RSVP: February 6th Potluck Following 11am Worship at University Circle United Methodist Church

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Plan to stay following our Sunday service for this festive feast of divine dishes and devilish desserts! From "Be Mine" candies to heart-healthy entrees, there will be bowlfuls of reasons to bring your sweetheart, your family and friends to this lovely luncheon. Plus…in-between bites, you can help make Valentines to share with seniors who would love to feel some of the UCUMC love we feel for each other.

This potluck would also be a perfect opportunity to "share the love" by inviting someone who may be looking for a church home to attend worship and then dine with us.

To help us plan for you and help you plan what to bring, please fill out the all-important RSVP form and drop it in the offering plate or turn it in at the office window or email your RSVP details to hhowardATchurchinthecircle.com.

Then, mark your calendar to be sure you're a part of this time of food, fellowship and fun.

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REACHING OUT TO CLEVELAND'S HOMELESS

University Circle United Methodist Church is participating in InterAct Cleveland's "Homeless Stand-Down" (HSD) by collecting and providing the items listed below. HSD, a 3-day event, provides more than 2,000 people facing homelessness and poverty with access to: 55 social service providers, 15 health screenings, haircuts, massages, winter and non-winter clothing, breakfast, lunch, an RTA bus pass, live entertainment, professional portraits and personal care kits.
Bring your donations to our church Narthex by Monday, February 7th. Items we collect will be distributed by InterAct Cleveland volunteers on Saturday, February 12th at Pilgrim Congregational Church on W. 14th Street. These are the items needed:

• new household items, such as small appliances (toasters, can openers, coffee pots), bath or kitchen towel sets, etc.
• diapers, pull-ups, wipes, feminine hygiene products (large quantities needed)
• kids/infant shampoo/soap (large quantities needed)
• powder laundry detergent (10 needed)
• plastic pillow covers (50 needed)

InterAct Cleveland (InterReligious Partners in Action of Greater Cleveland) promotes mutual understanding and appreciation of diverse religious beliefs and practices as well as discovery of the values and beliefs shared by many faith traditions.

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An Invitation For Membership To University Circle United Methodist Church

TO: Anyone wishing to become a member of the exciting family of faith at UCUMC
WHAT: Fun and interesting opportunities to learn more about United Methodism, University Circle Church - its history, structure, lay leadership and staff - and how you can become actively involved
WHEN: Two events in February culminating with New Member Sunday, February 20
RSVP: Please contact Judy Sockman, Coordinator of Membership and Volunteers, at 216-421-1200 or jsockman@churchinthecircle.com.

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Souper Bowl Sunday at University Circle United Methodist Church

On Sunday, February 6th, the children of UCUMC will be leading a one-day food and funds drive to benefit the Cleveland Food Bank.

Canned soup is one of the "super six" most needed food items in the Cleveland Foodbank's hunger programs, so we are going to host a "SOUPER Bowl Sunday". Our ambitious goal is to collect 100 cans of soup and 100 dollars for the Cleveland Food Bank in one day. (That's one can of soup and one dollar for each yard on a football field.)

Will you join us? Bring a can (or two!) of soup to church on Sunday, February 6th. Donations of $1 will also be gratefully accepted. Thank you for supporting our kids and for helping the Cleveland Foodbank's efforts to tackle hunger on "Souper Bowl Sunday"!

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Traffic Alert - Closure of East Boulevard at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

On Monday, January 24, 2011, at 7:00 a.m., East Boulevard will close between Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and E. 108th Street. This closure will remain in effect until 5:30 p.m. to allow for construction at the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

The closure will continue Tuesday, January 25 through Thursday, January 27 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A detour will be posted along E. 105th Street, Wade Park Avenue, and E. 108th Street.

All lanes will reopen to traffic on Thursday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m.

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This Sunday at 9:30am Dr. Julian M. Earls, former Deputy Director of NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center, speaks at University Circle UMC

Sunday, January 16, we welcome Dr. Julian M. Earls, former Deputy Director of NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center, where he worked with 4,500 employees and a billion-dollar budget. Dr. Earls currently serves as executive-in-residence for the president and the Administrative Board of Cleveland State University. He joins us for an open-discussion class at 9:30am and for our 11am worship service. In worship we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., experience the music of an African drum circle and hear the moving spiritual, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."

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Installation of the new Lay Officers at University Circle United Methodist Church

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Installation of the new Lay Officers at University Circle United Methodist Church

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RSVP: UCUMC Hits the Slopes at Brandywine/Boston Mills Sunday, January 30, 3-6pm

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UCUMC Neighborhood Lunch Needs You

Lunch will be served on Sunday, January 30th at 1pm in the UCUMC Great Hall. Many items are requested for this winter meal. Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board across from the office to contribute:

Chili (see recipe)
Hot Sauce, 2 small bottles
Cornbread, 9x13" pans
Milk, 1 gallon
Blonde Brownies (see recipe)

Fruit:
Pineapple, large cans
Oranges, 3-lb bag
Bananas, 10
Fruit Cocktail, large cans

Items may be delivered to the lower level kitchen. Thank You!

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An Invitation From Dr. Hallie Christian: Bible Study Class Three Women of the Old Testament

Wed. Jan 12: Eve, a new, different woman. Translation from ancient documents by women rabbis brings new insights. Neither translations are “right” or “wrong” but are different; one enhances the other. Come and let’s talk about this “first” lady.

Wed. Jan 19: Sarah, who laughed when told by a man that she was to have a baby. (She was 90.) I would too, and I’m not yet 90 years old. This is just part of an amazing life of a woman in ancient times.

Wed. Jan 26: Miriam, the sister who watched over an ark holding her baby brother. She, in addition to Moses, was celebrated as a leader crossing the Red Sea. She was the first person in the Bible named a “prophet.” There is so much more about this leader. We’ll talk about women leaders in ancient days.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays at 1:30pm at the Renaissance, 26376 John Road, Olmsted Township, just south of I-480 off exit 250 toward Olmsted Falls. I live here. I’d like to welcome you to my home. I hope you will join me. Not just women are invited but men also. Aren’t you curious about another view of these women? Please call me at 440-235-1153 so I will have enough coffee, tea, etc. for everyone.

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University Circle United Methodist Church will be welcoming a new class of members

HAVE YOU BEEN CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP in the vibrant, growing, uplifting family of faith? NOW is the time at University Circle United Methodist Church! New Member Sunday will be in early February following several opportunities in the preceding weeks to brush up on your knowledge of Methodism or to hear it for the first time; to learn more about our local congregation and meet its lay leadership and staff; and, to explore the many ways to become actively involved in the life of the church.

You are also invited and encouraged to attend the scheduled Potluck today, Sunday, January 9, and Dr. Chalker’s Sup ‘n’ Study events, January 26 and February 2, as opportunities for fellowship and education with other members of the congregation and staff.\

Please contact Judy Sockman, Coordinator of Membership and Volunteers, at the church, 216-421-1200 or jsockman@churchinthecircle.com, for more information or to indicate your interest in joining UCUMC in February.

As a diverse and inclusive faith community,
we welcome and support all who desire to worship, study, commune
and share life with us, including those of any race, gender, physical
or mental ability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic position,
for we believe that in God’s house, all are welcome all the time.

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RSVP for Two Sup 'N' Study Events with Dr. Chalker Wednesdays: January 26th and February 2nd

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