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 09/24 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.  Those worshipping in person are not required to wear face coverings but anyone is welcome to do so.  Covid or otherwise, if you are not feeling well please stay home.  Whether you choose to worship in-person or remotely, please remember to stay connected and live out your faith.  

Save the Dates

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS EVENT
Everyone is welcome! Congregations, Community Members, Families & Friends
Tuesday, September 26, 2023     6:30 pm – 8:10 pm
Hillcrest Hadley Chapel -
2005 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, IA                                            
6:30 pm Displays: Support & Resources;
7:00 pm Community Speakers –
Suicide Topics include: + Awareness  + Perceptions
+ Voices of Advocacy          
+ What, where and how - when HELP is needed!             
Closing reflection
Participants: + Crescent Community Health Center +Envision   
+ Hillcrest Family Services
+ MHA (Mental Health of America, Dbq County)          
+ NAMI (Dubuque National Alliance on Mental Illness)
+ VA (Veterans) Outpatient Clinic - Dubuque
Host: Dubuque Area Congregations United-Interfaith
? Call 563-556-1394 Leave Message–Sue Hattel, DACU
*Peanut Butter and Mac & Cheese donations are accepted for Dubuque Food Pantry.  Thank you!

Dubuque Area CROP Hunger Walk
Saturday October 7, 2023
9:30 AM - Registration
10:00 AM - Dedication honoring long time
CROP Walk Committee member Bob Krayer,
followed by the walk.

Where: Eagle Point Park Eagle View Pavilion
There are many options for the length of your
walk, run, or ride.
Snacks and water refills are provided.
Please bring your own water bottle.

Please contact Pastor Karen to get your Donation Envelope if you are walking.  
You may donate online by going to https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/dubuqueia

Impact Life Blood Drive
Next Blood Drive will be held on Friday November 3, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
To be eligible to donate on that day, the last day to donate Whole Blood  elsewhere is September 8th,
Last day to donate donate
Double Red Blood Cells is July 14th.
More information on how to sign up is coming soon!

 
WHAT'S COMING:

Sunday September 17, 2023 - Food Pantry Sunday!
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service 
11:00 a.m. - Fellowship

Monday September 18, 2023 
9:00 a.m. - Noon Pastor's Office Hours
1:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Gospel of Luke

Wednesday September 13, 2023
6:30 p.m.  - 7:30 p.m. Zoom Fellowship

Sunday September 24, 2023 - 
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service 
11:00 a.m. - Fellowship
1:30 p.m. Registration Begins for EI Assoc. Annual Meeting
2:00 p.m. Programming for EI Assoc.
3:15 p.m. Annual Meeting of the EI Assoc.

Monday September 25, 2023 
9:00 a.m. - Noon Pastor's Office Hours
1:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Gospel of Luke
4:00 p.m. - Church Council via Zoom

Wednesday September 27, 2023
6:30 p.m.  - 7:30 p.m. Zoom Fellowship

Friday September 29, 2023
1:00 p.m. Colleen Van Dee Memorial Service

Sunday October 1, 2023 - Worldwide Communion Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service w/ Holy Communion
11:00 a.m. - Fellowship
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Revised Common Lectionary 
Scripture Readings for                                         

September 24, 2023
Exodus 16:2-15 and Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Psalm 145:1-8
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16

October 1, 2023
Exodus 17:1-7 and Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 and Psalm 25:1-9
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32
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Visiting Summit:

Summit is a  small congregation of around 100 members, 50 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.
Words of Inspiration from Scripture 

Over the last few months
we have been collecting sayings
on our entryway bulletin board
that have impacted people's lives
from scriptures, hymns, and even a theologian.  

I would like to share
some of those sayings with you
and pray you may find words of
hope, comfort, peace, 
encouragement, strength, & inspiration.

Hymn: "I was there to Hear Your Borning Cry"
Reminding us that God is with us
throughout our earthly journey,
in times when we live faithfully,
and in times when we go astray;
in times of rejoicing and milestones,
and in times of struggles,
God is there.
We may not always notice God's presence
or heed God's guidance,
but God does not give up on us.

“The joy of the Lord is my strength” 
(Nehemiah 8:10)

"I seek you with all my heart;
    do not let me stray from your commands.
 I have hidden your word in my heart
    that I might not sin against you."
(Psalm 119:10-11)

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path"
(Psalm 119:105)

(Prayer of Jabez)
“That Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”
So God granted him what he requested."
(1 Chronicles 4:10)

"I have learned the secret of being content
in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, 
whether living in plenty or in want.  
I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
(Philippians 4:12b-13)

 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  
For everyone who asks receives;
the one who seeks finds; 
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread,
will give him a stone?  
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?  
If you, then, though you are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father in heaven
give good gifts to those who ask him!  
So in everything, do to others
what you would have them do to you, 
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
(Matthew 7:7-12)

"Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good."
(Romans 12:21)

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future."
(Jeremiah 29:11)

"Therefore, as we have opportunity, 
let us do good to all, ..."
(Galatians 6:10)

"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
(Psalm 4:8)

 "For so He gives His beloved sleep."
(Psalm 127:2b)

"The little bird abides
under the shadow of the Almighty.
It sits on its little twig content,
and lets God take over"
(Martin Luther)

"We know that all things work together 
for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Believe in God; believe also in me.  
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If it were not so, would I have told you
that I go to prepare a place for you?"
(John 14:1-2)

"Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister
for those who will inherit salvation?"
(Hebrews 1:14)

"As each one has received a gift,
minister it to one another, 
as good stewards of the manifold grace of God"
(1 Peter 4:10)

In the words of Ernie Schmitt
who was inspired by these last two scriptures,
"Each one of us has been given a talent-talents,
each of us created by God -
each a purpose even if it is a kind word or smile shared.
There is always something one can do as God's child."