Coming Up at UCG
You can always access a detailed calendar on the church website. Click here & bookmark it if you'd like!
Friday, August 29
AA in the Annex, 7 PM
Saturday, August 30
Farm & Craft Market on Annex Lawn, 8 AM - Noon
Sunday, August 31
"Sacredness of Labor Sunday"
Worship, 10 AM
Conversation with Cathi Steele of the Mid-Ohio Worker's Association in the Chapel, 11:30-12:15
Nursery care from 10-11:15 AM
Green Justice Team Meeting, Martin Reading Room, 11:30 Monday, Sept 1 Labor Day--Church Office Closed
Fall BEACON Submission Deadline
Tuesday, Sept 2 SPARK "Soup Kitchen" (free meal) in the Annex, Noon-1 PM Wednesday, Sept 3 Men's Breakfast at the Sparta Restaurant, 6:30 AM
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Aug 28 Denison classes begin;
"Burn" Showing at Glassworker's Union Hall, 6 PM
Sep 7 Fall Sunday School Kickoff
Sep 14 Open Board Meeting, 12:30
Sep 21 Birthday Party Bash after worship;
"Chasing Ice" Showing in the Chapel, 2 PM
Sep 26-27 Annual Gathering of the ABC/RGR
Sep 28 Lunches on the Square
Oct 5 World Communion Sunday
Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day Worship; Congregational Meeting afterwards
Oct 18 Last Farm & Craft Market
Oct 24 Mystery Dinner, 6 PM
Nov 2 All Saints Day Worship
Nov 30 Advent Begins
Dec 6 Granville Candlelight Walking Tour
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Good Causes
 The Sacredness of Labor
Sunday, Aug. 31st
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Help Meet the Needs of Students at Ben Franklin Elementary School!
The South Newark Civic Association (SNCA) is collecting items to meet the needs of students at Ben Franklin School.
There is an immediate need for backpacks. There is an ongoing need for children's sweatpants and tennis shoes. Tennis shoes can be gently used. A box for donated items is located near the Welcome Table.
Envelopes are also available for monetary donations. Please make checks out to South Newark Civic Association. Donations are tax deductible.
Contact Linda Mossholder if you have questions: 522-6350 or [email protected].
SPARK "Soup Kitchen"
Tuesdays, Noon-1 PM
UCG Annex Gym
Denison University and SPARK have partnered to make a hot lunch available to the community at no charge. Come enjoy a free meal with friends! For more info, call 740-587-0200.
This is both an opportunity for SPARKlers, who get a chance to serve the meal, and for folks to come together in community.
Consider joining the Justice & Peace Action Network! Did you know that the UCC has a Justice and Peace Action Network you can be a part of? Click here to join and get news of ways you can speak your mind on issues of peace and justice to those in positions of leadership.
Progressives for Social Justice in Licking County, Ohio Facebook Group
Feel free to send the church an e-mail if you'd like to join this closed Facebook group, and someone in the group can add you as a member.
The Food Pantry
August is Canned Fruit & Tuna Month for the Food Pantry. A donation basket is next to the Welcome Table in the Sanctuary. Remember that you may also give financially as well (envelopes are available by the donation basket).
For more information, see
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A Note about
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SW Corner of Broadway & Main
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-0336
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Electronic Giving
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And remember that you can always listen to past
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Friends, Welcome back, Denison Students! Our prayers are with you for a great school year, rich in broadening experiences! For those who've been away, some local news is that, last week, the Licking County Transit board voted to discontinue Sunday and evening transportation services, beginning September 1st. This was a great disappointment, as the decision disproportionately impacts the lives of students taking evening classes, low-wage workers and people with disabilities. But one positive result has been that, through the consistent efforts of so many people, we've seen renewed discussion about the fundamentals of our transit system. Thanks to all of you activists, advocates, and organizers who continue to work towards increased mobility for folks in Licking County! This Labor Day weekend, we join with progressive congregations around the country to celebrate "The Sacredness of Labor Sunday"--a time to lift up and honor the sacred link between work and faith, and an annual initiative of Interfaith Worker Justice. Special guest, Cathi Steele of the Mid-Ohio Workers Association (MOWA) will share a brief testimony during the service and, after worship, will take part in a conversation in the Chapel about the her work with that local Association. Shalom, Dwight |
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Announcements
Community Event this THURSDAY
"Burn" Film Showing, Aug. 28th, 6-9PM
Glassworkers Union Hall (GMP)
350 Hudson Ave., Newark, OH
"Burn is a character-driven documentary about Detroit, told through the eyes of Detroiters who are on the front lines, trying to rescue and rebuild it." Sponsored by the Freedom School in Licking County and supported by the Central Ohio AFL-CIO Labor Council & Firefighters Local 109.
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Directory Up-Date in Progress--
Your Help Needed!
The UCG directory is made up of members and friends of UCG. Its purpose is to facilitate communication with each other. So, whether you're old or new to the church, we hope you'll help us keep it up to date. Please go online ( www.unitedchurchgranville.org) and look for the directory under the CHURCH FAMILY RESOURCES tab (the password is "redcarpet") to see if you're in the directory and whether the information is correct. If it's not, please send your corrected information to [email protected]. If you're not in the directory, and you'd like to be, please send your contact information (name, address, phone, email) and a current photo (optional) to [email protected]. You can also update your data at the Welcome Table at the rear of the Sanctuary. Thank you!
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Staff & Office News...
Administrator Louise Gemmell's summer hours end this week. Beginning Sept. 2nd, Louise will be in the office from 9 AM - 3 PM once again. In addition, these "What's Up" e-mails will be sent out weekly again, starting this week.
Next Monday, Sept. 1st, is Labor Day
...so the church office will be closed and there will be no Monday meetings.
REMEMBER that the fall Beacon deadline is also NEXT MONDAY, Sept. 1st!
The Beacon goes out to a mailing list of members and friends across the country, and is a great medium for keeping folks informed about the interesting things happening at & around UCG!
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Coming Up!
Men's Breakfast at the Sparta Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, 6:30 AM Come join us for good food and fun conversations. Ends promptly at 7:30--all are welcome!
Chaplain's Lunch Resumes
Fridays at Noon, DU's Slayter Dining Hall ...beginning on Sept. 5th. Just stop by or stay for lunch and conversation--no program, just checking in and catching up. UCG members are welcome to come up for this, as well. Fall Kickoff Sunday, Sept. 7th After-worship children's and youth groups are about to start back up! From Sept. 7th, nursery care will continue until 12:15, there'll be new programming called "Kid's Club" for K-5th graders in the Annex, and both Middlers (6th-8th graders) and High Schoolers (8-12th graders) will be sharpening their peace-building skills this year using the PeaceJam curriculum this year! For Adults Sundays after worship in September... Sept. 7th - "What's New at the Freedom School in Licking County" in the Chapel, 11:30-12:15 Sept. 14th - Susan Adams will be sharing about her work with the veterans court & Russ Adams will be sharing about his work on sustainability issues in the Chapel,11:30-12:15 Keep your eyes peeled! A number of new groups & studies are scheduled for October & beyond. As always, contact Doris Jane Conway ([email protected]) if you'd be interested in facilitating an adult study or discussion group at church. Birthday Bash Event after worshipSept. 21st, 11:30 to 12:30  We will be celebrating everybody's birthday! This is a fun mixer that everyone in the family will enjoy. Contact Kitty Leatham for details.
Also on Sept. 21st, 2 PM in the Chapel
A Showing of "Chasing Ice"
Chasing Ice is an award-winning film that "depicts a photographer trying to deliver evidence and hope to our carbon-powered planet." Showing is sponsored by Licking County Citizens Concerned for Health & Environment. Discusssion will follow--all are welcome.
ABC/RGR Annual Gathering
Rochester, NY, Sept. 26-27th
Pastor Dwight and Jason Alspaugh (UCG member serving as Pastor for Youth & Families at the First Baptist Church of Dayton) will be attending the Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of the Rochester/Genesee region. If you'd like to join us on our pilgrimage to Rochester, NY as a delegate from UCG, contact the Pastor. A great opportunity to meet some fantastic people and to learn more about one of our denominational partners. ___________________________________
Interested in becoming an official member of UCG?
Feel free to talk to Pastor Dwight or Moderator Lyn Robertson if you have questions. We're now in the process of planning a Sunday service in September in which new members will be welcomed!
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Be Informed...
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Thought for the Day
"Woe to those who make their neighbors work for nothing and do not give them their due wages."
- Jeremiah 22:13
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