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	Pilgrim's Progress Here is a link to our latest newsletter: November 19, 2008 For earlier newsletters, please scroll to the bottom of the page. For archived newsletters, call or write Marty at the office. pilgrimucc@verizon.net / 489-1381
	Sunday School Sunday morning activities for children immediately follow the children's word in worship. Teams are teaching grades Pre-K/K, grades 1-2, and grades 3-5. During the 9:30 hour we have activities for children (including music at 10:15), and the seminar class for adults.
	New Nursery Caregiver We are pleased to announce the hiring of Chana Kraus-Friedberg as our new paid caregiver. Chana will be here on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings as needed. Chana is doing post-doctorate work at Duke and comes with excellent recommendations and experience with children.
	Seminar Class On Nov 9, Kristin Herzog will talk about Gift-Giving: its joy, challenge and ambivalence. Do we give in order to please ourselves or God or other people? On Nov 16, Tynette Hills will introduce a book by Peter Gomes, The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus, part 1, "The Trouble with Scripture". All are welcome in the Community Room at 9:30 on Sundays.
	Middle and High School Youth Group Youth are invited to a joint UCC youth lock-in on Nov 21-22 from 8 pm to 8 am at Umstead Park UCC in Raleigh, together with youth from Hillsborough UCC and Community UCC. Come to meet other UCC youth, learn about homelessness, and have a great time together.
	Tea and Memories If someone in your immediate family has died in the last couple of years, please join jus for a time of afternoon tea and memories, surrounded by others who are missing loved ones. Hopefully a time of reflection can help us prepare for the weeks ahead. We will gather on Wed, Nov 12 at 3 pm in the Dowdy Room. Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend.
	Young Adults This group of folks mostly in their 20s and 30s often gather for Bible study and fellowship. The next gathering will be Nov 22 at 6 pm at the home of Betsy and Christian Ferney. Bring a vegetarian item to add to a pot of Japanese-style potluck soup. Contact Carla Gregg for more information about the Young Adults.
	Worship in the Mountain Tradition, Sunday Nov 23 The idea for this service came from a meeting with congregational members to share ideas about music and worship. Please join us as we honor the musical tradition that is very much a part of our state and our Christian heritage. During the service we will also bring forward our pledges for 2009, as we lift up our eyes to the hills.
	Bilingual Exchange Bilingual Exchange classes for new English speakers meets from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evenings. Bilingual Exchange is seeking volunteer teachers. Please email Kristin Herzog if you can help.
	Alternative Gift Market Nov 23 Support justice and help relieve poverty with items from One World Market, and save yourself a Christmas shopping trip! Heifer Project will also offer the chance to "buy" cows, chicks, and other farm families for third-world families. Also, Pilgrim cookbooks will be offered for sale that day for $10.00.
	Walk for Health and Community Meet pastor Ginger on Sundays on Nov 9, 23, and 30 at 5 pm at Mad Hatter's on the corner of Broad St and Main St to walk Duke's East Campus. (off Nov 16)
	Percel Alston Institute Nov 13-15 at Franklinton Center Come to a conversation with the UCC Executive Minister of Justice and Witness Ministries, a discussion of investment opportunites for individuals and churches, a workshop on church vitality, and six other workshops at our UCC center at Bricks NC. For more information call (252)437-1723.
	CERT training movie Nov 16 Come to Pilgrim from 5-7 pm on Sunday Nov 16 for a training movie on disaster prepardness. Topics will include emergency supplies, utilities, communications, natural and man-made threats, search and rescue, travel and terrorism, medical triage, first-aid and disaster psychology in lively, easy-viewing chapters. For more information, contact Lori Pistor.
	Advent Retreat at Black Lake Retreat Center Sign up for Advent Church Day on Nov 15 from 10-4 for Bible studies, arts and crafts for kids, lunch, fellowship and exploration. Fee is $10 and includes lunch. Contact Rev. Nora Driver Foust at 336-381-2572 or blrcucc@yahoo.com.
	Practicing Faith with Children, United Church of Chapel Hill on Feb 13 A one-day ecumenical conference from 9-5 for Christian educators, children's ministry directors, pastors, volunteers and seminary students invites online registration at www.regonline.com/childrensconf Keynote address: "Passing the peace one child at a time: what children have taught me about Christian Education".