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Spreading the good word about One Cool God and the new University Circle United Methodist Church at 1919 East 107th St. & Chester Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 216/421-1200. Please join us Sundays at 11am and energize your week. Where all are welcome all the time.

Friday, May 20, 2011

THIS Sunday, May 22nd, UCUMC MENS forum welcomes Baiju Shah, President of BioEnterprise and Chairman of the Global Cleveland Initiative

MENS' COMMUNITY SPEAKS FORUM: On Sunday, May 22nd, our MENS forum welcomes Baiju Shah, President of BioEnterprise and Chairman of the Global Cleveland Initiative. He is a moving force in our community and has been instrumental in the founding of the new international welcome center on Public Square.

BioEnterprise, a non-profit organization, was created to encourage growth in the region's health-care economy. In its eight-year history, it can claim a hand in the birth of 89 Northeast Ohio biomedical companies, generating 1,900 jobs and drawing in $859 million in capital. Under the moving-force direction of Mr. Shah – described as "a walking Rolodex" – BioEnterprise has helped establish our region as a hot-spot for biomedical investment in the Midwest. Don't miss this opportunity to hear how one man's vision has helped move Cleveland's biomedical expertise and reputation ahead in dynamic ways.

The place to be is in the Yoder Room at 9:30am. See you there!

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April Showers Bring Exciting May and June Events

MAY 2011

Sunday, May 22 – The MENS GROUP welcomes Baiju Shah, founder, president and CEO of BioEnterprise, headquartered here in University Circle, and Chairman of the Global Cleveland Initiative, as their guest speaker at their "COMMUNITY SPEAKS" FORUM on Sunday, May 22, at 9:30am in the Great Hall.

BioEnterprise, a non-profit organization, was created to encourage growth in the region's health-care economy. In its eight-year history, it can claim a hand in the birth of 89 Northeast Ohio biomedical companies, generating 1,900 jobs and drawing in $859 million in capital. Under the moving-force direction of Mr. Shah – described as "a walking Rolodex" – BioEnterprise has helped establish our region as a hot-spot for biomedical investment in the Midwest. Don't miss this opportunity to hear how one man's vision has helped move Cleveland's biomedical expertise and reputation ahead in dynamic ways.

Sunday, May 22 –  Join our Outreach Committee in the Great Hall following worship for a light lunch and a one-hour presentation about area volunteer opportunities, offered by HandsOn Northeast Ohio.

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If you're interested in learning more about this new approach to volunteerism, sign up at the church office or e-mail Phil Long at plongcrash@aol.com and include "UCUMC" in the subject line. RSVPs are needed by Sunday, May 15th.

Tuesday, May 24 – The Ladies Lunch Bunch, an informal gathering on the fourth Tuesday of every month, meets at 12:00pm in the Reception Room for a brown bag lunch (coffee and tea provided) to share fellowship and conversation. All women are invited.

JUNE 2011

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The parade, which begins at noon at the Museum of Art, features the drama and artistry of super-colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers and musicians. Circle Village presents an afternoon of activities, live music with great bands, intriguing booths and fun food offerings.

Plan now to add this unique happening to your calendar. And be sure to stop by the church’s Mat Hatter booth to make your own really cool hat with the help of some really cool people. We look forward to seeing you!

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Cleveland's best festivals: The Hessler Street Fair | cleveland.com

The Hessler Street Fair

This was the original tribal gathering for Cleveland's ancient founding hippies, somewhere back around 1969. Or was it 1967? No one can remember. There's an emphasis on music and art. And tie-dye clothing. There are lots of fun activities for the kids, too.

Details: 11 a.m. until sunset Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. For more information, go to hessler.org.

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Friday, May 13, 2011

University Circle United Methodist Church May & June 2011 Calendar of Meetings & Events

5/15: Cleveland Rite-Aid Marathon
Singing Children Rehearse at 9:30 and participate in worship
5/16 Cleveland Orchestra's Children's Chorus Spring Concert, 7:30pm, sanctuary
5/17 Finance Committee, 6-7:30pm, Reception Room
5/18 Administrative Council, 6pm, Yoder Room
5/19 NO Chancel Choir or Chancel Ringers rehearsal
5/22 MENS Forum speaker, Baiju Shah, 9:30, Yoder Room
5/22 Confirmation Sunday
5/22 Hands On Outreach Committee Training session, 12:30, Great Hall
5/24 Ladies' Lunch Bunch, 12noon, Parlor
5/24 New Member Social, 6-8:30pm, Reception Room
5/26 Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6pm; Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7:15pm
5/29 NO Gospel Choir Rehearsal
5/29 Neighborhood Lunch, 1pm, Great Hall

JUNE
6/5 Communion Sunday and New Member Sunday
6/5 Memorial Service for Jesse Strickland, 1pm, UCUMC Sanctuary
6/8 Outreach and Local Missions committee, 6-7:30
6/8 Trustees, 6-7:30, Reception Room
6/9 POMC, 6-8pm, Yoder Room
6/11 Parade the Circle

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Friday, May 6, 2011

PARADE THE CIRCLE DAY is in University Circle on Saturday, June 11, 2011

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PARADE THE CIRCLE DAY is in University Circle on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Parade the Circle Day in University Circle. Once again UCUMC is participating with our Mad Hatter Booth and Amy Wheatley is organizing a location for church members to gather to watch the parade together. As the event draws nearer, more information will be provided for everyone. Today begins our recruitment of volunteers to help party-goers make hats at our booth. The UCUMC Mad Hatter booth is one of the busiest and most fun of all the Parade the Circle activities and it requires many helpers. Please stop by the church office and sign up for one of the available time slots so that UCUMC can once again let people in University Circle know who we are!

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Recording of Fauré Requiem, recently performed by UCUMC choir and the 30-piece orchestra during worship on April 10th, now available

REQUIEM RECORDINGS AVAILABLE: Thanks to recording engineer David Hughes, a member of our Chancel Choir, we will soon have wonderfully produced recordings of the Fauré Requiem, recently performed by our choir and the 30-piece orchestra during worship on April 10th. If you would like to purchase a CD or cassette ($9.00 each), please stop by the church office and write your name on a sign-up list to help David know how many recordings to prepare. At the same time, please pick up an order form, complete the information, and return it with your payment to the church office. The CDs/cassettes will be ready within the next two weeks.

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University Circle UMC Member Directs the Parma Symphony Orchestra This Sunday

UCUMC MEMBER RAND LAYCOCK directs the Parma Symphony Orchestra as they present their Spring concert Sunday, May 8th at 3pm at Valley Forge High School Auditorium, 9999 Independence Blvd. in Parma Heights. The concert will include Ballet Music for Le Cid by Jules Massenet and Selections from Gilbert & Sullivan: Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Yeoman of the Guard and The Mikado featuring soloists Brian Keith Johnson, Jared Steven Plasterer, Susan Laycock and Kira Seaton. General admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens or $16 for family passes. Tickets are available at the door beginning at 2:30pm.

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An Invitation to Membership at University Circle United Methodist Church

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AN INVITATION: This is your opportunity to become an "official" member of University Circle United Methodist Church on June 5. Prior to New Member Sunday there will be an opportunity to hear Dr. Chalker's take on "What United Methodists Believe and Why," to learn about the history of our two merged churches, to meet the lay leadership of the congregation and to discover what membership in our lively and exciting church offers. Even if you have just been THINKING about membership at UCUMC, you are invited to attend this orientation session. Please contact Judy Sockman at 216-421-1200 or jsockman@churchinthecircle.com with questions or to indicate your interest in membership.

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Directions for Driving to & Parking at University Circle UMC on Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon Sunday, May 15, 2011

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