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Gallery 2006

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Union Bells, December 17, 2006

The Union Bells, directed by Rich Schmitt,
perform during the Christmas music program
on December 17. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Church Decorated for Advent and Christmas

After the Hanging of the Greens on November 26,
the chancel takes on its festive look for Advent
and Christmas. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Church Members during Hanging of the Greens

The Hanging of the Greens is more than a work
day. Here Becky Petschke, Dee Molitor and
Keith Ritchel enjoy refreshments.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Rev. John Riggs with Confirmands, September 10, 2006.

Rev. John Riggs poses on September 10, 2006 with
some of those he confirmed during his nineteen-
year pastorate, 1972-1991. Photo by Dan Gute.

Rev. John C. Riggs, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. John C. Riggs, shown here during the meal
following his installation as Pastor Emeritus,
served Union Congregational Church
from 1972-1991. Photo by Dan Gute.

Mike Mudry prepares pancakes on Rally Day, August 27, 2006.

Mike Mudry prepares pancakes for the Pancake
Bar on Rally Day, Sunday, August 27, 2006.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Vacation Bible School, July 2006

Children gather on the first day of Vacation
Bible School, July 10-14, 2006.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Vacation Bible School, July 2006

"SonTreasure Island" was the theme of the 2006
Vacation Bible School. Here, Jan Vitton leads singing.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.


Children's Program, December 17, 2006

The children of Union Congregational Church
sing during the Christmas musical program
on December 17. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Manger Scene

A closeup of the manger scene that Union Congre-
gational traditionally puts up behind the altar for
Advent and Christmas. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Poinsettias

Vibrant poinsettias always add their festive color
to the Advent decor. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Prayer during Rev. John Riggs Pastor Emeritus Installation, September 10, 2006

Elder Mike Glower leads in prayer during the instal-
lation of Rev. John C. Riggs as Pastor Emeritus,
September 20, 2006. With Pastor Riggs is his
wife Laurie, with other ministers, elders and
family members. Photo by Dan Gute.

Inflatable Castle, Rally Day 2006

The inflatable bouncing castle was a centerpiece
during Rally Day events on Sunday, August
27, 2006. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Balloon Throwing on Rally Day, August 27, 2006

A popular event during Rally Day festivities was the
balloon throwing activity. Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Vacation Bible School, July 2006

Dan Riggs leads a group during
Vacation Bible School, July 2006.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.

Vacation Bible School, July 2006

Putting a Vacation Bible School together
requires many enthusiastic workers.
Photo by Bill Wheaton.