Programs & Events
Our “Zoom room”
Modern technology is marvelous! Thanks to the Zoom meetings system, we can gather virtually even though we can’t be together in person. We’ve used our “Zoom room” for worship but also for prayer groups, book studies, hymn sings, and social times.
You can join our meetings online via your computer, tablet, or mobile device by going to https://upcbgm.org/zoom. If you’ve never used Zoom before, you’ll be prompted to download the Zoom meetings app, which will ask for permission to use your microphone and your camera. We use our “Personal Meeting ID” for worship and most of our programs, so they’re always in the same familiar place.
You can also call in over the phone, if you don’t have a microphone on your device or you can’t join online. To join as a phone call:
dial 1-646-558-8656
then enter our Meeting ID: 865 274 8433 #
then enter the passcode: 42456 #
If you have questions or need help using Zoom, feel free to call the church office for assistance.
Staying together, apart
All are invited to join in our Zoom groups that meet during the week. They’re a great way to stay connected with the church community, even if we can’t gather in person.
Bible Study: Mondays, 12:00–1:00pm on Zoom
We’ve been reading the book called Evolution of the Word: The New Testament in the Order the Books Were Written by Marcus Borg. Professor Borg was a distinguished scholar of the New Testament, and this book is in many respects a summation of his life's work, helping readers to understand the context, influences and probably order of the New Testament books. If you'd like to join the group for this study, we'd be glad to have you with us — we can always order more books!
If you would like to read and study this book, but you can't make it to a Monday noon study, let Pastor Kimberly know of your interest and the best time for you to participate. We'd be happy to start another class!
Sewing Group lunchtime social hour: Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00pm on Zoom
Even though we can’t get together in person to work on our quilts, the Sewing Group continues to work at home and gathers virtually for our social lunchtime each Wednesday at noon. Everyone is welcome; bring your own lunch and enjoy the company.
UPC Choir rehearsal: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7–8pm on Zoom
The UPC choir meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month via Zoom. We’re learning music that we’ll then record at home, individually. Our worship production team is then able to assemble all of the individual recordings into a whole choir to include in our worship videos. New members are always welcome!
Zoom Cocktail hour: Friday evenings, 5:00–6:00pm
Bring your own beverage, “Zoom in”, and join the fun as we catch up on the events of the week and share how we’re doing. You never know who you might see — or what they might be wearing!
