Posts by Laura Zuber

Next Connect event is our annual Christmas party at the Rizzo’s, December 7 at 5:30 pm. Bring a white Elephant gift (spending not necessary but if you do, no more than $20). Bring one gift per person, (not couple or family)! It can be something from your house you no longer want (regifting at your finest). We will bake a ham, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please rsvp so we know what you are bringing and how…

Have you ever wondered what other stories about Jesus were being told in the early centuries of the Christian movement? Now is your opportunity to take a look! You are invited to join Rev. Becky to explore non-canonical gospels bearing the names of Thomas, Mary, Judas, Peter, and others. The class will meet in the Kennedy Room on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm beginning on September 11. Bring your curiosity and your questions. All are welcome! Please reach out to the…

WORD (Women of Religious Diversity)   We will begun a new study in the Fall with the book titled, God of Love:A guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by Mirabai Starr This should be an excellent book to discuss with our diverse group of women of various faiths, traditions and cultures.   We will begin on Thursday, 9/19, Zoom only, 7-8:30 p.m. and on Friday, 9/20, in person only, 9:15-11:15 a.m.  Childcare will be provided on Friday mornings. Cost of the books…

Saturday Morning Men’s Fellowship We will meet next on November 16 (8:00AM in the Goodwill Room). The group has decided to do a book study on Do I Stay Christian? by Brian D. McLaren. This book comes highly recommended and should provide us with great topics for discussion.  The coffee and bagels will be ready when you get there.  Hope you can join us!

The Mission Committee has decided to continue Ann’s Angels tohelp our church members, the Gimenez family. They traveled to the US to escapethe political upheaval in Venezuela which left them without their business (agreen grocery) and a way to provide a living for their family. While they awaittheir immigration hearing, they are not permitted to work, despite a strong desireto do so. We know that many in our congregation would happily help if they onlyknew how. Donations of cash or…

DCC OCTOBER SECOND MILE FUNDS GO TO SUPPORT DEEP GRIHA: Deep Griha is an NGO (Non-Government Organization) in Pune India supported by DCC-UCC and other UCC churches in the Columbus area. Their services to the community of Pune are highlighted in the DG Quarterly Insert found in this newsletter. This month’s second mile funds will be dedicated to the memory of Sandy Wood, a former member of First Community Church United Church of Christ and founding member of Deep Griha…

Through your “amazing grace…some who were blind can now see!” Your gift of no longer needed eyeglasses “enables” others to see better. We have a designated box in the Narthex on our “Missions table” to collect eye ware for the Lions Club to repurpose these for those in need.

UPDATE TO DCC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY We are constantly updating the online directory to make information available to you. There is an online version which is available on your PC or iPad and even on your smartphone.  Following are step by step instructions to access the directory from home or away from home.  Keep in mind that you will only be allowed to access the directory if you are in the directory and show a current email address.  If you are…

Nov: Star House – A drop-in shelter in Columbus for homeless young adults. SCHEDULE OF SECOND MILE GIVING A small, monthly donation supports a variety of worthy causes. Jan: – Dublin Food Pantry – Provides food to assist Dublin residents in need. Feb: Heartland Conference Outdoor Ministries – provides support for camping experiences in the Heartland Conference. Mar: One Great Hour of Sharing – Funds UCC wider international relief missions. Apr: Minister’s Discretionary Fund – Provides assistance to local residents…