Welcome again to the Elk Grove Congregational Church’s newsletter! Our last edition of Volume 1 was November 2014. Now that we’ve had a few months off we are ready to work at it again! And just like last year, we’re looking for people who would like to help in putting it together. If being a contributing writer, or working in MS Word to arrange the articles interests you, please contact Roger or the church office! ll of our members don’t have email, so a mailed newsletter is an important tool to keep everyone up to date with what’s going on at our church and in our community.

In this issue:

2015 Newsletter is

Volume 2, P 1

Rummage Sale

April 18th, P 2

Congregational Meeting

Minutes, P 2

Thank You Volunteers! P 3

Upcoming Events, P 3

Your Sacramento Office Green Team Newsletter

Allen O’Brien has been attending

EGCC, along with his wife Vicky,

since November 2013. He graduated

from Fuller Theological seminary last

year with an M.A. in Theology and

Biblical Studies after having received

his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The

Master’s College in 2008. He was

licensed for the routine ministries of

preaching, weddings, baptism, and

serving communion at Oneonta

Congregational Church in 2012 and

worked in something called “pulpit

supply” (guest preaching at various

churches) ever since.

Allen and Vicky worked for seven

years together in full-time youth

Allen and Vicky worked for seven

years together in full-time youth

ministry at churches in Southern

California before moving to

Sacramento to be near family, a city

& area that they love and are excited

to call home. They have an eccentric

and energetic border collie named

Sonata, appreciate everything from

county fairs to the ballet, and enjoy

milling around mid-town with friends

as well as reading at home and

drinking coffee from their Chemex.

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For the past year, Allen has been

seeking ordination and ministry

please contact Roger or the office. Remember that all of our members don’t have email, so a mailed newsletter is an important tool to keep everyone up to date with what’s going on at our church and in our community.

Guest Speaker Spotlight – Allen O’Brien Watch this space for future articles about Pamela White and Dick Ober

Barbara Goff’ s Funera l

Allen O’Brien (Continued from Page 1)

Here is a list of some of the people who have been volunteering recently. This is in addition to regular committee obligations or elected positions. Accompanists: Margaret G. and Susie O. Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall Stewards: Rosemary F. and Jim A. Secretary: Barbara R. Music: Pamela W., Roger T. and Eli S. Lawn: Loran H. Monthly 2 Hour Work Day: Jim & Linda A., Lucy S., Judy & Woody B., Celia S., Rob C., Roger T., Steven H., Ellen & Tony C., Barbara R., Rick O., George B. and Dick O. Thank you all! Sorry if anyone was overlooked – we truly appreciate everyone who believes in taking part in the work of our church.

Volunteers

We’re holding a Rummage Sale on April 18th, so we’re are looking for gently used household items and clothing you can donate. If you have items to offer please leave them on the stage in the Fellowship Hall for collection. If you have a heavy item and you would like someone to come to your house and pick it up, please call Steven at 916-479-5522. After the event, unsold items will be donated to a local organization such as Good Will. Thank you!

For the past year, Allen has been

seeking ordination and ministry

opportunity in the UCC while

substitute teaching and writing and

producing a blog/podcast on faith and

culture. He is grateful for the

opportunity to share in the preaching

at our church during this time of

transition.

Congregational Meeting

February 8, 2015 Minutes by Mary Kay Rose

Co-Moderator Dick Ober called the meeting to order at 12:45 pm. and led us in an opening prayer. Dick outlined the rules for the meeting, and following discussion about the wording of the motion with advice from Acting Conference Minister, Ken Iha, Pamela White moved and Jim Addlesperger seconded that Elk Grove Congregational Church (UCC) dismiss James Kosko as pastor effective May 10, 2015. Pamela White spoke in favor of the motion. Lisa Guttridge spoke in opposition to the motion. A written ballot was taken. The results were 22 yes votes, 15 no votes and 1 abstention. The motion carried. James Kosko has been dismissed as pastor effective May 10, 2015. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm. Dick Ober led us in closing prayer.

Two greatly loved church members passed away in March. Barbara Goff died on March 9th and Oscar Llamera died on March 10th. And a new addition - Roxanne and Marty Fisk have a new granddaughter born on March 5 to their daughter and son-in-law, Twyla & Jason Juarez.

Rummage Sale

Upcoming Events Please mark your calendars for the following events. Sunday, April 5th Easter Sunday

Monday, April 13th Restaurant Fundraiser at Rubio’s.

Saturday, April 18th Rummage Sale! Donate items in advance.

ELK GROVE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

An Open and Affirming Congregation of the

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 9624 Melrose Avenue, Elk Grove, CA 95624

www.elkgroveucc.org

Office phone: (916) 685-4825 and e-mail: egccucc@yahoo.com

Office Hours: 9:00 a .m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday (please call ahead, just in case)

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