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Thought for the Day
"There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. 'Tis good to give a stranger a meal, or a night's lodging. 'Tis better to be hospitable to that person's good meaning and thought, and to give the courage we can. We must be as courteous to others as we are to our wall hangings, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Granville, OH 43023
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Grace & Peace to you (and everybody else), this week!
Dwight
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Thanks to Dave Ball & Kim Keethler Ball for hosting our worship service last Sunday while the Pastor was away on vacation!
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Remember that the
"What's Up at UCG?" e-mail is now being put out bi-weekly, rather than weekly! If you'd like your news shared with the congregation, take note & get it in early!
Church & Annex Administrator,
Louise Gemmell, has shortened summer hours, so take note that Louise's hours will be...
T, W, F, 9 AM - 12 PM
Th, 9 AM - 3 PM
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An update on those ceiling fans...
As many of you know, due to an inaccurate installation estimate, there's been a hold-up on the installation of our ceiling fans in the sanctuary. Another sub-contractor estimate the job next week. Thanks for your patience as we make sure we can get this done for as close to our original estimate as possible! Even if we haven't been able to take advantage of the fans during the heat of summer, we'll see savings in our heating bills this winter.
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UCG Circle & Small Group Meetings COMING UP...
(see the Church Calendar for details)
Re-Imaging...Christianity Circle, Aug18 in the Reading Room, 7:45 PM
Haiku Circle, Sunday, Aug 21 at Jennifer Kinsley's home,
195 Grandview Rd., Granville, 3-4:30 PM
Ukelele Circle, Aug 25, in the Chapel, 4:30 PM
Feminist Class, Aug 28, at Judith Thomas'
home, 5:30-7:30
PM
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Coming up on Sunday Mornings...
August 21st: 14th Sunday of Pentecost
10 AM Worship Focus: "Evolving Ideas about The Future (Eschatology)"
August 28th: 15th Sunday of Pentecost
10 AM Worship Focus: "The Power of Belief vs. The Power of Faith"
Lunches on the Square preparations in the chapel after worship
September 4th: 16th Sunday of Pentecost
10 AM Worship Focus: "A New Identity," the Baptism of Paige Walsh
September 11th: Fall Kickoff Sunday
10 AM Worship Focus: "Growing in Wonder & Love"
Children, youth & adult groups and activities begin, 11:30-12:15
September 18th: Just Peace Sunday
10 AM Worship Focus: "Inviting a Larger Vision"
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Other Opportunities to grow & connect...
 Thursday-night Sitting Zen (Zazen)
Join us as we sit on Thursdays in UCG's chapel. 6:30 PM for first-timers. Bell will ring at 7:00 for a 20 minute sitting.
Click here for a good, short introduction to sitting from Fr. Ruben Habito's Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas. You may bring your own cushion if you have one--there are a number in the chapel as well. You may sit in a chair if it's more comfortable, too. This is free & open to anyone of any (or no) religious tradition. Peace.
- Dwight
Monday Book Group & Meditation...
Monday's 3 PM spiritual life book group meets in the Martin library and Meditation/Contemplation follows, from 4:15-4:45. We are currently reading a book by Tara Brach, and on Monday will be discussing chapter 13, "Refuge in Awareness." All are welcome!
NEXT WEEK!
NO Tuesday Pastor's Granville River Road Coffee Hours ...as Dwight will be at a denominational meeting. Fell free to stop by on the 30th to visit, though (1:30-3 PM)!
The Feminist Class
...will be meeting once more during the summer!
Sunday, Aug 28, 5:30-7:30 at Judith Thomas' (4 Sheppard Pl, Granville)
Coming from Sunday, Sept. 11th
The Fall CE program will begin on Sept. 11th, with groups for all ages meeting after worship. There will be a few different options for adult gatherings this school year, one being a "This I Believe" Adult group in which participants share their thinking around topics identified by the members themselves.
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Of interest in the Area...
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2016 ANNUAL GATHERING
American Baptist Churches of the Rochester/Genesee Region
Saturday, September 24, 2016
The Baptist Temple
1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY 14610
Keynote Speaker: Charles Jones, International Ministries
This year, representatives of
UCG's Rancho Ebenezer Mission Brigage will be presenting one of the Annual Gathering Workshops--on lessons learned about organizing international mission trips. Remember that
any UCG member or friend is able to attend this Annual Meeting--it's a great opportunity to spend some time with other like-minded church folks.
Contact Pastor Dwight or Moderator, Dave Ball, if you're interested in attending or have questions.
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Next Month!
"Songs of Peace & Social Justice"
A Concert by Bill Cohen and Carl Yaffey
Jake 'Barefoot' McCoy, opening
The United Church of Granville
Sunday, Sept. 25th, 7 PM
a donation will be collected in lieu of admission
Why September 25th? In 2007, Congress designated September 25 as the
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. And while two out of every three victims are killed with a firearm, the day of "remembrance" is the only thing Congress has done to acknowledge this loss. While we need to be respectful of what this day stands for, we must also demand that Congress mandates a background check for every gun sale, too. This concert will be a way of raising awareness around this issue, in particular.
We're proud to be a part of
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, one of the many sponsors of this
national drive.
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UCG "Peace Village" this Fall!
Oct. 14th, 9 AM - 3 PM
Hi all! We're gearing up for a day-long Peace Village!
Participating in Peace Village gives
children practical tools helping them to become active peacemakers. It will be held on Oct. 14th from 9AM - 3 PM here at UCG.
* The program will include Mindful Movement, Conflict Resolution Skills and Connecting with Nature.
* All children, ages 6-13, are welcome.
* Adults and teens: We need your talents: do you do teach yoga or chi gong or do bodywork? Have you studied conflict resolution skills? Do you farm or hike? Then you will be a wonderful leader for our children-there are lesson plans for you to follow. Are you a storyteller? An artist? A musician? Then you could lead a short opening at the beginning of the day or during the closing. Through teaching and leading, you may gain a greater understanding of children and our church family and in turn, will be able to more effectively create peace.
Looking forward to a day of learning and joy!
- Ceciel
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Interested in becoming an official member of UCG?
Click here to read our "Membership FAQs." We'd love to have you be part of our growing community! If you're interested in officially joining, or have questions, please contact Pastor Dwight or moderator, Dave Ball soon. Welcome!
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Pledge for 2016!
There's always time to pledge for 2016! Your generous gifts go a long way to keeping our community programs thriving and UCG keeping its peace & justice mission alive!
To make a donation,
simply click here and/or contact Stewardship Chair,
Mark Uher regarding your intention.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
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