected])

Bell Choir Director Kelly Esslinger

Head Chimer & Children & Youth Choir

Director Tricia Coffey

Nursery Attendant Sherry Murray

Social Media Coordinator Facilities Manager

Jenna Duranko Mike McGreevy

http://www.erucc.org/



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