What's New @ CUPC

Weekly Bulletins and the Connection Point

For the very latest, check out the weekly publications linked on the Sermons page.

Read All About It
in The Spire

Check this page often for the latest news and events and also make sure to check out our monthly newsletter, The Spire, for the most comprehensive listing of news, events, birthdays, anniversaries, meetings and more.

Click here for the latest issue and back issues.

Calendar

Open the full church calendar for a complete listing of meetings and activities.

View the Business Directory

Do members of CUPC offer goods and or services in their daily lives that you could use? Find out here!

Sunday School

CUPC offers Sunday School opportunities for ages 2-102 (really!). Click here to learn more about our schedule and the many classes available.

Lenten/Easter Schedule of Events

Ash Wednesday Communion Service: February 22nd @ 7:30 PM

Lenten Potluck Dinner: March 11th @ 5:00 PM
Joy Ike (www.joyike.com) will perform in the Sanctuary and we'll have open mic time. Bring your music, your instruments and your voices for a time of joyful praise and fun.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service: April 5th @ 7:30 PM

Palm Sunday Worship: April 1st
Services @ 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Easter Sunday Worship: April 8th
Services @ 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in a small group?

Small groups create a place for people to share life together. Friendships are formed, the Gospel is shared, and people genuinely care about you and care for you.

We encourage you to sign up for a small group! Here are some opportunities:

Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM starting Feb. 21st. Led by Colleen Yarbrough. (Canonsburg)
Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM starting Feb. 21st. Led by Jan Taylor. (Muse/Cecil)
Thursdays @ 7:00 PM starting Feb. 23rd. Led by Dick Hultman. (McMurray)

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact the church office at 724-745-0800.

CUPC's Season of Prayer and Discernment

Session has called our church into a “Season of Prayer and Discernment” from now through Pentecost Sunday (May 27). We enter this season seeking out His call for our church family. We encourage each family in the church to commit themselves to prayer and scripture to best be open to God’s call and leading.

Some ways you can participate during this season of prayer:

During your prayer time, we ask that you pray for the church. Ask God to pour out His Holy Spirit on us that we might be a humble and bold witness for Jesus Christ. Ask God to guide and direct our ministry and mission. Ask God to speak to our church family and leaders to understand His will for us.
Participate in the daily scripture readings from February 1st through October 17th (see calendar here). You may already have devotions or a bible reading plan. We ask that you add this to your current plan. We believe there is strength and unity to be found in a church that prays and encounters God’s Word together.

As you prepare for the daily reading, ask God to quiet you to best hear His voice. Ask Him to give you understanding of the reading for your own life as well as for the church. Think about the passage throughout the day. Believe that God is genuinely speaking directly to you through scripture. It’s the living Word, not just a historical document.

We encourage you to get a study Bible to help give you some background on the readings. We will have some study bibles available if you or someone you know is in need of one but can’t afford one. Don’t let money stop you from participating. Please contact Rev. Tom or the church office.
Join us in worship weekly. The church is at its healthiest when we worship together weekly. Unless there is bad weather, you are out of town or ill, please make a commitment to worship weekly. The sermons for the coming months will focus on The Book of Acts of the Apostles to gain an understanding of God’s design for His church.

We know many of you have busy schedules. Amidst the busyness of life, it is vital in each of our own lives to seek and be aware of God’s presence. A daily time of prayer and scripture will bless you. We’re excited to see how God will lead our church!

Closings

As winter weather is soon upon us, please tune to or click to WPXI (preferred), WTAE and KDKA for all the latest about closings and delays. You can also access this information on our Facebook page or by contacting the church office at 724-745-0800. Please use your best judgment in traveling this winter!

New Sunday School Opportunity
Begins February 19th

Buddhists, Muslims and Christians all say they have the truth. Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons and yes, even Presbyterians all say they are Christians. “So what’s the difference?”

Come find out as we start a study February 19 led by Larry Miller during the Sunday School Hour in Room 103.

Elder and Deacon Visioning Meeting
Saturday, February 25th, 9 AM—Noon

As we continue through this “Season of Prayer and Discernment” as a congregation, the officers of the church will meet to pray and consider God’s call for us in the upcoming season of ministry. We’ll look at our church’s strengths, weaknesses and consider what priorities God may be placing on us for our church family and community to share the love of Jesus Christ. The congregation will have a similar opportunity to share their thoughts in the coming months as well. Please continue to keep our Elders and Deacons in your prayers as they lead in this time.

Interested in becoming a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church?

Enrollment for New Member’s class is now open. Classes will be held March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th during the 9:45 AM Sunday School hour. Individuals are received into membership and recognized on Sunday, March 25th.

If you are interested in signing up, please contact the church office at 724-745-0800 or by e-mail at cupc@verizon.net.

New Bible Study

What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person’s forever? Just a few steps to make an eternal difference. Join Rev. Tom, as he leads a bible study titled, “Just Walk Across the Room” by Bill Hybels. The study will take place on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM (starting February 15 th in Room 103) and on Sundays at 9:45 AM (starting February 12th in Room G-03).

GriefShare

GriefShare programs are designed to help with one of life’s most difficult experiences...losing a loved one. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who are personally acquainted with the pain of losing a loved one and want to help you recover from your loss & rebuild your life!

Canonsburg U.P. Church
112 W. Pike St. Canonsburg, PA
Fellowship Hall

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM January 18, 2012 thru April 11, 2012 (Note: Group will not be meeting on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012)

Registration Fee: None

For more info or to register, please call the church office at 724-745-0800.