University Circle UMC in the New Year
New Year's Sunday Worship at 11:00am – Begin 2012 at University Circle United Methodist Church with a service led by Dr. Ken Chalker.
Sunday Sermon Talk Back's – January 8 and 29, Dr. Chalker holds "Sermon Talk Backs" in the sanctuary immediately following the service. Join him "down front" for a brief time of refreshments, questions, answers and comments about his morning message.
A Conversation with Church Laity About Exciting 2012 Initiatives – held during an after-worship potluck lunch on Sunday, January 15.
Top 3 Ways to Powerfully Improve Your Health in 2012 – Sunday, January 29 at 9:30am. Make 2012 the year you take action on 3 simple life changes that will give you more energy, improve your mood, lighten your heart and put some bounce in your step as well as a smile on your face. Whether you have challenging health issues or you want to avoid health issues for as long as possible, learn how simple, small changes can make all the difference in your life. Jane Ehrman, M.Ed, CHES, lead behavioral health specialist in the Lifestyle Medicine department at the Cleveland Clinic, looks forward to helping you understand how you can make this year even better than you expected.
HandsOn Cleveland's Homeless "Stand Down" - UCUMC Outreach will again this year be supporting the Homeless Stand Down, organized by HandsOn Northeast Ohio. We have been asked to donate the following men's outerwear items to be provided to those in need in Greater Cleveland:
New or nearly new winter coats **Men Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL
New or nearly new winter boots **Men's Sizes 10-13
New Waterproof Gloves
New Winter Hats
The Stand Down is EARLY this year, so donations must be received at church by Sunday, January 15th.
The UMWomen's group will be providing many winter hats and scarves, so we will be most in need of the coats and boots. If you have a clean, VERY gently used winter coat or boots (larger men's sizes preferable), or if you are willing to purchase a new coat or boots, please know that these items will be very warmly received by the Homeless Stand Down. We were blown away by the generosity of the congregation in providing children's hats and gloves for Willow School, and we are hoping for a similar response to this needed mission. Thank you!
UMCOR Up Close & Personal – At a potluck following our 11am worship on Sunday, February 5, learn about the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) – the global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States to alleviate human suffering—whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster. During this potluck event sponsored by the United Methodist Women of our church, we'll also hear about Sager Brown in Louisiana the headquarters for UMCOR's relief supply operations which ships more than $4 million in supplies annually throughout the world with the help of more than 2,000 volunteers.
Mardi Gras Dinner Party – Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:30pm, in our Great Hall. Featuring an authentic New Orleans-style Creole/Cajun dinner prepared by Chez Ben Magee & Friends plus the live, foot-stomping, hand-clapping music of the New Orleans Jazz Ensemble, a traditional Dixieland Band with vocalists. "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" (Let the good times roll).
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