Weekly Worship Update for Sunday, May 19th

God of wind, word and fire breathes the gift of the Holy Spirit into us this Sunday of Pentecost at University Circle United Methodist Church (UCUMC). Beginning at 11am, Dr. Chalker will teach us the meaning of Pentecost, past and present. And a quartet from the Chancel Choir including Lydia Hall, David Hughes, Pam Maly and Rich Schmidt will provide musical inspiration during the service.

In addition to Case Western Reserve graduation, the Annual Cleveland Marathon occurs Sunday, May 19. To make your travels to the church easier, please read through the race information included below. Plan to join our race celebration on the front lawn of UCUMC from 9:30-10:30 where upbeat music will be amplified, eye-catching tents will protect race watchers from the sun, food will be available for munching and loud encouragements will be chanted not only to support the marathoners but to let everyone in the Circle know that we are a church in the Circle that knows how to have fun!

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Plan to attend UCUMC this Sunday and share this information with others who might like to join us on the corner of E. 107th and Chester.

It’s not too late to join us at 7:30pm tonight to hear the University of Mount Union Concert Choir perform in the UCUMC sanctuary. This group of excellent musicians is ending their Spring Tour with a final performance at our church and it will be well worth your time.

Weekly Worship Update for Sunday, May 12th

We join together once again tomorrow Sunday, May 12, at University Circle United Methodist Church, to experience another of Dr. Ken Chalker’s inspiring sermons…this one entitled, “When Hope Lay Still .” This Sunday is also Mother’s Day, when we honor the women who have cared for us and for the children in our lives. and then hear the announcements of the many program opportunities that exist in our church family. Be sure to arrive before 11am to enjoy Joanna Li’s organ prelude, the Chancel Choir presents an inspiring arrangement of the familiar hymn, How Firm A Foundation. Also, a beautiful contemporary song, A Mother’s Love, will be performed in dance by Emily Laycock, sung by David Hughes and Jim Hogg and accompanied by our FullCircle Combo.

On Monday evening, May 13, attend the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus Concert in our sanctuary at 7:30pm. These lovely young voices could be heard this week through the hallways of UCUMC as they rehearsed for their performance and their efforts promise to be a gift to all who attend the concert.

AND, plan now to enjoy the beautiful choral sounds of the highly-respected Mount Union Concert Choir, concluding their multi-state tour with a free performance in our sanctuary, Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm.

Please share this information with persons in your sphere of influence and invite them to attend our UCUMC worship service and events occurring throughout the week.

The Outlook Newspaper – May 10, 2013 Issue

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Faith must combat religious extremism: Messages of Faith | cleveland.com

By Kenneth W. Chalker, Senior Pastor:

When I was a kid in the late 1950s, my maternal grandmother’s kitchen on Sundays following church was always a fascinating place; particularly on those occasions when she was using her pressure cooker to prepare Swiss steak for dinner.

In the wondrous dimension of human memory I can still “hear” my grandmother’s pressure cooker as its interior steam pressure was regulated and carried off by the valve that sputtered on its lid.

It is always a surprise how the mind works.

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Berea, Midpark High schools Hall of Fame induction/dinner set for April 25 | cleveland.com

Myers is a retired Berea school district teacher, having taught in each elementary building as a health specialist. With Project Assist, she spent her last 10 years in the district on the primary team at Riveredge Elementary School. She is a Grindstone Award winner and received the Outstanding Alumni Educator for Baldwin Wallace’s division of education. She helped form the Committee for Good Schools. She is active as a speaker/instructor with the nonprofit Suicide Prevention Education Alliance.

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Congrats to UCUMC member Elaine Myers.

The Outlook Newspaper – April 12, 2013 Issue

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Weddings at University Circle United Methodist Church

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Cleveland clergyman comments on violence, prays more people develop stronger spirituality

Rev. Chalker leads a congregation of several hundred people. University Circle United Methodist Church has grown through a merger of Epworth United Methodist Church and the First United Methodist Church. Chalker led the latter. When the two congregations merged a few years ago, they moved into the historic building once named Epworth. It is one of the most visible structures in Cleveland’s University Circle area with its steeple rising into the air.

“Why can’t we talk about the proper use of not just guns, but the proper involvement in society of helping one another,” the ministers asks as he sits as his desk overlooking part of the historic Cultural Gardens of Cleveland. “We are part of the kingdom of God, but if we make it the kingdom of human beings alone, we will be killing each other,” he said.

Kenneth Chalker is a man of strong words and strong faith. He said too often American society has not looked long enough at the spiritual side of life.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE FUN…for children and youth December 16th

GINGERBREAD HOUSE FUN…for children and youth!

DECEMBER 16, 11AM, GREAT HALL, UCUMC

Children, tweens and teens alike (K-12) are invited to build and decorate their very own Gingerbread House, just in time for the holidays.

All materials – gingerbread, candy and frosting – will be provided, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by DECEMBER 9th! Contact Amy Wheatley at 4wheatleys@sbcglobal.net or call the church at 216.421.1200.

Frank G. Jackson, Mayor, City of Cleveland Sunday, December 9, at 9:30am ~ University Circle UMC

COMING UP…

UCUMC’S MENS Forum presents:

Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
    City of Cleveland
Sunday, December 9, at 9:30am ~ Great Hall

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the 56th Mayor of Cleveland, Frank Jackson, who will speak about his years in office and answer questions. He appears as part of our MENS group’s Community Forum – a series of presentations featuring high-profile members of the Greater Cleveland community.

Mr. Jackson began his tenure as Mayor of Cleveland in January, 2006. His focus is on ensuring that the city offers an excellent quality of life for every resident, business and visitor. Plan now to attend this informative session.