In 2013, Ariel Royer became a Global Mission Intern and traveled to the Middle East to work with UCC partners advocating for and addressing the needs of refugees and other populations suffering from oppression. Four countries and two years later, Ariel is returning to the US and will be sharing her reflections on her experiences at St. James UCC on October 20^th at 7 pm. The presentation will include time for discussion & will take place in the Fellowship Hall .

We will be serving light refreshments after Ariel’s talk. There will be a signup sheet the first week of October on the bulletin board asking for donations.

The Neighbors in Need offering will be accepted Sunday, October 4^th. Throughout September, you have been receiving inserts in the bulletin concerning the various phases of this offering.   This offering supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. This also includes the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM) and advocacy efforts. 2/3’s of the offering is allocated to Justice and Witness and 1/3 to CAIM.

St. James will participate in the 37^th annual Royersford/Spring City CROP Hunger Walk, on October 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm, preceded by on-site registration and an Opening Ceremony at 1:00 pm. The walk will begin and end at First United Church of Christ in Spring City (145 Chestnut Street, Spring City).

Donations go for things we take for granted like food, self-help programs such as seeds for growing crops, or putting in wells so villages have clean safe water. You can help by walking or sponsoring a walker.

Sponsorship of the CROP Walk will support the struggle locally, with 25% going back to our local community, and 75% going around the world.

For more information see Phil or Joanne Levering.