Kathryn Thompson will begin her work as Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries on July 1. We will have an installation for her on Sunday, July 8. We have exceeded the goal of $15,000 needed for two years of salary for the position. The remaining funds will be used to cover her mileage and other expenses to fund her work. Thanks be to God for this opportunity to nurture a hopeful future through Kathryn’s ministry.

Tuesday July 3
5:00 p.m. – Kids Lunch Club Packing – UCC Center Kitchen

Wednesday, July 4 – Office closed

Thursday, July 5
10:00 a.m. – NO Bible Study
1:30 p.m. – Property and Management Committee
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Sunday, July 8 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – LIVE Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour

Tuesday June 26
5:30 p.m. – Faith5 Potluck
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Marie Freerking hosts

Wednesday, June 27
5:00 p.m. – Kids Lunch Club Packing – UCC Center Kitchen

Thursday, June 28
9:00 a.m. – VBS Meeting
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study with Pastor

Sunday, July 1 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – LIVE Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
3:00 p.m. – Pew to Pulpit – Pulpit Rock Brewery

The 2018 Path to Citizenship Annual Report has been issued.

2018 Path to Citizenship Annual Report

PATH TO CITIZENSHIP is a northeast Iowa non-profit whose mission is to aid people who need help navigating the complicated path to legal status. Founded by a coalition of Decorah area faith groups and working in partnership with Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON), a national United Methodist group, Path to Citizenship provides free legal advice on the immigration process. With the help of JFON attorneys, the organization holds quarterly legal aid clinics, with appointments available for ten clients at each clinic.

In 2016, their work was expanded to include collaboration with the Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Charities Immigration and Legal Services, offering legal clinics in quarters opposite JFON clinics. These offer individual client appointments, especially for unaccompanied minors in northeast Iowa. They also have a microloan fund for costs associated with the citizenship process.

Tuesday, June 19
5:30 p.m. – Faith5 Potluck

Wednesday, June 20
5:00 p.m. – Kids Lunch Club Packing – UCC Center Kitchen

Thursday, June 21
July Newsletter Deadline
No Adult Bible Study at GS
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran
5:00 p.m. – Faith Coalition Immigration Advocacy Fair at Methodist Church

Sunday, June 24 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – LIVE Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour