Two new choral interns keep IUCC’s traditions alive
At IUCCm we love our choral interns! While we hate to see any of them leave when they graduate or have other obligations, it’s also a pleasure to welcome new people. This January, tenor Jaime Reza and soprano Brandi Birdsong became the newest additions to the IUCC choral program under
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Christmas Eve at IUCC
Enjoy both the Family Service and the traditional Candlelight service. Wishing you a peaceful, safe and blessed Christmas
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Sofia Portillo explains what factory farming is, how it ties to social and racial justice issues and possible solutions in this presentation made earlier this summer to IUCC’s Green Faith Committee. The video can’t be embedded but the link should take you to a video recording of the event. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/_dYpKrz-q1xObJ3jyBHicPdmLN79aaa8hHRKr6Ben0q2lpN3znTF3au9U7LVKmD5
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New Women’s Fellowship book groups forming
Sign-ups begin August 1 for new women’s book discussion groups, featuring three new titles to choose from. The 10-week session will begin in September via ZOOM.
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IUCC reopens its Early Childhood Center
Irvine United Congregational Church reopened the Early Childhood Center on July 6 with an eye toward keeping children and teachers safe. Classroom size is reduced for each classroom. Each room is thoroughly cleaned daily, and children as well as adults are washing their hands frequently and wearing masks. Children and
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What more is there to say?
As a person of faith, I am still listening for the hopeful and encouraging word of a living and loving God who is still speaking. I am listening to the pain of the moment, most especially to the anger and longings of the oppressed, and I am asking God, humbly
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Looking for something to do? Crochet or knit hearts for IUCC
When life returns to normal and IUCC can participate in events again, one of the best things we can do is give people a tangible connection to IUCC. Here are the instructions for creating a crocheted heart that attaches to a small card with IUCC information. Any color will do,
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Tips for watching livestream videos on Facebook Live
Here are a few tips we hope will make watching Sunday services easier to view via Facebook Live. Your own connection (WiFi or otherwise) may also affect your ability to easily watch as could possible settings you’ve activated on your browser. Unfortunately, it’s hard to anticipate all of those. You
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Congregation approves budget, climate resolution and ministry name change
IUCC’s Winter Congregational Meeting on Feb. 9 included a review and approval of the 2020 budget, an update on the search for a permanent pastor, approval of a resolution on climate change and a renaming of the Ministry for Young People to the Ministry with Young People. Both Interim Pastor
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