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hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, psalm 130:7a

*A Word of Welcome to Visitors* Whether you are a member of this Congregation or a visitor to our church, You are not meant to be a stranger. Be assured that you are welcome. Let us extend a hand of friendship to one another.

October 12th 2008 125th Photos		*About Our Church* We are not a huge church. We have but one Pastor and modest, yet very functional facilities. If we may brag, we do have a very beautiful sanctuary, which shows the importance of worship for us. We are, what researchers call, a family size church. We are truly a family church, where you will find abounding Christian love. Here you will be challenged to grow. Here you will find comfort during trying times. Here you will always feel loved.

UCC Home		8:30 am: Early Worship Service 9:30 am: Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:30 am: Family Worship Service
UCC Michigan
Saint Andrew the Apostle		Our Roots and Connections… Originally a congregation of Germans in 1875, with roots in the German Evangelical and Reformed traditions, as well as Lutheran, we became members of the German Evangelical Church (not to be confused with today’s understanding of evangelicals). In the 1930’s the Evangelical Church and the Reformed Church merged to create the Evangelical and Reformed Church—similar in nature to Presbyterian, Congregational, and Baptist traditions. In 1957 the Evangelical and Reformed Church merged with the Congregational Christian Church to be known as the United Church of Christ. We are Evangelical, Reformed, Congregational, and ecumenical. Our present building was completed in 1974. Our first structure is now the Town Museum. The Dexter community is quickly growing and offers an excellent school system. Dexter still enjoys a “hometown” feeling with an attractive downtown, while enjoying a close proximity to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan.
History of the Church
Founders of the Church
Pastors of our Church		Who are we? We are a gathering of families and individuals ranging from infant to adults. Some are single. Many are married. Some are widows and widowers. Some are young adults. We are students, professionals, business people, teachers, craft persons. We are technicians, farmers, retirees. We have come together because we share similar beliefs. We believe in the responsibility of each person to develop their faith. Our faith is formed by: Scriptures, beliefs of others, and our personal experience of God. We believe in God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church and its mission to serve others. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial meal to which all people are invited. Baptism is the initiation into the Christian life.
Statement of Faith
Meaning of religious words
Meaning of the UCC LOGO		`What will you find here? A group of friendly people who enjoy meeting new people. A congregation where worship and music are valued..`
March on		`Worship: We currently offer two Sunday morning services 9:00am and 10:15am with Sunday School and attended nursery offered during the 10:15 am service`
Bible Stories		`Educational Experiences: Sunday school for children and youth, Confirmation for 8th graders, Adult discussion groups, book groups, Women’s Bible Study, Sr. High Youth Group, Vacation Bible School`
Song of Jubilee		`Music: Adult and Children’s Choirs, Hand bell Choir`
Devotional		`Service to Others: Mission offerings, blood drives, Christmas in April, food drives, Christmas sponsor-a-family, quilts for Mott Children's Hospital, Christmas Mitten Tree, meals for shut-ins, Christian Children's Fund, support of Military Police troops in Iraq, and the Heifer Project, Dexter Senior Citizens Center and Faith in Action.`
St. Andrew's Cemetery		`Social and Fundraising: October Sauerkraut Dinner, monthly dinners, Piece makers Quilting group, Ice Cream Social, rummage sale`

God made time for you$can you make time for God?