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We return to our program-year worship schedule. At both services, we offer Sunday School for children 3 years through 7th grade, and an adult-supervised nursery. Spirited Traditional Worship at 9 AM: we welcome back our choir. Kelly Brill's sermon, "Christian Unity in a Polarized World," is based upon Matthew 18:15-20. New Horizon Worship at 11 AM: we welcome back our Anchored in Faith worship band and celebrate Confirmation!
Children are invited to bring their backpacks to Children's Time for our blessings of the backpacks. Our Faith Formation team is passing out carabiners to the children too!
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Our adult-supervised Noah's Nursery is available for children 6 weeks to 3 years old beginning 15 minutes before each service. Sunday School for children ages 3 to 7th grade follows the Children's Time Message.
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At 11:00 AM, we will celebrate the Confirmation of 12 of our students. Please congratulate and welcome to our membership:
Kenny Davis, Julie Eston, Jackie Grissinger, Myles Kaufman, Elizabeth Kotora, John Odle, Allison Peachman, Lily Purks, Ava Rodrigues, Zachary Rudduck, Nicholas Schulz and Max Stiles.
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All Teams Meetings
Reminder that all teams meet this Tuesday, Sept 12 at 7:00 PM.
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Sunday School Registration
Registration is not required to attend Sunday School, which is open to members and non-members of the church. However, filling out one of these very short forms allows us to estimate attendance with a greater degree of accuracy, helping to reduce waste and better schedule volunteers for the upcoming year.
Sunday School will be more dynamic and fun than ever, and I am excited to get back into the full swing of the program year!
You can fill out the registration form ONLINE by following the link: https://avonlakeucc.breezechms.com/form/8f0024
Next Sunday, September 17th is the Bible Presentation to 3rd Graders
If you are interested in joining our Adult Volunteer Teaching Team please register here via Sign-Up Genius.
As always, if you have questions about the program (or anything else!) you can always reach out via email or phone. Grace and Peace to you! - Beau Dansizen
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Hurricane Harvey assistance
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Neighbors in Need
The Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC which ALUCC will begin receiving on September 10. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by UCC Justice and Witness Ministries to support justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants.
Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address issues such as the federal budget, voting rights, immigration, health care, hate crimes, civil liberties, environmental justice, hunger and poverty.
The 2017 theme for Neighbors in Need is "Protect the Sacred: In a Just World, Clean Water is Life." Offering envelopes will be found in the pews beginning September 10. Donations will be accepted in the office through September 23. Thank you!
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
A new year of bible study began yesterday and continues on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Gathering Space. We will begin this new program year with the book of Mark. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Kelly, pastor@avonlakeucc.org
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Primetimer's Lunches are back!
Our first lunch of the fall is Wednesday, September 13, at noon in the Gathering Space. Your reservation is needed by noon on Monday, September 11, on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center or by calling the church office at 933-3241. Cost of the lunch is $5 payable at the door. Primetimers are primarily retired members but everyone of any age and friends are always welcome. Come and enjoy the food and catch up with friends or make a new friend!
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Please join us in the Chapel Saturday, September 16 at 6:00 PM to watch the Oscar nominated movie Hidden Figures, starring Kevin Costner, Taraji Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae. This is a story of a team of female mathematicians who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations of U.S. history. Based on true life stories, the three women, known as 'human computers', rose in the ranks at NASA, alongside many of history's greatest minds, specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and guaranteeing his safe return.
Please bring a dish to pass to feed at least four or more people. Family and friends are also welcome! Plates, silverware, beverages and Popcorn are always provided. PLEASE SIGN UP at the Welcome Center so we know how many to set up for. Should you have any questions, please contact Teri Ann Jasany at 440-864-2597. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Endowment Committee Dinner
Sunday, September 17, 5:00
Would you like to learn about the variety of ways you can support the church financially both now and in your future estate planning? The Endowment committee is hosting a dinner meeting on Sunday, September 17, at 5:00 PM.
At this meeting, committee members will share basic information about ways money can be given and attorney David Graves will answer legal questions. If you would like to attend, please call the church office (440-933-3241) or email Karyn Jacobson (
office@avonlakeucc.org) by September 10. Questions can be directed to Kelly Brill.
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As always, we'll have FREE games and Hayrides, the famous pie-eating contest, cake walk and pumpkin painting. New this year: Craft and vendor booths, a clambake, concessions, and live music! Don't miss this day of family fun! We'll need lots of volunteers for short shifts, cake baking, and basically welcoming the community to our beautiful property.
Money raised at the Fall Festival will benefit our summer camp scholarship fund. We'll have more announcements and details at worship on this Sunday.
Artisans, vendors, small business owners who would like to participate are invited to pick up an application outside Fellowship Hall or download the PDF HERE.
Clambake will be served 4:00 - 5:30 at the Buoy. $25 for clambake dinner, including chicken, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, rolls, bread/rolls, drinks. $20 without clams.
Make your reservation for the clambake online now!
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 If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our church or learning more about the UCC and ALUCC, we will be offering two sessions of our Inquirers' Class in October.
The first class, on September 17, offers a basic introduction to the history and theology of the United Church of Christ, a personal message from Senior Minister Kelly Brill, and a tour of our facilities. The second class, on September 24, will focus on the Avon Lake UCC, including our leadership structure, our volunteer opportunities and a chance to meet and hear from church staff and committee chairs.
The classes meet at approximately 12:05 following our 11:00 service. The Membership Team will provide a light lunch both days. Please write to Tim Schulz, Membership and Media Coordinator, at
membership@avonlakeucc.org
with questions or to RSVP. Babysitting can be provided, please request by Wednesday, September 13.
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4th Tuesday Book Club
September 26, Resource Room, 7:00 PM
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
 The Book Club's last read was part one of Paton's autobiography
and we found it so beautifully done we opted to read Cry, the Beloved Country, his 1948 classic, which we had all read before.
Set in South Africa, the book explores the racial divisions that ultimately led to apartheid.
This book is both timely and timeless. Please join us.
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Habitat Update 
At this stage, we are On Hold. We have completed everything and now the electrical, plumbing and HVAC system needs to be installed and inspected. Contact
Doug Rider for more information at 396-4666.
Lorain County Habitat for Humanity is holding its annual fund raiser on Saturday, September 16 at Paper Moon. Click on this link for details. Habitat Wine & Dine 2017
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Shane Claiborne, October 14
West Side UCC Theological Forum
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Parish Nurse Notes
from Cheryl Updegraff, Parish Nurse
cherylupdegraff@oh.rr.co
OFFICE HOURS - Sundays between services; Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM; additional times as needed.
FLU SHOTS - will be offered at church in October. Details TBA
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Provided by the Alzheimer's Association at ALUCC on Tuesday, September 19 at 1:30 PM.
First in a series of educational programs, this program is designed to provide basic information everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. (Early Detection Matters.) RSVP: 440-933-3241
The program in October will provide Communication Strategies and Understanding Dementia Related Behavior.
Check
Mission Central
for upcoming opportunities to volunteer with Second Harvest and visit St. Paul's UCC, our sister church in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood.
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Download the Avon Lake UCC app!
 We launched our new Avon Lake UCC app in May. When using the app on your tablet or mobile phone, you can get notifications and updates from church; check our calendar and social media; contact the staff; read Kelly's sermon and easily make donations.
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Save the Date
Sept 10 - Rally Day/Backpacks; Confirmation at 11:00 AM
Sept 16 - Dinner & A Movie - "Hidden Figures", 6:00 PM
Sept 17 - Endowment Dinner, 5:00 PM
Sept 17 - Inquirers Class #1
Sept 24 - Inquirers Class #2
Oct 01 - Fall Festival and Clam Bake, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Oct 04 - Cross Training begins!
Oct 15 - Stewardship Sunday
Oct 15 - Apollo's Fire Concert, 2:00 PM
Oct 21 - Men's Retreat at Pilgrim Hills
Dec 17 - Children's Pageant, 11:00 AM
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ALUCC Worship Videos and Sermons
Our Sunday services are available to view on-line
through Vimeo. All videos and services are at
LIVE on Avon Lake Community TV
WOW Channel 22 & Time-Warner Channel 97
Rev. Dr. Kelly Brill's sermons are
available to read at:
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Avon Lake United Church of Christ
"Growing People to Serve
God and Others"
32801 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake,
OH 44012
440-933-3241
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All men of the church are invited to a great weekend away at Pilgrim Hills. It is a choose your-own-adventure retreat with time for relaxing and catching up with the guys. If you enjoy fall colors, recreation and food - you don't want to miss this!
