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ATTENTION - IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to low registration, the HIV/AIDS event "Touching the Lives of Children & Youth" scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Broadway UMC, has been postponed until late fall 2008. Look for a new date soon!
the week of April 28, 2008.
Touching
the
Lives
of
Children
and Youth
POSTPONED
until a later date
Basketball tournament for Nothing But Nets
All are welcome… if you can dribble, you can play, and you can help us raise money for Nothing But Nets!
Our youth have decided to donate the proceeds of our spring festival to Nothing But Nets. On Saturday, May 10, 2008 we will sponsor a three on three triple elimination basketball tournament in our gym beginning at noon with prizes from the Cavs.
We require a minimum donation of $15 per team. You can register by sending a check payable to Pearl Road UMC Youth to Pearl Road UMC, 4200 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109, or calling Pastor Paul at 216-661-5642.
Please join in the fun and help the United Methodist Church and the NBA save lives in Africa.
Pearl Road United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc
4200 Pearl Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson
Church Phone: 216/661-5642
JAZZ VIOLINIST JOHN BLAKE, JR.
Downbeat Poll Winner; Performances: Grover Washington, Jr., McCoy Tyner, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Billy Taylor, Steve Turre;
Manhattan School of Music Faculty Member &
MELTING POT ORCHESTRA
Members’ Performances Include: Grover Washington Jr., Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Sonny Stitt, Celia Cruz, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gay, Jack Jones, Melba Moore, Bill Cosby
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
Tickets $15
Available At Garfield
Church & All Greater
Cleveland
DR. FRED WHEATT, CONDUCTOR
American Federation of Musicians Diversity
Award Winner
This Performance is Sponsored By:
THE WHEATT FOUNDATION,
A 501 C-3 Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization
For More Information Call: 440-247-6872
Pepper Pike: Garfield Memorial UMC (map) Church website: www.garfieldchurch.org
3650 Lander Rd.
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Church Phone: 216/831-1566
Senior Pastor: Rev. Warren Freed Jr.
Associate Pastor: Rev. Teresa McHugh
Black Theologian Day will be May 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
at the Aldersgate UMC,Warrensville. Christian Washington,
managing director of REAL Coaching, Inc. of Houston, Texas will
be the guest theologian. Reservations for this day are required
and must be made by May 2 at sgriffin@eocumc.com or (800)
831-3972, ext. 132. Washington started REAL Coaching in 2004 as
the first “rapid solutions” consulting practice that focuses on
faith-based and non-profit organizations. Washington worked for
The WildWorks Group as a lead facilitator. His work has ranged
from complex strategic planning and organizational development,
to customer focus groups with a diverse group of corporations
and non-profit organizations.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church (map) Church Website: www.eastohioaldersgate.org
4069 Eastwood Lane
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Julius C. Trimble
Associate Pastor: Rev. Wilbert Turner
Church Phone: (216)921-4075
Jonathan Calabrese and East Shore Church - United Methodist have the privilege of hosting Ashland University Choir on Monday, May 12, 2008. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a concert will follow at 7:30 p.m. Jonathan is a member of East Shore Church and a student in the Ashland University Choir. The Ashland University Choir is preparing to travel and perform in Europe in May of 2009.
All are Welcome. Come enjoy food, fellowship and an awesome choir! A free will offering will be taken.
Euclid: East Shore UMC (map) Church website: www.eastshorechurch.com
23002 Lakeshore Blvd.
Euclid, OH 44123
Pastor: Rev. Jan Yandell
Associate Pastor: Rev. Jacqueline Bennett
Church Phone: 216/261-1688
Free concert on Wednesday, May
14 at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Cleveland
Heights. The program will feature English madrigals as well as
selections from Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and Schubert’s Mass
in G.
The Chamber Singers is a select vocal group of 18 members
performing a wide variety of music from classical repertoire to
selections from musicals. They have toured London, Amsterdam,
Brussels, Paris and Japan. While in Cleveland they will sing for
the Indians’ game on May 13.
Conductor Dr. Wendy Miller is a native of Cleveland who received
her Bachelor's degree from Bluffton College and earned her
Masters and Doctorate from Indiana University in Bloomington. An
active soloist in eastern Pennsylvania she is also recognized as
a music historian who has researched and presented vocal
recitals of authentic Colonial and Civil War Music.
The church is handicapped-accessible and has plenty of free
parking.
Judith Higbee, Church of the Saviour 216-321-8880
higbee@chsaviour.org
Judith Higbee -Director of Music
http://www.chsaviour.org/community/arts.html
Church of the Saviour UMC (map) Church website: www.chsaviour.org
2537 Lee Road
Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118
Church Phone: 216/321-8880
Senior Pastor: Rev. Charles D. Yoost
Associate Pastors: Rev. Daniel F. Bogre; Rev. Mark L. Steiger
Learn to design worship to reach your unique mission field, teach worshippers about outreach, build an enduring climate to enhance worship changes, grow worship teams that multiply, encourage a culture of radical hospitality in worship, and coach worshippers toward a personal sense of mission. This seminar will be held May 16 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. and May 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Lakewood UMC, 15700 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107. Registration is limited to 20 churches. The lead pastor and the worship leader must attend. For more information.
Lakewood United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.gbgm-umc.org/lakewoodumc
15700 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Senior Pastor: Rev. Bruce Hartley
Associate Pastor: Rev. Laura Kay Jaissle
Church Phone: 216/226-8644
May 18, 2008
will be Lay Speaker Consecration Sunday! At 3:00 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church. All Lay Speakers who have completed the Youth and Adult Basic or the Advanced Course will be consecrated.This will be a special day of celebration for yourselves, your pastor, your family, your church family, and your friends. Plan on attending. Bring a pulpit or choir robe to wear and be recognized by the district for your willingness to serve God as a Lay Speaker!
Broadway United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.thebroadwayumc.org
5246 Broadway Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44127
Consecration for New Building, Community Open House
May 18, 3:00 p.m. – - Strongsville UMC, 440/238-6135
Strongsville United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.strongsvilleumc.org
13354 Pearl Road
Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Senior Pastor: Rev. Ronald Mowry
Associate Pastor: Rev. Julia Wertz
Church Phone: 440-238-6135
Celebrating 133 years in service to God and community, the Cory United Methodist Church welcomes your participation in our Anniversary Worship Service. “Appreciating the past, while seeking God’s possibilities for the future” is the theme. So please make plans to attend our joyful Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (one service). The dynamic preacher and friend, Rev. Dr. Julius C. Trimble, Pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be our speaker.
Cory United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.coryumc.org
1117 East 105th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44108
Church phone: 216/451-0460
You and your child(ren) are invited to attend a-
Family Literacy and Math Night Out!
All sessions will cover the same topics. Please RSVP to:
The Office of Early Childhood 216-348-4559
VICTORY STARTS EARLY -
Saturday, April 19
Lincoln West - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 3202 West 30th St.,
Cleveland, OH 44109
Tuesday, April 22 @ AJ Rickoff
Pre-K - 8
3500 East 147th St., Cleveland, OH 44120
Wednesday, April 23 @
Riverside K - 8
14601 Montrose Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
Thursday, April 24 @ St.
Matthew UM Church
8605 Wade Park Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
St. Matthew United Methodist Church (map)
8601 Wade Park Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Pastor: Rev. Lorry Mabiala
Church Phone: 216/231-7622
Tuesday, April 29 @ Brooklyn
Memorial Church
2607 Archwood Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109
Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church (map)
2607 Archwood Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Rev. Pamela Buzalka
Church Phone: 216/459-1450
Thursday, May 22 @ St. Matthew
UM Church
8605 Wade Park Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
St. Matthew United Methodist Church (map)
8601 Wade Park Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Pastor: Rev. Lorry Mabiala
Church Phone: 216/231-7622
Receive a book to take home and
read with your child!
Bring Your Kids!
Create a game to take home!
Trinity UMC
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 9:00 -
NOON
AT: ARCHWOOD STREET SALE
LOOK FOR US IN FRONT OF THE BROOKLYN MEMORIAL CHURCH
Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church (map)
2607 Archwood Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
A free Christian music festival to Benefit Warming the Hearts
Saturday, June 7, 2008
12:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Faith United Methodist Church
featuring...
Servant Heart, Gail Mangeri, Sanctuary of Praise, Solon UMC, Vineyard, Medina UMC, Hearts Afire, Twinsburg UMC
Fundraiser will include silent auction, food sales and free will offering
All food graciously proved by Zeppe's Pizzeria of Twinsburg
Twinsburg: Faith UMC (map) Church website: http:///www.gbgm-umc.org/faithumc-twinsburg/
2560 Post Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Pastor: Rev. Charles Hofmeister
Church phone: 330/425-2565
Saturday, June 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rockport United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.rockportunitedmethodist.org
3301 Wooster Road
Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Pastor: Rev. Dan Bryant
Church phone: 440/331-9433
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10 - THE
TRINITY SUPPER CLUB MOVES OUTSIDE
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL 5:30 - 7:30 PM
STRAWBERRIES SERVED EVERY WHICH WAY (LIGHT SUPPER ALSO)
HYMN SING FROM 7:30
- 8:00 PM
Trinity United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.gbgm-umc.org/trinityumc44102
9900 Madison Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Pastor: Rev. David Bardou
Church Phone: 216/961-4445
Annual Bazaar/Flea Market
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM
contact person: Gloria Allen-Levert, leave a message at 451-2500
(Church)
Windermere United Methodist Church (map)
14035 Euclid Ave.
East Cleveland, Ohio 44112
Pastor: Rev. DeWayne Smith
Church phone: 216/451-2500
July 26, 9:00 a.m.,
Clearview Golf Course, benefiting Cory’s Golf Scholarship Fund. Call Cory UMC for information, 216/451-0460.
The Cory Golf Scholarship Committee
is pleased to invite all golf enthusiasts to participate in our
tenth Annual Diversity Golf Scholarship Outing, to be held on
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Historic Clearview Golf Club
in East Canton, Ohio. The fund-raising event, supported by you
with donations, raises money for Cory's student scholarships.
The event includes 18 holes of golf, use of a golf cart, seven
contests and prizes plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. For
sponsor opportunities, consider the OPTIONS on the Registration
Form.
The cost to play is $85.00. This includes; coffee and donuts at
8a.m. with a 9a.m. start time, Hot dogs available "at the turn,"
and a dinner which concludes the event with presentation of
awards.
You do not need a foursome to play. All skill levels of golfers
are welcome. Please make a contribution if you cannot attend.
Payment is required with your reservation by July 14, 2008.
If you have any Questions, please contract Bro. Bonnie J.
Shelton at (216) 451-2711]
Cory United Methodist Church (map) Church website: www.coryumc.org
1117 East 105th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44108
Church Phone: 216/451-0460
S AT B, for conference choir, on Wednesday, June 18, 8: a.m. The song, “ Total Praise” - Rehearsals : Tuesday 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday 7:00 a.m., Choir Director: Avis Thrash, Organist: Dean Wagner
Inviting UM Churches to participate and/or attend
The 2008 Festival of Caring
Saturday, September 20 at Richland County Fairgrounds
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY * FOOD * MISSION PROJECTS * GAMES * SILENT AUCTION * CRAFTS * PIE AUCTION * WORSHIP WITH THE BISHOP * QUILT AUCTION * PEDDLING PARSONS * MUSIC * CLOWNS * MISSION KITS * CHILI CONTEST * PLUS MUCH MORE!
Interested in more information? Contact: Sandy Bittner 216-524-5814
2008 Seat Cover Drive
- Seat Covers for All God’s Children
North Coast District—T-shirts/briefs & socks—Size 7-14, 6-12 years,
BOYS
All Seat Cover items are to be new and still in the original
packaging.
District Contact Person, Seat Covers: Gloria Allen-Levert
216-451-1324
Bring your Seat Covers to the Festival or take them to the church
office at Windermere UMC,
14035 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland - Tuesday thru Friday, 9:30 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Fun. food and games on a summer evening, SummerFest 2008 is a safe place for the whole family to have a great time, meet new neighbors and see old friends.
The date is Saturday, June 28 from 5:00-11:00 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Cleveland Heights. SummerFest features live bands; a 52-foot long inflatable obstacle course; kids’ FunZone with games, prizes, face painting, puppet theater and clowns; a team pie-eating contest; cotton candy and snow cones; hamburger, hot dogs and sodas; some special visitors; and tours. The event concludes with a free, indoor, family-friendly movie beginning at 9:00 p.m. on two big screens.
Admission is free and the event is open to the community. Game tickets are $.25 each and food is for sale. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for the indoor movie. In case of rain, SummerFest will take place on Sunday, June 29.
All proceeds from SummerFest support our youth mission trips and service projects in our local neighborhoods and around the nation.
Church of the Saviour is located at 2537 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, one block North of Fairmount Blvd. Free parking. ###
Church of the Saviour UMC (map) Church website: www.chsaviour.org
2537 Lee Road
Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118
Church Phone: 216/321-8880
Senior Pastor: Rev. Charles D. Yoost
Associate Pastors: Rev. Daniel F. Bogre; Rev. Mark L. Steiger
East Ohio Ministerial Recruitment Institute
July 6-11, 2008
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio
MRI begins on Sunday July 6, 2008 and ends on Friday July 11, 2008. Once again, we will be in community on the campus of Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio
Come share in the “MRI Experience” which includes:
· Youth and adults hearing and responding to God’s call.
· Youth and adults on a spiritual journey together.
· Time set aside to draw away from the world to reflect.
· Worship Services, Bible Study, Singing, & Praise Dancing
· Cultural Activities, MRI Olympics, & Recreation
· Mission Trip, Friendships, & Fun!!!
REGISTRATION FEES
REGULAR: $150.00 PER PERSON
(postmarked by May 24, 2008)
LATE: $200.00 PER PERSON
(postmarked May 25 - June 14, 2008)
NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE
Any questions or concerns, subject email 2008 MRI to jroberson21@hotmail.com. All forms and payments should be mailed to: 2008 MRI Registrar: 3406 Hametown Road, Norton, OH 44203
Click here for Registration Form
Brecksville United Methodist Church
All churches are invited to attend
Workshop Leader - Rev. L. Chris Martin, Pastor, Cleveland;Epworth-Euclid UMC
September 20, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Brecksville United Methodist Church Evangelism Committee.
Please contact Brecksville UMC with questions or to confirm attendance. 440/526-8938
Brecksville United Methodist Church (Map) Church Website: www.brecksvilleumc.com
65 Public Square
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Senior Pastor: Rev. Karen M. Oehl
Associate Pastor: Rev. M. Elizabeth Kuntz
Church Phone: 440/526-8938
Performing Arts Series - Westlake United Methodist Church
www.westlakeumc.org/performingarts
Westlake United Methodist Church (map) Church Web site: www.westlakeumc.org
27650 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Pastor: Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb
Church Phone: 440-871-3088
Celebrating our 11th season - 2007-2008
http://www.chsaviour.org/community/arts.html
Church of the Saviour UMC (map) Church website: www.chsaviour.org
2537 Lee Road
Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118
Church Phone: 216/321-8880
Senior Pastor: Rev. Charles D. Yoost
Associate Pastors: Rev. Daniel F. Bogre; Rev. Mark L. Steiger
You are invited to a Community Meal every 4th Wednesday
We want to get to know our neighbors better. Our doors will be open and we will serve a nourishing meal. This is a family affair. What is left is you participation.
Please come!
Church of the Redeemer UMC (map) Church website: www.CleRedeemer.org
2420 South Taylor Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
Church Phone:216-932-2065
Pastor: Rev. Karen Burtner Graham
Every last Tuesday of each month
(unless otherwise noted because of a holiday),
from 7:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)
Partners in Rhyme is a Music/Fellowship activity for adults 16 and over with developmental disabilities at any functioning level. There is no cost to participate. This is a secular activity sponsored by the Women in Mission of the United Methodist Church of Brook Park. We look forward to seeing you!
Information: call Jeannine Leslie at 216/267-2783
United Methodist Church of Brook Park (map)
Churches website: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/umcbrookpark
6220 Smith Road, Brook Park
Pastor: Rev. Annette L. Dimond
Church phone: 216/676-4738
District, Board, Council, and Commission Meetings (2008):
Board of Trustees (District Union): President: Rev. Don Lefelar, 440/937-4246, e-mail – dlefelar@centurytel.net
meetings called by district superintendent and president
2008: Monday, May 19, 6:00 p.m.
Church Location and Building (Board of): – Chairperson – Paul Sayler, 216/961-2543
First Monday, monthly, 11:00 a.m. (skip January, July and September)
2008: May 5, June 2, August 4, October 6, November 3, December 1Communications Commission: Chairperson – Frederica (Freddie) Curley, 440/835-8909, e-mail – fscurley@aol.com
Third Monday, Monthly,12:00 noon (skip: June and December)
2008: May 19, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17District Conference (Spring)
Finance and Administration (Committee on): - Chairperson – Rev. Karen Graham, 216/932-2065, klbgraham@sbcglobal.net
2008:Lay Speakers Steering Committee: Director – Jeff Day, H: 440/449-2944, e-mail - jeffreyhday@yahoo.com
Called by chairperson.
2008: May 29, 7:00 p.m. - Cleveland: Epworth-Euclid UMC
Leadership Academy Steering Committee: Chairperson – Sharon Spieth, 216/226-8644
Called by Chairperson
2008: Tuesday, May 13, 2008Leadership Committee (Nominations): Chairperson: – Rev. H. Daniel Drew, 216/441-4527, e-mail – dsdrew@ncdistrictumc.org
called by Superintendent
2008:
Mission Committee: Chairperson - Rev. Dan Bryant, 440/331-9433, e-mail – dbryant485@sbcglobal.net
Third Thursday, monthly (skip June, July, August and December), 4:00 p.m.
2008: May 22, September 18, October 16, November 20Nehemiah (Friends of) :President of the Board, Gloria Homolak, e-mail: g4law@cox.net
Director -Jim Szakacs, 440/263-8125, e-mail: jfszakacs@yahoo.com
2008:Ordained Ministry (Committee on): Chairperson – Rev. Kerry King, 216/671-2600, e-mail - kerrykeithking@gmail.com
called by chairperson
2008: May 5,
Strategy Team – Chairperson: Phil Holland Sr., 216/321-7825, e-mail – phillip.hollandsr@sbcglobal.net
Called by superintendent and chairperson
2008: Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.
Superintendency and Personnel (Committee on): Chairperson – Rev. James Longsworth, 440/885-1360, e-mail – jamesd716@wowway.com
called meetings
2008: Thursday, September 25,12:00 noon
2009: Thursday, January 15, 12:00 noon
Last updated on May 09, 2008