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Thought for the Day
"While aristocracy-controlled religion was the opiate of the masses back then, corporate-controlled media is the opiate of the masses today."
- travel writer, Rick Steves, Seattle Times, 1/3/2015
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The Lenten Supper Series begins tonight!
Wednesdays, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, & 25
6:00-7:30 PM
Join us for supper in the Chapel provided by "Green Chef," Kitty Leatham! Suggested donation, $10/adult or $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 supervised discussion and play/program in the gym. Each night, adults will be watching a short segment from the PBS film, ...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!
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"Chaplain's Lunch," Fridays, Noon-1 PM
Denison University's Slayter Dining Hall
Come join Pastor Dwight for a quick conversation or for lunch. There's no program--just a time to visit & catch up. All are welcome--students, faculty & church friends.
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Sacred Harp Singing!
Tom and Patti Burkett encourage singers to sample all or part of this year's Sacred Harp state convention, held in Bexley on February 28 and March 1. A flyer is posted on the chapel bulletin board and can be downloaded here: http://columbussacredharp.org/convention/ohiostateconvention2015.pdf. If you can't go, get out your hymnal anyway, because it's being streamed live!
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This Sunday, March 1st2nd Sunday of LentWorship, 10 AM We continue our Lenten theme, "A Wilderness People" this week. How do we go about "saving our souls" when we find ourselves surrounded by such socio-political brokenness?  It's... Cuppa Pride Sunday!All donations from Sunday's after-worship refreshments will go towards the outreach work of our local LGBTQ Open & Affirming Churches' "UCC Pride" Group. Thanks to all who have provided these refreshments this year!
Activities for all Ages, 11:30-12:15 - Nursery will continue until 12:15 this Sunday
- Kid's Club (K-5th Graders) in the Annex, 1st fl.
- PeaceJam Middlers (6-8) in the Annex, 1st fl.
- High School PeaceJam Youth (9-12) in the Annex Youth Room
- "What Then Must We Do?" Discussion Group in the Chapel. Note that The Feminist Class is joining the "What Then Must We Do?" Discussion this season!
Bring Something for the Lenten Prayer Table! This season we're creating together a "Lenten Prayer Table!" You're invited to bring something to place on the table which speaks to you of "wilderness." Perhaps it's something that reminds you of a wilderness period in your own life, or something that speaks to you of the social wilderness, or of perseverance or growth through adversity or waiting or... use your imagination! Small slips of paper will be available to share a short "explanatory note" if you like. You can place these items before the service, or bring them up during the sharing of Joys & Concerns.
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"What Then Must We Do?" 
Sunday Mornings, 11:30-12:15
in the Chapel
This Sunday: "Understanding poverty through local efforts (like the Newark Think Tank on Poverty) which gather community members together to solve real problems," facilitated by Linda Mossholder and Doug Swift.
Click here to see the working schedule of discussion topics and dates.
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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Join Friends for Meditation!
Mondays, 4:15-4:45
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 Lectionary @ Lunch Tuesdays 12 Noon-1 PM Pastor Dwight & Dave Ball invite you to come to church on Tuesdays, 12 noon - 1 PM for an hour of discussing the next Sunday's lectionary passages in a small group. Bring your lunch if you'd like, and we'll eat together. Coffee and good conversation will be waiting for you. To read the Revised Standard Lectionary texts ahead of time, go to www.textweek.com and click on the link below the Sunday's date.
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- NEW! -
"Pastor's River Road Coffee Hours"
most Tuesdays, 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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- Next Wednesday, March 4th -
Men's Breakfast at the Sparta, 6:30-7:30 AM
Come join us for good food and good conversation at the Sparta Restaurant on W. Main in Newark.
All are welcome.
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Play Caf� at UCG! 
Every Wednesday
at 3:30 PM in the Annex
Are you ready for the cold weather?
- New boots... check!
- Sled dug out of a pile in the basement
... check!
- Hot chocolate and apple cider... check!
- An indoor play space for your very active children...check!!
You're invited to a play space for preschool and elementary age kids!
Email [email protected] for more info.
A great place to get to know other parents in your community and share a play date!
Coffee and tea-free! Donations accepted for UCG's Lunches on the Square program.
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Coming Up...
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Sundays in Lent
"A Wilderness People" Feb. 22, The Wilderness Within Mar. 1, Finding Sustenance in the Socio-political Wilderness Mar. 8, Making Sense of the Wilderness Periods in our own Lives Mar. 15, Traveling Through the Wilderness of Interpersonal Challenges and Conflicts Mar. 22, Growing through the Wilderness Stretches of Life in Community/Gun Violence Prevention Sunday
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David Greene sharing  Unfit to be a Slave:
A Guide to Adult Education for Liberation
as part of Bryn Du's
"Local Life Series"
Tues., March 3, 7 PM
David's recent book brings us tools to develop consciousness and leadership for social change. Drawing from over 40 years of experience in adult or worker education, this book aims to empower educators, students and other workers with science applied to solving the serious social problems we face today. From Sense Publishers. Copies are available at the Granville Library.
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Food Chains Documentary Showing &
Fair Trade Food Tasting
March 5th at the Midland Theatre in Newark
 UCG is co-sponsoring this event being organized by Bryn Bird Walsh! Before the film at River Road on the Square, 5-7 PM Fair Trade Tasting Event, Cost $4 ...and in the Midland Lobby, 6-7 PM The Lexicon of Sustainability's PROJECT LOCALIZE, a pop-up show by students from Granville High School and C-TEC Also sponsored by the Licking County Local Food Council, the Midland Theatre, Bon Apetit, and the Denison Student Farmworker Alliance _______________________________________ What's Happening with the YOUTH?
Sunday, March 8th - Middlers & High Schoolers will visit the Buddhist Center of Ohio, in Columbus Sunday, March 22nd, 12:15 - Parents & Students Baptist Youth Camp ("BYC") informational meeting & lunch together! _______________________________________  Heartbeat: Israeli+Palestinian Youth MusiciansLIVE CONCERT, Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 PMPark St. Saloon, 525 N. Park St., Columbus $2 Students, $5 General Public Heartbeat is an organization that brings together young Palestinian and Israeli musicians who join together in a band and tour the world spreading their music and message of coexistence. You can read more about the work they do in the attached information sheet or on their website: http://heartbeat.fm. Tickets can be purchased using the link below: Thanks to Michaela Grenier for passing along this opportunity! ______________________________________
Gun Violence Prevention Weekend
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6th Annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference
