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Thought for the Day
"Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one could never find sense in life without first experiencing its absurdity."
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Tonight, our Final Lenten Supper!
Wednesday, March 25
6:00-7:30 PM
Join us for supper in the Chapel. Suggested donation, $7.50/adult (max $15/family; kids eat free). We'll gather in the Chapel to eat together, then the kids will be able to go to the Annex for a guided activity. Adults will be watching a short segment from the PBS film,
"The Power of Forgiveness," and having a discussion to follow. A great way to "set Lent apart," to enjoy a healthy meal with friends, and to build deeper relationships. All are welcome! A big "Thank You" to Joanna Samuelson and Kitty Leatham for organizing these opportunities for us to get to know one another better.
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 UCC General Synod 30
June 26-30, 2015
in Cleveland, Ohio!
The Ohio Conference
of the UCC is busy preparing an EXTRAVAGANT
WELCOME for more than 4000 delegates and visitors to General Synod, June 26-30, 2015 right here at the Cleveland Convention Center. As part of the Local Arrangements Committee we anticipate the need for 450 enthusiastic volunteers. There are opportunities for everyone. Want to smile and greet? We need you! Want to pass communion? We need you! Want to take notes at meetings? We need you! Want to help with kids? We need you! WE NEED YOU!!!!
The list and description of all opportunities is found online http://www.ucc.org/synod/overview-of-volunteer.html. We encourage you to take a moment to look over the volunteer opportunities and consider how you can best serve during this important event in the life of our church. Once you've made your choice, please click on this link: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=217476303
See you all then! We are extremely grateful for your participation!
Sincerely,
Sue & Derry Wimer Co-Chairs, Local Arrangements Committee, General Synod 30
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"Chaplain's Lunch" this Friday
Denison's Slayter Dining Hall, Noon - 1 PM
All are invited to join Pastor Dwight for lunch, or just to come by and chat for a moment. No program--just a chance to visit!
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This Sunday, March 29th
Palm Sunday
Worship, 10 AM. See details above. Refreshments to follow.
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ctivities after worship, 11:30-12:15
- Nursery will continue until 12:15 this Sunday
- Kid's Club (preK-5th graders) in the Annex
- Middler's PeaceJam in the Annex, 1st fl.
- High School PeaceJam in the Youth Room
- "What Then Must we Do?" Discussion in the Chapel -- see below for details. Note that the Feminist Class is joining these discussions this season.
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"What Then Must We Do?" 
Selected Sundays, 11:30-12:15
THIS SUNDAY, March 29th
"Education opportunities in the younger years," led by Lyn Robertson and Doris Jane Conway. This session will explore family literacy and how important it is for parents & caregivers to begin to teach from infancy by talking to their children.
Upcoming Discussions:
April 12th, Session 8.
Housing and co-housing initiatives. Working for justice in rental housing, the availability of housing and future co-housing challenges. David Greene and Jerry Griffin.
April 19, Session 9.
Transportation services in a connected world, A fully funded everyday available transit system.
Janet Greene and others.
May 3rd, Session 10.
Adult education opportunities. The Freedom School. David Greene.
May 10th, Final Session.
Jerry, Charlie, Dwight and others. How is social justice and democratizing wealth being served? How are we doing?
Also, there's a webpage dedicated to notes and supplemental reading material from this discussion group. Click here to go to that webpage and look through the resources! The password is 'redcarpet.'
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Mondays at 3 PM...
We're discussing the book
The Grace in Aging: Awaken as you Grow Older
by Kathleen Dowling Singh in the Martin Reading Room at UCG. For next Monday, please read pp. 9-42, "Wake Up," "Predictable Sufferings," & "Stepping onto the Noble Path."
[email protected].
All are welcome!
Join Friends for Meditation!
Mondays, 4:15-4:45
Meditation/Contemplation in the Martin Reading Room. Come and enjoy silence & stillness. A way to deepen your interior space. Everyone is welcome!
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Tuesday, March 31
Lectionary@Lunch , Noon-1 PM
in the Martin Reading Room
Join Dave Ball, Dwight Davidson and others for reading the coming week's lectionary Bible passages (click here at
textweek.com to find out what they are). Bring a lunch, your creativity & your insights! All are welcome.
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Pastor's River Road Coffee Hours
Tuesday, March 31, 1:30-3:00 PM Would you like to come by and chat? To share a story, joy or concern? Stop by River Road Coffee House in Granville on Tuesday afternoons. Click here & check the church calendar to make sure I'll be there, then feel free to stop by (I'll be there most Tuesday afternoons!).
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Play Café at UCG! 
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00
Play Cafe has been a great success! Children and their parents, grandparents or nannies have attended. The children love pulling each other around on the wagon, coloring and playing pretend rescue games with the little riding toys. Many adults have met for the first time or become reacquainted. Our largest group was 29 children!
Please come and check it out on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00--our last day will be April 1st.
-Ceciel
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Coming Up...
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Good Friday, April 3rd
Granville Ecumenical Cross Walk
10:45 AM, from St. Edward's Church
A meditative, silent walk from the (Catholic) Church of St. Edward the Confessor in Granville to Slayter Chapel on Denison's campus. With stops along the way for readings and song.
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April 5, 10 AM Worship
Easter Egg Hunt for the kids to follow
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 
Baptist Youth Camp Fundraiser!
The Princess Bride (PG) 7PM, Friday, April 10th In the Chapel
Suggested donation of $5/adult,
max of $10 per family
Candy, popcorn, & drinks available at the movie for additional donation. All funds will go towards supporting scholarships for UCG youth to attend camp this summer. Please bring your friends and neighbors! Childcare provided for young children in the nursery.
Pastor's note: Our "Baptist Youth Camp" is one of the very few progressive Baptist camps in the USA--a great opportunity for our youth to be around others who share a vibrant, justice-seeking and inclusive faith tradition.
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April 19th - "Earth Sunday" Worship, organized by our Middlers & High School Youth.
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Dinner with the Pastors of
Shema Baptist Church of Havanna, Cuba
April 28, 6:30-9 PM, UCG Chapel
Interested in knowing what life and church life is like in Havanna? We have the rare chance to visit with Pastors Bety and Gustavo of Shema Baptist Church in Havanna-- in a partnering relationship with Baptist Alliance/UCC Harmony Creek Church in Dayton, Ohio. Rev. Mike Castle of Harmony Creek will be with Bety and Gustavo as well. Our own Dosinda Garcia-Alvite will be translating. All are welcome!
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Pastor's Note -- This is a reminder that I'll be at Andover Newton Seminary in Boston, April 6-10th for Doctor of Ministry course work. Contact Louise in the church office for routine needs that week, or me via cell phone in case of emergency.
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Listening for the Voice of the Beloved:
A Quiet Retreat in Spring, May 3-5
Location: Sts Peter and Paul Retreat Center, Heath, Ohio (SPACE IS LIMITED. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Overnight rate: $195 prepaid by April 18; $225 after April 18. Includes 2 nights, private room/bath, all meals. Commuter rate: $95 prepaid by April 18; $125 after April 18. Includes dinner and lunch on Sunday through Tuesday.
Limited scholarship assistance is available; call Amanda to inquire: 614/228-8867 or e-mail: [email protected]
"Be still and know that I am God." ~ Psalm 46
In quietude we deepen our awareness of God's still, small voice. Join us at this quiet retreat for a time of stillness and prayerful listening. We will gather for prayer, discussion, and reflection each evening and morning, allowing extended time during the day for individual meditation. Optional individual and group spiritual direction is included. Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Heath (www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com) features private rooms with bath, excellent food service, and beautiful grounds for walking.
Register by e-mailing or calling the Spirituality Network: [email protected], 614/228-8867
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2015 Granville Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
St. Edward the Confessor, Centenary Methodist, First Presbyterian, St. Luke and United Church of Granville announce the 33rd annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) to be held
Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 9:00am-12pm each day. The theme of this summer's program is God's Love In Action, and the on-site host is St. Edward. This year you will be able to access our brand new website
www.granvillevbs.com to register your children (age 4 - entering 6th grade) and to sign up to be an adult or teen volunteer beginning next Sunday, March 29. You will even be able to pay registration fees on the website! The early registration deadline is May 10 and the final registration deadline is May 18.
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6th Annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference
