What's Up at UCG

Join us for worship at 10 AM this Sunday

in person or online (via Zoom).

From the Pastor

Hi friends,

Happy August!

Well, this has been a busy week. Preparing for the arrival of that awesome, big blue bus took many hands and hours to coordinate, so THANK YOU to those who helped volunteer and get the word out. A special thanks to our Rev. Craig Showalter for working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth event - Craig, I appreciate you. What a great evening! I love our friends at Vote Common Good!

Now, how's about we get together Friday night for a good ole' bonfire to decompress ;)

The Reiswigs have generously offered to open their home to us for a time of relaxation and fellowship. So, COME! 7 pm at 1325 Lundy's Lane in Newark. There will be non-alcoholic beverages and s'mores...now all we need are some people, a few instruments, and an adult beverage, should you choose. Their house is fully accessible, as well. Will we see you there? I sure hope so. Nothing says SUMMER like a nice evening bonfire.

However, I know some of you will be wrapped up in Pelatonia this weekend - my thoughts are with you all - especially you Saturday 'early birds.'

Here's some tunes for you from last Sunday:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Wg0ODMmtg0LI3ovfobMqF?si=d76fa7cdbc6a4691

And for you Marvel fans, you may really enjoy this month's theme...

but you'll have to come on Sunday to find out ;)

See you soon, friends.

-Pastor Alissia, or, "Sister Kicks," according to Vote Common Good

OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, August 12, 2024

(Please plan your emergencies accordingly.)

What's Up with our Children & Youth

Nursery care is provided each Sunday in the UCG nursery.

Below is the Children's Church sign up for May through August!

We could use all the help we can get and the kids really love the volunteers!!

THANK YOU!

UCG Children's Church Sign Up

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up if you are able to help. We truly appreciate everyone who puts their time and attention into our kids and our church community. Thank you so much!

Money does grow on plants!

The youth plant sale to raise money for summer camp brought in just over $1200 this year!! Big thanks to everyone who participated, whether donating plants or buying them, helping to set up, clean up or peopling the sale itself. Ryan even helped us to sell plants at an art show next door! Every little bit helped! Our kids paid less than half of the true expense for camp, thanks to our congregation's generosity in its many forms.

This Sunday at UCG

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 at the bottom of the page. Your donations are deeply appreciated.

This Sunday, Pastor Alissia's message will be "Sophia"

Thank you to this week's Worship Team:

Worship Leader: Julie Reiswig

Tech: Robert Pritchard

Zoom: Erin Newman

Click here for Sunday's order of worship.

COVID-19 update: As of May 11, 2023, both the WHO and USA ended their declarations of Covid-19 as a public health emergency. We continue to trust in the love and goodwill of this community to care for self and neighbor with health and safety in mind. As such, we continue to defer to each individual’s conscience regarding the use of masks at UCG and will maintain our ‘mask only’ seating in the Sanctuary. Should you have any questions or concerns about our practice, please contact the church office.

What's Going on at UCG!

A note from Columbia Gas: 7/17/2024

Hello,

Luka here with Columbia Gas. Just reaching out to share updates on the Columbia Gas project taking place in Granville.

For the last several weeks crews have been working on the Denison part of this project to get work done by the time students come back for class. Crews will continue to work at Denison through the end of the month and try to wrap things up by the first week of August.

Once crews wrap up work on Denison, they will then transition back to the Village limits to pick up where we left off. There is still some main line install left on Shepardson Court. Otherwise, the main line install will mostly occur from Plum working east on Broadway and corresponding side streets.

Service line replacements will continue to follow behind where main line is installed.

Restoration has caught up from where work in the Village had previously occurred. If there’s any outstanding issues, just let me know.

Luka Papalko (he/him/his)

Public Affairs Manager, Columbia Gas of Ohio

Mobile: (614) 420-1376

Email: lpapalko@nisource.com

Web: www.columbiagasohio.com

290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215

Ways to Connect with others at UCG

BASKETBALL IN THE ANNEX GYM!

Open basketball has moved to

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 PM

All are welcome to come join the fun!

Granville Zen Group

Wednesday, UCG Chapel, 7 PM

(20 minute sit) followed by a discussion.

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.

Spirituality Book Group

On summer hiatus.

For more information, contact:

katherinefritsch@gmail.com.

Granville Outdoor Hiking Club

Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, Jack Wheeler will be hosting a community nature hike at various green spaces within 20 minutes of the United Church of Granville. This is a collaboration between the Granville Counseling Collective and the Granville Recreation District and is a free program open to anyone who wants to join. The purpose of the club is to build community through increased connection to self, neighbors, and nature. Weekly details can be found here.

What's Up in the Annex!

There's a lot going on at

GRANVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Click on the link below to check out the many wonderful events,

such as Ukulele Club, Poetry Open Mic, The Art of Meditation and more!

Granville Center for the Arts Website

Great Circle Fellowship News and Event

We meet at the United Church of Granville, 115 West Broadway, Granville, OH 43023.

Much thanks to UCG for sharing their space with our fellowship!

Join Us for Fellowship Snacks and Discussion

6:00 pm Food and Fellowship

6:30-7:30 pm Service/Discussion

Every Last Sunday of Each Month. All Are Welcome!

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Send us an email

Use the QR Code or the link

below for online giving:

Donate here

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:

Homeless Outreach donations can be left in the church office. Suggested items:

· Ramen noodles, cans of food with pull tops (ravioli, spaghetti, sausages, etc.)

· Dog food and snacks, Snack cups of fruit and pudding, meat sticks (for humans)

Shop at Kroger to benefit the UCG Youth Group--link your Kroger Card to the Community Rewards Program using Code QD995. You can sign up online at:.

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Click here to sign up for our member-driven Google group, UCG Message Board--a place where we share community news and many more opportunities for learning & action!