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Zion News for January 2019
Zion Evangelische United Church of Christ - Evansville, Indiana
4-January Bonnie Barnhart
4-January Kristy Brown
5-January Michele Daum
8-January Colton Lord
11-January Steve Kuehn
19-January Rev. Kimron Reising
22-January Michael Caufield
23-January Kacy Jones
30-January David haddix
UCS Meal Ministry
Zion volunteers will meet at UCS on January 10
at 3 pm to start meal preparation. We can use
extra hands from 4:45 to 5:30 when we serve the
meal. Let us know if you would like to help.
You can call the Zion office at 812-425-7029 .
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January Church Meetings:
Council: Monday, January 14, 3:30 pm
Trustees: Monday, January 14, 5:00 pm __________________________________________
Zion UCC Choir
Zion UCC Congregation Dec. 16, 2018
Isaiah 42:6-9
I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness,
I have taken you by the hand and kept you;
I have given you as a covenant to the people,
a light to the nations, to open eyes that are
blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to
no other, nor my praise to idols.
See, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth, I tell you of them.
Thank YOU! Thank YOU! Thank YOU!!!!
You have been an inspiration and a blessing over
the three and half years that we have journeyed
together.
Thank you for allowing me to minister with you, to
teach among you, to learn from you and to experience
God’s presence, God’s calling, God’s faithfulness and
God’s unconditional love with you here at Zion.
God is, and will continue to
“declare new things” in Zion
Once again we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the
opportunities of a New Year, to live the way Jesus
lived, love the way Jesus loved, and care for our
neighbor the way Jesus cared for everyone he met.
Let us always hold fast to the wisdom which reveals
that Jesus was not born in order to establish a new
religion, a new group to which people belong or not be-
long. God did not come to live among us in order
to give us another way to separate and alienate
ourselves from each other according to which
spiritual practices we adopt, what day of the week we set
aside for worship, what “sacraments” we practice,
Or what hymns we sing….
Jesus was born so that we might establish a new
covenant with God, being assured beyond any
shadow of doubt that God loves us unconditionally,
that love is the most powerful force in the universe, and
that we can live our lives free from guilt over our failures
and mistakes, and free from the fear of death itself!
The motto of the United Church of Christ is from
Gospel of John, chapter 17, verse 21: “that they may all be
one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they
also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have
sent me.” This is Jesus speaking to the promise, the vision
that is born anew each Christmas.
God has indeed taken us by the hand and led us along the
path of grace and unconditional love. It has required cour-
age and faith to travel the path we have been on together,
and I am so thankful for your willingness to take this jour-
ney.
I could not wish for a more fulfilling and inspiring congre-
gation, with which to bring my formal Pastorate to con-
clusion, you have been a “dream team” for me and
Jenny.
You have provided sacred space for the vision of a place
that welcomes all, as Jesus did. A safe space for those who
are seeking a new way to live in community that is focused
on growing in our relationship with God, loving one an-
other unconditionally, without judgement, and caring for
one another as best we are able. Zion is “Holy Ground”,
thank you for allowing it to be so.
Merry Christmas
And Blessings for the New Year,
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Farewell Reception for Pastor Kim and Jenny Reising
Pastor Kimron Reising and his wife, Jenny Reising
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Retirement T-Shirts from the congregation
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Great Food and delicious cake was shared with Pastor Kim and Jenny
Jenny Reising, Susie Niethammer and Pastor Kim
Pastor Kim and Neal Biggers, Minister of Music
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Epiphany: Spreading Light and Energy
by Neal Biggers, Minister of Music
This year Sunday falls on the sixth of January, which means we get to gather for worship on the traditional date for celebrating Epiphany. On Epiphany we think about the story of the wise-men following the star to Bethlehem, of people beginning to see in Jesus the “light of the world” and eventually to identify him with the very Source of that light.
That's why some of our music on January 6th will focus on the theme of light. The organ prelude will be based on the familiar Epiphany hymn:
As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee....
The offertory is based on a German hymn: “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern.”
How brightly shines the morning Star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining....
During a recent after-worship discussion we talked about light/energy in connection with Jesus, going back to the story of Je-sus's mother's visit with her relative Elizabeth when they were pregnant with Jesus and John the Baptist. Mitzi, our office ad-ministrator, observed that during Mary's visit with Elizabeth there was a special energy in the room which spread in and around both excited mothers and the sons in their wombs, as evidenced by John's “leaping in the womb.” We talked about how that energy was connected with light and how it was part of the “light of the world” that would radiate beyond that room, and be seen more and more brightly in John's preaching and in Jesus as his life and ministry unfolded.
That after-worship discussion had some twists and turns that are probably unique here at Zion due to our openness to sharing our space and time with people who look at things from a variety of spiritual perspectives. Mitzi has special training in one of those perspectives, Reiki, which is about sensing and moving life ener-gy through physical presence and touch. That life energy is light and love, and Jesus was all about moving light and love around through physical presence and touch. That's what we celebrate in a special way on Epiphany, and in many different ways throughout the year.
Happy Epiphany!
There Is a Hole in My Sidewalk Autobiography in Five Short Sentences
By Portia Nelson
Chapter One
I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in. I am lost…I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter Two I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again. I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault. It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter Three I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there.
I still fall in…it’s a habit…but, my eyes are open. I know where I am.
It is my fault. I get out immediately.
Chapter Four I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.
Chapter Five I walk down another street.
It is that time of year when many of us in the world begin to re-flect and re-organize their priorities. The phrase used in acknowl-edgement of this process is, New Year’s Resolutions. Often times those resolutions are health related. In those moments of reflec-tion, revisiting what didn’t work out quite as hoped for will lead individuals to simply give up and allow the old patterns to return. The poem, There Is a Hole in My Sidewalk serves as a gentle re-minder to stay steady and work with what is serving to keep mov-ing in the new direction. What are your choices in support of new directions? For myself, this year I will be giving more focus to a phrase I hold near and dear, “nothing in excess”. The modern term may be “minimalist” and I certainly, am growing to appreci-ate how helpful that is in relation to my own health needs. What-ever your direction, I hope, this poem will help you in support of any new path that appears to have failed.
Happy New Year to all! Kay __________________________________________________
THANK YOU!!
A BIG APPRECIATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SOCKS THAT
WERE DONATED TO UNITED CARING SERVICES FOR THE ZION
CENTER PROJECT!!
ZION CENTER
Mindscapes Art Galley
Open Monday-Thursday 11:30-2:00 pm
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Second Tuesday Song Circle
January 8 at 6 PM
Common Ground Community Kitchen Hours for lunch are:
11:30 am to 2:00 pm Mondays thru Thursdays
Offering Soup to Go—Call 812-204-1182 to order or
Visit the website at:Commongroundkitchen.com
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Common Ground Kitchen will be closed Christmas Eve/
Christmas Day and New Years Eve/New Years Day
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Watch for more information on Soups-To-Go
offered in January at commongroundkitchen.com.
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Kombucha in the Kitchen
Tuesday & Thursday—12 noon—2 pm
Mychele will be at the Kombucha Counter with her healthy brew made from organic and locally grown foraged ingredi-
ents at a fizzy-sweet pay-what-you-can-price.!
SPECIAL EVENTS
CLASSES & RESOURCES:
Kundalini Yoga:
6 PM on Mondays led by Bambi Hansen.
6 PM on Thursdays led by Pastor Kim, Bambi or
Michael Below.
Introduction to Qigong:
6 PM on Tuesdays, Richard Ogilvy, Instructor
Yin Yoga:
6 PM, Wednesdays led by Bob Tenbarge
Meditative Walking and Music:
12 PM -1 PM on Wednesdays, Music by Neal Big-
gers
Linda’s Little Bookstore:
Used books on religion, spirituality, health, fiction,
etc.
at reduced prices
Kay Hummel / Optima Flow 2 Wellness:
Alternative & holistic health. By appointment
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Organic Produce Club & Frontier Co-Op:
Organized by Missie Carrigan, Blythe Anne & Linda
Howard,
Tuesdays 10am to 2pm
Wednesdays—11:30-2:00
Thursdays 11:30am to 2pm
Join Us:
Veggie Pot Luck
At Zion C enter
Changing to the First Friday of every month
Starting: January 4—5:30 pm—7 pm
Bring a dish, share recipes, try new foods, meet old and
new friends
Cooking Class
Go to commongroundevans-
ville@gmail.com for January
and February class sign up!!
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Groove Yoga
With Tami Tenbarge
Light, gentle movement
January 3, 7 & 10.
4 PM
Exciting things happening at Zion Center
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Zion Center Presents:
Paint Pouring with Elizabeth Pierce
This class is offered to teach you the skill of letting go
while creating your own piece of art. Only ten spots
open to anyone over 18 years and older.. Please
RSVP by January 2nd.
Call Zion Center at 812-425-7029 or email:
Epartdesigns@gmail.com or zionucc@zionucc.net
Cost is $15 per person
Fun times at the Common Ground Cooking Class
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Office Closed
2
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
Noon-1pm Walk-
ing Meditation &
Music
6:00 pm Yin Yoga
3
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
11:30-2:00 Veg-
gie Co-Op
4:00 pm Groove
Yoga
6:00 pm
Kundalini Yoga
4
Veggie Pot Luck
5:30-7:00 pm
5
Paint Pouring
1-2 pm
6
10:30 am Worship
with Communion
Discussion Group
after Worship
7
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
4:00 pm Groove
Yoga
6:00 pm Kundalini
Yoga
8
10am-2pm Veggie
Club
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
5:00 pm Choir
Practice
6:00 pm Qigong
6:00 pm Song
Circle
9
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
Noon-1pm Walk-
ing Meditation &
Music
6:00 pm Yin Yoga
7:00 pm Spirit
Share Group
10
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
11:30-2:00 Veg-
gie Co-Op
3:00-5:30 pm
UCS Meal
Ministry
4:00 pm Groove
Yoga
6:00 pm
Kundalini Yoga
11 12
13
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Christian
Board of Ministry
Mtg.
14
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
3:30 pm Council
Mtg.
5:00 pm Trustee
Mtg
6:00 pm Kundalini
Yoga
15
10am-2pm Veggie
Club
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
5:00 pm Choir
Practice
6:00 pm Qigong
16
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
Noon-1pm Walk-
ing Meditation &
Music
6:00 pm Yin Yoga
17
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
11:30-2:00 Veg-
gie Co-Op
6:00 pm
Kundalini Yoga
18
19
20
10:30 am Worship
Discussion Group
after Worship
21
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
6:00 pm Kundalini
Yoga
22
10am-2pm Veggie
Club
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
5:00 pm Choir
Practice
6:00 pm Qigong
23
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
Noon-1pm Walk-
ing Meditation &
Music
6:00 pm Yin Yoga
7:00 pm Spirit
Share Group
24
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
11:30-2:00 Veg-
gie Co-Op
6:00 pm
Kundalini Yoga
25
Plant Based for
the New Year
Cooking Class
6:00—8:00 pm
26
Chanting, Pra-
nayama and
Meditation Yoga
9:30-11:00 am
27
10:30 am Worship
Discussion Group
after Worship
28
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
6:00 pm Kundalini
Yoga
29
10am-2pm Veggie
Club
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
5:00 pm Choir
Practice
6:00 pm Qigong
30
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
Noon-1pm Walk-
ing Meditation &
Music
6:00 pm Yin Yoga
31
11:30-2:00 C.G.
Kitchen
11:30-2:00 Veg-
gie Co-Op
6:00 pm
Kundalini Yoga
January 2019
Zion United Church of Christ Evansville, IN
Zion United Church of Christ
415 N.W. Fifth Street
Evansville, IN 47708
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Zion United Church of Christ
Evansville, Indiana
Rev. Kimron Reising, Pastor
Rev. John Schroeder, Pastor Emeritus
Neal Biggers, Minister of Music
Mitzi Windsor, Office Administrator
Sara Miller, Handbells
Freddie Greer, Custodian
Allen Powers, Security
Phone: 812.425.7029
Office Email: zionucc@zionucc.net
Pastor’s Email: revreising@zionucc.net
Website: zionucc.net
Facebook: Zion Center for
Spiritual Development
and Healing
Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30
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