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Join us for worship at 10 AM this Sunday
in person or online (via Zoom).
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Moving Forward
by Tom Burkett for the UCG Board
Pastor Daniel has agreed to stay with us as bridge pastor at least through the end of the year, giving us welcome breathing room as we begin the search for our next pastor.
At Sunday’s meeting, the board agreed to seek a settled pastor rather than an interim. Interim pastors help congregations work through transitions and discern their future—work we have already been doing since Alissia’s departure, including through the Thriving Congregations grant.
A board-appointed committee is preparing to review our existing job description and update it to reflect the current needs of our congregation and the strengths and skills we hope our next pastor will bring. On November 8, we’ll introduce the committee and invite your suggestions. During the service, we’ll ask you to write down qualities you hope to find in our next pastor and recommend anyone who would represent us well on the pastoral search committee.
Meanwhile, we will reach out through our Baptist and UCC partner networks, regional denominational leaders, and individual contacts to identify likely candidates.
By the end of November, we hope to have a working job description ready for the search committee. Its approximately five members will represent a cross-section of our congregation’s ages and interests. The search committee will begin work in early December, using the revised description and the candidate suggestions gathered through our outreach.
Although we can’t know how long the search will take, we hope to have a commitment from our next pastor as early as possible in 2027.
These are exciting times at UCG. Thank you for sharing our common life and helping shape our future.
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This Sunday
Blyth Barnow will preach this Sunday.
Minister Blyth Barnow is a preacher, harm reductionist, writer, and community organizer. She serves as the Ohio Director at Over Zero, an organization working to prevent and respond to political and identity based violence. For more than a decade she has also offered spiritual care and ritual support through her ministry, Femminary. She lives in Newark with her spouse and three year old kid and has been a member of UCG for a few years now (she just has a bad attendance record!).
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Erin Newman will serve as Worship Leader
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Congregational Meeting
Following the service this Sunday, we will have a congregational meeting to discuss and vote on needed repairs to the heating and cooling system in the Chapel. These repairs are needed to ensure we can remain comfortable and warm this winter. Some updates will be provided about next steps on finding a pastor.
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New Member Sunday November 8, 2026
New Member Sunday will be November 8, 2026. If anyone is interested in joining as a member of the United Church of Granville congregation we would welcome you! Please contact Monda DeWeese at 740-591-4603 or at deweese.monda@gmail.com
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Help Wanted: Leaf Wranglers!
The trees have been busy decorating the church lawn with their annual autumn confetti. Unfortunately, they have absolutely no intention of cleaning up after themselves!
We’re looking for a few cheerful volunteers willing to grab a rake, enjoy some fresh fall air, and help us persuade those leaves to move along.
No experience necessary! We have four rakes and three tarps in the vestibule of the office. If you have a rake you could bring that might be helpful in case we have a plethora of volunteers. Many hands make light work – and fewer leaves.
We will likely need people each Sunday until Thanksgiving (or come any other time). The Granville Village vacuum machines will come on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to vacuum them up and we are asked to pile leaves onto the tree lawn (the grass strip located between the sidewalk and the curb or pavement) prior to our scheduled pickup days. The stairway going down to the basement on the Main St side and also the one on the opposite side (by the driveway between the church and the annex) will also need to be cleared. They've asked that we please not mix branches, limbs, or brush into your leaf piles, as debris causes equipment damage and delays. Those will need to be disposed of seperately.
Come for the followship. Stay for the raking. Leaf with our gratitude!
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Pastoral Care
If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral support please contact the office and our administrator, Mandy Burkett, will quickly and confidentially provide your information to Dave Ball and Kim Keethler-Ball who are ready to help. We are grateful to have their help in the absence of our pastor.
We have a fellowship fund that is available to assist with financial needs, as necessary. This fellowship fund will be funded, occasionally, through our noisy offerings.
You can reach the Church Administrator by phone at
740-587-0336 or by email at info@myucg.com.
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See link to join at bottom of newsletter.
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Claudia Esslinger: Rising Waters
Southern Ohio Museum - October 24-January 9
Opening Reception Sat. Oct. 24, 1-4 pm
Exploring the relationship between migration and climate change, this multi-media exhibition offers the visitor the chance to navigate through the gallery. Hollow boats implicate the perilous journey of those evacuating high waters. A recipient of the Ohio Arts Council’s prestigious Individual Excellence Award, Claudia constructs an experience with objects, light, and video.
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A Resilient Faith
October - Denison Library Atrium
Denison Archives and Special Collections is hosting a traveling exhibit titled "A Resilient Faith: Japanese American Baptists during World War II.” Please stop by the atrium to explore this exhibit, which is shining light on this narrative of spiritual perseverance and resistance.
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Granville's Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held this year on Sunday, November 22nd, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The service will be held at 7:00 pm and Stephanie Lobdell, Denison University's new Chaplin, will provide the message.
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UCG OFFICE HOURS
Mandy Burkett, our Church Administrator, will be in the church office during these office hours. Feel free to visit her with any need for assistance.
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Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday Closed
Mandy will be checking emails on Mondays and Fridays to respond to any urgent requests.
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SIGNS FOR VOTING ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY. A GROUP WILL GATHER TO HOLD SIGNS IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH AFTER EACH SERVICE AS PARTICIPATION ALLOWS. IT TAKES, ONLY 15 MINUTES. PLEASE JOIN US.
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We are looking for smiling faces to greet people as they come into the sanctuary on Sundays! Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? If so, sign up at the link below and show up a little early on a Sunday to welcome others to our service. Thanks! | | | |
We are trying something new and are asking for volunteers to take up the offering during service. We are looking for two volunteers each week and if you would like to help, please sign up at the link below. Thank you! | | | | What's Up with our Children & Youth | | Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the UCG nursery. | |
Children’s Program for the Fall
We have adopted a curriculum that emphasizes inclusive theology and belonging. It’s called “MiniRevolutions” and it will provide an exciting step forward in our children’s program!
Youth in grades 6-12 meet every 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month, immediately after worship in the youth room (Annex building next door, on the second floor).
We'll have snacks and good conversation! Current details for what to expect will be sent to parents by email. To add your teenager to our contact list, please email Julie York - jadyork@gmail.com
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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)
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.
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Joining Worship by Zoom
We are glad to have you as part of the UCG Zoomunity (Zoom Community).
Security settings require you to have a Zoom account to log in; free at: zoom.com
When you click on the Zoom link, you will be admitted right away; no waiting room. You will be muted. There is no formal co-host. You are welcome to continue sharing in the chat!
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Hearing Loop in the Sanctuary
If you have a T-Coil equipped hearing aid, please switch your hearing device to the T setting. Wireless earbud receivers are also available.
If you are having trouble with the system and can't hear, please see Jeff Reiswig at the time of the service, or email or call the office so we can be sure the system is in working order. (info@myucg.org/740-587-0336)
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Granville Zen Group
Wednesday, UCG Chapel, 7 PM
(20 minute silent meditation) followed by a discussion.
All are welcome. No experience necessary. Come as you are.
If you are interested in learning more about this offering, including meditation guidance,
please contact:
Timothy O'Connor Fraser at tim@dewdropmedia.com
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Music in the Chapel
Mondays at 5:00 pm
Bring your voice, instruments and music to share and join us to jam, enjoy each other's company and encourage live music in the worship service. For more information, contact Jeff Reiswig at ripreiswig@gmail.com
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Everyone is Welcome!
Saturdays at 10:30 am in the Chapel
There will be no Singing Resistance this week (10/27) and Singing Resistance will meet at the courthouse in Newark at 10:30 on 10/31 to encourage voters rather than at the chapel.
Singing resistance is a grassroots movement of local vocalists and citizens who use collective singing to nonviolently protest ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity, oppose authoritarianism, and build community care.
We meet every Saturday to sing, share information, and feel better just being with people of like concerns. Coffee and snacks are provided!
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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:
Poetry Open Mic, The Art of Meditation, Irish Music Club, Knitting Club, Button Club and more!
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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!
Snacks and Discussion Every Last Sunday of Each
Month. All Are Welcome!
6 PM FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
6:30-7:30 SERVICE/DISCUSSION
Contact: CeeJay Cook uuceejay@gmail.com
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below for online giving:
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Donate Stock
Your banker or broker can transfer the stock to the United Church of Granville through our account at the Park National Bank. Contact the Church Office at 740.587.0336 or info@myucg.org for details.
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Donate Bitcoin
Our on-line giving vendor now can accept gifts of Bitcoin.
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