Guest Preacher, Dr. Jeremy Garber | | |
This Sunday, we will welcome Dr. Jeremy Garber as our guest preacher. Jeremy Garber is the council president of Zion UCC in Delaware, Ohio, and a Member in Discernment for ministry in the UCC. Jeremy is a graduate of the Ph.D. Religious Studies program in Theology, Philosophy, and Cultural Theory at the University of Denver and the Iliff School of Theology. Jeremy received his M.Div. from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Indiana, with a concentration in theology and ethics. Jeremy has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in constructive theology, philosophy of religion, religion and popular culture, ethics, and comparative religion. Jeremy loves Star Wars, Xbox, and overly complicated board games. He, his wife Ellen, and their kitty Princess live in Delaware.
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Youth Group Pool Party!
All Middle and High School Youth are invited to our annual Youth Group Pool Party & Cookout on August 9 from noon to 2 PM at Debbie & Ron Kellogg's House.
Invite your friends!
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Be A Stephen Minister
WCUCC is recruiting candidates for the next Stephen Ministry class. The Stephen Minister training class will meet weekly from the last week of August until early December. If you are interested or have questions about what it means to be a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Sigrid (614-440-7056), Dave Sarver (330-618-2988), or Denise Witherup (440-935-0021) before August 10.
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Blood Drive - August 13
Thank you to everyone who donated blood at our July 16 drive. If you weren't able to donate that day, you have another chance on August 13, in our Fellowship Hall. The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood crisis in its history — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this summer’s emergency shortage. Please consider donating the gift of life and get a $20 Amazon gift card.
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Church Picnic - August 16
Join us for our annual Parish Life Church Picnic on Sunday, August 16, from 4 to 8 PM, at Hoff Woods Park. Please bring a dish to share and beverages. Picnic supplies and ice will be provided. We’ll gather in the Hoff Woods shelter for the picnic and, new this year, a corn hole tournament.
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Progressive Dinner September 19
Join us for an evening of great food and even better company! Starting at 5 pm, we'll progress from house to house for appetizers and a main course, then gather back at the church for dessert together. Childcare will be provided at the church.
There are plenty of ways to take part: host at your home for appetizers or a main course, or simply bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. However you join in, expect good food, good company, and lots of laughs. Cost: $10/person (covers main course expenses)
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Heartland Conference Annual Gathering Helpers Needed
On Friday, September 25, WCUCC will host the Heartland Conference Annual Gathering! We expect to welcome 180 guests, including clergy and lay leaders from throughout our conference. The gathering will use most of the church building, with special set-ups of the sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and some classrooms.
We need lots of help for this event to run smoothly, from set-up to registration & day-of needs, through final clean-up. Help us show our siblings in Christ some extra love through extravagant hospitality!
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Holly Day Bazaar
Kids' Gift Shop
We may be in a heat wave, but it's not too early to start thinking about this year's Holly Day Bazaar! Mrs Claus, aka Kappy Sarver, needs donations for the Kids' Gift Shop, where children can shop for their special adults. Click here to view her wish list and more information.
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