Luke tells us that two of Jesus’ followers walking to Emmaus were mourning his death and discussing rumors that he was alive. A stranger joined them on their walk, asking about their sadness and encouraging them with words from their written tradition. Together they shared a meal. “When [the stranger] was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.” The followers returned to Jerusalem, declared that “’The Lord is risen indeed’” and “told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” 24:13-35

Typical Fellowship Events

• Advent Family Gathering
• Christmas Party for adults
• Epiphany Party & Celebration of New Babies
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
• Spring Auction & light refreshments
• Graduation Celebration
• July 4th P2E Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (with hot dogs)
• Welcome Back Sunday Potluck
• Lake Wheeler Picnic in autumn

Live your faith!

• Set up and clean up for one fellowship activity. Dishwashing is a great way to get to know people.
• Blitz the kitchen twice a year to bring order to chaos.
• Prepare refreshments for a Fellowship Hour (Contact Ed Klemmer to sign up for a Sunday)
• Attend a Newcomers’ Brunch to get to know newcomers to CUCC and share your perspective on life in our congregation
• Invite CUCCers to join you in a favorite activity (ex. Mudcats game, concert, bike ride, new restaurant).
• Build in friendship and fun when the committee on which you serve is planning an event
• Plan fellowship activities which you would enjoy. Think about how we can get to know one another better and connect across generations and groups. Join the Fellowship Committee.

Meetings as needed
Contact: Vandy Bradow

What does the Fellowship Committee do?

By working with the Council and the Ministries, we ensure that opportunities for fellowship are planned so that people can get to know each other better and feel more connected to the community that is our church. While the committee does plan and staff some events, our primary goal is to support other groups in the church as they include fun, food, and friendship in events for the congregation. We do keep the kitchen stocked and clean and, with other committees of the Welcoming, Fellowship and Growth Ministry, welcome visitors and newcomers into the life of the congregation.

How does Fellowship connect to the larger church?

We are a committee of the Welcoming, Fellowship and Growth Ministry.

What do you like about serving on the Fellowship Committee?

“I truly believe that in the breaking of bread and the sharing of experiences we become community.” - Vandy