WHAT'S NEW: One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), one of two major collections within the denomination to give financial support to the important mission work of the larger church will be held on Sunday, April 28. Through OGHS, United Church of Christ members reach out in the name of Christ to: Build sustainable communities - OGHS supports self-help programs in more than 80 nations to build sustainable communities that enable people and communities to stand against and rise above hunger, disease, illiteracy, and other forces of injustice. Respond to disaster - OGHS provides emergency and long-term assistance to people in the aftermath of hurricanes, tornados, storms, floods, tidal waves, fires, explosions, technological disasters, civil strife, war, or other natural or human-caused events. On average, OGHS responds to a disaster once every 2 and a half days. Minister to refugees - OGHS responds with advocacy and help, hope and hospitality for people who have been uprooted from their home of origin. More than 30 million people are displaced at any given time.

NEW TESTAMENT SESSIONS: Throughout the month of April, congregation menber Frank Dilley will lead five sessions with a DVD series, produced by Bart Ehrman, for his course on the New Testament. The series will end with two sessions contrasting the Jesus Scholar/Crossan view of Jesus with the view of Ehrman. To learn more call 302.737.4711.
GOING GREEN: In February 2010 the New Ark installed several solar panels atop the roof of our church. Capable of generating 7,900 watts of electricity at peak level, the panels have helped to prevent tons of harmful carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, reduce the building's electric bill, and earned Renewable Energy Credits along the way. The New Ark is dedicated to helping the environment, and as an Earthwise congregation, we strive to reduce global warming pollution by seeking out and implementing alternative and sustainable energy technologies. [TRACK OUR PROGRESS]

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