@UCUMC Your guide to ministries at University City UMC
Summer 2016
Contents
Administration
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Unlimited Hospitality
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Committed to Growing in Christ
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Uplifting Passionate Worship
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Staff Directory
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Online Tools Adult Short-term Groups 7 Ongoing Groups Men’s Groups 9 Women’s Groups 9 Age & Stage Specific 10 Special Interest Groups 11 Sunday Groups 12 Youth 14 Children 16
Missions Focused - www.ucumc.org/missions Called to Serve - www.ucumc.org/serve
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Administration
Stay Connected! • Check out the Weekly News for current events;
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
• 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; • Check out our Media page online for the latest UCUMC Publications: www.ucumc.org/media; • Subscribe to our podcast and never miss a sermon! Search “University City UMC” in the iTunes store; • Download our NEW Church App. Search “University City UMC” in your phone’s app store; • Follow us on Social Media: facebook.com/ucumc1 @UC_UMC
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Church Office Closings 704-369-8000 704-369-0481 Worship Center 704-369-8002 Fellowship Hall Bldg.
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The Church Office will be closed for the following holidays: • Monday, July 4 (Independence Day); • Monday, September 5 (Labor Day) UMC Western North Carolina Annual Conference: June 14th-19th
We are excited to introduce the NEW UCUMC 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. It’s available in the palm of your hand wherever you go! Download it today by searching “University City UMC” in your phone’s app store. Visit www.ucumc.org/media to find more information about the app and direct links to download.
Administration
Church App
Celebration Garden Come visit our garden and enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility! Remember the garden can be used for gatherings, small weddings, parties, and more. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place perfect for any gathering need. Please remember that you can order pavers any time online (URL below) or by filling out a form at the church and placing it in the offering plate. Each engraved paver is $200 and provides funds for the maintenance of the garden. With a paver you can commemorate a graduation, wedding, confirmation, baptism, or remember a loved one. Visit www.ucumc.org/celebrationgarden for more information on the garden and how you can be a part.
Staff Birthdays June Chad Cozad – June 2nd Anne Churchill – June 6th
October Diana Young – October 6th Laura Jones – October 14th
July Phil Reed – July 25th
November Alisha Springer – November 15th
August Michele Travis – August 18th Matt Guild – August 29th
December Ria Holtzhausen – December 4th Ray McKinnon – December 11th 3—
Unlimited Hospitality Wednesday Night Live Starting September 14th 5:15 - 7:30pm
Welcome to our Guests! Welcome to University City UMC! Here at UCUMC we strive to be a welcoming congregation to our community and especially to our guests. Our hope is that you will know that you are always welcome here just as you are, whether you have been away from church for a while, or never affiliated with any church. Whether you’re married, single, divorced, or in transition, you truly matter to us because you matter to God. We would be honored to have you become a part of University City United Methodist Church! For more information contact Eli Suddarth: esuddarth@ucumc.org.
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Join us for Wednesday evening dinner in the Fellowship Hall, then break out around campus for a chance to discuss current issues facing our world today, and service those in our community. Life Tree Café will break out from the dinner where you and your friends can discuss questions and issues in our culture in a judgment-free zone. Weekly service projects will also break out from the dinner for you to extend care & love to those in our community & around the world. Find out more information at www.ucumc.org/live. Welcoming Teams We are always on the lookout for volunteers who enjoy being the first friendly face people see when they come to worship on Sunday mornings. We have positions available for Greeters, Lobby Guides, Guest Information, Welcome Center, Café Hosts, and Refreshment Coordinators. Contact Kristen Hickling, Hospitality Director, for more information: khickling@ucumc.org.
Explore UCUMC July 31 • Directly after the 11am worship service • Café Join the staff and other members for an informal lunch to learn about the ministries and community of UCUMC. This is an ideal next step for those who have been attending but want to get a little deeper, both by meeting other newcomers, and by finding out all the church has to offer. No need to register, just show up!
Where are you now and what’s your next step?
Membership Class August 8 - 29 (4 weeks) • Mondays from 6:30-8pm • Café Become a member of UCUMC! This four-week course is designed to help you learn what Christians profess, practice, and produce by keeping an eye on our purpose, plan, and principles as a local church. Email Eli Suddarth at esuddarth@ucumc.org to register. Remember(ship) June 23 - August 4 (7 weeks) • 6:30-8pm • Chapel Recapture the passion you have for belonging to UCUMC. Whether you’ve been a member for 2 months or 2 decades (even if you aren’t a member at all!) this is the place for you to learn about what it means to be a thriving, contributing member of the local church. We’ll study the book I Am a Church Member by Thom Rainer, and spend time learning about Spiritual Gifts and how they can make us a more unified and on-mission congregation. Registration is $5 for the book and special Remember(ship) gift. Sign up online at www.ucumc.org/remember (keyword search “Remember”).
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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 childrensministry@ucumc.org
Online Tools - www.ucumc.org At UCUMC we are passionate about helping you to grow in your faith journey. Below is a list of online tools we have available to you to either help you understand your faith journey, help you find a place to connect, or help you to continue growing.
UCUMC Discipleship Assessment The Discipleship Assessment will give you some insight into your faith journey as well as give you a baseline to help you determine some areas you might like to continue to grow in. Visit www.ucumc.org/discipleship to get a copy of the assessment. Find Your Spiritual Gifts! We have a Spiritual Gifts test for Adults (18+) and Youth (6th-12th grade) to help you find joy in serving. God has given each believer a spiritual gift that He wants us to know them and expects us to grow in them each day. Visit www.ucumc.org/spiritualgifts to take the Spiritual Gifts Test.
RightNow Media RightNow Media is a wonderful online, digital discipleship tool that includes video content for every age group and every life situation. It’s offered to you FREE from UCUMC. If you do not have a login, contact Michele Travis: mtravis@ucumc.org. Visit www.rightnow.org/account/login to login and check it out.
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Adult Ministries
The following 7 pages are the small group opportunities available for Adults during Summer 2016. Find more information and instructions on how to register for groups at www.ucumc.org/findagroup. You may also visit the Connecting Center on Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm for assistance in registration. Questions? Contact:
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. Childcare is available with all short-term groups.
Short-term Groups
• Michele Travis, mtravis@ucumc.org: Ongoing Groups, Short-term, Special Interest Groups, Sunday Groups, or Women’s Groups • Bert Giles, bgiles@ucumc.org: Men’s Groups
Art of Neighboring When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm • Where: UCUMC, Room 109 Contact: Michele Travis - mtravis@ucumc.org • Starts: June 22, 6 weeks
What if when Jesus said, “Love your neighbor” he meant your actual neighbors? Do you know the names of the 8 neighbors around you? Join us as we learn how to build community in our own neighborhoods. Women’s Summer Group - When God Doesn’t Fix It When: Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Where: UCUMC, Room 108 Starts: June 22, 5 weeks • Contact: Janelle Upton - bupton@carolina.rr.com
Join other women of UCUMC as we discover how God worked through the difficult circumstances in the lives of some of the Biblical heroes of faith. We will all face hard times; learn a new perspective to face those challenging times with faith.
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Moving Mountains Small Group When: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm • Where: UCUMC, Room 109 Contact: Andre Renschen - arenschen@carolina.rr.com • Starts: June 23, 8 weeks
Short-term Groups
Step-by-step study on why we pray, how we pray effectively, and what we can expect to receive when we pray. Remember(ship) When: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm • Where: UCUMC, Chapel Starts: June 23, 7 weeks • Contact: Eli Suddarth, esuddarth@ucumc.org Recapture the passion you have for belonging to University City United Methodist Church. Whether you’ve been a member for 2 months or 2 decades (even if you aren’t a member at all!) this is the place for you to learn about what it means to be a thriving, contributing member of the local church. Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll study the book I Am a Church Member by Thom Rainer, and spend time learning about our own Spiritual Gifts and the gifts of others in the church to make us a more unified and on-mission congregation. Registration is $5 for the book and special Remember(ship) gift. Sign up online at www.ucumc.org/remember. Membership Class When: Mondays from 6:30-8pm • Where: Café Starts: August 8 - 29 (4 weeks) • Contact: Eli Suddarth, esuddarth@ucumc.org
Become a member of UCUMC! This four-week course is designed to help you learn what Christians profess, practice, and produce by keeping an eye on our purpose, plan, and principles as a local church. Email Eli Suddarth at esuddarth@ucumc.org to register.
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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.
Men’s Groups
MHU 01 TUE University
MHU 02 WED AM Davis Lake
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30am Where: University Chick-fil-A Contact: Frank Arbaugh, machelp@dmv.com
When: Wednesdays, 6:30am Where: Davis Lake Chick-fil-A Contact: Richard Ortiz, richard_lewis_ortiz@yahoo.com
Men’s Groups
We offer small group experiences for men seeking to know God and know themselves in a deeper, more intimate way. Men meet for fellowship, prayer, study and service.
Women’s Groups Seeking to encourage and support all women in their faith journey through small group studies and fellowship. Women’s Group TUES PM M&M
Women meet for fellowship, prayer, study, and service. Topics include various Bible studies. No meeting in July. Summer Park Play Days When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am • Begins: June 1 Where: Holbrook Park, 100 Sherwood Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 Contact: Danielle Phillips, daniellephillips@outlook.com
Women’s Groups
When: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30pm • Where: Off Campus Group Details: Women of all ages • Contact: Margie Broadway - mfbway@earthlink.net
All moms welcome! Come meet other moms, learn about our mom’s groups and give your kids some time to play at the park. Pack a snack or picnic lunch. In the event of rain, play date will be canceled for the week.
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Age & Stage Specific College Summer Small Group
Age & Stage Specific
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm • Where: Off Campus • Begins: May 24 Group Details: College Students • Contact: Kristen Hickling - khickling@ucumc.org
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Fellowship, discussion, and service opportunities for college-aged students this summer. Will meet off campus. Various topics studied. Young Adult Meet Up When: Monthly • Where: Off Campus • First meeting: June 26th, 3:30-5pm (drop-in) Group Details: Young adults (singles & couples, age 20ish-30ish) Contact: Michele Travis - mtravis@ucumc.org
Come and meet other young adults from UCUMC and enjoy some fellowship times at these monthly socials. First meet-up will be at Caffecinos, 2706 W Mallard Creek Church Rd. More info to come for meet-ups in July & August.
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.
Heavenly Readers
Women’s Book Group that meets to discuss books relevant to the spiritual journey of Christian women. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Special Interest Groups
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm • Where: UCUMC, Room 108 Contact: Cindy Leap, cslgrantwriter@gmail.com
Where: UCUMC, Room 108 (Library) When: Thursdays, 10am: June 2 & 30; July 14; Aug 11 & 25; Sept 1 Thursday, 7pm: June 16; July 28 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.
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Sunday Groups Stay for just one hour extra 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 and check them out. 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 - Varied-aged Adults (empty nesters+) 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. DisciplesA - Middle-aged to Mature Adults Drew Nivens - dnivens1@carolina.rr.com Andre Renschen - arenschen@carolina.rr.com
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Open discussions are used to learn more about the Bible and how to apply it to our daily lives. Wesley Fellowship - Senior Adults 8:30am 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) 8:30am Marcia Stilwell - marcia@idsacr.com Members enjoy interactive format on Sundays, frequent outreach projects, social activities, and mini excursions. DisciplesB - Middle-aged to Mature Adults (couples & singles) 9:45am Linda Long - bud_lindalong@msn.com Patsy Joyner - ljpjdada@att.net Our class is a discussion class using Bible based DVDs and other scripture related curriculum and is led by members of the class. Class supports many church missions, dines out monthly, and actively prays for one another
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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. Journey - Adults (married or single, with kids age infant to college) Wendy Lessin - lessinx5@att.net Our studies are Bible-based, contemporary studies often directed by DVDs. Journey provides many opportunities to get involved within the class & the church. Will not meet in July. New Acts - adults with children in middle school to college 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. Pathfinders - All Adults Amy & Jesse Drury - dfsamy@aol.com For seekers, new believers, and anyone looking to continue taking steps on Jesus’ path. Next Step - All Adults Ben Harton - hartonb@bellsouth.net 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) Youth Summer Sunday School Schedule:
9:45am: Combined 6th-12th grades in June & August No Sunday School in July!
SUMMER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES www.ucumc.org/youth
UC FUSION @UCFUSION Want to receive upto-date info via text message? Text “@fusionyo” to 704-908-0305
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
Winshape Camp - June 20-24 • 7am-5pm Adults and high schoolers (who have competed 10th grade) wanted! We need a ton of volunteers for this event that reaches both our church members and those in our community! For more information or to sign up, visit www.ucumc.org/winshapevolunteers. Vacation Bible School - July 18-22 • 8:30am-12pm Rising 9th - 12th grade students. VBS 2016 is coming so grab your surfboard and head to the beach to Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at Surf Shack 2016 VBS! Join us for 5 days of games, crafts, music, and Bible lessons. Register and find more information at www.ucumc.org/vbs. Summer Serve 2015 - July 18-22 • 8:30am-12pm A week-long service experience for rising MIDDLE SCHOOL students *Adult chaperones needed - anywhere from 1 day to all 5 days! Students are invited to reach out and serve those in the Charlotte area through this unique week of service. Each day we will head out to various agencies and service opportunities where we will serve the elderly, homeless, underprivileged, and more! To sign up, go to www.ucumc.org/youth/upcoming.
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June HIS HANDS Puppet Tour (Boone, NC): June 9 - 14 Hiking, Rafting, & Zip Line Overnighter June 17-18 • Cost: $140 per person • To sign up, go to www.ucumc.org/youth/upcoming Only 20 spots available! Trip will be to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC Join us for Hiking, Swimming Hole, Guide-assisted Whitewater River Rafting, Zip Line Adventure Park, breakfast & lunch on Saturday, and 1 night lodging. All activities and transportation included in cost. Space is limited; sign up today!
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Youth
Renovation Youth Choir Tour (Myrtle Beach, SC): June 25 - 30
Dinner & Devo at Chick-fil-A Davis Lake July 6, 13, 20, 27 • 6:00-7:15pm | Open gym at UCUMC: 7:30-8:30pm Join us each Wednesday in July for dinner (On Your Own), BINGO, and a devotion! Bring your Bible and money for dinner! After dinner join us at UCUMC for organized games. No need to sign up, just show up! Mexico Mission Trip (Mazatlan, MX): July 8-14 West Virginia Mission Trip (Oceana, WV): July 9-15
August Consignment Sale Set-up August 6 • 9am-12pm • Sign up at www.ucumc.org/youth/upcoming. Messy Games August 10 • 5:30-8:30pm
FUSION Adult Leader Training August 14 OR 24 • 5:30-8:30pm
Dinner in the Hospitality Suite followed by Messy Games & CRUD WARS. Cost: $15 (includes dinner & supplies). Sign up at www.ucumc.org/youth/upcoming.
Dinner will be provided. To sign up, go to www.ucumc.org/eventregistration. Adult leaders must attend just ONE of the two training sessions.
Promotion Sunday - August 28
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UC Kids (Birth - 5th grade) 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
www.ucumc.org/children
Summer Camp Opportunities: WinShape 2016: Follow When: June 20-24; 7:45am-5:00pm (Mon.-Thu.), 7:45am-12:45pm (Fri.) Ages: Children who have completed grades 1-9 Cost: $204 per camper WinShape Camps for Communities creates an unforgettable day camp experience for boys and girls through exciting programs designed to sharpen their character, deepen their faith and grow in relationships with others. WinShape camps offers 21 different skills! Skills include: soccer, wacky science, dance, girl world, gymnastics, man land, art, and more! Each child chooses 3 skills to focus on during the week.
Visit www.ucumc.org/winshape to register as a camper. Visit www.ucumc.org/winshapevolunteers to register as a volunteer. VBS 2016 - Surf Shack: Catching the Wave of God’s Love When: July 18-22; 9am - 12noon Ages: Rising 4 year olds through Rising 5th grade | Cost: $15 per child VBS 2016 is coming so grab your surfboard and head to the beach to Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at Surf Shack 2016 VBS! Kids will get ‘amped’ to learn God Creates, Helps, Loves, Calms, and Sends. On this ride, kids “Remember that the Lord is great and awesome!” Nehemiah 4:14b.
Visit www.ucumc.org/vbs to register as a camper or volunteer. Have questions about either of these camps or need more information about UCUMC’s Children’s Ministry? Contact Natalie Whitley, Director of Children’s Ministry, nwhitley@ucumc.org or 704-369-8023. —16
Uplifting Passionate Worship www.ucumc.org/worship
Red, White, & Blue Sunday Sunday, July 3 | 9:45am Worship Wear the colors of America! We will share some patriotic music. Promotion Sunday & Backpack Blessing Sunday, Aug 28 | 9:45am & 11am Worship
Uplifting Passionate Worship
Renovation Youth Choir Concert Sunday, June 12 | 4pm in the Chapel
Worship & Arts Ensemble Rehearsals Begin: Psalm 150 Orchestra: Sunday, Aug. 21st, 2pm Brass, Percussion, Strings, and Woodwind grade 7 through adult Children’s Worship & Arts Ministry: Wednesday, Sept 14th, 6:30pm Acting, Chimes, Dance, Devotions, Percussion, and Singing 3 year olds through 5th grade Joybells - Youth Handbells: Sunday, Sept 18th, 3:15pm Exaltation Ringers - Adult Handbells: Sunday, Sept 18th, 4pm Mary McDonald Concert with Celebration Choir Saturday, Sept 24 | 7pm Matt Guild, Directory of Traditional Worship mguild@ucumc.org | 704-369-8011
Lee Zeigler, Director of Contemporary Worship lzeigler@ucumc.org | 704-369-8017 17—
Staff Directory Ron Smith, Senior Pastor rsmith@ucumc.org 704-369-8005
Chad Cozad, Pastoral Care Director ccozad@ucumc.org 704-369-8039
Brian Baylor Executive Director bbaylor@ucumc.org 704-369-8007
Brian Bingham AVL Director - 9:45am binghamb@mac.com 704-597-0658
Anne Churchill Communications Director achurchill@ucumc.org 704-369-8025
Tim Ennis Building & Grounds Custodian tennis@ucumc.org 704-369-8004
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
Kristen Hickling Hospitality Director khickling@ucumc.org 704-369-8029
Ria Holtzhausen Administrative Director rholtzhausen@ucumc.org 704-369-8015
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Laura Jones
ljones@ucumc.org 704-369-8027
Blair Luther Weekday School Director bluther@ucumc.org 704-369-8010
Brad MacKay Technical Arts Director, 11am bmackay@ucumc.org
Ray McKinnon Christian Service Director rmckinnon@ucumc.org 704-369-8031
Phil Reed Facilities Manager preed@ucumc.org 704-369-8022
Alisha Springer
Eli Suddarth Evangelism Director esuddarth@ucumc.org 704-369-8018
Michele Travis Small Groups Director mtravis@ucumc.org 704-369-8006
Natalie Whitley Children’s Ministry Director nwhitley@ucumc.org 704-369-8023
Diana Young Children’s Ministry Associate childrensministry@ucumc.org
Lee Zeigler Contemporary Worship Director lzeigler@ucumc.org 704-369-8017
Mark Larson Counselor counselorlarson@carolina.rr.com 704-375-5354
Children’s Ministry Associate
Music Assistant/Accompanist
aspringer@ucumc.org
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3835 W WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28269 704-369-8000 • www.ucumc.org Summer 2016