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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.
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