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The UCC has chosen Pentecost Sunday, June 9th , which celebrates the birth of the church, to collect the Strengthen the Church Offering. This offering supports the expansion and growth of UCC local congregations, helping us to create a just world for all. It provides grants for new churches, equips pastors for ministry, provides services for our local churches, and supports new leadership, empowering the UCC to reach out to communities in need of God’s message of Love and Justice. 50% of your offering goes to our local conference, and 50% is sent to support the national work of strengthening the church. Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel says, “Your support of our ministry emboldens, empowers and allows us to step out in faith.” Please consider joining us in planting the seeds needed to grow and sustain our denomination by making a gift to this special offering.

he Southern California Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ will meet for the Annual Gathering at Chapman University on June 7th-8th. This year’s theme is “From the Fire: Prophesy, Envision, Dream.” The Annual Gathering Planning Team has secured Peter Rollins as the guest keynote speaker. Peter Rollins is a writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker. He's the author of numerous books, including Insurrection, The Idolatry of God, and The Divine Magician. Music and Worship will be led by Rev. Randy VanDeventer and team, Rev. Megan Owens (Vice Moderator) and Rev. Kelly Ryan. There will be workshops and Open Spaces to learn and glean from each other.

Andy is looking for people who would be interested in sharing their gifts through singing, playing an instrument, or dance for Special Music this summer. Andy is looking to cover Sunday's from June 16th -August 25th. If you are interested, please contact Andy at music@povucc.org.

POVUCC will host the last Family Night of the season on Friday, May 24th from 6:00- 7:30pm on The Point. We will have a potluck, family worship, and a Taiko drumming demonstration and lesson! Bring any dish to share that you would bring to picnic! We will be outside on The Point, so bring a blanket to sit on and jackets to stay warm!

The Social Justice Board of Christian Fellowship Congregational Church (CFCC) invites us to join them on Sunday, May 19th at 12:00pm for a program entitled, “Conversations on Justice: Police Accountability.” This Conversation on Justice will be held in conjunction with the San Diego Branch of the NAACP and the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association. As a Partnership Congregation, they welcome our presence at this event and encourage sharing our thoughts and ideas regarding the UCC’s policy on justice issues. There will be an “extravagant” welcome and a bite to eat provided. Call, text, or email Gloria Daviston, 619-392-1622 or gloriadaviston@cox.net, if you are interested in attending. The event will be held at CFCC located at 1601 Kelton Road, San Diego 92114.

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Japanese American community gathers at Mt. Hope Cemetery to honor those who have passed away since last year’s service. This tradition has been taking place for over 50 years! This year’s Interfaith Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 27th at 9:30 am at Mount Hope Cemetery – in the Japanese section (located at 3751 Market St., San Diego). Please join us as we join with other churches and organizations in the San Diego community for this special Memorial Day service. There will be chairs provided as usual, but feel free to bring a lawn or folding chair to ensure that you and/or your companion have seating during the service.