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 to Worship Script for your personal use.  Currently posted is the 09/25 Script.  By clicking on the link Worship Livestream on YouTube you can watch the Livestream Previous services are available at that link also. *Please note that if you view the service for 08/14/2022 there was an issue with the sound and the sound will kick in at 16:26 into the livestream.  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 once again 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 will no longer be 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.  

Save the Dates
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Saturday Oct. 1, 2022
Dubuque Area
CROP Hunger Walk
Starting at St. Elias Church
Bennett Street Entrance
Registration Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Walk Begins at 10:00 a.m.
(25% of the monies raised remains local divided equally between PIN, Dubuque Rescue Mission and the Dubuque Food Pantry. and the remainder goes to Church World Services and is spread throughout the world wherever there is need.)

Worldwide Communion Sunday
October 2, 2022

All Saints' Day Worship Service
Sunday October 30, 2022
We will be lighting candles and remembering those who have died in this past year and beyond.  If you have a loved one who has died since last November 1st, please notify the church so that we can celebrate and recognize your loved one's life.


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WHAT'S COMING:
         
Sunday September 25, 2022 
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service 
11:00 a.m. Fellowship
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
EI Association Annual Meeting and Program
Faith UCC in Davenport

Monday September 26, 2022
9:00 a.m. - Noon Pastor's Scheduled Office Hours
1:30 p.m. - Bible Study
4:00 p.m. - Church Council

Tuesday September 27, 2022
11:30-1:30 - EI Assoc. Clergy Gathering

Wednesday September 28, 2022
6:30 p.m. Zoom Fellowship Hour 

Friday September 30, 2022 - Sparks Articles Due!

Saturday October 1, 2022 
Dubuque Are CROP Walk
9:30 Registration at St. Elias Church on the corner of Grandview and Bennett Streets
(Enter through the Bennett Street Doors)     
10:00 Walk Begins 
       
Sunday October 2, 2022 
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Holy Communion
11:00 a.m. Fellowship



Revised Common Lectionary 
Scripture Readings for                                                     
September 25, 2022
Jeremiah 32:1–3a, 6–15 and Psalm 91:1–6, 14–16
or
Amos 6:1a, 4–7 and Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6–19
Luke 16:19–31

October 2, 2022
Lamentations 1:1–6 and
Lamentations 3:19–26 or Psalm 137
or
Habakkuk 1:1–4, 2:1–4 and Psalm 37:1–9
2 Timothy 1:1–14
Luke 17:5–10
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.

United Church of Christ Statement of Faith
in the Form of a Doxology
Approved by the Executive Council in 1981
for use in connection with the 25th anniversary of the UCC

We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit,
God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God,
and to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being,
create persons in your own image,
and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love
to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will
declared through prophets and apostles.
 
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth,
our crucified and risen Savior,
you have come to us and shared our common lot,
conquering sin and death
and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit,
creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ,
binding in covenant
faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
 
You call us into your church
to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,
to be your servants in the service of others,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world
and resist the powers of evil,
to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,
to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you
 forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,
courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
your presence in trial and rejoicing,
and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.  Amen.

In the United Church of Christ
we believe that the Ancient Creeds,
Affirmations of Faith and Statements of Faith
are a testimony as to what we believe.
It is not required to be in  agreement
with all that is testified in these proclamations
of both the ancient and modern day church
in order to belong.

One of the assignments I like to give to students in confirmation class is to write their own personal
Statement of Faith,
and as a class to come up with a
Class Statement of Faith.
This allows them to find a way
to express to themselves and to others
what it is that they believe
about God, about themselves,
about the church, about creation,
about forgiveness, about salvation etc. ...

If you were asked to put into words
what it is that you believe,
what would you say?
What would be your testimony?

I invite you to ponder this
and write your personal testimony of faith.  
By doing this
you will better understand what it is that you believe,
thus being better equipped to share with others
the gift of faith.

I believe that God is still speaking
and continuing to try and redirect our misunderstanding 
and misuse of God's word and teachings.
When Jesus came to earth,
​his whole life was a testament to God and to the will of God.
He challenged people with both
their misunderstandings and misuses of God's teachings.
Matthew chapters 5-7 are just one example of Jesus adding a deeper understanding to what people used to understand about God's ways and religious laws.

I know over the years, God has opened my eyes
to a very caring and relational God,
who not only draws us into a relationship with God,
but with one another and with creation as well.
I believe God desires the best
for all of creation
and when we are drawn into a relationship with God,
God challenges us to live life differently in the here and now.

As you ponder your beliefs, listen to God,
dig deep into the scriptures -not just your favorites,
but the ones that challenge you and your understandings.  
Where might God be challenging you in misunderstanding and/or misuses of God's teachings and God's ways?
Where is God telling you
"Well done, good and faithful servant?"
Then consider how you will live
because of what you believe.

As you accept this challenge, may you grow closer to God
and continue to grow into the person God created you to be.