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.

If you are unable to join us by ZOOM or in person for worship I am posting the Worship Script to Worship Script for your personal use.  The sermon of the week is a link to the audio and video for the reading of scripture and reflection on the scriptures.  Currently posted is the 9/06 Service

We have opened our building for
in-person worship as well as on Zoom.
In order to show our love for and protect one another, those who attend in-person are sitting socially distanced as well as wearing masks unless they have a condition that would warrant otherwise.  At this time, those wanting to stay for a time of fellowship and catch up with one another following worship may bring your lawn chairs and gather outside in the parking lot while remaining socially distanced in placement of chairs.

Save the Dates
Monday September 14th
Diaconate Meets in-person 10:30 a.m.
Trustees Meet in-person 12:30 p.m.
Church Council Meets at 6:30 P.M.
via Zoom Link for Sunday Worship.


WHAT'S COMING:

Sunday September 13, 2020
10:00 a.m. Worship 
10:45 a.m. Outside Fellowship

Monday September 14, 2020
9:00 a.m. - Noon: Pastor's designated Office Hours
10:30 a.m. - Diaconate
12:30 p.m. - Trustees
6:30 p.m. - Church Council

Wednesday September 9, 2020
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Fellowship Gathering

Sunday September 20, 2020
10:00 a.m. Worship 
10:45 a.m. Outside Fellowship

Revised Common Lectionary 
Scripture Readings for
               
September 13, 2020
Exodus 14:19-31 with Psalm 114 or
Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
Genesis 50:15-21 with Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35

September 20, 2020:
Exodus 16:2-15 with Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or
Jonah 3:10-4:11 with Psalm 145:1-8
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16

Below is a link for the following devotional on Grief
​Grieving Together and Apart
A Devotion by John Edgerton
https://www.ucc.org/daily_devotional_grieving_together_and_apart?utm_campaign=dd_jun17_20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=unitedchurchofchrist​
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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.
 
Sunday Learning Opportunities: 
          Adult Bible Discussion - 9 AM
         Multi-age Sunday School -
                    Every Other Week 9 AM                                                           (October - May)
                         
  Youth Moment during 10:00 a.m.  worship.

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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.
Seek the Lord

Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.
"1 I will extol the Lord at all times; 
    his praise will always be on my lips.
2 I will glory in the Lord;
    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the Lord with me;
    let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
    he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant;
    their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
    he saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord 
encamps around those who fear him,
    and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good;
    blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people,
    for those who fear him lack nothing.
10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
    but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
11 Come, my children, listen to me;
    I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
12 Whoever of you loves life
    and desires to see many good days,
13 keep your tongue from evil
    and your lips from telling lies.
14 Turn from evil and do good;
    seek peace and pursue it."
Psalm 34:1-14 NIV

This psalm has some very good advice and wisdom, not only for times of trail but for each & every day of our life.

When David speaks of be delivered from his fears and being saved from his troubles, it doesn't mean that God miraculously made his troubles disappear, but that in turning to God David allowed God to guide him through that time of trial by equipping him with the courage and wisdom to not only face his fears but what was needed to do to wade through the turbulent waters of his situation.
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David also speaks of those who look to the Lord being radiant and paraphrasing never needing to hang their heads in shame.  Does that mean those who look to the Lord never do shameful things; I doubt it.  I believe those who look to the Lord are not afraid to admit their mistakes, accept God's forgiveness and move on from them.  When we continually look to the Lord we are less likely to act in ways that would bring shame in the first place.

This passage also uses fear of the Lord or similar context 4 times.  So how are we to understand the word fear?  Is it telling us to be afraid of God?  Usually when the word fear is used in this context in the bible it refers to being in awe of, showing respect and reverence.  I believe David is telling the first hearers of this text as well as us today how to respect and revere God as well as embracing how awesome the works of the Lord truly are.

Lastly, David advises the hearers of this to keep from speaking and acting in evil ways; to seek peace, especially if you want to live a long life.  We all know people who have had their lives cut short as they sought to bring about justice and peace through peaceful means, but they are the exception rather than the rule.  David is expressing a general truth that serve as guidelines for Godly living in that in general peaceful and helpful practices extend liife more than warfare, brutality and antagonism does.

Creator of all that there is, as we turn to you
remove our fears and shame
as you give us the courage and wisdom
to not only face whatever trials lie before us
and wrongs we have done,
but lead us through in ways that seek
justice and peace and healing
that is life giving to all of your magnificent creation.
May not just our words, but our very actions
exalt your name and
give honor and glory to your goodness,
so others may see and taste the goodness of you
Amen.