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To celebrate meeting our 2026 stewardship goals, children can join Pastors Sigrid and Susan for a parking-lot Color Run after worship this Sunday!
A few tips for the Color Run: Wear clothes and shoes that are okay to get dirty (the powdered paint doesn't always wash out easily); the color shows up best on light-colored shirts; and wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your hair and eyes. We can't wait for this messy fun!
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Literary Guild April 11
The Annual Literary Guild Breakfast Road Trip will be Saturday morning, April 11. Meet in the church parking lot at 7:00 AM to carpool to the Mill Dam Grille near Hebron, OH. Get ready to enjoy a morning of food, fun, and fellowship! Goin’ on since 1990! All adult members and friends of WCUCC are invited! Questions? Contact Quentin Haines.
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Youth Group Goes Green!
This Sunday, April 12, our Middle and High School Youth Groups will meet from 4-5:30 PM for our first annual Creation Care Day! We will learn all of the ways that we can care for our earth and why it's important to do so as Christians.
Email Kevin with any questions
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Spring Outdoor Work Day
Join the Board of Building and Grounds for our spring outdoor maintenance day on Saturday, April 18. Hours are 9 - noon, but drop by whenever you can! We'll be weeding, pruning, mulching, and more.
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Earth Day at WCUCC
On Sunday, April 19, we will celebrate Earth Day with a special worship service featuring a guest speaker Dr. Tim Van Meter from MTSO. After worship, our Environmental Care and Justice group will host tabletop exhibits covering a variety of environmental topics, including recycling opportunities, gardening ideas, food waste composting, and information about tours of local utilities and services.
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Discover WCUCC
Considering membership at Westerville Community United Church of Christ? Join our pastors for this casual gathering to learn more about WCUCC on April 19, from 11:15 - noon. RSVP to Jeff Langner.
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Grief Support Group
From April 29 to May 13, Pastor Sigrid will be leading a Grief Support Group. The group will be using the book, Beyond the Broken Heart, which offers grief and bereavement support with encouragement, comfort, and hope to those dealing with the death of a loved one. The group will meet on Wednesday evenings in rooms 100-101 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
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Rummage Sale 2026
As you do your spring cleaning, please save items for the church rummage sale on June 5 & 6. We are happy to accept furniture, personal care items, craft supplies, office supplies, bicycles, toys, games, books, housewares, home decor, sporting goods, tools, small appliances, jewelry, lamps, and clean, gently used clothing for kids and adults. Please recycle cassette tapes, box TVs, box monitors, printers, and cordless phones. Due to safety concerns, do not donate car seats, helmets, baby cribs, flammable or explosive items. Contact Tina Baldauf or Rita Longardner if you have any questions or have items that can't be stored until the end of May.
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Kiva Micro Loan Update
Since its inception, WCUCC’s Kiva Micro Loan Program has made an impact on 129 loan recipients in 16 countries. WCUCC members have donated over $10,303 to this program. With loan repayments, WCUCC has funded a total of $16,290, of which $7,785 has been repaid. There is currently $8,496 in outstanding loans.
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WCUCC Endowment Fund
Did you know our church has an Endowment Fund — a permanent, invested pool of assets providing long-term financial support for WCUCC? Tax season is a great time for thoughtful gift planning. If you're aged 73 or older, you can donate Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from IRAs or 401(k)s directly to the fund, and avoid tax liability while supporting WCUCC's long-term financial security. Please note "endowment fund" in the memo code.
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Summer Camp Opportunities
It's time to register for summer camp! The Heartland Conference UCC offers camps for children, youth, families, and grandparents at Camp Christian in Marysville. Dunkirk Camp & Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY, hosts Family Camp 1, led by our Conference Minister, Dave Long-Higgins.
The CE Board offers a $200 scholarship for members for week-long camps and $100 for shorter ones.
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VBA Registration Now Open!
Join us for our 2026 Vacation Bible Adventure, Snowball Mountain Challenge! Join Ollie the Arctic Seal for a week of fun as we learn that God gives us the strength to do hard things! Our Vacation Bible Adventure will be June 15 - 18 from 6:00-8:00 PM each day! We will have classes for pre-K through rising 5th graders. Registration is $15 per child with a max of $35 per family. However, if this cost is preventative, please reach out to Kevin.
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