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What's Up at UCG?
The United Church of Granville
November 30, 2016
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 "The Advent of the Subversive Sacred"
at UCG, 11/27-12/24
The symbols & symbols of the Advent season are full of subversion and challenge--Swords beaten into Plowshares, Lambs besting Wolves, the Weak up-ending the Strong, Light kindled in Darkness,
Roots--hidden from view, but growing stronger day by day...
Advent is a great time to invite a friend to join you at church! The ancient Greek word for, "Gospel" simply means, "good news." Let's share the "good news" of the Subversive Sacred in our midst!
Sunday, Nov. 27 - Unexpected:
A Subversive Season's Greetings
(A Gospel of
Peace)
Sunday, Dec. 4 - Unexpected: Subversive Inclusion
(A Gospel of
Love)
Sunday, Dec. 11 - Unexpected: Subversive Power (A Gospel of
Joy)
Sunday, Dec. 18 - Unexpected: Subversive Vision
(A Gospel of Hope)
Saturday, Dec. 24 - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 7 PM
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Let us Pray for Healing & Peace
Much has been written about the horrific attack on students Monday at Ohio State's campus in Columbus. Let us join in prayer for healing and peace in central Ohio in the aftermath of this tragedy, and let us stand by our Muslim and immigrant neighbors at this time when much indiscriminate animosity and frustration is being projected onto Muslim and immigrant communities. We appreciate the witness of our sister church,
University Baptist on Lane Avenue, which co-hosted a prayer vigil for healing and peace on Monday night.
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Candlelight Walking Tour
THIS Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016
Once again this year, UCG will be participating in the annual Granville Candlelight Walking Tour. Look forward to music in the Sanctuary, a Trades of Hope table, and a soup & bread "Holiday Supper" in the Chapel!
Music in the Sanctuary, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
1:00-2:00 Denison Suzuki Pianists perform a concert of Holiday Music and other Favorites
2:15-3:15 Denison Suzuki Strings & Flute Concert
4:00-4:45 Christmas Favorites on the Organ & Piano, Jackie Dawson, UCG Organist
5:00-5:20 Melodies on the Guitar & Hammered Dulcimer, Jennifer Evans-Kinsley and Dick Kinsley
5:30-5:50 Seasonal Songs by Men's Trio, "Be Not Flat" (Tom Thompson, Tom Held and Bryan Spurgeon, accompanied by Jackie Dawson)
6:00-6:20
The DU "Tehillah" Gospel Music Group performing "
Singing Praise"
6:30-6:50 Davidson Family with Adam on guitar, Sarah on flute, Isaiah on viola and Kari on piano.
7:00-7:20 Christmas Selections from Various Countries on the Celtic Harp, Christine Fraser Ramsey
"Trades of Hope" Table -- A
n opportunity to purchase FAIR-TRADE items such as handmade scarves, jewelry, handbags, holiday ornaments and other merchandise supporting women around the world trying to make their way out of the poverty, sweatshops or the sex trade. A socially-conscious holiday gift-giving option!
"Holiday Supper" in the Chapel, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit UCG's "Lunches on the Square" monthly meal program in Newark
Join us under a fresh cut, Ohio tree for delicious Homemade Soups and Macaroni & Cheese, fabulous Homemade Breads, yummy Brownies, and Hot Cider.
And here's how folks from UCG can help!
"You can help by bringing a crockpot (label your cookware!) full of soup or chili - Chicken Noodle / Broccoli Cheddar / White Beans and Kale / Butternut Squash / Spicy Black Bean - they can be meat-based or vegetarian OR homemade bread, mac n' cheese or brownies (regular or gluten-free). It's easy to Google recipe ideas or use your own. Let Kitty know what you're bringing by contacting her at
[email protected]
Please deliver to the church through the front office door after 3:15 where we'll have outlets to plug in soups. The Suzuki concert will be in the sanctuary from 1:00 to 3:15 PM, so please don't enter through the sanctuary doors at that time! The Annex kitchen will also be open to take your soup or brownies, etc. til time to serve. Thanks so much!"
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Trades of Hope Fundraiser
Supporting UCG's Rancho Ebenezer Mission Brigade
Come and visit our FAIR TRADE, "Trades of Hope" display table and shop for your Christmas gifts and help raise funds for Rancho Ebenezer's sewing group!
WHEN:
December 4th immediately after the church service
. ALSO during this weekend's Candlelight Walking Tour at UCG -- Saturday, December 3rd, 4pm-8pm.
WHAT IS TRADES OF HOPE?
Trades of Hope empowers women out of poverty, slums, sweatshops, and sex trade. We market our artisans' fair trade products, enabling them to make a sustainable income. They make beautiful, handmade items from local, recycled/upcycled materials made in their home countries (16 different countries represented by Trades of Hope) around the world, including the USA. We partner with our artisans to sell their products, using fair trade principles, telling their stories and showing off their creations. We will be donating 15% of your purchase to Rancho Ebenezer.
These are gifts that keep giving! Your loved ones get a beautiful item, our artisans get to put food on their table and send their children to school and Rancho Ebenezer gets to continue to support their sewing project mission!
HOW do I order?
You can place an order at the display table on any of the dates listed above or
SHOP directly from the Trades of Hope Rancho Ebenezer fundraiser link.
Either way it will be shipped directly to your home in 7-10 days!
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 Equal Exchange
Fair Trade Goods Table
Open for two more Sundays after worship-Dec. 4th & 11th
...so you can purchase treats in time for Christmas! Fairly traded chocolate, coffee,nuts, fruits and occasional other items. Not only do these make nice gifts, but with your purchase you are directly supporting the farmers, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, and UCG's Lunches on the Square program. Remember--it's check or cash only. Plan ahead and stock up on some yummy goodness!
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Poinsettia Orders!
"Already?!" Yes, indeed!
You're invited to help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas Eve
with poinsettias which may be taken home after the Christmas Eve service. Please complete this form and return with payment to the church office by Monday, December 5th.
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"Call for Dialogue & Action" on Standing Rock
While the media continues to only occasionally cover the
many protests and actions going on throughout the country (such as the
multiple major marches in support of a living minimum wage yesterday), thousands of people continue to stand together to resist the installation of the Dakota Access Pipeline through treaty lands.
"Many of you know that I'm part of a new task force established by the General Board of the ABC/USA--the American Baptist Creation Justice Network. Recently, we've published this
Call for Action and Dialogue. I encourage you to give it a few moments of your attention.
Also, if anyone would like to be put on the American Baptist Creation Justice Nework's mailing list, let me know and I'll send in your contact information (a major membership drive will be kicked off during the ABC/USA Biennial Meeting in Portland next summer)."
- Dwight (
[email protected])
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A Fun Youth Trip to "Louder than Words!"
Thanks, you all!
A couple of weekends ago, a group of adventurous youth & adults went up to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to enjoy the current exhibit showing how music has helped to shape & empower social justice movements over the past 70 years... Even braved a little snow-squall on the way back home!
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Annual Children's Pageant & Church Potluck
Sunday, December 18th,
5 PM Meal in the Annex followed by Music & Pageant in the Sanctuary
United Church of Granville's annual pageant is right around the corner on Dec. 18th!
And believe me, you don't want to miss it--kids dressed up, Ken Klatt's witty script and 2 year olds on stage...it doesn't get any better!!
We'll share a potluck meal at 5pm in the Annex and then move into the sanctuary for the pageant. Children performing will need to head to the sanctuary at 5:30 to get into costume and do a run-through.
However, if your child has any interest in being in the play, there are many parts (speaking and non-speaking). Rehearsals will be Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th during church.
And finally, if your child(ren) would like to perform a musical number before the Christmas play, please let me know. 'Tis the season!
- Ceciel Shaw (
[email protected])
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Circle News
UCG Circles are member-organized groups which provide opportunities for people to gather together to do something they enjoy or to explore a common interest! Thank you, Circle conveners!
The
LGBT Circle had a fun potluck at the SNCA Meeting House in Newark in November! Great jenga playing, you all...
The
Re-Imaging the Sacred Mythos of Christianity Circle is taking a break during the busy month of December and will reconvene Jan. 5th, when meetings will be shifted to first & fourth Thursday nights!
"The Breakfast Meeting" is a time for anyone interested to meet at the Big Apple Cafe in Newark for food & good conversation, the first Wednesday of every month--coming up, Dec. 7th.
Anyone interested in a
Pickleball Circle -- "We are ready to play Pickleball! A friend has lent us the equipment and we think the space in the Annex gym will work well. Instructions for laying out the court and rules of the game are available. Please call Louise (740-587-0336) or Judy Stansbury (740-587-0441) if you can help lay out the court in the gym (using painter's tape). Thanks!"
Growing Older Together will also be taking a break in December and will be gathering next on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.
The next
UCG Dinner Circle will be at Dwight & Kari Davidson's house (144 Beechwood Dr., Granville) on Saturday, Jan. 7th, at 6:30. All are welcome.
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UCG Leadership Opportunities in 2017
A note from the Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying people who want to serve in 2017 as committee chairs and board members. Committee chairs serve on the board and the board meets once a month after our worship service.
This is interesting and important work in the life of our church! Please think about nominating yourself or someone else, and send me your nominations (
[email protected]) within the next week.
Here's the list of open positions:
Christian Education Committee Chair
Finance &Endowment Committee Chair
Mission & Social Action Network Facilitator
Outreach Committee Chair
Property Committee Chair
Worship Committee Chair
At-Large Board Member
At-Large Board Member
I look forward to hearing from you!"
Thanks,
Lyn Robertson
UCG Nominating Committee Chair
Newark, OH 43055
740-403-4472
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Spirituality Reading Group News
Mondays, 3PM in the Martin Reading Room
Meditation/Contemplation to follow, 4:15-4:45
We are in the final chapters of Pema Chodron's,
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change.
December 5, Chapter 9: Nowhere to Hide
December 12, Chapter 9 - 10: Awakening in the Charnel Ground
December 19, Chapter 10-11: Concluding words
December 26, No meeting
For January, 2017, we are still considering several options. This discussion and the meditation period is open to all. Join us for taking some pauses in your life. Namaste
Doris Jane Conway
([email protected])
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Are you on the UCG Message Board?
Sign up for our new e-mail Message Board to see what people are sharing!
As many of you know, we've created a new way of sharing information--the UCG Message Board. Since folks are sharing information about community initiatives and events directly with all others on the Message Board, these bi-weekly "What's Up" e-mails are containing news primarily related to events directly sponsored by UCG.
If you have not yet signed up for the UCG Message Board, you're encouraged to go back to Nov. 10th's e-mail, and follow the simple instructions listed there. Or you can follow this link to sign up!
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Coming Up!
This week...
Every Weekday, 9AM-3 PM
SPARK Day Program for Adults with Disabilities in the Annex upper levels
Granville Parent Cooperative Preschool in the Annex lower level
Thursday, Dec. 1
Zazen at the Open House, 7-7:20 PM sitting
Friday, Dec. 2
"Chaplain's Table" at DU's Slayter Dining Hall, Noon
AA in the Annex, 7 PM
Saturday, Dec. 3
Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour
Sunday, Dec. 4
2nd Adent Worship in the Sanctuary, 10 AM
Nursery, 10 AM -12:15 PM
Kid's Club & Adult Groups, 11:30-12:15
Trades of Hope Table after worship
Equal Exchange Fair Trade Goods table after worship
Monday, Dec. 5
Spiritual Book Group, 3 PM
Meditation/Contemplation to follow, 4:15-4:45
AA in the Main Building (Basement), 6 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Pastor's River Road (Granville) Coffee hours,1:30-3 PM
Zazen at The Open House, 6:30 for first-timers, 7-7:20 sitting
Wednesday, Dec. 7
"The Breakfast Meeting" at the Big Apple Cafe in Newark, 7 AM
In weeks ahead..
Sunday, Dec. 18 - UCG Children's Pageant & Potluck Dinner, 5 PM
Saturday, Dec. 24 - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 7 PM
Sunday, Dec. 25 - Ecumenical Christmas Service at First Presbyterian Church, 10 AM
Sunday, Jan. 1 - Informal New Year's Day worship in the Chapel, 10 AM
Remember that you can always access a detailed calendar on the church website.
Click here & bookmark it if you'd like!
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