@UCUMC Your guide to ministries at University City UMC
3835 W WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28269 704-369-8000 • www.ucumc.org Spring 2016
Spring 2017
Contents
Administration
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Unlimited Hospitality
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Wednesday Night Live
Committed to Growing in Christ
8 Adult 8 Foundations 9 Short-term Groups 10 Special Interest Groups 12 Mom’s Groups 13 Age & Stage Specific Groups 13 Women’s Groups 14 Men’s Groups 15 Sunday Groups 16 Youth 18 Children 20
Weekday School 23 Uplifting Passionate Worship
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Missions Focused
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Women’s Ministry
Called to Serve 30 Staff Directory
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Administration
Stay Connected! • Check out the Weekly News for current events; • Sign up for our email list to receive our Weekly e-News, Weekly Prayer Requests, and Quarterly Celebration Newsletter. Contact Ria to join our mailing list: rholtzhausen@ucumc.org;
General Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 12:30pm 1:30 – 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 12:30pm Our reception desk is manned by dedicated volunteers. Finance Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 9:00am - 2:30pm 704-369-8000 704-369-0481 Worship Center 704-369-8002 Fellowship Hall Bldg.
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Church Office Closings The Church Office will be closed for the following holidays: • Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday); • Friday, April 14 (Good Friday); • Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) Have you downloaded our Church App? It’s a new way to stay connected and a quick way for you to get information you need. The app is packed with resources such as the Bible; easy links to online payment; easy event registration; notifications about important church happenings; social sharing and more. Search “University City UMC” in the Apple or Android app store. Visit www.ucumc.org/app to find more information about the app and direct links to download.
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that equips and empowers lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Stephen Ministers are trained to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. A Stephen Minister provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for an hour.
Administration
UCUMC – A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Would you like to do more as a Christian care-giver? Want to learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister? Visit www.ucumc.org/stephenministry or contact: Drew Nivens - 704-933-3194 or dnivens1@carolina.rr.com. A new training class begins in late January. Other training class dates TBD.
Staff Birthdays January Lindsay Gallegly – January 4th Tim Ennis – January 20th Lee Zeigler – January 25th Ron Smith – January 27th Megan Giles – January 30th Brian Bingham – January 30th February Blair Luther – February 2nd Natalie Whitley – February 4th Eli Suddarth – February 14th March Bert Giles – March 3rd April Caitlyn Frank – April 6th June Chad Cozad – June 2nd Anne Churchill – June 6th
July Phil Reed – July 25th August Michele Travis – August 18th Carri Killian – August 24th Matt Guild – August 29th Kathleen Morton - August 12th October Diana Young – October 6th Laura Jones – October 14th November Holly Zienka - November 13th Alisha Springer – November 15th December Ria Holtzhausen – December 4th Brad MacKay – December 13th
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Unlimited Hospitality
“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19
Welcoming Teams
What is Unlimited Hospitality? Here at UCUMC it is our desire to create an environment where people are welcome & feel at home whenever they walk through our doors. As the steward of our core value of Unlimited Hospitality, it is my desire to minister to people’s hearts through the ministry of Hospitality. Hospitality is defined as kindly receiving all people just as they are with honor and respect, and there are many ways we accomplish this at UCUMC. What is the part you play in maintaining this vision? It is both an honor and privilege of mine to serve Him by ministering to His people through the ministry of Hospitality. I pray we all catch this vision—not only here at UCUMC but as a lifestyle as we extend the love of Christ to those we meet. For more information contact Eli Suddarth: esuddarth@ucumc.org.
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Do you enjoy having conversations with new people, or doing whatever you can to help someone feel included? Then consider joining one of our welcoming teams at UCUMC! We have great opportunities for you to serve at the Café, Welcome Center, or as a Greeter on Sunday mornings. Contact Eli Suddarth, Outreach Director, for more information: 704-369-8018 or esuddarth@ucumc.org. Anyone interested in bringing in baked goods for Sunday morning gatherings can contact Carri Killian, Evangelism Coordinator, at ckillian@ucumc.org. Intercessory Prayer Team Starting in early 2017, we want to gather a group of people who are willing to pray and intercede for our church and community. If this is something you are interested in being a part of please contact Carri Killian at ckillian@ucumc.org. Our first time together will be on January 8th - Night of Prayer & Praise; 6pm in the Café. Invitation Stations Pick up some invitation cards from these stations in the main lobby to hand out to family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. If everyone in our congregation invites 4 people a year to come to church, our weekly worship attendance could grow by 25% in four years! And always remember to be praying for the people you invite.
Pathway to Discipleship Where are you now and what’s your next step?
explore ucumc
membership class
discipleship assessment
spiritual gifts assessment
remember(ship)
Go to www.ucumc.org/gettingstarted for more information about Membership and to take our Discipleship Assessment to get you started on our Pathway to Discipleship.
exploreUCUMC January 29th & March 26th | Café Directly after the 11am worship service
Unlimited Hospitality
worship
Are you brand new here? Do you have questions about the church? Would you like to meet some of the pastors and leaders? Check out exploreUCUMC after worship services on the dates listed above for a free lunch, time for Q&A, and a tour of the UCUMC campus. A great opportunity to meet other newcomers and talk to staff and pastors. Bring your questions and your appetite: lunch included! Membership Class February 6th - February 27th (4 weeks) | Mondays from 6:30-8pm April 3rd - April 24th (4 weeks) | Mondays from 6:30-8pm For those interested in becoming a members at University City United Methodist Church, sign up for one of our upcoming Membership Classes to learn about what it means to follow Jesus and belong to the local church. Classes are free and childcare is available. Contact Eli Suddarth, Outreach Director, at esuddarth@ucumc.org to register.
Over 20,000 people in Charlotte have viewed our “Float” video! Have you seen it? Go to https://vimeo.com/127517199 to check it out and share it with your friends.
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Wednesday Night Live - resumes January 18th! Wednesday Night Live at UCUMC is designed to be an experience of gathering together to enjoy company, serve our city, and discuss issues facing everyone today. Each week at 5:15, we gather in our Fellowship Center for a free dinner, then we break out around our campus to experience all of what Wednesday Night Live has to offer. ••
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LifeTree Café - 6:30-7:30p: We will discuss a new issue every week relevant to our everyday lives. From politics to aliens to world religions; no topic is too big or small. This is a time to ask questions and share your ideas about what’s going on in the world today. Weekly Service Project - 6:30-7:30p: If LifeTree Café isn’t your thing, each week our Missions and Service teams will host a service project where you can use your time to positively impact our city and our world. We’ll post the service project for each week at www.ucumc.org/live. Need-based Classes - 6:30-7:30p: Looking for better ways to manage your finances and get out of debt? How about ways to become a better parent? Classes will be offered Wednesday evenings following the dinner on these and many more topics. Children and youth can get involved in Worship and Arts ministries (see page 26): • WAMC (Worship Arts Ministry for Children): ages 3 years through 5th grade • HIS HANDS Puppet Ministry: grades 6 through 12 • FUSION (Youth) Praise Band: grades 6 through 12
Whatever you’re going through and wherever you are in your journey, Wednesday Night Live has something for you! Visit www.ucumc.org/live for a constantly updated dinner menu, as well as a list of service opportunities, classes, and Life Tree Café topics.
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Wednesday Night Live has been such a success! As we start back for 2017 (Jan 18th), a way you can participate in our Unlimited Hospitality vision, is to “host” a meal on Wednesday nights. It could be your Sunday School class, small Bible study group, or your ministry group. Wednesday Night Live has generated such energy and excitement, you do not want to miss the opportunity to get involved or to invite your friends! Please contact Carri Killian, Evangelism Coordinator, at ckillian@ucumc.org to sign up to help or to ask any questions you may have.
Wednesday Night Live
Serve at Wednesday Night Live!
Wednesday Night Live Missions Wednesdays at 6:30pm On Wednesday evenings following the Wednesday Night Live meal, volunteers are encouraged to participate in a service project. Each week will highlight a ministry that UCUMC partners with or supports. This will be an opportunity to learn about the various ways to get involved through the church as well as give back to the community around us.
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Committed to Growing in Christ
We make growing spiritually a priority and it is something we purposefully seek to do! Committed to Growing in Christ includes Adult, Youth, and Children’s ministries.
Contacts: Bert Giles Discipleship Director bgiles@ucumc.org 704-369-8020 Michele Travis Small Groups Director mtravis@ucumc.org 704-369-8006 Megan Giles Youth Ministry Director mgiles@ucumc.org 704-369-8014 Natalie Whitley Children’s Ministry Director: nwhitley@ucumc.org 704-369-8023 Diana Young Children’s Ministry Associate dyoung@ucumc.org
The following 9 pages are small group opportunities available for Adults during Spring 2017. Find more information and instructions on how to register at www.ucumc.org/findagroup. You may also visit the Connecting Center on Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm for assistance in registration. If you have any questions please contact: • Michele Travis, mtravis@ucumc.org Mom’s Groups, Ongoing Groups, Short-term, Special Interest Groups, Sunday Groups, or Women’s Groups • Bert Giles, bgiles@ucumc.org Men’s Groups
Date Night! Saturday, January 28 • 5:30-8pm UCUMC, Fellowship Hall Everyone can use a Date Night, right? You’re in luck...UCUMC will have a Date Night (hosted by the MX Leadership Team)! The cost is $10 per couple ($15 with childcare) which includes dinner, entertainment, tips and resources on communicating and some great door prizes. This would be a great outing for Sunday school classes, small groups, neighborhood friends, etc. Bring another couple with you! Space is limited so don’t wait to get signed up - www.ucumc.org/events.
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Foundation Classes
Take the next step in your spiritual growth through in-depth Bible studies in a small group environment. These “core” classes are recommended for all members of UCUMC as a foundation for becoming a Disciple. Classes will be offered at least once per year (depending upon registrations). You choose the class that is best for you based on your own spiritual level / knowledge. Classes are sequenced similar to college level courses. If you need help choosing a class, please contact Michele Travis (mtravis@ucumc.org).
A small group conversation about faith for those who are curious about God, coming back to church after some time away or those who have just begun a relationship with Christ. This class is also helpful for those who would like to learn how to more clearly explain their faith to others. Book required; approx $10.
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100 level: Starting Point When: Sundays, 6-7:30pm • Starts: January 15, 8 weeks • Where: UCUMC, Rm 103 • Contact: Marcia Hostetler - marcia.hostetler@gmail.com
300 level: Disciple Fast Track (New Testament) When: Sundays, 6-7:30pm • Where: UCUMC, Room 102 • Starts: January 15, 12 weeks Contact: Erwin Kayton - efkayton@bellsouth.net & Blair Hennessee Dig deep into the scripture of the New Testament with a small group. Three to four chapters of the Bible are assigned for daily reading and then meet once a week for 12 weeks for discussion. New members welcome during the registration period. Book required ($15). 200 level: Grow 5 When: Sundays, 5:30-7pm • Starts: January 15, 7 weeks • Where: UCUMC, Rm 107 Contact: Michele Travis - mtravis@ucumc.org & Sherry Lail This class will focus on 5 areas where we can GROW as disciples of Christ . Using daily scripture reading and workbook questions, join other Christians and GROW your faith. Open to all adults; especially recommended for parents of confirmands. Book required; approx $10. 400 level: Covenant (offered Fall 2017) This is an in-depth study of the Bible emphasizing the Biblical concept of Covenant as a unifying pattern throughout the Old and New Testaments. Divided into three 8-week sessions; do not need to be taken in order: Creating, Living, Trusting. Targeted to those who have previous knowledge of scripture and who desire to lead Christ centered lives. Questions and discussion require participants to make connections from throughout scripture to understand the Covenant relationship.
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Short-term Groups - www.ucumc.org/findagroup These groups meet for a defined period of time to study a specific topic related to Christian living. Group includes study, fellowship and prayer. Short-term groups have a specific start and end date and new members are welcome during the registration period.
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home When: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm • Where: UCUMC, Room 108 Begins: January 19 • Contact: Carri Killian - ckillian@ucumc.org Join Evangelism Coordinator, Carrie Killian, for a study on the different types of prayer and how we can go deeper in our intimacy with God through prayer. DivorceCare When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, 13 weeks (can join at any time) Where: UCUMC, Rm 108 • Begins: January 18th Contact: Wallie Kincaid - walliekincaid@windstream.net Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Join in at any time during the semester. Moms Faith & Fellowship When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm (Dates vary) • Where: UCUMC, Café Begins: January 22nd • Contact: Wendy Lessin - lessinx5@gmail.com Join other moms of middle and high schoolers for an evening of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Racial Reconciliation Small Group When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Can join at any time Where: UCUMC, Room 103 • Begins: January 25 Contact: Bert Giles - bgiles@ucumc.org & Ray McKinnon Join Discipleship Director, Bert Giles and former UCUMC Pastor Ray McKinnon for a conversation about racial reconciliation in a broken world. You can join this group at any time.
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Marriage Enrichment Small Group When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, 6 weeks (can join at any time) Where: UCUMC, Room 104/105 • Begins: February 1 Contact: Brian & Janelle Upton - bupton@carolina.rr.com
Parenting Speaker Series When: Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm • Where: UCUMC, Chapel Begins: February 15 • Contact: Michele Travis - mtravis@ucumc.org Join us for this monthly speaker series focused on parenting issues. We’ll welcome various speakers and topics will be geared toward parents of toddlers through elementary aged children. Come be encouraged in your parenting. No sign-ups needed!
Short-term Groups
Spend one to six weeks strengthening and investing in your marriage. Each Wednesday, couples will discuss ways to enrich their marriages using different concepts and verses from the Bible. Topics include: Lifelong Love, Building Vision in Marriage, Resolving Conflicts, Practical Ways to Love Your Spouse, and more!
Feb 15th: Is That Normal?! (Enhancing your child’s motor skills development) Have you ever wondered if certain things your child does are “normal?” Would you like to know what you can do at home to help your child prepare for school or have more success in school? In this class, we will discuss typical developmental milestones and a multitude of fun activities and games to play with your child that will help to develop motor skills for school readiness and improve school success.
It is Finished When: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm • Starts: March 2, 6 weeks • Where: UCUMC, Rm 109 Contact: Tom Nasko - tnasko@bellsouth.net This video based study looks at the last words of Jesus from the cross. These words are powerful teaching moments that if unpacked, can radically shape our lives as we learn what it means to be human and the limitless love of God.
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Special Interest Groups: These groups bring together those with a specific interest or skill that can be used to serve God and grow in faith. New members are welcome at any time.
Special Interest Groups
Prayer Shawl Ministry Where: UCUMC, Thurs: Room 108 (Library); Mon: Room 111 When: Thursdays, 10am: Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16; Mar 2, 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 Monday, 7pm: Feb 27; Apr 24 Contact: Sharon Weynand, smweynand@gmail.com Women meeting together for devotion and knitting or crocheting. All those who knit or crochet or would like to learn are invited to join us! If you are interested in being a part of this ministry but cannot attend meetings, contact Sharon.
Sew & Sews Craft Group When: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am • Where: UCUMC Room 120 Contact: Judykay Kohler - 2011Judykay@gmail.com If you enjoy crafts or love sewing, or just love to socialize with some great ladies, this is the place for you! We meet from January through the 2nd week in November to create and sell crafts to support the UCUMC building fund. Holy Yoga When: Fridays 10-11:30am • Begins: January 6, on-going Where: UCUMC, Room 107 • Contact: Jenna Kirwan - jennak@holyyoga.net Each class includes a devotional message along with the use of scripture and God’s truths woven into a gentle/slow flow practice along with Christian music. Suggested donation of $5-10 per session. Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required. The practice is appropriate for beginners as well as those familiar with yoga. Heavenly Readers When: Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm • Where: UCUMC, Room TBD Begins: January 18 • Contact: Cindy Leap, cslgrantwriter@gmail.com Women’s Book Group that meets monthly to discuss books relevant to the spiritual journey of Christian women.
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Ongoing Groups - www.ucumc.org/findagroup These groups meet year round (or follow the school year calendar) and welcome new members at any time. All groups include study, fellowship, prayer and service opportunities. Bible based curriculum varies by group.
Mom’s Groups
Mom’s Group MON PM When: Mondays, 7-9pm • Begins: January 23 • Where: Concord Mills Chick-fil-A Group Details: Moms with kids of all ages Contact: Heather Skeen - heatherskeen@bellsouth.net
Mom’s Groups
Leading moms closer to Christ through: Teaching, Inspiration, Mentoring, Encouragement.
Moms meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. Spring study will be All Things New by Kelly Minter. No Childcare. Mom’s Group WED AM When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am • Begins: January 18 • Where: UCUMC, Room 501 Group Details: Mom’s of babies - elem. age children Contact: Janelle Upton - bupton@carolina.rr.com Moms meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. Childcare available for small fee.
Age & Stage Specific When: Second Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-noon • Where: Fellowship Hall Begins: January 11 • Group Description: Senior Adults (55+) Contact: Patti Welch - patti.b.welch@gmail.com Monthly meeting of senior adults for program and lunch. Group meets Sept - May in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30AM. Bring a side dish to share & join us!
Young Professionals Group When: Every other Tuesday, 6:30pm • Where: UCUMC, Café • Begins: January 17 Group: Young Adults (20’s & 30’s) • Contact: Jeremy Churchill - churchilljr6@gmail.com
Age & Stage Specific
Senior Adults Goodtimes Club
All 20-30 year olds looking for a place to connect with peers in the same life-stage are invited! Group meets for fellowship, prayer, study and service.
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Women’s Groups Seeking to encourage and support all women in their faith journey through small group studies and fellowship. Other opportunities for women can be found in the Women’s Ministry section of the brochure on page 29.
Women’s Groups
Lunchtime Ladies Bible Study When: Mondays, 11:45am-1:15pm • Begins: January 9 Group Details: Women of all ages • Where: UCUMC, Café Contact: Marcia Hostetler - marcia.hostetler@gmail.com
Bring your lunch and Bible and join other ladies for fellowship, study and prayer. We will study books of the Bible/other topics based on group decisions. Women’s Group SUN PM When: Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm • Where: UCUMC, 108 Begins: January 15 • Group Details: Women of all ages Contact: Gayle Dixon - gayledix@gmail.com
Women meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. Fall study will be Daniel by Beth Moore. This twelve week study encourages us to learn how to live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society. Today, believers face many of the same trials as the prophet Daniel. Prayer & Praise Bible Study (WED AM) When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am • Begins: January 18 Where: UCUMC, Room 120 • Group Details: Women of all ages Contact: Sharon Weynand - smweynand@gmail.com
Women meet for fellowship, prayer, study and service. January study will be David: Seeking A Heart Like His by Beth Moore. Women’s Group TUES PM M&M When: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30pm • Begins: January 23 • Where: Off Campus Group Details: Women of all ages • Contact: Margie Broadway - mfbway@earthlink.net
Women meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. We meet in members homes for devotions and to learn more about missions or to do a service project.
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Women’s Group (Monthly) When: Varies, on-going • Where: Off Campus • Group Details: Women of all ages Contact: Kami Keely - pack13mom@gmail.com & Beth Randolph - bethandaidan@gmail.com
Women meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. Studies will vary but focus on issues and topics related to women. Contact Kami or Beth for dates/times of upcoming meetings.
Men’s Groups
MHU TUES 6:30AM University CFA When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30am • Where: University Chick-fil-A Contact: Franklin Arbaugh - machelp@dmv.com Study: The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission: Promoting the Gospel with More than our Lips
Men’s Groups
We offer small group experiences seeking to encourage and support all men in their faith journey through small group study and fellowship. Men meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service.
MHU WED 6:30AM Davis Lake CFA When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30am • Where: Davis Lake Chick-fil-A Contact: Richard Ortiz - richard_lewis_ortiz@yahoo.com Study: Read Scripture by Tim Mackie MHU WED 8:00PM Northlake CFA When: Wednesdays, 8-9:30pm • Where: Northlake Chick-fil-A (outside mall) Contact: Brian Upton - bupton@carolina.rr.com & Pete Weber - Pete@daneconstruction.com Study: Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArther
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Sunday Groups Stay for just one hour extra on Sundays and discover Bible teaching and fellowship! Our groups offer a variety of options - large and small groups, discussion and lecture format, targeted to adults of any age. For for more detailed info on each of these groups or to register for a group, please go to www.ucumc.org/findagroup. SUN 8:30
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Cornerstone - Baby Boomers Sue Winter - wintersue@bellsouth.net Sunday morning fellowship where we nurture and share our Christian faith in an atmosphere of friendship and caring. Covenant Keepers - near retirement or retired Marie Mosely - beyondbaskets@earthlink.net A class steeped in study and service. Our members enjoy many social events as well as a Sunday lunch group. Wesley Fellowship - Senior Adults Ernie Welch - ernest.c.welch@gmail.com Lecture/discussion from the Adult Bible Studies from Cokesbury. Our 4 wonderful teachers rotate weekly. Wisdom Seekers - Empty Nesters (couples & singles) Marcia Stilwell - mstilwell@ISEENT.com Members enjoy interactive format on Sundays, frequent outreach projects, social activities and mini excursions. DisciplesB - Middle-aged to Mature Adults (couples & singles) Paul Hayes - phayes724@gmail.com Our class is a discussion class using Bible based DVDs and other scripture related curriculum and is led by members of the class. Discovery - adults ages 35-50s (college students welcome) Julie Phillips - juliep@carolina.rr.com We are discovering Christian faith in today’s world through discussion based studies and fellowship Faithkeepers - Single Adults & Couples - 40+ Karen Pocta - kpocta@gmail.com Class designed for adults to study the scriptures, enjoy fellowship, and develop their own personal call to discipleship.
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Journey - Adults (married or single with kids age infant to college) 9:45am Wendy Lessin - lessinx5@gmail.com Our studies are Bible-based, contemporary studies often directed by DVDs. Journey provides many opportunities to get involved within the class & the church. New Acts - adults with children in middle school to college 9:45am Rob Thornton - robthornton2@carolina.rr.com Kristi Miller - kristi@themillerzone.net Biblical/topical discussions in an open style format with class members rotating teaching duties on a voluntary basis. Next Step - All Adults 11:00am Ben Harton - hartonb@bellsouth.net Andre Renschen - arenschen@carolina.rr.com We use Bible based books, DVD studies and discussion to deepen our Bible knowledge and apply it to everyday life.
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FUSION (6th - 12th grade) Our youth ministry includes praise and worship, small groups, bible study, mission opportunities in the community and beyond, choirs, hand bells, orchestra, puppets, and fun group events. So come join us as we strive to grow as followers of Christ!
www.ucumc.org/youth
Regular Weekly Schedule
UC FUSION
January 8 - May 21
@UCFUSION @fusionyouthucumc
Want to receive upto-date info via text message? Text “@fusionyo” to 704-908-0305
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Sundays 9:45am: Sunday School 2:00pm: Orchestra 3:15pm: Joy Bells 4:00pm: Renovation Youth Choir 5:30-7:30pm: FUSION (youth grades 6-12); includes dinner ($3), worship, games, and large/small groups Wednesdays 5:15pm: Wednesday Night Live 6:30pm: HIS HANDS Puppets FUSION Praise Band Rehearsal NO SUNDAY SCHOOL: April 16 or April 30 NO FUSION: February 5, April 16 or May 14
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. —Numbers 6:24-25 —18
FUSION Calendar January 1 -
Happy New Year! No Sunday School or FUSION
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FUSION Starts back! (5:30-7:30pm)
21 - Middle School Madness: Day-long middle school event ($50); sign up by Jan 15
3-5 - High School Retreat Black Mountain, NC ($125); sign up by Jan 15
Youth
February
12 - Senior Adult Valentine Banquet (10am-1pm) 25 - Consignment Sale Set-up (9am-12pm)
March 10 & 11 - HIS HANDS Puppet Ministry Puppethon 24-26 - Confirmation Retreat
April 23 - Youth Sunday Practice (during FUSION) 30 - YOUTH SUNDAY (at both worship services) Small Group Celebrations (during FUSION)
May 14 - Confirmation Sunday 20 - Mexico Mission Trip Golf Tournament 21 - FUSION End of Year Celebration For more information about any of these events and other youth happenings, visit www.ucumc.org/youth/upcoming or contact Megan Giles: mgiles@ucumc.org or 704-369-8014. 19—
UC Kids (Birth - 5th grade)
Where God’s love comes alive, where the adventure of God’s people in the Bible continues everyday, and where friendship & kindness rule!
www.ucumc.org/children
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. —Philippians 1:6
Sunday Morning Opportunities: W.O.R.K.ZONE W.O.R.K.ZONE includes exciting worship, fun games, crafts, science experiments, and age specific discussions of how to make sure worshiping God is a part of our daily lives and not something we just do on Sundays!
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WZ945 - 3 years old through 5th grade check-in at classrooms: 3s/4s - Rm 417 (Nursery Hallway) 4th/5th boys - Rm 611 (Blue Room) K/1st - Rm 606 (Green Room) 4th/5th girls - Rm 610 (Pink Room) 2nd/3rd - Rm. 607 (Yellow Room) WZ11 -
3 years old and under - in nursery (Fellowship Bldg) 4 years old through 5th grade - check-in in Sanctuary (look for W.O.R.K.ZONE carts at front left: Check in at front of sanctuary before service. During worship, kids can either sit with their parents or with WZ teachers on front left rows. Kids will be dismissed to Kid’s worship at sermon time. Pick up kids in the Disciple Building, Room 602/603.
Nursery- 9:45am & 11:00am The UCUMC Nursery is staffed by trained nursery workers and adult volunteers. It is available during both services for Newborns, Crawlers, Early Walkers, Two Years of Age, and 3-4 years old. The nursery is also open during special services and is available by request for Bible studies and special functions. Questions? Contact Laura Jones - ljones@ucumc.org or 704-369-8027.
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WZ9:45 Curriculum: Lil’ K - Ages 3 & 4 years • Lil’ K is an interactive multimedia-based curriculum for children ages 3-5 designed to teach how to live out God’s Word and build early spiritual formation.
Grapple - Grades 4th-5th • Helps tweens grapple with their faith! The lessons in Grapple are based on real questions asked by real 10- to 12-year-olds. Tweens will learn how to search the Bible for answers and build a faith foundation that guides wise choices about relationships, faith and choices.
Children
Deep Blue Kids - Grades K-3rd • We are on a Deep Blue Adventure of the Bible—exciting stories, science experiments, arts and crafts, animated video storytelling, and active games—all combined into a livingfaith experience that will help children discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today!
WZ11 Curriculum: Orange: 252 Basics - 4 years-5th grade • Orange: 252 Basics is designed to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding of how to grow in relationship with Jesus. Everything taught is based on one of three basic, but powerful, truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52. • I need to make the wise choice. • I can trust God no matter what. • I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Parents/Adults – We Value You! Whether it be teaching and assisting on Sunday mornings, volunteering during special events, or even help with promotions/marketing, we appreciate all you do to make our program the very best it can be! No experience necessary, just a willing heart and hands. To find out more about being a volunteer in UC Kid’s Ministries, contact Natalie Whitley at nwhitley@ucumc.org or 704-369-8023. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6
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Mid-Week Opportunities: www.ucumc.org/wamc
Children
WAMC Spring Season Wednesday Nights: Jan 18th - May 17th | 5:30 – 7:30 pm UCUMC offers many musical and artistic options for children! Chimes 1: 5:30-6:00pm (2nd - 5th grade, beginning to intermediate) Chimes 2: 6:00-6:30pm (2nd - 5th grade, intermediate to advanced) Little Lambs Choir: 6:30-7:30pm (ages 3-4 years old) – music group and crafts WAMC: 6:30-7:30pm (K-5th grade) – Music, Devotional, Craft/Game, Drama & Percussion
2017 UC Kids Family Events
UC Kids is designed to be ‘Family Friendly’ & ‘Family Focused!’ Therefore we host monthly events to bring families together to fellowship with one another and have fun learning about God. Find out more at www.ucumc.org/familyevents.
UC Kids Magic & Movie Event February 18 | 4:00 – 7:30pm | UCUMC Fellowship Hall Come and see Mr. Vic the Magic Man who uses comedy, illusion, fun music, balloon sculptures and ventriloquism to share the greatest REALITY of all, the joy of knowing God through His Son, Jesus Christ. Following Mr. Vic we will have a pizza dinner and popcorn and then start our feature presentation of Disney’s smash hit, Finding Dory. • Pizza dinner & movie popcorn provided • Cost: $0!
UC Kids Park & Paint Event April 23 | 4:00 – 7:30pm | Frank Liske Park (Concord, NC) For the entire family! Join us at the park for a family afternoon including: face painting, finger and brush painting, balsa wood airplane competition, kite flying and a hotdog cookout! • Hotdogs, chips & drinks provided • Paints, kites & balsa airplanes provided • Cost: $0!
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UCUMC Weekday School www.ucumc.org/wds
School Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm • Office Hours: 8:30am-1:30pm UCUMC Extended Day, INC 1:15pm – 5:15 pm 3835 W WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 704-598-3577 • Fax: 704-369-8002 • Email: bluther@ucumc.org
The mission of UCUMC Weekday School is to support the ministry of University City United Methodist Church by reaching, growing, and loving families. We desire to help all children be successful and to provide learning opportunities for children, parents, and the community. We work to meet the needs of every child’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development through:
Weekday School
University City United Methodist Church Weekday School is proud to offer a developmentally appropriate faith based preschool experience for children ages one (must be one by May 31, 2017) to five (must be five by August 31, 2017). We strive to help children become engaged and enthusiastic lifelong learners, provide learning opportunities for parents and the community, and to support the ministry and mission of University City UMC.
• Faith – Children are exposed to basic Bible lessons, verses, thoughts and truths through stories, songs, prayer, chapel and “teachable” moments. • Free Play – Available times to socialize, dramatize and fantasize. • Music – All children attend music classes with our music teacher. • Specialized Learning Centers – Sensory tables, block building, puzzles & manipulatives. • Gross Motor Play – Regularly scheduled outdoor play, plus a gym for inclement weather. Separate playgrounds for toddlers & 2s and 3s, 4s & Pre-K. • Art Lab – Exploratory art experiences that encourage creativity and imagination. • Enrichment Opportunities – In house field trips and special guests-story teller that may include: Raptor Center, Charlotte Children Theater, The Music Man, etc. • Parent Conference – To discuss and evaluate developmental progress. • Parent Development Seminars – Offered in conjunction with UCUMC to further enrich a child’s development at home
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Registration for the 2017-2018 school year will open February 15, 2017 for new students Registration for morning program and UCUMC Extended Day will be online at www.ucumc.org/wds. Registration forms will be available the morning of February 15th. Age Toddlers 2s 3s 4s
2 days $175 $175 $175
3 days $220 $220 $220 $220
4 days
5 days
Age Requirements: • Toddlers: Must turn 1 by May 31, 2017
$275 $275
$340 $305 $305
• Twos: Must turn 2 by August 31, 2017
• Threes: Must turn 3 by August 31, 2017 • Fours: Must turn 4 by August 31, 2017
Toddlers who choose to take 2 classes so they can attend 4 or 5 days a week may do so as registration is space permits. 4 days a week: $300/mo, 5 days a week $340/mo
UCUMC Extended Day, INC
UCUMC Extended Day, INC. is an outreach program of UCUMC and a supplementary program to UCUMC’s Weekday School. Extended Day operates from 1:15–5:15 pm Monday – Friday for preschool age children. For more information, please contact bluther@ucumc.org. 2017-2018 Monthly Tuition Rates for UCUMC Extended Day, Inc
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1 afternoon a week - $100 a month 2 afternoons a week - $190 a month 3 afternoons a week - $240 a month 4 afternoons a week - $275 a month 5 afternoons a week - $305 a month
We will be holding informational tours on January 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, and 30th at 10:30am. Sign ups will be online at www.ucumc.org/wds.
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Summer Camp Registration will open March 6th. Look for information regarding themes for each week & registration online at www.ucumc.org/wds.
Weekday School
UCUMC Weekday School Summer Enrichment Camp UCUMC Weekday School is excited to announce a summer enrichment program for rising Twos, Threes, Fours and Kindergartners. Offering five weeks of fun! Choose one to five weeks of camp. Each day will be from 9am-12pm. Our days will be packed full of songs, stories, activities, special visitors and more!!! • Week 1: June 5th – 9th • Week 2: June 12th – 16th • Week 3: June 19th – 23rd • Week 4: July 10th – 14th • Week 5: July 24th – 28th
Questions? Need more information? Visit www.ucumc.org/wds or contact the Weekday School Office at 704-598-3577 or bluther@ucumc.org.
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Uplifting Passionate Worship Special Worship Services:
www.ucumc.org/worship
Ash Wednesday Service - Wed., March 1 at 6:30pm Begin Lent with a service of Holy Communion & the Imposition of Ashes. Palm Sunday Worship - Sun., April 9, 9:45 & 11:00am
Worship and the Arts Contacts: Matt Guild, Directory of Traditional Worship mguild@ucumc.org, 704-369-8011 Lee Zeigler, Director of Contemporary Worship lzeigler@ucumc.org, 704-369-8017 Brian Bingham, AVL Director - 9:45am binghamb@mac.com, 704-597-0658 Brad MacKay Technical Arts Director, 11am bmackay@ucumc.org
Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion - Thurs., April 13, 7pm Easter Sunday Worship Services - Sun., April 16, 9:45am & 11am Youth Sunday Worship - Sun., April 30, 9:45am & 11am Confirmation Sunday - Sun., May 14, 9:45am & 11am Pentecost Sunday Worship - Sun., June 4, 9:45am & 11am
Worship & Arts Events: Renovation Youth Choir’s Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday, February 28 | 5:30-7pm Proceeds go towards the Youth Choir’s summer mission trip. Easter Musical Friday, April 7 at 7pm & Saturday, April 8 at 3pm Featuring UCUMC Worship and the Arts Ensembles.
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Puppethon Friday, March 10 at 7pm & Saturday, March 11 at 3pm Join us for an exciting puppet presentation for all ages! Featuring the HIS HANDS Puppet Ministry.
Renovation Youth Choir Concert Sunday, June 11 at 4pm in the Chapel
WAMC (Children’s Music & Arts Ministry) - Wed at 6:30pm | begins Jan 18th Worship & Arts Opportunity for children in ages 3 to 5th grade. WAMC includes music, devotion, crafts/games, drama, and more! Contact Matt Guild at mguild@ucumc.org for more information. Renovation Youth Choir - Sun at 4pm | begins Jan 8th The Youth Choir will be working towards its Spring and Summer outreach events, including the summer mission trip. Join now to get involved with the Renovation Youth Choir Outreach opportunities.
Worship and the Arts Ensembles: Find more information at www.ucumc.org/worship. Chimes 1 and 2: Grades 2 through 5 Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30pm Contact: Matt Guild HIS HANDS Puppet Ministry: Grades 7-12 Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm Contact: David Frank, lrcbears@bellsouth.net
WAMC (Children’s Music & Arts Ministry): Ages 3 years - 5th grade Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Contact: Matt Guild Renovation Youth Choir: Non-auditioned Choir, Grades 6-12 Sundays, 4-5:15pm Contact: Lee Zeigler
Joybells: Youth Handbell Ensemble, grades 6-12 Sundays, 3:15-4:15pm
Uplifting Passionate Worship
The youth choir will also have a lock-in on January 27 for all those involved in the choir. This is a great time of relationship building and preparation for the choir’s ministry.
Contact: Matt Guild FUSION Praise Band: 7th 12th grade; leads FUSION Worship Sunday nights. Rehearsals: Wed, 6:30-8pm Contact: Lee Zeigler
Psalm 150 Orchestra: Instrumental Ensemble, Grades 7 - Adult Sundays, 2-3pm
Drama Ministry: Youth and Adults Rehearsals as needed
Exaltation Ringers: Adult Intermediate to Advanced Handbell ensemble Sundays, 4-5pm
Contact: Matt Guild
Contact: Matt Guild
Contact: Matt Guild
Celebration Choir: Adult non-audition choir Sundays, 11am-12:15pm or Wednesday, 7:30pm
11:00 Worship Team: Auditioned Adult band and vocal ensemble. Thursdays, 7-9pm
Contact: Matt Guild
Contact: Lee Zeigler
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Missions Focused
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people everywhere – in Jerusalem, Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”–Acts 1:8
Room In The Inn (RITI) 2016-2017 www.ucumc.org/missions
Monday nights December-March www.ucumc.org/riti
Missions Committee
Throughout the winter months, UCUMC partners with Urban Ministries to support Room In The Inn (RITI.) Thanks to RITI, our church has the opportunity to open its doors to our neighbors in need that may not have a warm place to sleep at night. We provide a dinner, shower, beds, and breakfast in the morning.
Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm Do you have a desire to put your faith in action? Do you want to experience life transformation first hand? There is room for you on the UCUMC Missions Committee! We meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Contact the people listed below for more information: Frances Surgenor: fsurgenor@aol.com Lindsay Gallegly: lgallegly@ucumc.org
If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Matt Summers: Matt_Summers19@hotmail.com. Wednesday Night Live Missions Wednesdays at 6:30pm On Wednesday evenings following the Wednesday Night Live meal, volunteers are encouraged to participate in a service project. Each week will highlight a ministry that UCUMC partners with or supports. This will be an opportunity to learn about the various ways to get involved through the church as well as give back to the community around us. Disaster Relief Team University City is partnering with UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to train a team of volunteers that will be ready to respond to natural disasters affecting our region. We are also creating a team that will be ready to help with rebuilding efforts which often take years to complete. Construction skills are not required. We simply need enthusiastic, willing and able volunteers ready to help. If you are interested in learning more or joining a team, please contact Lindsay Gallegly (lgallegly@ucumc.org)
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Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Course Mondays at 6:30pm | starts January 16 | 15 weeks Starting on January 16th, we will gather in the Café at UCUMC with others from Charlotte to hear from instructors who have had first-hand experience in global missions. These instructors are former or current missionaries, professors, pastors, and Christian authors who are passionate about helping you discover how God wants to use you to expand His kingdom around the world. Contact Eli Suddarth with questions (esuddarth@ucumc.org). Register online at: https://class.perspectives.org; UCUMC is hosting the North Charlotte Course.
Women’s Ministry - www.ucumc.org/womensministry Seeks to encourage and support all women in their faith journey. All Women’s Ministry activities are under-girded by thoughtful, spiritual development, and intentional prayer. We are affiliated with the organization United Methodist Women, whose purpose is to be in global ministry and mission specifically to women and children.
Where: UCUMC, Room 108 (Library) • Contact: Sharon Weynand, smweynand@gmail.com When: Thursdays, 10am: Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16; Mar 2, 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 Monday, 7pm: Feb 27; Mar 8 (Wednesday); Apr 24
Women’s Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Women meeting together for devotion and knitting or crocheting. All those who knit or crochet or would like to learn are invited to join us! If you are interested in being a part of this ministry but cannot attend meetings, contact Sharon. His Helpers (Backpack Ministry) When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 10am Where: UCUMC, Room 102 • Contact: Sally Ropp, skropp@carolina.rr.com Women of all ages meeting for devotion, prayer, fellowship, and service. Mission focus is helping with Backpack Ministry (providing food to underprivileged children for the weekend) at David Cox Elementary School and Morehead Academy. Stay up-to-date with UCUMC Women’s Ministry through our monthly newsletter, The Esther Times. Visit www.ucumc.org/womensministry to read the latest edition. After clicking on the link you will be able to see past editions, subscribe to the newsletter, and share it with your friends.
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Called to Serve
“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” –1 Peter 4:10
Spiritual Gifts Assessment
www.ucumc.org/serve
Have you taken our free online Spiritual Gifts Assessment? Go to www.ucumc.org/spiritualgifts to learn about the gifts God has given you and the ways you can use those gifts to impact your community. Contact Eli at esuddarth@ucumc.org to find out more!
Interested in serving your community? Aren’t sure how to get started? Here are three easy ways to get plugged in to service opportunities at University City United Methodist Church: 1. Go Online any time! www.ucumc.org and click on myUCUMC. Create an online login and from there you can see and sign up for every service opportunity here at the church! 2. At the Connecting Center on Sunday mornings! Visit the Connecting Center located just outside the Worship Center doors to speak with our Missions Coordinator about ways you can serve in the church or outside of the church in our community! 3. On Wednesday Nights at Wednesday Night Live! Every week on Wednesday Nights (starting January 18th) we meet for dinner together in the Fellowship Hall at 5:15pm. Then at 6:30pm there are weekly service projects (along with other opportunities to interact with others) that connect us regularly with organizations in Charlotte and around the world! Fill bags of food for the local food pantry, send care packages to refugee camps; every week is something new and exciting. An Update from REACH! In October 2016 we held our second annual REACH Conference and it was a tremendous time of engagement with missionaries from all parts of our world. We learned about missions and service opportunities here in Charlotte, in different regions of the United States, and all corners of the globe. We also had the chance to pledge hours to serve that we, as individuals in the church, would fulfill in 2017. By the end of REACH, as a church we have pledged 16,500 hours to serve others, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to fulfill your pledges. Contact Outreach Director Eli Suddarth at esuddarth@ucumc.org or Missions Coordinator Lindsay Gallegly, lgallegly@ucumc.org, to learn about opportunities to fulfill your REACH pledged service hours!
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Staff Directory
Ron Smith, Senior Pastor rsmith@ucumc.org 704-369-8005
Brian Bingham, AVL Director - 9:45 binghamb@mac.com 704-597-0658 Caitlyn Frank, Youth Ministry Assistant youthministry@ucumc.org
Anne Churchill, Communications Director achurchill@ucumc.org 704-369-8025
Tim Ennis, Building & Grounds Custodian tennis@ucumc.org 704-369-8004
Lindsay Gallegly, Missions Coordinator lgallegly@ucumc.org 704-369-8034
Bert Giles, Discipleship Director bgiles@ucumc.org 704-369-8020
Megan Giles, Youth Ministry Director mgiles@ucumc.org 704-369-8014
Matt Guild, Traditional Worship Director mguild@ucumc.org 704-369-8011
Ria Holtzhausen, Administrative Director rholtzhausen@ucumc.org 704-369-8015
Laura Jones,
Carri Killian, Evangelism Coordinator ckillian@ucumc.org 704-369-8029
Blair Luther, Weekday School Director bluther@ucumc.org 704-369-8010
Children’s Ministry Associate
ljones@ucumc.org 704-369-8027
Brad MacKay, Technical Arts Director, 11am bmackay@ucumc.org
Eli Suddarth, Outreach Director esuddarth@ucumc.org 704-369-8018 Diana Young,
Children’s Ministry Associate
dyoung@ucumc.org 704-369-8023
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Chad Cozad, Pastoral Care Director ccozad@ucumc.org 704-369-8039
Phil Reed, Facilities Manager preed@ucumc.org 704-369-8022
Alisha Springer,
Music Assistant/Accompanist
aspringer@ucumc.org
Michele Travis, Small Groups Director mtravis@ucumc.org 704-369-8006
Natalie Whitley, Children’s Ministry Director nwhitley@ucumc.org 704-369-8023
Lee Zeigler, Contemporary Worship Director lzeigler@ucumc.org 704-369-8017
Mark Larson, Counselor counselorlarson@carolina. rr.com, 704-375-5354
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3835 W WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28269 704-369-8000 • www.ucumc.org Spring 2017