Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC

Plastic Free July Challenge: Choose to Refuse Single Use Plastics. Now is the time to say no to single-use plastics. Rely on reusable products instead of single-use products. A small investment now and a little bit of effort can go a long way. Take the Plastic Free July Challenge (https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge). Receive tips and encouragement. Post your tips here on the Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC Facebook page. We can make a difference! Sign up on line to receive tips in weekly emails . What will you be doing ? Remember, single use plastics includes plastic packaging, bags, bottles, straws, cups and styrofoam. Where will you take part in Plastic Free July? Home and around____ Work___ My retail outlet____ School or University _____ Other ________ During Plastic Free July I will: Avoid single-use plastic packaging _____ Avoid takaway items (bags, bottles, straws and cups) ____ Go completely “plastic free” _____ I’m doing Plastic Fr...

Many believe that "only old used clothes" are available at the Grab Thrift Store here in Pleasant Hill, TN . Not true. Not only do we have some of the latest fashions, we also offer opportunities for creativity, sustainability, and uniqueness that you can't always afford when shopping at the mall. Creativity Have you had the urge to try something new and really out of your comfort zone.  Well why pay full retail price and you can pick-up a classy over blouse like this.  Oh you are saying, what can I wear with this? Lots of things. Black pants, with a tank top and this beautiful over blouse. You will be the hit of any party.  But just imagine what else you can mix and match with this  We know you will make your friends so jealous. Sustainability More important then ever as we look at ways to help Mother Earth and not fill up the dumps. We've had a number of people purchasing some of our cotton shirts and using them to make lap quilts. Or how about these brand new ...

Made for Glory by Vicki Kemper | published on Jun 11, 2022 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. – Psalm 8:3-5 (NRSV) However you’re feeling today—hopeful or despairing, powerless or inspired, lonely or madly in love—there’s something the psalmist wants you to know. Whatever you’re doing today—marching for an end to gun violence, taking your kids to soccer practice, working a second job to make ends meet, or doing laundry and cleaning house—there’s something I want you to know. You were made for glory. Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ, located at 67 Church Drive, Pleasant Hill, TN. We are an Open and Affirming, Whole Earth, Global Mission, Just Peace congregation of the United Church of Christ. With roots in the post-Civi...

WOW, this Saturday May 28, 2022, has alot to offer. Because it is the last Saturday of the month, it is $2 bag sale day at the Grab Thrift Store. Not only that, but Saturday is also the opening day at the Cumberland Mountain State Park Pool Are you ready for another fun summer poolside?  Do you need a new suit for the season?  What better time then $2 Saturday to head on over to The Grab in Pleasant Hill for a great selection of pre-oved swim ware. The $2 Saturday Bag sale means that you can stuff a plastic grocery bag full and pay only $2. The Thrift Shop that has the widest selection at the best price is the Grab in Pleasant Hill, TN. Take a look at some of the great swimsuits we have available. The Grab is at 9547 Sparta Rd., Pleasant Hill and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM to 3PM and Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM. The Grab is a non-profit mission outreach of the Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ. Pleasant Hill Community Church pays the salary of th...

Gardening time is finally here. Why go out and pay $40.00 for a pair of jeans, just to get them dirty and grass stained. That does not make any sense. What makes sense is going to your local thirft store and picking up 5 paiars for the same price as that $40.00 pair. But it is not just jeans. How about that long sleeve shirt, for when you are out in the hot sun. Not only does the long-sleeve protect you from the sun, but also all the bugs we encounter gardening. The Thrift Shop that has the widest selction at the best price is the Grab in Pleasant Hill, TN. Take a look at some of the great gardening outfit builders we have available. The Grab is at 9547 Sparta Rd., Pleasant Hill and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM to 3PM and Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM. The Grab is a non-profit mission outreach of the Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ. Pleasant Hill Community Church pays the salary of the manager and any expenses not covered by the store’s income. ...

Well, finally Spring has Sprung and it’s time to get those great spring-time outfits out of the closet. If you are like many of us, we like to add something new to our wardrobe, and what better way then from a thrift shop. The Thrift Shop that has the widest selction at the best price is the Grab in Pleasant Hill, TN. Take a look at some of the great outfit builders we have available. The Grab is at 9547 Sparta Rd., Pleasant Hill and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM to 3PM and Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM. The Grab is a non-profit mission outreach of the Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ. Pleasant Hill Community Church pays the salary of the manager and any expenses not covered by the store’s income. The Grab has contributed items to at least 25 local organizations and individuals, and pledges that no-one in need is turned away. Call 931-287-3018 to volunteer your time or make a financial donation to The Grab.

Singing bowls have been around for thousands of years, and they are a common fixture in sound healing practices. Come join us on April 24 at Pleasant Hill Community Church, beginning at 3:00pm for a Cystal Bowl Concert. The concert will be performed by Diana and Ron Riggs All are invited to attend and learn some fascinating crystal bowl history while enjoying the beautiful music! Diana Riggs has an extensive musical background where she played piano, organ, and directed choirs to assist in she and Ron's music ministry. Their travels took them from Ohio to California and back to Little Rock, AR, where Riggs played in four different churches over 31 years. Riggs was Pleasant Hill Community Church's music director from December 2015 until November of 2021. Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ, located at 67 Church Drive, Pleasant Hill, TN.  We are an Open and Affirming, Whole Earth, Global Mission, Just Peace congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Wi...

Pollination is an essential ecological survival function. Without pollinators, the human race and all of earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Of the 1,400 crop plants grown around the world, i.e., those that produce all of our food and plant-based industrial products, almost 80% require pollination by animals. Visits from bees and other pollinators also result in larger, more flavorful fruits and higher crop yields. In the United States alone, pollination of agricultural crops is valued at 10 billion dollars annually. Globally, pollination services are likely worth more than 3 trillion dollars. More than half of the world’s diet of fats and oils come from animal-pollinated plants (oil palm, canola, sunflowers, etc.). More than 150 food crops in the U.S. depend on pollinators, including almost all fruit and grain crops. The USDA estimated that crops dependent on pollination are worth more than $10 billion per year. Click here to download the brochure: The Simple Truth: We...

Making Earth Day a Month-Long Celebration Series from Pleasant Hill Community Church Food scraps. Okay, those aren’t the first words that come to mind when you think about the environment. But 22 percent of the municipal solid waste dropped into landfills or incinerators in the U.S. is, in fact, food that could be put to better use through composting and soil enrichment. Moreover, food-scrap recycling programs, while still relatively uncommon, are having a growth moment in the U.S.; they’ve roughly doubled in size since 2010. Now, a national study by MIT researchers provides one of the first in-depth looks at the characteristics of places that have adopted food recycling, revealing several new facts in the process. Why does composting Matter? As stated previously, food represents the single largest occupant in landfills here in the US. Only 3% of food is composted. Getting food to our tables: • Food production eats up to 10% of the US energy budget • Uses 50% of US land • Uses 80...

Replacing disposables with reusables We all have plastic bags, cups and single use items around the house. Let’s take a look at some of the ways we can replace the disposables with reusables. We know that it can seem over-whelming but let’s just look at a couple of easy replacements. It’s important to keep in mind that reusable items take energy and resources to produce as well, so the general rule with reusable is to use them repeatedly and consistently to offset their environmental impact. Paper and plastic drink cups: Paper coffee cups have a plastic coating that makes them unacceptable for recycling and composting, meaning they have to go in the trash. And although plastic cups are recyclable, the plastic cannot be recycled indefinitely and eventually becomes trash. Remember to bring a reusable coffee mug or cup when you get takeout (some places even give you a discount!), or take some extra time and sit down at a café that uses reusable cups. Also, get in the habit of carr...

April 22, 2022 is Earth Day. Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC is a whole Earth Congregation and being such, we wanted to share some Earth Day facts and activities weekly for a whole month, March 22, until Earth Day on April 22, 2022. F or week 1 we focus on Three Basic Rules of Recycling   We are lucky here in Cumberland County that we have a number of recycling centers throughout the county.  So what can you do at home to make the recycling easier for you and your family?  There a which types of plastic your building and neighborhood will accept. There are three easy rules.  Knowing these rules and putting them into practice will help you recycle more efficiently. Recycle bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Make sure it's clean! Flatten cardboard. Set up designated recycling containers at home, work, and school. Look for products made out of recycled materials when you shop. Identify Keep food and liquid out of your recycling.   Look into composing.  We will be covering...

Pastor Houston, the interm Pastor of Pleasant Hill Community Church continues his Sermon Series Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Sunday, March 20 with Steps 5 & 6. Join us in person or Facebook or YouTUbe . Click here to download a copy of the Service Bulletin . Using Richard Rohr ’s book Breathing Underwater as a foundation, Pastor Houston will lead our thoughts on how “The 12 steps” is a spiritual tool to help in your own personal transformation. Step 5 reads, "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." According to Rohr, "Nothing new happens without apology and forgiveness." Step 6 reads, "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." Take a moment and think of a when you have truly let go and let God? Pleasant Hill Community Church is dedicated to the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ and are a Just Peace, Open and Affirming, Whole Earth, Global Mission...

The Cross on display at Pleasant Hill Community Church , UCC is called the Cross of the Covenants and was given to the Church by Ed and Goldie Schneider. The following is from the flyer that came with the Cross, and during this time of Lent and with all that is occurring around the world we thought it would be nice to share. It is a relevant today as when William R. Simmons created the flyer. The Cross of the Covenants – What it is The Cross of the Covenants is actually a combination of symbols in itself, of time-honored use in the Christian Church . The familiar Celtic Cross ( cross and circle) attests to the death and resurrection; the Cross of the Covenants adds the important detail of the identity of Person: the Lord Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise to the people of Isreal to elevate a son of David to a throne that shall endure forever . Accordingly, the Cross of the Covenants includes the Star of David , the sign of the Old Covenant, even as the Cross is the s...

March Madness has come to the Grab Thrift Store . We wouldn't be using brackets, but Bags. So, get your bags ready for soome truley mad savings. Beginning with the 1st Saturday in March, that is March 5, your can stuff all you can into a bag (provieded by the Garb) for only $5. Yes, it is madness. Let’s talk about fabric stashes. Almost every sewist we know has one. Some would argue I have more than one. Sewists as a breed tend to have a habit of buying and collecting fabric. You’ve heard the adage—sewing and buying fabric are two different hobbies. This resolution isn’t about shopping your stash, although, of course, we recommend it—the most sustainable fabric is the fabric you already own. No, this resolution is about revisiting our buying habits. So, where do you start? There are many different places you can thrift fabric. YThe Grab is the most obvious. You don’t only have to look for large pieces of fabric, though—other items of ready to wear clothing can be thrif...

Pastor Houston, the interm Pastor of Pleasant Hill Community Church has announced his Sermon Series for March 6 – April 10 Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Using Richard Rohr ’s book Breathing Underwater as a foundation, Pastor Houston will lead our thoughts on how “The 12 steps” is a spiritual tool to help in your own personal transformation. “The deepest and most important spiritual lessons I (have) ever learned came from a circle of drunks, fighting desperately not to drink today, whom I initially viewed as low-life, losers, and who ultimately came to be, for me, the oracles of God. The Twelve steps in no way diminished my appreciation for the gospel of Jesus Christ – quite the contrary- I am more convinced than ever of the reality of the gospel story.” — A quote from a 12 step movement member in A People’s History of Christianity , by Diana Butler Bass The Pleasant Hill Community Church is located at 67 Church Drive, Pleasant Hill, TN.  The church is a congregati...