2885 JFK Road, Dubuque, IOWA 52002.
Phone 563.582.5661 and leave a  message!
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 am using ZOOM.
Go to zoom.us using any browser, click "Join a Meeting", and input the meeting ID number.  To get that meeting ID number and password please email the church at the link on the bottom left hand side of this web page.
The Rev. Ms. Karen Candee
is leading worship and preaching.

 I am posting the Worship Script and Sermon to Worship Script for your personal use.  Currently posted is the 10/06 Worship Script and Sermon.  By clicking on the link Worship Livestream on YouTube you can watch the entire Livestream. Previous services are available at that link also.  If you would like the zoom link to join us on Sunday mornings at 10 please email the church at the link on the bottom of this page or call the church at the phone number at the top of this page.

We are hosting In-person Worship as well as on-line.  Please join us in whatever way you feel comfortable in joining us.   Whether you choose to worship in-person or remotely, please remember to stay connected and live out your faith.  

Save the Date

October 8, 2024
Navigating the Dangers
of Human Trafficking
in Social Media
Presented by: Ray Fiedler
Special Agent at the
Iowa Dept. of Public Safety
Where: University of Dubuque
Charles & Ramona Meyers Center
(Corner of Algona & Bennett)
​Room 146
Time: 6:30 PM
Free Parking - Open to the Public


988 
No Judgment-Just Help
A Nationwide Movement
to raise awareness of the
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Number 988.
By calling or texting that number or chatting online at 988lifeline.org
it will connect a person in crisis to compassionate care and support for any mental health or substance abuse related distress. About 98 percent of people who call, chat, or text the 988 Lifeline get the crisis support they need and do not require additional services in that moment.
Reach out - there is hope!

Sunday October 20, 2024
Congregational Meeting
Immediately following Worship

 WHAT'S COMING:

Sunday October 6, 2024 - Worldwide Communion Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship 
​11:00 a.m. - Fellowship

Monday October 7, 2024 - 
9:00 a.m. - Noon:  Pastor's Office Hours

Tuesday October 8, 2024 - 
9:00 a.m. - Noon:  All Church Cleaning Day
11:00 p.m. - Meeting with Logistics Team for TOF Apostolic Denominational Meeting
5:30 p.m. - Tri-church Quarterly Meeting 

Thursday October 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. - Trustees 

Sunday October 13, 2024 - 
10:00 a.m. Worship​
11:00 a.m. - Fellowship
2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. EI Assoc. Annual Meeting in Dewitt
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Revised Common Lectionary 
Scripture Readings for                                         

October 6, 2024 - Worldwide Communion Sunday
Job 1:1, 2:1-10 and Psalm 26 OR
Genesis 2:18-24 and Psalm 8
Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16

October 13, 2024
Job 23:1-9, 16-17 and Psalm 22:1-15 OR
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 and Psalm 90:12-17
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
Visiting Summit:

Summit is a  small congregation of around 80 members, 25 of whom attend the Sunday  service.  While many members are older, there are some young families. People  wear what's comfortable for them. 

There is plenty of parking and  the main entrance is the one with the canopy (where you may drop people off in  bad weather or if they need assistance).
Someone will greet you at the  door.  The worship space is to the right, and the restrooms are to the  left. 

Visitors are always welcomed warmly.  You are invited  to contact us if you'd like more information before attending for a first  time.

Email the church with any questions or  comments.

E-Mail:  click here to send us a  message
Sunday  Worship Service - 10 AM

 COMMUNION  is the first Sunday of each month for children and adults, old-timers and  newcomers.

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All are welcome to check us out and see if we measure up to what you're seeking in a  church community.

Summit Church is an  accessible facility with no steps!
Summit Endowment:
Summit Congregational United Church of Christ has created an agency endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. This fund assures our organization of a permanent source of steady income to stabilize and strengthen our programs. Any gift over $50 to this fund is eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. You can contribute directly to this fund by visiting our Giving Center page on the CFGD website (click here) or by contacting CFGD at 563-588-2700.
United Nations
International Day of
Prayer for Peace
September 21, 2024

The Thirtieth General Synod called on the congregations of the United Church of Christ to mark the Sunday preceding September 21 as Just Peace Sunday.  As Christians, we are called to take up our cross and follow God’s movement and ministry as shown to us through the life and teachings of Jesus, to the margins – to be in proximity and prayer with communities and places in pain.  We must not remain at an emotional arm’s length, but rather, like Jesus, at times draw “near” to the anguish if we are to be in true solidarity with others.  As we draw close to the realities of our world,
and near to the pain, it is right that we weep.    
However, as Jesus looked out over Jerusalem
and felt the pain of empire and communal violence,
Jesus also pointed to another way.
(The Above information was found at the following website for the UCC's Just Peace Sunday,)
https://www.ucc.org/just-peace-sunday-2024/

Jesus spoke the truth, confronted injustices, lifted up the down-trodden, was a voice for the voiceless, brought healing and hope where there was none, offered forgiveness and redemption over condemnation according to the will of God and empowered to do so by the love of God.  We too are called to pray and point to a better way  

PRAYER
O God, our Heavenly Creator,
whose love sets no boundaries
And whose strength is in service; 
on this Just Peace Sunday and beyond
grant to the leaders of the nations wisdom,
courage & insight at this time of global insecurity.
Give to all who exercise authority
determination 
to defend the true principles of freedom, love and tolerance,
the strength to protect and safeguard the innocent,
and the clarity of vision to guide the world
into the paths of justice & peace. 

PRAYER LITANY
L: Merciful, loving and all powerful God,
we come into your presence with 
hearts of thanksgiving and praise
as we unite for world justice and peace.
We pray for peace among people
of various cultural traditions
that are different from our own.
God of Grace & wisdom
A: HEAR OUR PRAYERS
L: We pray for peace and justice within our communities,
    our individual nations and throughout the world.
God of grace & wisdom
A: HEAR OUR PRAYERS
L: We pray for the youth around the world.
That they will come together
    to positively enrich their lives, their communities
and their countries.
    God of grace & wisdom,
A: HEAR OUR PRAYERS
L: We pray for global economic and political solutions
to situations that will bring peace and justice
to all of God’s people, created in God’s image.
    God of grace & wisdom,
A: HEAR OUR PRAYERS

* The Prayer and Prayer Litany are from the
Just Peace Sunday Resources found at this website.
https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Just-Peace-Sunday-2024-Litany.pdf 

LET US NOT ONLY PRAY FOR PEACE
BUT BE VESSLES OF PEACE
LETTING GOD'S PEACE 
FLOW IN, THROUGH, & OUT FROM OUR LIVES!
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"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS,
FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED
CHILDREN OF GOD"
(MATTHEW 5:9)