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OUR MINISTRIES

 

Our church ministries are the way that we do God’s work at home, in the community and outside our community. It includes Community Outreach and Worship both of which are explained in full on other pages in the website. Within our church it includes Christian Education, Youth Activities, Mens and Womens Groups, Stewardship and Fellowship.

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Stewardship

 

The Stewardship Team is responsible for designing and leading the annual stewardship drive, developing the budget with input from staff, committees, leadership council and the Treasurer. During the year the Stewardship Team works with the Treasurer to oversee the general financial health of the church.

Worship

 

The worship team helps the minister to plan, and design meaningful worship experiences, this can include helping to dress the worship space, or serving communion.

Fellowship

 

The Fellowship Team is responsible for organizing and overseeing numerous activities during the year that foster camaraderie and support christian activities within the church. The activities include the weekly coffee hour, Founders Day Brunch, Tailgate Luncheon, Thanksgiving Dinner  and the Hanging of the the Greens.

Community Outreach

 

The Community Outreach Team serves the needs of our own members, by helping to care for those who are ill, homebound, or in care facilities. They also provide special services, such as meals to people recuperating from recent hospitalization, facing illness or death, or transportation services to people unable to drive themselves. In addition, they assist the pastor with the reception of new members, helping them to become acquainted in the church. They also plan for our participation in community outreach programs such as the Community Table, Safe Harbor and other ministries. And finally, they oversee our wider church relationships with the United Church of Christ at the state, national, and world-wide levels.

Our Fellowships

Sunday School

We love having our youngest church goers in worship with us.  They are invited to play quietly in our pray ground when we worship in our sanctuary (Easter-Christmas).  And we have tables set up for worship when we worship downstairs where families can worship together.  

After worship we offer a Sunday School for any kids to participate in, while parents or grandparents enjoy coffee hour near by.  

Banned Book Club

 

We believe that the best place for hard conversations is in community.  We gather once a month (except in December) to discuss a book that has been banned and challenged.  These conversations help us to grow see the world from perspectives that can sometimes challenge us.  

The Banned Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.

Music Program

 

There is an active choir at Manistee UCC, new singers are always welcome to join and participate.  The Choir sings most Sundays.  Our choir director Sarah, always chooses wonderful pieces that are singable and sound great!

Craft Group

 

Our craft groups meets every Wednesday from 9:00am-4ish.  They work hard to create many of the wonderful items that are sold during our fall Bazaar each year.  Many people bring their own projects to work on as well.  They often enjoy lunch together as well.  Although it is a lot of work, they do have a lot of fun too!

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