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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Happy Dog gets a bit bigger; local funny Tweets: Michael K. McIntyre's Tipoff | cleveland.com
It's a sign: The University Circle United Methodist Church isn't delivering its message only from the pulpit these days. A new, state-of-the-art LED sign greets the many motorists who pass by the church daily.
The new sign was nearly two years in the making with various city permits needed for its design and placement.
"It's in such a marvelous location. We have 60,000 people go through there every day," said the pastor, the Rev. Ken Chalker.
It replaces two older-style signs, the kind for which letters were hand-placed to convey messages. Before those signs were removed, they carried this message: "Sign for sale: Inquire within."
No, the church wasn't selling "signs" from heaven. The actual signs are for sale. They're in storage. Asking price: $3,750 for one, $6,995 for both.
Cleveland Ignites Job Growth With Rebuilding Project - NYTimes.com
In effect, the Uptown area will be what amounts to a new downtown for the University Circle neighborhood on the east side of the city. Within the square mile of University Circle, and within easy walking distance of Uptown, are Case Western Reserve, the Cleveland Institute of Art, the Cleveland Institute of Music, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History.
Spread across a campuslike expanse of green space, these institutions form a distinct economic microclimate that has fostered the highest growth in job numbers, income and residents in a city that lost 17 percent of its population from 2000 to 2010.
“There are 5,000 more jobs here than in 2005,” said Chris Ronayne, an urban planner who is president of University Circle Inc., a nonprofit community service organization that has helped manage the area’s development. “About 50,000 people work here. The number of residents grew 11 percent since 2000. And there are 10,000 people who live here now.”
Thursday, December 15, 2011
DETAILS: Christmas Worship Services at University Circle UMC - Please Join Us!
Saturday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve services:
4pm ~ a family service with children participating, along with liturgical dancers, bell and gospel choirs
8pm ~ a traditional candlelight service with liturgical dancers and music offering "Lessons and Carols"
11pm ~ a meditative service with music and candlelight
Sunday, December 25 ~ Christmas Morning Service at 11am
This service includes a message entitled "Jumping with Jesus."
Sunday, January 1 ~ New Year's Morning Service at 11am
This service includes Holy Communion and inspiration for the new year.
Infants, Children and Youth
Infant and Toddler Care will be available on Christmas Eve for the 4pm and 8pm services. Please bring children ages 5 and younger to the care room on the lower level – an usher can direct you. Parents also have the option of taking children to our "Wiggle Room", which is explained below.
Children and Youth (grades K-12) are invited to attend worship with their families on Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1. Sunday School (K-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) classes will not meet on Christmas or New Year's Day. Classes for all ages will resume on Sunday, January 8.
Wiggle Room: Parents attending worship with young children are invited to be with their children in our “wiggle room”, across the hall from the sanctuary. Toys and activities for young children will be provided there, as well as audio/video feed from the sanctuary so that parents may view/hear the service.
Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Our child care providers will be celebrating with their own families on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) and on New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1.) Child care for infants and toddlers will resume in the nursery on Sunday, January 8. Sunday classes for all children and all youth will also resume on Sunday, January 8.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Lighted Building Sign w/ Changeable Lettering - $3,750
Two matching metal signs are immediately available. Each sign measures approx. 8' 6" x 14' 2" (see photos and diagram below), both are in great condition and are illuminated. Each comes with letters and is immediately available. Cost is $3,750 each or two for $6,995. We are selling them to make way for new signs.
New, these signs are more than double our asking price. Buyer is responsible for transporting them away from our property. Funds for purchase must clear our bank via certified check and be deposited at the time of pickup. No wire transfers will be accepted. Please reply to this ad if you're interested and meet our requests so a time can be arranged for you to inspect them.
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Monday, December 12, 2011
UCUMW 2011 ANNUAL PECAN SALE CONTINUES
Christmas Worship Services at University Circle UMC - Please Join Us!
Saturday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve services:
4pm ~ a family service with children participating, along with liturgical dancers,
bell and gospel choirs
8pm ~ a traditional candlelight service with liturgical dancers and music
offering "Lessons and Carols"
11pm ~ a meditative service with music and candlelight
Sunday, December 25 ~ Christmas Morning Service at 11am
This service includes a message entitled "Jumping with Jesus."
Carols and communion will give this worship experience special meaning.
Sunday, January 1 ~ New Year's Morning Service at 11am
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Next Sunday, December 11, University Circle UMC will introduce its new Artist Series
Featuring the creations of various artists on display in the hallways outside the sanctuary. As the initial exhibit introducing this series, "BRUSHES WITH AMERICA" will debut, with the works of realist illustrator and designer Ron Beckham.
Posters designed to promote this opening are available in the narthex, hallway and office, and if you can hang them up where you work, live or frequent, please pick up a few before leaving today.
You are invited to participate in next Sunday’s potluck in the Great Hall following worship. As part of this gathering, Ron Beckham will be introduced and respond to questions about his work. He’ll also be available with the display following the potluck luncheon.
Ron’s hometown is Cincinnati, and he dedicated much of the last decade to overseeing the retail-store look of Cleveland-based American Greetings. He has received numerous honors and awards for his designs and illustrations and has gained growing recognition for his techniques with watercolor, oil and acrylic illustration. He looks forward to his time with us with great anticipation.
UCUMC Announcements and Opportunities for December 2011
Sunday, December 4
Concerts are offered in the UCUMC sanctuary this afternoon as part of CircleFest activities. Our concerts include presentations by these ensembles:
1:45–2:30 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles
2:30–3:15 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus/Preparatory Chorus
3:15–4:15 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles
4:15–5:00 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus
Saturday, December 10
MENS LUNCH: All men of UCUMC are invited to our traditional pre-forum lunch at Quaker Steak and Lube on Canal Rd. We will assemble at 1:30pm. Good times guaranteed.
Sunday, December 11
MENS FORUM: We welcome Terri Hamilton Brown, Executive Director of the Opportunity Corridor Project and former candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive, as our Community Speaks Forum guest on Sunday, December 11, at 9:30am in the Yoder Room. Please join us for an informative session.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Our Chancel Choir, along with the organ and a brass quartet, will perform Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata. This exciting, rhythmic piece will add a new sound to the season!
Sunday, December 11
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS POTLUCK features an opportunity to meet Ron Beckham, whose watercolor and oil paintings will be on display in our main floor hallways from December 11 through mid-March. Ron has been described as an "American Realist" painter of landscapes, people and daily-life settings. For much of the last decade he managed the retail-store look of American Greetings and most recently has been employed as Creative Director for Burt's Bees in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ron has received numerous honors and awards, including from Print, Artist's Magazine, Graphic Design USA, Cincinnati Art Directors Club, Columbus Society of Communicating Arts and the Society of Illustrators.
This gathering celebrates the giving spirit of our congregation with food and fellowship and an opportunity to create some hand-made gifts to share with our church neighbors. Plan to be a part of this festive gathering in the Great Hall following worship.
Middle School Youth program for December:
Dec. 4 – Attend worship with your families. Deadline to turn in party permission slips.
Dec. 11 – Christmas Party from 1:45-6:30 (immediately following the all church potluck.)
We will see a play at the Beck Center followed by a Pizza Party at the Garners'.
Dec. 18 – Youth Group during worship
Dec. 25 – Blessed Christmas to all!
Four Spiritual Exercises to help us prepare for the coming of Christmas
(Presented as a portion of Dr. Chalker's Sermon on Sunday, November 27, 2011)
1. Three minutes of prayer each day. If your mind wanders and all sorts of other thoughts come into your mind, try WRITING your prayer. It doesn't have to be longer than a sentence and it doesn't have to be suitable for publishing. JUST WRITE YOUR PRAYER and then read it out loud.
2. Expect that every day God will put into your mind the name of some person whose life you can enrich by a phone call, note, e-mail, tweet or some other way to offer them an expression of regard, support or encouragement.
3. At the end of each day, think about one thing that has been an accomplishment which God has enabled through you. It doesn't have to be accomplishing world peace. Think on some accomplishment in your family, home, work, among friends or community – SOMETHING you are pleased has occurred through you. God has used you for a loving purpose. Remember it. God uses us for loving purposes. Anticipate it!
4. Keep a spiritual treasure chest. This could include pictures, notes, inspirational writings or precious objects that REMIND you of a loved one or some special time of joy in your life. This treasure chest can include whatever has touched you and stirs your soul. Particularly when you are having a difficult day, take out that treasure chest. Open it and reflect upon the things you have placed within it.
Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 11:00am at University Circle UMC
Dr. Chalker’s sermon: “Prepare Ye the Way” – a look at John the Baptist
Morning music:
- Mary Had A Baby - Chancel Choir with soloist Janice Alexander
- Savior of the Nations, Come - Chacel Ringers
- Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming - Full Circle Combo
Please join us!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
UCUMC 2011 Holiday Events & Programming Schedule
Wednesday, November 30
WEDNESDAY RENEWAL PROGRAM CONCLUDES ~ Our last program in this series, scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, is entitled The Advent of God's Social Network. Following dinner at 5:30pm, Dr. Chalker compares God's relationship with humankind at the time of Christ's birth with current-day relationships through various social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. As in the past, Yoga is offered as an alternative to the program. The renewal service at 7pm is open to everyone, regardless of participation in the programs. Please review the RSVP form and turn it in today!
Friday, December 2
CARLTON FELLOWS IN CONCERT at UCUMC, 7:30pm. Please plan to share in this magnificent musical evening featuring one of Cleveland's outstanding artists. This is an open-door event with a freewill offering. For more information, call 216-274-0835 or 216-253-5250.
Saturday, December 3
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING Event is Saturday, December 3, at 10am in the Great Hall. Make your reservation TODAY and join your church family and friends for a morning of holiday fun and decorate your very own gingerbread house for Christmas! Please see additional information inside the back cover of this bulletin. Thank you!
Sunday, December 4
This communion Sunday also offers opportunities to participate in CircleFest activities offered by members of University Circle. Our concerts include presentations by these ensembles:
1:45–2:30 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles
2:30–3:15 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus/Preparatory Chorus
3:15–4:15 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles
4:15–5:00 pm—Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus
Sunday, December 11
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: This year our Chancel Choir, along with the organ and a brass quartet, will perform Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata. This exciting, rhythmic piece will add a new sound to the season!
Sunday, December 11
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS POTLUCK features an opportunity to meet Ron Beckham, whose watercolor and oil paintings will be on display in our main floor hallways from December 11 through mid-March. Ron has been described as an "American Realist" painter of landscapes, people and daily life settings. For much of the last decade he managed the retail-store look of American Greetings and most recently has been employed as Creative Director for Burt's Bees in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ron has received numerous honors and awards, including from Print, Artist's Magazine, Graphic Design USA, Cincinnati Art Directors Club, Columbus Society of Communicating Arts and the Society of Illustrators.
This gathering celebrates the giving spirit of our congregation with food and fellowship and an opportunity to create some hand-made gifts to share with our church neighbors. Plan to be a part of this festive gathering in the Great Hall following worship.
Christmas Worship Services at University Circle UMC - Please Join Us!
Saturday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve services:
4pm ~ a family service with children participating, along with bell and gospel choirs
8pm ~ a traditional candlelight service with music offering "Lessons and Carols"
11pm ~ a meditative service with music and candlelight
Sunday, December 25 ~ Christmas Morning Service at 11am
This service includes a message entitled "Jumping with Jesus."
Carols and communion will give this worship experience special meaning.
Sunday, January 1 ~ New Year's Morning Service at 11am
RSVP: University Circle UMC Christmas Potluck Ron Beckham: "Brushes with America"
Ron Beckham: "Brushes with America"
December 11, 2011 – March 11, 2012
Ron Beckham's highly awarded watercolor and oil paintings will be on display in our main floor hallways. Meet the artist at our Christmas Potluck.
Holiday Outreach
The potluck will also provide an opportunity for a hands-on holiday outreach project. Please join us!
Friday, November 25, 2011
New members welcomed to University Circle United Methodist Church
On Sundays, October 16 and 23, 2011, the University Circle United Methodist Church family welcomed thirteen new members. They joined after a series of orientation events during which they learned about Methodism and about UCUMC, its leadership, structure and the combined histories of our two churches. During these events they also met with their Faith Friends who introduced them to the congregation on these New Member Sundays.
DOROTHY ADAMS lives in Cleveland and has been a long time attendee of First Church and UCUMC . (In fact folks were surprised that she was not already an “official” member!) She has sung with the Chancel Choir and has participated in other activities over the years. Barbara Williams serves as her Faith Friend.
MICHELLE BROWN is a student majoring in dance at Kent State University. Her Faith Friend is Lalene Kay.
BRANDI DOBBS has moved back to the area from Washington, DC, and works in the medical profession as a Nurse Practitioner. She lives in Cleveland Heights with her baby daughter Indira, and her Faith Friend is Anna Jones.
ANN and KERMIT GREENEISEN are transferring their membership from Garfield Memorial UMC and have been attending UCUMC for the past year. Ann is a veteran community volunteer and Kermit is retired from G.E. and the Navy. They live in Pepper Pike and their Faith Friends are Barbara and Dean Cox.
KATIE JAGUSCH is a project engineer with URS Corporation. She and her fiancé, Brandon Davis, will be married at UCUMC in February. Katie lives in Fairview Park and is transferring from Mayfield UMC. Megan Blank is her Faith Friend.
CARL JONES, JR. is the son and brother of members Melvin Jones and Anna Jones, respectively. Lives in Cleveland Heights and has been attending UCUMC for some time and is transferring membership from St. Thomas Catholic Church. Carl does free-lance painting and is a cook and Doug Craver is his Faith Friend.
NATHANIEL MOTTA needs little introduction, having served as Director of Music and Arts for both First Church and UCUMC. He lives in Cleveland Heights and is involved in numerous music and drama endeavors in NE Ohio. His Faith Friend is fellow Inner Circle Jazz Combo member, David Kay.
AMANDA NICOL lives in Shaker Heights and is in non-profit management with Flat Rock Homes. She transfers from Church of the Good Shepherd in Lyndhurst and her Faith Friend is Della Magee.
DEIRDRE PERRY is also a familiar face in the Chancel Choir, having attended First Church and now UCUMC for many years. She lives in Cleveland, is employed at Karamu and her Faith Friend is Chiq Montgomery.
ELEANOR SHELTON lives in East Cleveland and is a retired Cleveland Municipal Schools special education teacher. She has been participating in worship and other activities for several years and transfers her membership from Windermere UMC. Mary Forbes is her Faith Friend.
PENELOPE TALLEY is the daughter of member Willard Talley and has been attending regularly and become involved in Chancel Choir and other programs at UCUMC. She is retired, living in Cleveland and is transferring membership from New Spirit Revival Center in Cleveland Heights. Her Faith Friend is Judi Arnold Sims.
PETER TALLEY also claims Willard Talley as his father and is the brother of new member, Penny Talley. His Faith Friend is Pete Smith, and he is transferring his membership from Greater Faith Baptist Church.
Enthusiastic responses to the question of what they appreciate about UCUMC were: “all are welcome all the time;” the diversity” and “communal spirit” of the “kind” and “friendly people;” a “feeling of acceptance, no matter what your opinions;” the “excellent sermons” and “preaching style of Dr. Chalker.” And, to sum it up, “it just feels right!”
Please introduce yourself and personally welcome these newest members when you see them on Sunday mornings.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
UCUMC Christmas Outreach
We have a mission! We, the caring people of University Circle UMC, would like to provide one set of hat plus gloves/mittens for each of the 221 Willow School students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 8! Beyond that, we want to REACH out to the Women's Shelter with offerings of more hats and mittens. Please bring your unwrapped gifts and place them on the tree you will find in the Narthex at the back of the sanctuary. It may seem as though Christmas is far off; however, we need these gifts by Sunday, December 18, in order to deliver them to the students before their holiday break. Happy shopping!
UCUMC GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING! Please purchase your tickets today!
Please purchase your tickets today!
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING!
Saturday, December 3
10:00 a.m.
University Circle United Methodist Church
In the Great Hall
Please join us for a morning of holiday fun!
Invite a friend ~ All are welcome!
Join your church family and friends for a morning of holiday fun and decorate your very own gingerbread house for Christmas! We'll supply everything you need - gingerbread, frosting and lots of candy - to create your very own gingerbread house and take it home for Christmas! Last year, over 100 children, teens, parents and grandparents filled the Great Hall, decorating unique and festive houses. It's great fun for everyone - young and young-at-heart!
This year, proceeds from our event will benefit Rebuilding Together Cleveland. RTC's mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners (particularly the elderly, disabled or families with children) live in warmth, safety and independence.
Anyone who wishes to decorate a house at the event on December 3rd must purchase a ticket in advance. (There is no charge for those who attend but do not decorate a house.) Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church office before and after worship today. You may also call Heather at the church office, 216-421-1200 to make a reservation. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to support this project, donations will gratefully be accepted to help defray the cost of materials. Please make checks payable to UCUMC with the notation "Gingerbread." Thank you!
UCUMC 2011 Holiday Events & Programming Schedule
Friday, November 25
DON'T BRAVE BLACK FRIDAY ALONE! Want the deals but dread standing in line alone, bored, with nothing to do? Join us for a morning of Christmas gift shopping and brunch, and give to great causes as well. This year UCUMC will support Willow School and the Women's Shelter with sets of hats and gloves/mittens; our goal is to provide a set to each of the 216 students and as many women as we can. UCUMC supporters will tackle Golden Gate Mall bright and early at 6am. Bring your own coffee---donuts are provided! Together we will search for winter outwear and take care of our personal Christmas shopping as well. Our morning concludes with brunch somewhere nearby. Please contact Joanna Li at jolynn.li@gmail.com or 216-280-9449 if you are interested in participating in this fun-filled, gift-giving morning!
Sunday, November 27
ADVENT WREATH MAKING: The program originally scheduled for last Wednesday has been rescheduled for the first Sunday of Advent, November 27. Wreath-making will be held in the Great Hall at 9:30am. This creates an opportunity for youth and families to join together in a fun and meaningful activity. Please RSVP using the form in your bulletin today.
NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH will be served next Sunday. Please look at our new red bulletin board and consider signing up to bring dinner rolls or bring yourself to help with serving! Please join us in this important outreach. Financial contributions are always appreciated; please mark your check for Neighborhood Lunch and turn it in to the offering plate or church office.
Tuesday, November 29
LADIES' LUNCH BUNCH: Reminder that we will meet on the FIFTH Tuesday of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. All are welcome to join this casual group for a brown bag lunch, conversation, and fellowship at noon on Tuesday the 29th in the Parlor. There will be no gathering in December. For 2012, mark your calendars for the LAST Tuesday of every month at noon. Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, November 30
RENEWAL PROGRAM CONTINUES: Our last program in this series is still scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, titled The Advent of God's Social Network. Dr. Chalker compares God's relationship with humankind at the time of Christ's birth with current-day relationships through various social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Yoga is offered as an alternative to the program. The midweek renewal service is open to everyone at 7pm, regardless of participation in the programs preceding it. Please review the RSVP form and turn it in today!
Friday, December 2
CARLTON FELLOWS IN CONCERT at UCUMC, 7:30pm. Please come and share in this magnificent musical evening featuring one of Cleevland's outstanding artists. This is an open door event with a freewill offering. For more information, call 216-274-0835 or 216-253-5250.
Saturday, December 3
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING Event is Saturday, December 3, at 10am in the Great Hall. Make your reservation TODAY and join your church family and friends for a morning of holiday fun and decorate your very own gingerbread house for Christmas! Please see additional information inside the back cover of this bulletin. Thank you!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Administrative Council Meeting on Sunday, November 20
To Members of Our Administrative Council,
There will be an important meeting following worship on November 20 to learn of a new concept called "2012 Initiative," which will be shared with the entire congregation in December. In addition, part of the Council meeting will be designated as a Charge Conference to approve the pastor's salary. This is a procedure required annually by the Discipline of The United Methodist Church even when no change in salary is anticipated. To respect everyone's time, lunch will be provided and we will eat while we meet. Please RSVP to the church office.
Administrative Council Members:
Jeff Day, Chairperson; Nancy Shucofsky, Vice Chairperson; David Wheatley, Youth Rep.
Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013
Elizabeth Okwudi Jan Kimball Pete Smith
Pat Nelson Laverne Jenkins David Cabbil
Tommie Gettig Kathleen Lawther Diambu Smith
Chairpersons or designee of All Councils, Boards and Committees: Doug Blank, Susan Harden, Megan Hufendick, Nicole Lewis, Suzanne Seifert, Bob Taylor
Church Officers: Marilou Abele, Ed Dickson, Marina Grant, Barbara McEachern, Barb McQuilkin, Pat Nelson, Kip Reader, Roger Schulte, Joe Shucofsky, David Wheatley, Amy Wheeler, John Wheeler
Lay Speakers of University Circle United Methodist Church
Retired UM pastors “on location” at UCUMC
Volunteer Staff Members: John Wheeler, Cheryl Huene, Elaine Myers, Marina Grant
Paid Staff Members (without vote)
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
High School Youth Group Kickoff!
DAWN AND FRED McELRATH are our new High School Youth Group Coordinators!
They will develop and lead educational, spiritual, mission, recreational and fellowship opportunities for youth in grades 9-12 on Sunday mornings and beyond.
The McElraths are long-time members of our faith family. Dawn and Fred were married by Dr. Chalker at First Church 21 years ago. They are the proud parents of Fred, Jr. (23), Angela (20) and Brianna (13), and loving grandparents of 15-month-old Jamir. Dawn is a project specialist in Heart and Vascular Research at the Cleveland Clinic, where she has been employed for the past 16 years. She coached cheerleading for girls ages 9-13 for eight years, recently resigning so that she could attend all of Brianna's 8th grade activities and spend as much time as possible with baby Jamir. Dawn loves singing in our Gospel Choir and dancing with the Liturgical Dancers. Dawn has known many of our teens since they were babies, as she volunteered in the nursery and Sunday School at First Church for many years! Fred works as a Warehouse attendant at Johnsonite in Middlefield, Ohio, where he has been employed for 11 years. He coaches basketball for 7th and 8th grade boys and has served as a mentor to young men through the Distinguished Gentlemen Organization. Dawn and Fred bring both vision and passion for working with young people to their new roles as coordinators of our high school youth group.
We look forward to their leadership in the coming year!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS BEGIN on Sunday, November 13.
Our new UCUMC High School Youth Group, under the leadership of Dawn and Fred McElrath, will meet for the first time and all youth in grades 9-12 are welcome! We will meet in the "step down room" next to the gym at 11am. Following worship on November 13, all high school youth and their parents are invited to meet with Dawn and Fred to discuss plans for the coming year. We will meet in the Reception Room and a light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Heather in the church office at hhoward@churchinthecircle.com; or contact Amy Wheatley at 4wheatleysATsbcglobal.net.
High Schoolers, come join us!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Let's Celebrate Church Street Ministries!
On Wednesday evening, November 9, Dr. Chalker will be the guest speaker at a dinner celebrating the 25th anniversary of Church Street Ministries. The catered meal will be held at Berea High School, 165 East Bagley Road, Berea 44017. Doors open at 6pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm. $15 tickets may be purchased in the church office following the worship service today. Checks may be made payable to "Church Street Ministries." Deadline for ticket sales is October 30.
Church Street Ministries is an ecumenical outreach with a threefold mission. The first is the Second Mile Thrift Shops in Berea, which provide a way to transfer donated goods into funding the outreach missions. The second is the Outreach Mission itself, which serves the needs of preadolescent, at risk, chemically dependent, homeless, transients, refugees, those in need of emergency assistance, and counsel. The third is to educate people in the community about those in need, training volunteers in the shops, and involving people in outreach opportunities in the community.
UCUMC Committee on Outreach and Local Mission
The "Hands On" team of UCUMC's Committee on Outreach and Local Mission continues to move forward with its mission of reaching out to serve the various needs in our community. During the month of October, the "Hands On" team joined the Cleveland Foodbank in organizing food donations for distribution throughout Cleveland, as well as MedWish International, where our volunteers assisted in the organization and preparation of donated medical supplies for international distribution to countries in need.
UCUMC has reserved multiple slots for participation in the following HandsOn projects:
• Tuesday, November 8, 5:45-7:45pm
Bingo Night with Seniors at St. Augustine
• Thursday, November 17, 6:15-8pm
Project Play at the West Side Community House
We will assist in activities for children while parents attend various workshops and meetings.
• Saturday, November 19, 10am-12:30pm
MedWish International, organization of donated medical supplies for distribution
Working with the UCUMC "Hands On" Team offers an excellent opportunity for meeting members of our wonderful, diverse congregation, while providing much needed services throughout the Cleveland area. Those who have attended a HandsOn orientation session may sign up for any or all of the three volunteer opportunities above by visiting HandsOnNEO.org. If you are not already a member of UCUMC's HandsOn Team, we would love to have you! Please contact Doug Blank (dblank3ATgmail.com), Pat Roberts or Marilyn Sutton for more information.
Jazz In the Heights for Human Rights This Sunday, October 23, 7pm at Nighttown
Friday, October 14, 2011
Additional UCUMC Announcements for Sunday, October 16th
NAMETAGS PERFORM MIRACLES: Try wearing your UCUMC nametag and introducing yourself to anyone you don't already know. You will be amazed at who you will meet and what you will learn. No excuses: if you do not have a nametag, just request one by stopping by the office, picking up a yellow card from the nametag rack at the back of the sanctuary or finding a way to contact Heather Howard. Membership is not required but you must have a name.
"WAITING FOR LEFTY": Member Dave Hundertmark has been cast in this edgy and timely Clifford Odets drama at Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland (formerly Coventry School), 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts. The show runs October 7-30. Call 216-321-2930 for tickets.BIBLES AVAILABLE: Fall cleaning has uncovered several large Bibles which are on a table in the narthex (entrance hall behind the sanctuary) for you to review and take if you wish."FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S BLACK PATRIOTS" tells the inspiring saga of African American military sacrifices from the Revolutionary War to present day fighting in Afghanistan. Art Saunders (a member of our church family and 1st Lieutenant with the Tuskegee Airmen) has generously made available two DVD versions of this compelling narrative; a shorter 20 minute summary or a full-length documentary. Both of these DVDs are well worth your time! If you are interested in borrowing either DVD for a two- week period, please contact Sharon Seyfarth Garner at 440-808-8535 to make arrangements.October 2011 Administrative Update From kay Hogg
Entrance and Hallways
Notice the new carpeting that was installed this week in the E. 107th lower entrance, up the stairs to the main floor and throughout the L-shaped hallways leading to the administrative offices, parlor and ladies' restroom. New coat racks have also been added and a new bulletin board is coming. Wall-mounted racks that will be used to display art work are on order. The carpeting at the entrance and on the stairs is industrial "walk-off" carpeting that removes dirt and water from the soles of shoes as people enter the building and before they walk onto the lighter hallway carpeting. All the carpeting is in large squares which can be easily removed if soiled to be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced.
Education Areas (Mezzanine Level)
In the next two weeks, new carpeting will be installed in the educational rooms and in the large mezzanine hallway and steps that lead to the gymnasium. The bathroom on this level will be industrially cleaned and painted. Once the carpeting is installed, classrooms will be thoroughly cleaned and furniture and supplies will be set up. At that time, all storage boxes which are currently in the mezzanine will be removed. Volunteer help with the cleaning and setting up of these classrooms will be greatly appreciated. Please notify the church office if you are available during daytime hours to help. Your name will be added to a list and you will be contacted as soon as the work can be scheduled.
Staff Changes
Due to the current and potential future use of our building for church programming and use by external agencies, two staff changes were made this week that will allow us to provide improved building security/custodial assignments and more efficient and effective deployment of staff. These changes are being made without any impact to our personnel budget.
Desmond Clark, who cares for us and the building as a custodial and security employee, has been assigned to a regular schedule as a second-shift employee. He will work approximately 3-8pm Monday through Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday and continue his Sunday morning rotation as well. Karl Clark and Hassan Lee will continue as our first-shift Care personnel.
Andria Jamison has begun a new position at UCUMC as Kitchens & Food Service Coordinator. She will be part of our Administrative staff, but no longer a member of our Care Team. Andria is uniquely qualified for this job as she has held similar positions at several churches through the years and was originally hired to do this for Epworth-Euclid UMC. In this new position, Andria is responsible for preparing food for Sundays and special church programs like our new Wednesday night renewal/supper events. Our intention for Sundays is that food will soon be available to purchase for a nominal fee – just to cover expenses – from the kitchen in the Great Hall, 9:30am to 1pm. The menu will include breakfast and light lunch items so that people who are arriving early or staying for meetings following worship have eating options – all available at the church kitchen. This will be an evolving effort which will start small but hopefully grow and provide a wonderful service to a growing church family. As part of her responsibilities, Andria will prepare the Sunday reception in the Parlor following worship and keep the first-floor and Great Hall kitchens clean, organized, and stocked.
We are delighted to have the kinds of Administrative staff members who are supportive and flexible and make it possible for us to use their talents in new and effective ways.
Richard Evan Francies Memorial Scheduled for 4pm, Sunday, October 16 at University Circle UMC
r. Francies worked his way up from an Installer to and Engineer/Manager for the former Ohio Bell Telephone Company in Cleveland, OH, from 1946 until his retirement in 1981. He devoted 35 years of his career to the Phone Company. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, Signal Corps and a Prisoner of War for the 3 ½ years of World War II. In 1937, he enlisted in the Army Signal Corps at 18, asking to be stationed in the Philippines to get as far away as he could from a first Sgt. he hated at Fort Monmouth, NJ. He spent 2 years as a Tech. Sgt. in the Philippines, building radio stations and maintaining the equipment. He was just 3 days away from going home to the United States when the Pearl Harbor attack took place on December 7, 1941. He was a survivor of the "Bataan Death March", Japanese "Hell Ship" and slave labor camps. He was part of the "Battling Bastards of Bataan" - American and Filipino servicemen who fought in a doomed holding action at the start of America's war in the Pacific. Many times, as other prisoners escaped, he was threatened with the firing squad. He and his men were doing radio work for the Japanese, therefore, their lives spared. They also sabotaged many of those radios, helping with the effort in the Philippines. Mr. Francies was a 1936 graduate of East High School in Euclid. He was active in the Kiwanis Club of Cleveland Heights, was a Ham Radio Operator and was very active in POW reunions. He has returned 6 times to the Philippines to join his friends and fellow POW's. He enjoyed the people of the Philippines, as they risked their lives to help the prisoners survive. The flag flying in front of the Cleveland Heights City Hall now flies twenty-four hours per day in his honor. He is survived by his daughters Susan (John) Heaton of N. Barrington, IL and Katharine (Kent) Kleiva of Palatine, IL, grandchildren Richard Evan, his namesake, Laura, Kristen and Kate. He also leaves his loving companion Margaret "Peg" Skelly of Willoughby, OH. His parents William Evan and Edna Marie (nee: Richards) Francies and sister Eleanor Smith are deceased. Private family burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC at a later date.
A memorial service will be held for Richard Francies at 4pm on Sunday, October 16, at University Circle United Methodist Church. The after-service reception is to be held in the Parlor.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Architect Ralph Johnson's new Tinkham Veale University Center at CWRU will bring 21st-century flair to University Circle | cleveland.com
Born out of the union of Western Reserve University and the Case Institute of Technology in 1967, CWRU has grown over the decades without a strong campus center to unify its two halves.
That’s about to change. The university plans to break ground next spring on the $50 million Tinkham Veale University Center, a centrally located building intended to give CWRU a 24/7 student hangout, a home for student organizations, a jumping-off point for campus tours and a big community gathering space.
The design for the 82,000-square-foot building, released to The Plain Dealer by the university, has a decidedly 21st-century look, with thrusting, wedge-like shapes and sloping green roofs rising two stories out of the ground.
Given its location northeast of Severance Hall between Bellflower Road, Euclid Avenue and East Boulevard, the center will be a highly visible new landmark in University Circle, Cleveland’s cultural, educational and medical hub.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Additional Announcements for Sunday, October 9th
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A group of six UCUMC volunteers worked at the MedWish warehouse, counting and sorting medical supplies on Saturday, October 1. MedWish receives donations and sends large quantities of medical supplies overseas to regions in need. The Outreach Committee thanks all who participated! Talk to Doug Blank (dblank3ATgmail.com) about how to get involved in future Outreach events, such as sorting items at the Cleveland Foodbank this Wednesday, October 12!
WE ARE SERVING THE CLEVELAND FOODBANK through UCUMC's partnership with HandsOn Northeast Ohio this Wednesday, October 12, at 6pm. Remember, for HandsOn events, you must have attended an orientation session with HandsOn. Sign up for this event at www.HandsOnNEO.org.NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH serves the church's local neighbors in our Great Hall on the last Sunday of every month. Our next day to host is Sunday, October 30. Your help is needed to bring beef stew (recipe provided), cornbread, Granny Smith apples, applesauce, cupcakes, brown sugar or milk. There is a signup sheet posted on the bulletin board across from the office. Please review it to see what you might contribute and serving help at 1pm is also needed.CHEERS FOR THE OSU MARCHING BAND, which now includes Kathleen and Bob Lawther's granddaughter, sophomore Julie Richard, playing the mellophone (French horn).DVD RECORDINGS OF THE CHALKER CELEBRATION, which took place at UCUMC on August 17, are available in the church office for $3.Friday, September 30, 2011
Additional Announcements for Sunday, October 2nd
JUDGE JOAN SYNENBERG of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, is the MENS' Forum Speaker at 9:30am next Sunday, October 9. Judge Joan Synenberg says that there is no room for politics on the bench. Her philosophy is that people are complex and that the "Law invites you to take a look at them individually." All are welcome to hear this engaging and accomplished woman.
RECYCLING, READY OR NOT: Some people are more commited to earth-friendly policies than others but everyone at UCUMC needs to be aware of a few practices in place here. The main office has blue "waste cans" which are used for recycling paper and cardboard only. A blue container between the kitchenette and Reception Room is for plastic, glass and cans only; please do not place paper or garbage in this container. Finally, you may place any unwanted portions of your worship bulletin into a tall basket at the back of the sanctuary or in the main hallway or office. Thank you for your cooperation!
UNIVERSITY CIRCLE UMC T-SHIRTS are $10 each. Our additional sizes in the correct color have arrived! Please stop by the church office if you would like to purchase shirts.DVD RECORDINGS OF THE CHALKER CELEBRATION, which took place at UCUMC on August 17, are available in the church office for $3.WE ARE SERVING THE CLEVELAND FOODBANK through UCUMC's partnership with HandsOn Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, October 12, at 6pm. Remember, for HandsOn events, you must have attended an orientation session with HandsOn. Sign up for this event at www.HandsOnNEO.org.The Life of Galileo UCUMC Night at the Cleveland Playhouse
The Life of Galileo
UCUMC Night at the Cleveland Playhouse: Tuesday, October 4, 7pm
Evening Discussion with Nathan Motta: Wednesday, October 19, 6pm
Contact Casandra Wheeler at the Cleveland Playhouse (216-795-7000 x180) if you are still interested in attending The Life of Galileo. Tickets at our group rate of $34 may still be available and must be purchased directly from the Playhouse. Galileo's passion to unearth truth through science clashes with the laws of the Italian Government and the religious views of the Vatican. Galileo pursues his research no matter what the cost to his family. Finally, Galileo must choose between his life and proclaiming the truth of his scientific findings. Discussion at 6pm.
A Wednesday evening program on October 19 will provide an opportunity for everyone (whether you've seen the play or not!) to gather for a presentation and dialogue about Galileo, his revolutionary ideas and the conflict between reason and faith!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Additional Announcements for Sunday, September 25th
JUDGE JOAN SYNENBERG is the MENS' Forum Speaker at 9:30am on Sunday, October 9. Cuyahoga County Common Please Judge Joan Synenberg says that there is no room for politics on the bench. Her philosophy is that people are complex and that the "Law invites you to take a look at them individually." All are welcome to hear this engaging and accomplished woman.
RECYCLING, READY OR NOT: Some people are more commited to earth-friendly policies than others but everyone at UCUMC needs to be aware of a few practices in place here. The main office has blue "waste cans" which are used for recycling paper and cardboard only. A blue container between the kitchenette and Reception Room is for plastic, glass and cans only; please do not place paper or garbage in this container. Finally, you may place any unwanted portions of your worship bulletin into a tall basket at the back of the sanctuary or in the main hallway or office. Thank you for your cooperation!ONE DAY ONLY CANDY SALE: Youth will be selling candy bars for $1 each - today only. Eat chocolate and support our youth - talk about a win/win situation!YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO CEDAR POINT: All Middle School and High School youth are invited to join in the fun for a trip to Cedar Point on Sunday, October 16. Cost is $25. Permission slips must be turned in by Sunday, October 9th. Contact Pastor Sharon for additional details.
LADIES' LUNCH BUNCH will meet on Tuesday, September 27, at Noon in the Church Parlor. This informal group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month for a brown bag luncheon and fellowship. No reservations are necessary – just come and enjoy fun conversation and making new friends.
RESTROOM INFORMATION: The men's restroom on the main floor is still under renovation and is not available for use today. Please use the restroom between the church office and kitchenette on the main floor, or the restroom on the lower level near the gym. Refurbishing and industrial cleaning of the restroom on the mezzanine level continues. The women's restroom on the main floor next to the Parlor has a new entryway but is available for use today. Thank you for your patience!
NAMETAGS are available in a new hallway rack. Everyone is encouraged to wear a tag and introduce yourself to others. New or replacement tags can be requested by filling out a yellow card from the rack and/or stopping by the office.
DVD RECORDINGS OF THE CHALKER CELEBRATION, which took place at UCUMC on August 17, are available in the church office for $3.MENS' LUNCHEON: All men of UCUMC are invited to gather for lunch and fellowship on Saturday, October 8, at 1:30pm. Please meet at Quaker Steak and Lube at 5935 Canal Road in Valley View, near I-480 and I-77. Please call Marvin Burge for additional information.
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS UPDATE FROM KAY HOGG FOR SEPT. 25TH
Hopefully this information will update you on just a few of the physical changes underway at UCUMC. If you have any questions, please contact Kay Hogg at khogg@churchinthecircle.com or 216-421-1200, ext. 11.
Steeple, Roofs, Masonry and Water Problems
Our steeple roof was damaged in a spring windstorm and it has been repaired mostly with insurance funds. While workers were on the steeple, the tower lights were replaced and the walkway around the steeple and additional masonry work are also undergoing repairs.
First Floor Men's Room and Isaac Morris Room Construction
Work is now underway and should be finished this week.
Lower Entrance and First-floor Hallways & Miscellaneous Items
1. A new entrance for the ladies' room on the main level has been completed. New hallway carpeting should be installed this week and the paneled wall in the reception room has been painted.
2. New coat racks will be installed where the moveable racks are now located and new bulletin boards will be hung in the area by the new water fountain. (The wall behind the water fountain will also be painted to match the rest of the walls.)
3. A "rotating art" program is being organized to allow different types of artwork to be shown on walls of both hallways as sort of a traveling art gallery concept. There is no cost to the church and it will benefit artists with a local connection. We will have work of Artist Ron Beckham on display beginning in November for at least two months. More information will be provided in the weeks ahead.
4. Striping of our gym floor has been completed.
5. Our electronic sign is still scheduled for installation but once again we've experienced some delays. We are hoping to see it appear in our front lawn in October!
JAZZ IN THE HEIGHTS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
JAZZ IN THE HEIGHTS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Friday, September 16, 2011
HandsOn Northeast Ohio Update
Thank you to all who served (and to those who signed up to serve but who were not called upon) the Cleveland Foodbank through UCUMC's partnership with HandsOn Northeast Ohio on August 31! Larry & Elaine Myers, Judy Sockman, Marina Grant, Jan Kimball, Zach Lewis and Rochelle McNorton sorted and re-packed pounds and pounds of meat for local families, kitchens, and pantries.
If this sounds like a fun and productive evening, you're right. That's why we're doing it again on Wednesday, October 12 at 6pm. For those who prefer weekend opportunities, we will be serving with MedWish on Saturday, October 1 at 10am, sorting and packing medical supplies. MedWish responds to crises across the globe by sending medical supplies. Sign up for either or both of these events at www.HandsOnNEO.org!
Remember, for HandsOn events, you must have attended an hour-long orientation session with HandsOn. The next orientation session is Monday, September 26 at 7:30pm. Sign up for the orientation at www.HandsOnNEO.org if you would like to join the more than 30 UCUMC volunteers with HandsOn. Doug Blank (dblank3@gmail.com) and Judy Sockman (jsockman@churchinthecircle.com) are always willing to answer questions about UCUMC outreach!
NOTE: The HandsOn website may indicate that no availability exists for these events; however, it may only appear full due to UCUMC's reserved slots. Join the waiting list for the event, and if slots remain, you will receive an e-mail within a few days indicating that you been accepted to work at the event. Kirsten McClain (kirsten@handsonneo.org) is our helpful contact at HandsOn. Please let her know if you have concerns regarding the waiting list.
Introducing Wednesday Night Renewals ...for Body, Mind, Spirit
Beginning Wednesday, October 19, UCUMC introduces a new, weekly program for mid-week renewal and inspiration. Participants may attend any or all of these weekly offerings:
5:30-6pm – light supper
6:00-7pm – stimulating classes on a variety of subjects
6:00-7pm – yoga classes for all ages and physical abilities
7-7:30pm – contemplative worship with Dr. Ken Chalker
Upcoming Wednesday classes include:
October 19: Nathan Motta, Ass't. Director of the new Cleveland Playhouse production of "The Life of Galileo," discusses the significance of the life of natural philosopher Galileo who was persecuted by the Roman Catholic Church for his public declarations about his scientific discoveries. Participants need not see the play to join in this informative, entertaining presentation about the ongoing conflict between science and religion.
October 26: Inner Visions of Cleveland – Jan Thrope, activist, author and founder of Inner Visions of Cleveland, presents grassroots stories of truth and hope she has written and photographed from the perspective of people living in some of the most economically challenged areas of Cleveland's east side urban core. These are stories of every-day life in the city. But they are also about the power of what happens when neighbors connect to neighbors to create the life they envision. Extraordinary improvements being accomplished by ordinary people such as food–producing gardens replacing barren city lots. mentored students rising high above expectations, and support groups that make neighborhoods stronger, safer and more cohesive.
In November presentations include:
Stained Glass Windows
Civil Rights
Advent Wreath-making for the entire family
OUTREACH & LOCAL MISSIONS Support College Students at CWRU and Tri-C Metro
During worship on September 18 and 25, our Committee on Outreach will collect a special offering to support UPCaM (United Protestant Campus Ministries) for programming it provides to students Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga Community College-Metro Campus. UpCam's mission is "to develop Christian faith, Christian leadership, and Christian community on our college campuses by providing opportunities for community service, study, worship, fellowship, and pastoral care." It ministers to students through worship, Bible studies, national and global mission trips, international student support groups, spiritual growth opportunities, volunteer opportunities, student leadership, and one-on-one mentoring.
We can help support UPCaM in several ways:
• Contribute financial resources for the programming efforts of the UPCaM organization.
• Contribute financial resources specifically designated for the annual mission trip.
(Designated contributions can be placed in the offering plate this Sunday and next. Please make your checks payable to UCUMC with UPCaM in the memo line.)
• Make a dessert for an upcoming UPCaM meal. Several members of our church and our Committee on Outreach are preparing an evening meal for students at Case on Wednesday evening September 28. Immediately following the dinner at The Interfaith Center, our group will join students at their weekly worship service. A dessert volunteer sign-up sheet is in the church office. (Desserts need to arrive at the church office on Wed., September 28 by 5pm.)
For additional information about the special offering or September 28 meal, please contact Marilyn Sutton (440-717-3471) or Susan Achberger (419-606-7695).
Friday, September 9, 2011
The Life of Galileo UCUMC Night at the Cleveland Playhouse Tuesday, October 4 Pre-show Talk at 6 p.m. ~ Play at 7 p.m.
Join your church family for a night at the theater to see the Cleveland Playhouse production of The Life of Galileo, David Edgar's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's electrifying masterpiece. The play spies through Galileo's telescope to observe his thrilling inventions, radical discoveries and sometimes tempestuous personal life. His passion to unearth truth through science clashes with the laws of the Italian Government and the religious views of the Vatican. Galileo pursues his research no matter what the cost to his family, while his apprentice, Andrea Sarti, loses faith in his mentor. Finally, Galileo must choose between his life and proclaiming the truth of his scientific findings. The play presents the startlingly relevant tale of history's most famous conflict between reason and faith.
Two members of our UCUMC family are involved in this production. Nathaniel Motta, our Director of Music, is the Assistant Director. Aric Floyd, a member of our High School Youth, is in the cast, playing the role of Andrea Sarti, Galileo's apprentice.
The Life of Galileo is the first event in a series of exciting programs at UCUMC that will give us an opportunity to think about reason, faith, science and the heavens!
Join us to see the play at the Allen Theater, new home of the Cleveland Playhouse. We have a terrific opportunity to hear a pre-show talk by Nathan Motta that highlights the life of Galileo and the historical context in which this play was written. Nate's talk begins at 6 pm, and the play begins at 7pm.
A Wednesday evening program on October 12 will provide an opportunity for everyone (whether you've seen the play or not!) to gather for a presentation and dialogue about Galileo, his revolutionary ideas and the conflict between reason and faith!
Tickets for the play are $34 for adults and $15 for students of all ages. They will be on sale before and after worship today and next Sunday, outside the church office. You may also call the church office (216-421-1200) or email Heather (hhoward@churchinthecircle.com) during the week to reserve a seat.
The deadline for ticket payment is Sunday September 18th, so don't delay!
Here we grow again at University Circle UMC - New members welcome!
Friday, September 2, 2011
UCUMC Rally Day SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. Something for everyone!
Worship in the sanctuary at 11am
Feast on gourmet hotdogs following the service
Worship in the main sanctuary at 11am to pray and praise along with our choir. Dr. Chalker will be preaching, and we will rally together to kick off another exciting year of fellowship, outreach and programming at our church home.
MENS GOURMET HOT DOG EXTRAVAGANZA
For more than a decade, our Men Engaged in Needed Services (MENS) group has put their considerable talents to work each September to prepare a fantastic feast of franks. If you have any doubt about how "gourmet" a hot dog can be, come and see the amazing spread of condiments and toppings which will surely transform your impressions of this all-American culinary favorite. And, if this isn't enough, there will be fun surprises in store especially for children. Plan to join us in the Great Hall following worship. A traditional fall event you won't want to miss!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH – LET’S TALK!
We are creating a new High School Youth Group at UCUMC, and we need your input to create an exciting, fun and meaningful program! All High School youth (grades 9-12) are invited to meet for food, fellowship and conversation with Amy Wheatley, Director of Education, on Sunday September 18. Please begin the morning in worship with your family. During the Moments of Fellowship, we will leave the worship service and gather in the Reception Room (across from the sanctuary). Come share your ideas and dreams – what activities, events and experiences would your ideal High School Youth Group include? Please RSVP to Amy at 4wheatleys@sbcglobal.net or call the church at 216-421-1200 to let us know that you'll join the conversation!
September 18th Programming for Children and Youth
- Child care will be provided for infants, toddlers and preschoolers during worship in the child care room on the mezzanine level.
- Children in grades K through 5 will begin the morning in worship with their families and move from the sanctuary to Sunday School with their adult leaders during the Moments of Fellowship. Sunday School will begin then and continue through the end of worship.
- Youth in grades 6 through 8 will meet for class at 11am in the Youth Room at the top of the stairs next to the Chapel.
All children, youth and families are invited to join in the fun of our Rally Day celebration in the Great Hall following worship! Come for a hot dog lunch, fellowship and special activities that will have you inflated with fun and jumping for joy!!!
UCUMC Remembers SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. Please join us.
Worship in the sanctuary at 11am
Participate in numerous opportunities following the service
Return to the main sanctuary and to an 11am service time as we share a Service of Remembrance honoring the tenth anniversary of the loss of American lives at New York City's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Sunday School classes resume for children in grades K-5.
LADIES OF THE CHURCH
There will be a special budget meeting of the University Circle United Methodist Women in the Yoder Room following worship. After a brief dedication of this year’s pledges, the 2011 budget will be presented for discussion and approval. All ladies of the church are encouraged to attend this important meeting. The on-going special mission project, Little Dresses and Boys’ Shorts for Africa, will be on display. Copies of the budget are available today in the gymnasium following worship for your consideration prior to the meeting.
WILLOW SCHOOL TUTORS
Dan Maly is talking to individuals interested in making time to tutor young people at Willow School. The need is great and the impact is lifelong. Look for Dan in the Chapel following worship.
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE POTLUCK
GSA is Moving Forward! Three summer potlucks helped the group to organize and make progress in many exciting ways. Please join us! Four areas of interest are identified: 1) EDUCATION; 2) SUPPORT for LGBTQ persons/families/straight allies; 3) OUTREACH to the community; and 4) ADVOCACY for human rights. The next meeting is a potluck following worship to list specific programming (big or small!) we might consider. Please let the church office know if you'll be able to attend the meeting/potluck on September 11. If you cannot attend but are willing to send your ideas for specific activities and your areas of interest, that would be great. Thank you for your commitment to this group as we move forward! - Amy Wheatley, UCUMC Dir. of Education, 4wheatleys@sbcglobal.net.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH AND FAMILY ORIENTATION
Our Middle School Youth and Confirmation Program is expanding this year to include all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Lots of fun and meaningful activities are in the works! There will be an Orientation Session on September 11 for all interested Middle School Youth and their families immediately following worship in the Reception Room. A light lunch will be served, and the meeting should be completed by 1:15pm. Contact Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner with any questions.
September 11th Programming for Children and Youth
- Child care will be provided for infants, toddlers and preschoolers during worship in the child care room on the mezzanine level.
- Children in grades K through 5 will meet in the Sunday School room on the mezzanine level at 11am for a time of back-to-church fellowship while their parents participate in the special 9/11 Service of Remembrance.
- Youth in grades 6 through 8 will attend worship (no class) with their families for a meaningful commemoration of 9/11. An Orientation for Middle School youth will be held following worship.