December 2009
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Join us tomorrow, Sunday, 11am at Epworth-Euclid...
JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 27TH @ EPWORTH-EUCLID, 11AM TO HEAR JUDY’S SERMON “What are you singing?” Come to hear Bishop-in-Residence Judy Craig’s sermon “What are you singing?” and you’ll not only recharge your batteries for the week but the New Year! Please note that today Refreshments in the Parlor will be hosted by the Finance Committee. The...
Join us tomorrow, Sunday, 11am at First Church to...
JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 27TH @ FIRST CHURCH, 11AM TO HEAR KEN’S SERMON “Making Room” Come to hear Dr. Chalker’s sermon “Making Room” and you’ll not only recharge your batteries for the week but the New Year! Please note that there will be no Singing Children rehearsal and no Liturgical Dance rehearsal. CLICK HERE to read the complete email newsletter. ...
Silent Night Christmas Eve Service at First Church
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Video Invitiation from Dr. Chalker to First Church...
Thursday, December 24th at 7:30pm, First Church Cleveland (map of church location below) View Larger Map Posted via web from OneCoolGod | Comment »
Video Invitiation from Bishop-in-Residence Judy...
@Epworth-Euclid Church, Thursday, December 24th at 5:00pm View Larger Map Posted via web from OneCoolGod | Comment »
Information Regarding the Passing of Rev. W....
This past Sunday, Reverend W. Maurice King passed away. Reverend King served at Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church from 1993-1997 after serving as Canton District Superintendent from 1987-1993 during his career. Below his picture is information regarding his funeral arrangements and where condolences may be sent. Date of Death: December 20, 2009 Address: 4766 Katherine Lane, Memphis TN...
Menorah burning bright at First Church Cleveland...
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Join us this Sunday, 11am at Epworth-Euclid Church...
JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 20TH @ EPWORTH-EUCLID, 11AM TO HEAR JUDY CRAIG’S SERMON “There’s a New Day Comin’….And it’s Already Here.” Bishop-in-Residence Craig’s Sermon Preview: “I am talking about A New Day a Comin’….And It’s Already Here. The idea is that Christmas is the right-side-upping of life. I am also using music as an...
Join us this Sunday, 11am at First Church to Keep...
JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 20TH @ FIRST CHURCH, 11AM TO HEAR KEN’S SERMON “A Light Keeps Burning” Dr. Chalker’s Sermon Preview: “Utilizing the Hanukkah Menorah from The Temple, I will be talking about the candlelight services Jesus would have known and observed. The point is to celebrate the fact that no matter what and no matter when, no matter how bad things get or how...
Epworth-Euclid December-January Calendar
December 12/20 Holiday Reception in Parlor following worship, Chancel Choir Rehearsal following Holiday Reception 12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5pm 12/25 Christmas Day 12/25-1/2 Church Office Closed 12/27 Neighborhood Lunch 12/31 Cancelled: Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7:15-9:15pm January 1/1 Happy New Year! 1/4 Combined church office open at University...
First Church December-January Calendar
December 12/20 Liturgical Dance, 9:00am and worship; Singing Children, 9:30am and worship 12/21 AA meeting, room 308, noon-1pm 12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7:30pm 12/24 No Chancel Choir rehearsal 12/24 No Chancel Ringers rehearsal 12/25 Christmas Day 12/25-1/3 Church Office Closed 12/28 AA meeting, room 308, noon-1pm 12/30 Cancelled: Gospel Choir rehearsal...
PHOTO: Gifts Being Prepared for Willow School...
All of the gifts you have given so graciously will be delivered to Willow School this week before they begin their Christmas break. Books, gloves and hats, thermal underwear, and white shirts will be sorted today. As always, your hearts have obviously been open to these children, their families, and the staff at Willow School. Posted via email from OneCoolGod | Comment »
A Choral Cantata For Advent at First Church...
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Epworth-Euclid @OneCoolGod eNews for Saturday,...
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First Church @OneCoolGod eNews for Saturday,...
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@OneCoolGod Audio of Nov. 1, 2009 Bishop Judy...
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First Church Youth Group Holiday Food Collection
Again this year during the month of December, the Youth Group is collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry at the AIDS Task Force of Cleveland. Nearly onethird of the AIDS Task Force clients are women, most of them have children, and almost all of them are living in poverty. The need for food is desperate. This is one way we can help. We are looking for all kinds of canned, boxed,...
Great Music Tomorrow (as usual) at both...
Download now or preview on posterous 121309announce.pdf (1178 KB) Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) at Epworth-Euclid AND A Choral Cantata for Advent at First ChurchA tough choice for any music lover! Posted via email from OneCoolGod | Comment »
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UPDATED: Epworth-Euclid December 2009 Calendar
12/13: Refreshments in the Parlor hosted by the Finance Committee College Age Lunch, 12:15pm in Reception Room AAUMW luncheon in Great Hall 1pm, tour following 12/17 Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7:15-9:15pm 12/20 Holiday Reception in Parlor following worship, hosted by the Membership Committee in lieu of Yuletide Dinner 12/20 Chancel Choir Rehearsal following Holiday Reception 12/24 Christmas Eve...
UPDATED: First Church December 2009 Calendar
12/13: Liturgical Dance, 9am Singing Children, 9:30am 12/14 AA meeting, room 308, noon-1pm 12/16 Gospel Choir rehearsal, 6:15pm 12/17 Cancelled: Chancel Choir rehearsal, 6pm 12/17 Cancelled: Bell Choir rehearsal, 7:45pm 12/20 Liturgical Dance, 9:00am and dance in worship 12/20 Singing Children, 9:30am and sing in worship 12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7:30pm 12/24 Liturgical Dance...
First Church Christmas Eve Service Poinsettia...
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First Church Poinsettia Order Form Due Tuesday,...
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High Wind Warnings
The whole mid-west is being hit with a major snow storm and blizzard. We have been told of its coming and have had pinpoint predictions on the time of its arrival. Here in Cleveland we have been spared the snow, but the high wind warnings are in effect and being felt! Our concept of Christmas is a “silent night, holy night” time. But what if it were a time of announced and predicted high wind?...
The EyeWriter - Do yourself a favor and watch...
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We're tobogganing this Friday!
Join the 20/30-somethings as we go tobogganing! There’s always snow where we’re heading… We’ll meet at 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 11 at The Chalet in the Mill Stream Run Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks, on Valley Pkwy between Rts. 42 and 82 in Strongsville. Admission is $8. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on site. If you plan to join us, please RSVP with...
Interfaithing - Interfaith Community and Resource
Interfaithing.com was established in March 2009 in Montreal Canada to create a premiere interfaith resource, a central meeting place for existing interfaith chapters, and to spread the message of interfaith around the world. The premise of interfaith is to unite people of different faiths (or no faith), and establish a moral common ground by focusing on the similarities between faiths,...
Epworth-Euclid @OneCoolGod eNews for Saturday,...
Join your First Church family tomorrow to learn about the beauty of God’s promises! December 5, 2009JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 6TH @ EPWORTH-EUCLID, 11AM Judy Craig will lead us in worship. Her sermon preview: “I will be talking about the beauty of God’s promises of joy and well being.” Bring a friend so they can experience what you’ve been...
First Church @OneCoolGod eNews for Saturday,...
Join your First Church family tomorrow to learn something new about our Christmas Tree! December 5, 2009JOIN US TOMORROW, DECEMBER 6TH @ FIRST CHURCH, 11AM FOR A MESSAGE OF RENEWAL, GROWTH & PROMISE. Dr. Chalker will lead us in worship. His sermon preview: “The sermon title is ‘O Christmas Tree.’ I will be using the huge tree in our sanctuary to illustrate how...
United Methodist Women's Quadriennial Assembly...
United Methodist Women’s Quadriennial Assembly will be held in St. Louis from April 29-May 2, 2010. The registration fee is $250, which includes attendance at all events. Hotel rooms nearby are available from $50 to $153 per night which can be split with a roommate or two. Hotels are listed on the Assembly website.Optional local service projects are available. Workshops, panels, exhibits,...
Chris Ronayne, First Church Guest Speaker: Sunday,...
Chris Ronayne comes to First Church as the featured speaker at our MENS Community Speaks Forum. All are welcome to hear Chris’ informative presentation. (Continental Breakfast is provided.) Chris Ronayne set an aggressive agenda for University Circle, Cleveland’s fastest growing employment center, and University Circle Inc. (UCI), the nonprofit development, service, and advocacy...
MENS Group will be next Saturday, December 12
The next luncheon of the MENS Group will be next Saturday, December 12 at 1:30pm at Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant, 26410 Great Northern Shopping Center, North Olmsted, OH 44070. The restaurant is on the north side of the mall, along Brookpark Road; exit off I-480. All men of both churches are invited to participate and enjoy. View Larger Map Posted via web from...
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ken Mehalko receives 2009...
Ken Mehalko has received a 2009 Outstanding Senior Volunteer honorable mention award from Medical Mutual of Ohio! Ken is retired after 30 years of being the director of the instrumental music program at Strongsville High School. In 2001, he volunteered to start our Senior Glitz production which now entertains more than 1000 people. Ken is a member of the Strongsville Rotary and participates in the...
EPWORTH-EUCLID HOLIDAY RECEPTION!
On December 20, immediately following worship, there will be a festive holiday reception in the parlor. (This reception replaces the Yuletide Dinner this year.) Come for sandwiches, veggies, Christmas cookies, hot cocoa and punch. Santa will be visiting and we will be singing Christmas carols. Be sure to bring mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for the Mitten Tree. All members and friends are...
Epworth-Euclid December 2009 Calendar
12/6 Refreshments in the Parlor hosted by the Finance Committee Neighborhood Lunch University Circlefest, 1pm-5pm at Epworth-Euclid Church 12/9 Combined Trustee Committee meeting at E-E, 6pm 12/10 Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7:15-9:15pm 12/12 Explorers meet at home of Norine Sharp, NOON 12/13 Chancel Choir presents Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in Worship, 11am 12/13 ...
First Church December 2009 Calendar
12/6 Liturgical Dance, 9am Singing Children, 9:30am *University Circlefest, 1pm-5pm at Epworth-Euclid Church Confirmation Conversation after worship in room 104 12/7 AA meeting, room 308, noon-1pm 12/9 Parent Leadership training, room 301, 5-8:30pm 12/9 Combined Trustee Committee meeting at E-E, 6pm 12/9 Gospel Choir rehearsal, 6:15pm 12/10 ...
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Two Cleveland United Methodist congregations...
“There are a lot of possibilities,” said Chalker. “Unlike what’s happening to the Roman Catholic churches, which is about, ‘How do we close?’ What we’re doing is about, ‘How do we keep it open?’ “Our whole city is caught up in the pain of closing churches,” he added. “We’re not doing that. We’re creating a...
Greater Circle Living - An Incentive to Live Near...
Greater Circle Living offers a $5,000 forgivable loan for down payment and/or closing costs for the purchase of an owner-occupied home by full-time employees of any nonprofit institution in Greater University Circle (see map). Loans are forgiven if the employee continues to work for a participating Greater University Circle institution (see your employer for specific eligibility...