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Join us for worship at 10 AM this Sunday
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From the Pastor
Friends,
What would Jesus do?
Remember that bracelet fad?
I have asked myself this very question countless times this week in light of the actions of this U.S. administration. I have combed through scripture, fought with Matthew 22:15-22 (look it up, as my father would say), and prayed early and often. What would Jesus do if He were bodily among us today? I want to imagine Him teaching, preaching, and healing until ICE arrested Him. I want to believe He would dare to speak of the Kindom over the empire despite threats to his First Amendment rights. In sum, I have faith that Jesus would simply 'keep on keepin' on' until He was detained. I do not think He would be moved.
Friends, we find ourselves in uncharted territory. The defiance, bullying, and lies of this administration have reached a fever pitch. We do not know what the courts will do. We do not know what our government will do. We do not know if our system of checks and balances will hold. What we do know, however, is that we have an exemplar in Jesus. And this Holy Week, we could stand to follow his lead-
Dine with one another. Care for one another. Serve one another. Be willing to sacrifice for one another. And do not despair in the face of evil.
I wrote a piece for Baptist News Global this week about the parallels between Jesus' trial and the plight of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I have been so disquieted by his case that I cannot remain silent any longer. You can read the article here, if you'd like: https://baptistnews.com/article/a-holy-week-plea-do-not-let-kilmar-abrego-garcia-be-crucified/
While Jesus may not walk among us today, He gifted us the Holy Spirit to guide us. And right now? I feel guided to speak. Where do you feel guided, beloved?
I don't want any more innocents to go to the Cross.
Walk with courage in these upcoming days.
-Pastor Alissia
| Would you appreciate a conversation with Pastor Alissia? Or how about a home visit? Do you have a pastoral need or issue to discuss? If so, please contact Pastor Alissia directly at alissia@myucg.org. She would love to spend time with you! | | | |
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PASTOR AWAY: April 28 - May 2
Please note that Pastor Alissia will be away from the office at a colloquium on Monday, 4/28, through Friday, 5/2. She will return in time for worship on Sunday, 5/4. Please contact the office with any needs during this time, as Alissia will be in contact with Craig throughout the week. Thank you!
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Good Friday
Taizé Worship Service
Click Here for GOOD FRIDAY BULLETIN | 7:00-8:00 pm in the Chapel
*Please enter in through either Rhoades Chapel or the Office door | This night is in remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion and death.
For this, we will observe a quiet, contemplative time of worship in the Taizé style. Please prepare your hearts and minds for stillness, as this service will be vastly different than our typical Sunday. I ask that you enter the space quietly to maintain the tenor of the event. Our worship will mainly consist of chanting, readings, and periods of silence. | | Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunday
Worship
&
Egg Hunt | 10:00 am in the Sanctuary | In celebration of the resurrection, join us for worship and a good, old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt afterward! Candy donations are being welcomed. Just drop by the church! | | |
BLESSING OF THE MILAGROS
THIS SUNDAY
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Making Milagros with
United Church of Granville
This Lenten season, we are exploring making milagros (Spanish for miracles) that symbolize our desires for our “best life.” In many Latin American cultures, a milagro is presented to God as evidence of a prayer of petition or thanks for something in one’s life. As Pastor Alissia spoke about on Sunday, we are focusing on the “DASH” between our birth and death. What do we want to have happen during that time?
For this experience, the first step is to define that desire for yourself, and then to look for a symbol that you can create (or find) to share on our altar of milagros. Although the examples show body parts, your symbols can be of anything!
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This is a guide to how to make your own Milagro:
Your first choice might be to use skills you already have to create a small symbol (about 2.5-3” tall fits best, but if its larger it can go on the surface of the table). Do you crochet or sew, collect elements from nature, draw or paint? You can use any of these talents. If you want to hang these on the altar, create a way to put some thread to hang them on the strings there
(there is extra thread at the work station in the chapel).
If you want to make a milagro at the work station in the chapel, here are the suggested steps:
1. Sketch your symbol on a piece of backing paper. Use this as a pattern by cutting out or cut out after you glue other papers on top.
2. Select colored papers and cut them from the selection provided.
3. Glue these papers to your sketch (using a glue stick), adding layers of colors and shapes.
4. Punch a hole near the top and add a 6” piece of embroidery floss and tie it off once.
You are now ready to bring your Milagro to the altar!
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OFFICE CLOSED
MONDAY, APRIL 21
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BOARD MEETING
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, AFTER WORSHIP
AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION CLASS
Sunday, April 27, after church
What a joy it has been to see so many wonderful faces on Sunday mornings! If you have an interest in learning a bit more about what Church Membership looks like, please join Monda DeWeese on April 27th for a Membership Education Class immediately following church. It will be a time as a small group to delve a bit deeper into taking the next step toward full membership. Questions? - see or call Monda (740) 591-4603.
Mark your calendars May 18th for Membership Sunday when you can turn your interest into action with Pastor Alissia during the morning service.
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Church Picnic
After Worship, Sunday, May 1
Infirmary Mound Park
4351 Lancaster Road, Granville
Shelter #4 (near the nature playscape, bathrooms on site)
Hot dogs, fixings and drinks provided. Please bring a chair, a dish to share, your favorite outdoor lawn games, or board games (picnic tables available!)
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APRIL'S NOISY OFFERING
The offering raised $310.24 for PRIDE.
Thank you for your generosity.
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Holy Trinity Community Drop-In Center
Needs...
The community drop in is open 5 days a week to offering a safe space for people in Newark and neighboring communities to connect to resources. They serve breakfast and lunch to guests.
Current needs include coffee, sugar and cereal. Donations can be dropped of at the Drop-In, 592 West Main St., Newark or at UCG.
Contact Linda Mossholder (lindamossholder@mac.com) for more information.
| | | What's Up with our Children & Youth | | Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the UCG nursery. | | |
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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Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! | | | | |
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! | | | | | |
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 “From Eulogizing to Eastering”
Thank you to this week's Worship Team:
Worship Leader: Claudia Esslinger
Tech: Xander Hu Van Reeth
Click here for Sunday's order of worship.
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Changes to Zoom
If you are a part of the UCG Zoomunity, you may notice some changes that started Sunday, April 13.
When you click on the Zoom link, you should be admitted right away without entering a waiting room. You will automatically be muted and there will be no formal co-host. You are welcome to continue sharing in the chat! After service, the zoom will end instead of allowing extra time.
Thanks to Erin and Dina for their co-hosting and their welcoming presence over several years to create this strong zoom community - zoomunity - for UCG!
| 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. | | Granville Signals Upgrade | |
2025 Downtown Signal Improvement Project
Upgrades to signal lights and crosswalks on Broadway from Main Street to Pearl Street will begin this Spring.
More details here: granville.oh.us/village-projects
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Sig,
the friendly face of the project
| STREET EXCAVATING has begun at the intersection of Broadway and Main | | Ways to Connect with others at UCG | | |
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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Spirituality Book Group
The Reading Group is on hiatus until it resumes sometime in 2025.
Meetings have been 2:00pm on Thursdays at the church.
If you are interested, please contact Kathy Fritsch at katherinefritsch@gmail.com
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BASKETBALL IN THE ANNEX GYM!
Open basketball
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 PM
All are welcome to come join the fun!
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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 Poetry Open Mic, The Art of Meditation, Irish Music Club, Knitting Club, Button Club and more!
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Granville Fencing Academy
We are pleased to announce a new community resource taking place in Annex Gym starting this April: fencing classes with Coach Hector Florencia of the all-new Granville Fencing Club! Coach Hector will teach classes for youth, teens, and adults Olympic-style sabre fencing, a joyful sport that helps develop fitness, focus, and confidence. Any community members who might like to learn to fence may reach out to 740.209.6111 or info@granvillefencing.com.
granvillefencing.com
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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
4:00 pm Food and Fellowship
4:30-5:30 pm Service/Discussion
Every Last Sunday of Each Month. All Are Welcome!
Contact: CeeJay Cook uuceejay@gmail.com
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Use the QR Code or the link
below for online giving:
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Homeless Outreach Needs
The Outreach serves over 120 meals every Saturday. We use 3 compartment carry-out
containers. Donations of containers would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped at the church office. If you have questions contact Linda Mossholder (phone 740-641-4989 or email: lindamossholder@mac.com).
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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 Columbus Foundation. Contact: Steven Moore at 614.251.4000 or SMoore@columbusfoundation.org
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