FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Welcome to the Tully United Community Church, a place where everyone is welcomed and appreciated for who they are. Whatever your background or past involvement with churches of any kind, you and your family are invited to visit with us often and to participate in any of the activities of the community. We hope you find what you are seeking and perhaps a home here at TUCC.
WHERE DO I PARK AND ENTER?
From the moment you pull onto the property, you will feel the excitement of the weekend worship experience at TUCC. The bells will ring to usher you into the service on time. We have a large parking lot and handicap parking spaces. You can enter from the front or side and follow the people to the sanctuary.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Our attendees come in everything from skinny jeans and sneakers to dresses and slacks – so come in whatever you’re comfortable wearing! We’re just excited for you to join us! We’re confident that you’ll fit in no matter how you dress.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING WORSHIP
TUCC service starts with a time of sharing announcements followed by the prelude music on the lovely grand piano or majestic organ. Our gifted musicians and singers will provide a spiritually moving musical foundation for everyone to join in. The lessons, psalter and sermon are all Christian not specific to any one denomination. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month, all are welcome to participate. Children are excused after the children’s moment to go to Sunday school. It’s all for one purpose—to experience God.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Pam Downey serves as our Sunday School Superintendent and organizes weekly lessons, except the first Sunday of the month, for any children that attend. Children participate in the opening part of the church service and then leave for the lesson and other fun. Feel free to invite children you may know to join us weekly.
WILL I HAVE TO IDENTIFY MYSELF OR BE CALLED OUT?
We want you to feel welcome at TUCC. But you’ll never be asked to stand up, identify yourself or anything else that might make you feel uncomfortable. We ask that you fill out a card so that we can follow up with you after your visit. If you are interested in joining our membership, please contact our pastor.
WELCOME FOLDERS
Welcome folders are available for 1st time visitors. The Welcome Folders contain information about the church and community. See an usher to receive a Welcome Folder.
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
Assisted listening devices are available from an usher each week.
CHILDCARE DURING SERVICE
Childcare is available in our baby haven nursery during services. The service can be heard in the baby haven if you need to take care of your little one during the service.
MEDITATION AND RELAXATION
Our sanctuary is open daytimes for prayer or meditation. The Murdoch Lounge is available for relaxation and offers coffee, tea, and snacks.
MEDITATION WALK
Located on the south side of the church, our Meditation Walk offers a contemplative experience in the quiet of nature. This trail is designated an official Monarch Butterfly Way Station. 24/7.
TUCC HOSTS COMMUNITY GROUPS
TUCC has rooms available to host community groups. TUCC has various size classrooms in the education wing, the fellowship hall including use of the DOH approved kitchen, the sanctuary and outdoor space for use by the Tully Community. Please contact Cindy Travers at the church office on Meetinghouse Road to apply. 315-696-8066 or TullyUnitedCC@gmail.com. There is a form to fill out and provides information for the use of the building.
PANTRY BOX IN PARKING LOT
TUCC has a 24/7 Pantry Box located in the parking lot. If you need items, take them. If you have extras, please add them. The box is available to all community members.
FIRST SUNDAY EACH MONTH – FOOD PANTRY AND FISHERMAN’S NET
Bring in non-perishable food items and paper products for the food pantry at St. Leo’s Hall and the emergency food pantry at TUCC. Also, we will have a special offering on the first Sunday of each month for the Fisherman’s Net Fund.
TUESDAY SENIOR LUNCHEON
Every Tuesday at Noon our church sponsors a Senior Luncheon. All are welcome – price is $3.50 for 60+, $4.00 for under 60 and no one is denied if unable to pay. Senior Luncheon Dinning (Curbside Pickup is also available from 12:15 -12:30) or if you are a shut -in or ill call the church 315-696-8066 to arrange delivery. We serve up to 40 lunches each week for our deserving senior citizens. Volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up are always welcome between 10am and 1pm.
LAURA CURRIE CHANCEL CHOIR
Do you “Feel like Singing,” the Chancel Choir is always looking for new members. The practices on Wednesday are at 7:30pm for chancel choir. You can join both choirs. Contact the church office if you are interested.
BELL CHOIR
The hand bell choir is looking for new members who can ring a hand bell. The practices on Wednesday are at 6:30pm for hand bell choir. You can join both choirs. Contact the church office if you are interested.
PRAISE BAND
The Praise Band is looking for someone with a love of singing or a talent for playing an instrument to join the group. Practice is scheduled as needed. You can join both choirs and the band. Contact the church office if you are interested.
FISH – FRIENDS IN SERVICE HERE
FISH is a volunteer organization that provides transportation to medical appointments for individuals unable to drive themselves and unable to arrange other transportation. The program is primarily sponsored by PEACE, Inc. It currently serves those residing in the towns of Fabius-Pompey, LaFayette and Tully. The FISH program is a free service. All drivers and dispatchers are volunteers. Please spread the word that more drivers, dispatchers and riders are needed. If you can spare one partial day a month (or more) to help out your neighbors, call Kay Butkus at (315) 436-6352 and/or Barb at (315) 696-8203.
MEMBERSHIP PACKETS
Membership packets are available in the narthex for those interested in joining the church. If you are interested in joining our church membership, please speak with Reverend Richard Reed about your interests.
BAPTISMS/DEDICATIONS
Infant and children’s baptisms can be held anytime. Anyone wishing to have his child baptized or dedicated is asked to see Reverend Richard G. Reed, following worship, to schedule a date.
CONFIRMATIONS
Every two years we offer a class for young people who intend to formally join our church fellowship. Confirmation is learning about what it means to join the church and providing a chance to discover who you are as a child of God, how your gifts and abilities might be used to contribute something to this world in whatever pathway of vocation you might follow. If you have interest, please let the pastor know so we can schedule some time together.
