Thank you to those who persisted in trying to answer questions in the Advent poll that we emailed this morning. If you haven't already seen it, a survey was sent out this morning related to our calendar of Advent activities. WE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK! So, if you have a moment to click on a few buttons, we would really appreciate it. It has some quirks! It requires going back into the email to answer each question of the survey (and you need to click specifically on the word Yes or No or on the specific date). We appreciate your time and feedback! | |
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Join us for worship at 10 AM this Sunday
or online (via Zoom)
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From the Pastor
Beloved,
Since this week's What's Up is PACKED with information, I'll be brief: I LOVE YOU!
Hope to see you on Sunday.
-Alissia
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We'll be Hanging the Greens after worship this Sunday.
Come help decorate the church and the Annex for the Advent season!
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What's Up with our Children & Youth | |
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Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the UCG nursery.
Also, join us during Children's Church every Sunday between now and December 18th as we prepare for our Children's Pageant! Youth and adults are welcome to participate in script writing and rehearsals. Mark your calendars - the pageant will take place during worship on Sunday, December 18th!
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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)
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 below in Office News. Your donations are deeply appreciated.
This Sunday, Alissia Thompson's message will be: "A Fork in the Road."
Thank you to this week's Worship Team:
Worship Leader: Patti Burkett
Tech: Tom Burkett
Zoom: Erin Newman
Click here for the Sunday order of worship.
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Please review our most recent guidelines for safe worship (link to pdf) if you plan to join us in person.
COVID-19 County Check
In Licking County, the COVID-19 community alert level has changed to: LOW.
You can always find current community levels by county on our website.
The Worship Committee seeks your feedback to help us create optimally meaningful services. If, as you reflect on worship, you find you have comments you'd like to share with the committee, please use this form to do so.
Do you have a favorite hymn you would like to sing in worship? Please let us know at the link below!
Would you like to help with worship? Volunteer to moderate Zoom or help with other technical needs on Sunday morning? Perhaps be a worship leader?....send us a note at the link below for more information.
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Covid Practices
Friends,
We strongly encourage the wearing of masks, as well as social distancing, during worship. We will continue to maintain our 'Mask Only' section and invite you to make use of this space.
Coffee hour will be hosted in the Chapel. We ask that no food or drink be carried outside of the Chapel unless it is outdoors. This reduces the risk of exposure for those concerned about eating and drinking around others.
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Moderator, Jeff Burkett, or Pastor Alissia at the church office.
In advance, we thank you for your cooperation and your love of neighbor!
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ADVENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Beloved, the season of Advent quickly approaches. Soon we will have a full calendar of events to share with you - but for now, know that we will kick off the season this Sunday, November 20th, with a decorating of the church after worship and an ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Centenary UMC at 7 pm that evening. Stay tuned for more details pertaining to the season! It promises to be one of joy and anticipation.
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Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour
Saturday, December 3rd, 3-7 PM
‘HOT CIDER AND COCOA' ON THE LAWN
4:00-7:00 PM
MUSIC IN THE SANCTUARY
Sounds of the Season
Denison University Suzuki Flutes & Strings,
along with the Pickerington Suzuki Strings
3:00-4:00
Melodies on the Hammered Dulcimer
and Guitar
Jennifer Evans-Kinsley and Dick Kinsley
5:00-5:20
Favorites of the Season
The UCG Musical Ensemble
5:30-5:50
Holiday Music on Strings
Olivia Shell, violin and Emily McPeek, cello
6:00-6:20
Christmas Carols on the Organ
Jackie Dawson, UCG Organist
6:30-7:15
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Two Opportunities to Give this Holiday Season! | |
UCG is adopting a family again this Christmas!
This holiday season, UCG will once again be participating in The Salvation Army Adopt a Family Program.
Our adopted family is a single mom raising three boys, ages 10, 9, and 5. As part of this program, we will be collecting donations to purchase new coats for the boys, gift cards for a holiday meal, and items from their Christmas wish list that include new bikes, a basketball, Nintendo Switch, Paw Patrol, learning games, trucks, and anything Nickelodeon.
If you would like to donate, please mark your donation for "Adopt a Family" and leave at UCG on Sunday morning or mail or drop off in the Church office. All items must be purchased and delivered by December 9th so it's time to scurry! If you have any questions or if you would like to help with this program, please contact Jill Andrews at jandrewsruns@gmail.com.
Thank you!
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UCG will have a collection box for your donations! | | |
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Help Decorate the Sanctuary with Poinsettias
for Christmas Eve!
Church members and friends who would like to order a poinsettia in memory or in honor of family members or friends this holiday season, please complete the form below and return with payment to the church office by Friday, December 5th. Checks can be made out to United Church of Granville. You can take your poinsettia home after the Christmas Eve service.
- Small Red ($4.75) - 4.5 inch (3 to 4 blooms)
- Medium Red, White, Pink or Marble - ($9.75) - 6.5 inch (4 to 7 blooms)
- [Large - Red ($20.00) - 8 inch (12 to 15 blooms)
If your preference is white, marble, pink or the large red poinsettia,
please order quickly as they tend to go faster.
If you have an SUV or covered-bed pickup truck, and would like to pick up our poinsettias on December 22nd, and arrange them in our sanctuary, please let Louise (info@myucg.org) know.
THANK YOU!
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Calling all Singers!
Advent and the Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour are fast approaching. If you would like to join in singing this Advent season, reach out to Jackie or Alissia after worship this Sunday.
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Have you turned in your pledge for 2023?
If you did not receive your a pledge card from UCG, or would like to return your pledge virtually, please contact Louise at info@myucg.org and mention the pledge amount in an email. If you have any questions about pledging in 2023, please contact Andy McCall at Macalla@denison.edu. Feel free to pick up a pledge card from the table in the back of the sanctuary. It is important for budget planning purposes that we receive your financial commitment for the coming year by Thanksgiving.
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THE HOLIDAYS…The gatherings, presents, people and food. The memories...The grief. The holidays bring many things, not all of them joyous.
For those grieving a loss, it can feel nearly impossible. You are invited to a different sort of gathering: a time of GRIEF CARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. During this gently facilitated space, grief will be spoken and honored, and mourning loss will be welcomed and supported.
MINI RETREAT, Friday, November 11, 12:30 – 3:30 pm: Join us for three hours of sharing and honoring loss, while receiving resources for practicing your own grief care for the holidays.
FOUR WEEKLY SESSION, Fridays, 11:30am – 12:30 pm, 11/18; 12/2; 12/9; 12/16: Or connect in four weekly sessions, making space for support throughout the season. Or both!
Sponsored by the Parker Center for Abundant Aging, register at no charge at www.UnitedChurchHomes.org/enliven
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Ways to Connect with others at UCG | |
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Granville Zen Group
Tuesday, UCG Chapel, 7 PM (20 minute sit) followed by an outdoor discussion
Distancing and masking are encouraged while indoors.
Daily sitting practice, over Zoom, M-F at 7:15 AM (30 minutes) Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7246053991?pwd=bEFWRkZIL0w1WjQzK1MzOVc2UnZRdz09
Meeting ID: 724 605 3991
Password: zen
For more information, contact Timothy O'Connor Fraser at tim@dewdropmedia.com.
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Drum Circle at UCG
Last Sunday of the Month, 7-9PM
Nov 27
Led by Dayle Bradford Huffman
of Land of Legend Movement and Rhythm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
No drumming experience needed!
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Spirituality Book Group
Meets weekly at 3PM
on Thursdays at UCG
We have just started a new book: The Five Invitations, Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski.
[The Granville Public Library has some copies]
The author shares wisdom gained from his patients in the many years he was a Hospice chaplain.
For more information, contact:
katherinefritsch@gmail.com.
All are welcome.
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The Annual Thanksgiving Market
will be at Raccoon Valley Park this Saturday
and there is no Market Thanksgiving weekend.
The Market will resume in the Annex December 3rd!
IN THE ANNEX
UNITED CHURCH OF GRANVILLE
most SATURDAYS til Spring!
9:30am to noon
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Office News!
This QR Code takes you
to our online giving page!
UCG is glad to offer safe and secure online giving through Vanco Online Giving as a convenient way to make a financial gift to support the work of UCG – by electronic funds transfer, and we can now accept credit card payments! Please be aware that Vanco subtracts a 2.75% fee from your gift unless you opt at checkout to include the fee in your gift transaction (you may have to scroll down for that option if using your phone!). The least expensive option for the church continues to be ACH transactions direct from a specified bank account.
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Church office hours:
9 AM to 3 PM, Monday - Friday
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