Jan 2011 UPC Times

21 Years of the Youth Mission Auction

Stories and memories from UPC’s longest-running yearly social event.

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Sundays at UPC, through the Eyes of a 4-Year-Old

A UPC four-year-old reflects on his UPC experiences.

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Small Groups: A Place for Everyone

Last Lent, UPC launched a renewed effort for small groups. Approximately 3,000 people participated in over 400 groups.

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UPC Now Serving Sweet, Nourishing Community

Mash. Cheers. Seinfeld. Friends. The Office. 30 Rock. All hit primetime television shows. What common element do they share beyond great writing, casting, and directing?

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Exploring the Church Year: Why Call It “Ordinary Time”?

The church year is divided into seasons. Some are designated times like Advent and Lent; others are the in-between times, which do not have a special title. Some churches call these undesignated seasons “Ordinary Time.”

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Chronicles of a UPC Intern #3: The Three G’s

Since this column is about giving you a glimpse into the life of a UPC intern, I will check in with you as I would with my Core Group, using the three G’s: girls, grades, and God.

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What UPC Is Doing About AIDS

AIDS is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time—that’s what someone from WorldVision told UPC member Nancy Andrews three years ago. She decided that UPC needed to do something about it.

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