Journey United Church of Christ Delmar, NY

The Perfect Church for People Who Aren't
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Welcome to Journey!  The Perfect Church for People Who Aren't
 
Journey is a new church start of the United Church of Christ.  We offer extravagent hospitality, vibrant worship, spiritual formation for all ages and an opportunity to make a difference through service and mission both locally and around the world. 
 
A united and uniting, just peace, multi-racial, multi-cultural, open and affirming, accessible to all, still -speaking congregation.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here!

 click here to learn more about us

Follow our Blog: journeyucc.blogspot.com

Find us on Facebook:  Journey United Church of Christ 

Worship with Us!
Every Sunday
10:00 a.m.
500 KENWOOD AVENUE
DELMAR, NY 12054

Join Us This Sunday

NEW WORSHIP THEME
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2012
"Sunday School: The Remix"
Another Look at all Those Stories You Heard in Sunday School



January 15, 2012
"In the Beginning"
Guest Preacher: Rev. Pat  Raup

January 22, 2012
"What's with the Babble at Babel?"
Genesis 11

January 29, 2012
"Noah and the Flood"
Guest Preacher: Rev. Freeman Palmer

February 5, 2012
"Ruth Finds a Family"
The Book of Ruth
Communion with be Shared!

February 12, 2012
"The Battle at Jericho"
Joshua 2 & 6

February 19, 2012
"Esther - More than a Beauty Queen"
The Book of Esther


Please note sermons are posted on our Blog.


Don't forget to invite a  friend, coworker or friend to join us

 WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Every Sunday

at 10:00 a.m.

Come early for refreshments

and stay after for more

fellowship and food.

Professional Child Care Provided

During Worship

Spiritual Formation
for All Ages!
 
NEW! Children & Worship

A new multi-sensory approach that encourages to children to experience God while worshiping God.  For children grade 2 and younger during worship. 

Staff: Melissa Civiok

 
Comma Club for Kids
for children, K - Grade 6, meets every Sunday during the school year at 9:00 a.m.
Leader: LeAnne King

 

Click Here to Find Out More

 

Bible Study for Adults

The Book of Acts.  It's a book about people like us - new church starts! Meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Leader:  Margot Phillips. (The class is taking a break for the holidays; it will resume January 8)


New Study Group for 2012
We're in the process of forming a new Bible study group for 2012.  It will meet on a week night and will focus on a general overview of the Bible for beginnings!  Contact Kara Pennacchia or Pastor Sandy if you're interested.

Book Group for Women

Monday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.  "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven: A Novel" by Fannie Flagg at the home of Pastor Sandy.  Newcomers are always welcome!

Food for Your Soul 
Subscribe to the UCC Daily Email Devotional, join the real time Prayer Chapel, get a weekly Bible Study, and much, much more to feed your soul at www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit

ONLINE GIVING

Whether your are making a one-time gift or your weekly contribution you can give on-line.  Use your credit card or set up an automatic transfer from your bank account.  

COLLECTION OF THE MONTH
January 2012
During the month of January, we'll be doing a "Diaper Drive" for Unity House.  Diapers and related items are needed for families who visit their shelter.  Donations can be dropped off in the collection bin at church.  Click here to learn more about Unity House and their Domestic Violence Services. 


Join our Team
Annual Bowling for Beds
Bowl-A-Thon
February 4

Join the Journey Bowling Team for the Annual Bowling for Beds Bowl-A-Thon to benefit the Emergency Homeless Shelter located at First Lutheran Church in Albany.  The shelter exists to serve those most in need from November to April.  You don't need to be an expert bowler ... you just need to be willing to help us raise some money and have some fun for a good cause!


Will YOU be in the Journey Directory 2012?

We're updating our church directory
and we want YOU to be a part of it! Please fill out the form below and return it to our clerk, Andrea Van Allen.  You can 1) hand it to her in church, 2) mail it to the church at PO Box 357, Slingerlands, NY 12159, or 3) fill it out, scan it an email it to her as an attachment via andrea.vanallen@yahoo.com.

If you want a new picture in the directory, make sure you also attach it or we can take a new picture of you and/or your family at church.  

Our New Leadership Team

Journey welcomes the newest members of our Leadership Team:  Jack Cunningham, Beth Fuchs, Patricia Raup.  They join current members:  Janelle Richardson (moderator), Jim Gunty (vice-moderator), Kirt King (treasurer), Andrea Van Allen (clerk), Theresa Weinman, Keith Bemis, Joe Phillips, Marcy Corneil, LeAnne King.