Dear friends,

The fall is a busy time for congregations everywhere. After a slower summer season churches revive after Labor Day and begin to ramp up their fall programs and activities. We are no exception here at UPC, Flanders.

If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to visit us any Sunday for worship at 10 am or join us for any of the special events listed on our website. You will find us a warm and welcoming congregation in the Presbyterian tradition.

A few things coming up to highlight:

With the Republican and Democratic Conventions now soon behind us, the next few months will be saturated with the 2008 Presidential Race. Here at UPC our 8:45 Sunday morning adult discussion, known as The Jesus Café will examine the intersection of faith and politics past and present in our nation. These days “the God factor” plays a big role in most major elections, as it no doubt will this important presidential election. What are Christians to think of it all and what role can or should our faith play in what we do in the voting booth? Come and join us every Sunday beginning Sept. 7 for what promise to be lively discussions.

The following Sunday, the 14th, we will kick off another Sunday School season, as well as welcome friends old and new to worship on “Friendship Sunday”. Weather permitting, we will enjoy a picnic afterwards in our beautiful outdoor pavilion.

At the same time we’re all gearing up for another exciting Apple Festival on Saturday Sept. 27. A wide variety of games, foods, consignment items, an auction, tractor rides, and more await all who join us.

Good things are happening here at UPC, Flanders. We hope you’ll be a part of the fun!

Grace and peace,

Rev. Rick Oppelt, Pastor