A Summer of Connecting:

Relax, Serve, and Explore

 

Why a Summer of Connecting?

The Bible says it well … we need other people! Connecting to others brings joy and strengthens all of us! We invite you to connect this summer as we: 

  • Relax together 
  • Serve together 
  • Worship together 
  • Explore together 

  And as we connect, it is our prayer that you will perhaps: 

  • Meet a new friend 
  • Find something you are passion about 
  • Find a group of people who help you grow spiritually 
  • Laugh and relax 
  • Do something that makes a difference  
  • Discover something you needed but did not know you needed it 
  • Get excited about something new 
  • Find a place to belong at CCUM 
  • Deepen your love of God 
Bible Inspiration

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NLT) Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. 11Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? 12A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

We invite you to connect as often as you can this summer and see what you discover about yourself, your neighbors, and God! 

 

Church-Wide Lunch

Sunday, August 14 after 11:15 am Service | Fellowship Hall

Celebrate the conclusion of our Summer of Connecting by gathering with your church family and friends for a boxed sandwich lunch from McAlister's. Bring a nut-free dessert to share! Enjoy catching up with each other on how you've spent your summer and hear from Pastor Eric as he shares his vision for Christ Church for the rest of the year. Let us know you're coming by registering below.

 Please note: there will be NO 9 AM SERVICE ON AUGUST 14.

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July Opportunities

Meal Packing Event with Lifeline Christian Mission

July 22 | Friday 12:30 pm | Lifeline Christian Mission - 3231 Ruckriegel Pkwy Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40299

CCUM will team up with Lifeline Christian Mission to package shelf stable, nutritious meals which will be shipped to children and families who struggle with hunger and malnutrition. One hundred percent of the VBS offering will be used to pay for the meal contents. This is a great service opportunity for all ages and for families to serve together! Let us know you're coming by registering below!

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Pray & Playdates for Moms and Kids

Hi Moms! Are you looking for a chance to let your kids play and connect with some other moms this summer? Explore Louisville with us this summer on a Pray & Playdate! We'll let our kiddos play together, enjoy some grown up conversation and pray for our families and our lives. We'll have weekly Tuesday and Wednesday groups and monthly Saturday meet-ups.

Contact Shelah Woodruff, our upLIFT Moms Ministry Leader, to join a group!

No Cook Thursday: Jonah, You Can Do It VBS Celebration!

Thursday, July 14 | 6 - 8 pm | CCUM Parking Lot and Portico

All ages are invited to join us for a BIG celebration, so bring a chair and join the fun! There will be live music by Wicker Frog (Joe and Lee Kresovsky), food trucks, games for all ages, songs from our VBS children and a special story time (and treats) by Rev. Leanne Hadley!

And…we will all wait and see if Jonah forgives the Ninevites and joins the party! Come, sit, relax and enjoy connecting with the children and families who bless our church so deeply! 

Hydration Station

Sunday Mornings 

Now that summer is officially here, you’ll find cold water and delicious lemonade at our Hydration Station in Gathering Hall before and after both Sunday morning services. Please stop by to grab a cup and say hello!

June Opportunities

Weekly Online Bible Study with Leanne Hadley 

Each Wednesday in June | 10:00 am and 7:00 pm 

God’s Web: Connecting faith with our emotions (We will use parts of Brene Browns new book: Atlas of the Heart, the Bible and our own insights to discover how and why we need connection) 

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Women’s Wellness Morning – Emotional Wellness 

Date: Saturday, June 11 
Time: 10:30am – 12noon 
Place: Youth Center  
Join your Christ Church sisters for a fast-paced 90 minutes, as together we explore the many facets of Emotional Wellness, including Elevating Your Mood with Jenny Fishback, A Walk through Mary's Many Emotions with Bekki Livingston, Emotional Wellness for Women with Jane Myers, LCSW, LMFT, and An Exercise in Honesty, created by Shelah Woodruff and Liz Curtis Higgs. 

One Voice Homecoming Concert

June 12 | 7 pm | Sanctuary

These awesome kids will be returning home from several days of singing and serving in the Cincinnati area. Please come and welcome them home, hear their music, and listen to their stories from the road. You won't want to miss it!

TriFreedom! 

Tuesdays | 8 am | Facebook Live

You're invited to join Pastor Eric on his physical and spiritual journey as he prepares for the Iron Man competition this November.  Follow him on Facebook Live @ChristChurchLouisville every Tuesday morning as he hosts weekly sessions throughout his training. He's raising money for the KY UMC Children's Home, so click here to support this worthy cause.

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Pray & Playdates for Moms and Kids

Hi Moms! Are you looking for a chance to let your kids play and connect with some other moms this summer? Explore Louisville with us this summer on a Pray & Playdate! We'll let our kiddos play together, enjoy some grown up conversation and pray for our families and our lives. We'll have weekly Tuesday and Wednesday groups and monthly Saturday meet-ups.

Contact Shelah Woodruff, our upLIFT Moms Ministry Leader, to join a group!

Take a Hike OR Ride a Bike!

Saturday, June 18 | 10 am - 1 pm | Pope Lick Park

Families and friends, mark your calendars to join us for some outdoor summer fun! If you'd like to hike, meet Shelah Woodruff at the playground/concession area. If you're joining the bike ride, meet Mike Porter in the John Floyd Fields parking lot. Both groups will get started at 10 am. We'll meet up afterwards for games and lunch - don't forget to pack a picnic! We'll cancel if thunderstorms are forecasted. Contact Shelah Woodruff or Mike Porter with any questions.