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Join us for worship at 10 AM this Sunday
in person or online (via Zoom).
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KICK OFF SUNDAY
this Sunday
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From the Pastor
Friends,
It is good to be back in the office. I'd like to thank all of you who helped 'hold things down' while I stepped away. Having a week with family in 'Sweet Home Chicago' was a gift - especially meeting my nephew Waylon! He is a sweet one, I'll tell you. To me, family, friends, and faith constitute the 'good stuff' of life, so I'll always be grateful for the quality time. If you haven't already today, be sure to tell someone in your orbit that you love them, for there are no ordinary moments!
And this Sunday is no ordinary Sunday! Friends, it's KICKOFF SUNDAY - which means games, a bounce house, and Ray Ray's Food Truck (for purchase) out on the lawn. The weather looks perfect! Also, the Granville Center for the Arts has a gallery opening simultaneously. So, COME and check it all out! Oh, and represent your favorite team by wearing their gear or colors. College football and the NFL will be underway! Fall has arrived! BEAR DOWN!!!!
And remember to bring that loose change to church for our special offering to support the Newark Homeless Outreach. BRING THE CHANGE YOU NO LONGER WANT TO SEE IN YOUR WORLD :)
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the beginning of a new church year with you all. School is in session, the temperature is cooling, and we've got work to do.
Let's be that change, y'all.
Pax,
Pastor A
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Join Us for Loose Change Week!
This Sunday, our kids are on a mission to make a big difference with your loose change! After children's chat they will be collecting coins to support the Newark Homeless Outreach. Every penny, nickel, and dime will go towards helping those in need. Together, let's turn our spare change into hope and change lives! Don’t forget to bring your loose change to be a part of this special effort!
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What's Up with our Children & Youth | |
Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the UCG nursery. | |
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Introducing:
Getting to Know You....Show and Tell with children's church!
The kids in children's church want to get to you know you better! Do you have something you can share? A collection, a talent, a story, something you love to do? It can be interactive, but doesn't have to be. If so, we would LOVE to have you as a guest speaker for children's church. We are looking for one person each month to join us so that we can grow in community together! Please contact Heather Long if you're interested! We can't wait to learn more about you!
The guest speaker is not a replacement for one of the two needed children's church volunteers! We still need two people with background checks (or who are willing to get one) each week with the kiddos, and are looking for a guest speaker as an enhancement.
Heather and the Christian Education Committee
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Below is the Children's Church sign up for September through December
We could use all the help we can get and the kids really love the volunteers!!
THANK YOU!
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Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! | |
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United Church of Granville
Sunday Service
(10 AM)
In-person in our sanctuary
and online via Zoom
(Pre-service playlist begins at 9:30AM)
Click here on Sunday to join
Zoom Worship Service
Each week's services are also available for later access on the UCG Facebook page and on our website.
Make your Sunday offering donation securely online by clicking here or with the QR code at the bottom of the page. Your donations are deeply appreciated.
This Sunday, Pastor Alissia's message will be "Strawberry Field"
Thank you to this week's Worship Team:
Worship Leader: Claudia Esslinger
Tech: Michelle Kopp
Zoom: Erin Newman
Click here for Sunday's order of worship.
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COVID-19 update: As of May 11, 2023, both the WHO and USA ended their declarations of Covid-19 as a public health emergency. We continue to trust in the love and goodwill of this community to care for self and neighbor with health and safety in mind. As such, we continue to defer to each individual’s conscience regarding the use of masks at UCG and will maintain our ‘mask only’ seating in the Sanctuary. Should you have any questions or concerns about our practice, please contact the church office. | |
CONSTRUCTION IS CONTINUING EAST ON WEST BROADWAY
as of 9/5/24, it is 1 block from the church
A note from Columbia Gas: 7/17/2024
..the main line install will mostly occur from Plum working east on Broadway and corresponding side streets. Service line replacements will continue to follow behind where main line is installed...If there’s any outstanding issues, just let me know.
Luka Papalko (he/him/his)
Public Affairs Manager, Columbia Gas of Ohio
Mobile: (614) 420-1376
Email: lpapalko@nisource.com
Web: www.columbiagasohio.com
290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Ways to Connect with others at UCG | | |
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BASKETBALL IN THE ANNEX GYM!
Open basketball has moved to
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 PM
All are welcome to come join the fun!
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Granville Outdoor Hiking Club
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, Jack Wheeler will be hosting a community nature hike at various green spaces within 20 minutes of the United Church of Granville. This is a collaboration between the Granville Counseling Collective and the Granville Recreation District and is a free program open to anyone who wants to join. The purpose of the club is to build community through increased connection to self, neighbors, and nature. Weekly details can be found here.
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There's a lot going on at
GRANVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Click on the link below to check out the many wonderful events,
such as Ukulele Club, Poetry Open Mic, The Art of Meditation and more!
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Great Circle Fellowship News and Event | |
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We meet at the United Church of Granville, 115 West Broadway, Granville, OH 43023.
Much thanks to UCG for sharing their space with our fellowship!
Join Us for Fellowship Snacks and Discussion
6:00 pm Food and Fellowship
6:30-7:30 pm Service/Discussion
Every Last Sunday of Each Month. All Are Welcome!
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Use the QR Code or the link
below for online giving:
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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
Homeless Outreach donations can be left in the church office. Suggested items:
· Ramen noodles, cans of food with pull tops (ravioli, spaghetti, sausages, etc.)
· Dog food and snacks, Snack cups of fruit and pudding, meat sticks (for humans)
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Click here to sign up for our member-driven Google group, UCG Message Board--a place where we share community news and many more opportunities for learning & action! | |
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UCG Staff:
Rev. Alissia J. Thompson, Pastor
Craig Showalter, Interim Administrator
Mathew McFarren, Property & Grounds Coordinator
Jackie Dawson, Accompanist
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Church office hours:
9:00am to 3:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
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United Church of Granville
115 West Broadway
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-0336
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Check out the latest news from these partner organizations:
American Baptist Churches, Rochester-Genesee Region
The United Church of Christ
The Alliance of Baptists
The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
The American Baptist Churches, USA
The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
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