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217 6th Street
Downtown Ames, Iowa
PHONE: 515-232-9323
EMAIL: uccames@midiowa.net
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
We are a just peace and open and affirming church
FACILITIES
-Nursery during Sunday School and Worship
-Wheelchair accessible
-Elevator at west entrance
-Ramp at east entrance
-Parking on street west of church and in city lot to east.
-Hearing enhancers
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00-12 PM; 12:30 -3:30 PM
-Large-print bulletins
-Air-conditioning
LOCATION
Downtown at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Kellogg Avenue.
STAFF
- Rev. Paul A. Johnson, Interim Minister
- Hannah Hannover, Children & Youth Minister
- Becky A. Bridges, Secretary
-Lesley Lackore, Music Director
-Karen Stewart & Colby Kegley, Organists
PRAYER REQUEST OR JOY SHARE
CALENDAR
NEWSLETTER
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
THEOLOGIAN IN RESIDENCE
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We welcome you
to join us at
United Church of Christ, Ames!
Worship 9:30 a.m. through August 15
Vacation Bible School
August 2 - August 6
Once again this year we will have VBS with the First United Methodist Church (across the street)! This year, it will be a little different because we will have the opening for all ages HERE in our sanctuary!
Children ages pre-school through 6th grade are invited to join the fun as we learn about praising God through a week of Galactic Blast!
VBS begins each day at 9 a.m. and concludes at 12 noon.
See You at Vacation Bible School!
Ecumenical Worship at Bandshell Park August 1
First United Methodist, First Christian and the United Church of Christ – Congregational will hold a combined worship service Sunday, August 1 at Bandshell Park, Sixth Street and Duff Avenue in downtown Ames. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship will include a music combo led by Michael Golemo,Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Iowa State University. Expect some Dixieland, jazz and American folk tunes before, during and after the service. There will be a songfest, time for children, a baptism and communion. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy worship outdoors. In case of rain, worship will be at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave.
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Mark Your Calendar!
UCC Annual Rummage Sale
Friday, August 13, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 8:00 - 12 noon
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In keeping with the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, we joyfully and unconditionally welcome all people of any age, gender, race, culture, ability or sexual orientation into our community of faith and affirm the worth of all people as unique individuals made in God's image. We are open to the unique gifts that each person brings and invite each one to participate in the life of our church.
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"Never place a period where God has placed a comma"
-- Gracie Allen
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