<![CDATA[UNITED DISCIPLES OF CHRIST - Blog]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:34:44 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[journeying together]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/81420048630pwdmwkvcgfqzlfyumtgn2dqmuz4cgj5dz09We are continuing our weekly devotional on Wednesdays at 11:30 am.
We’re calling this time Journeying Together and you can find the information on
​the book we are using by joining our devotional.  This is a daily personal devotional,
but we will meet as a group via zoom each Wednesday at 11:30 am.
You may join the devotional each week by clicking the link below:
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https://zoom.us/j/96259192133?pwd=LvZLlKJ0ecS0dvNaUdY6mxWtiqRDUo.1

Meeting ID: 962 5919 2133
Passcode: PUa9Cc
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]]><![CDATA[we are now worshiping in person and virtually so please join us!]]>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/worshiping-virtually-during-covid-19We have begun a hybrid worship experience by worshiping in person as well as on Zoom each Sunday.  You may join the Zoom worship by clicking on the link to let us know you are interested.  This allows you to email our Pastor to give him your email address so you can receive the link each week.
Worship begins at 11:00 a.m.  Please join us!
Please email our pastor, Steven, for a link to the service.

We hope if you have been joining us virtually for worship during this pandemic, you'll continue to do so.  If you haven't joined us yet, please do!  We have been having wonderful,  worshipful experiences!
Click here to let us know you're interested
How to Use Zoom
By emailing our pastor, you will receive a link to join a Zoom meeting.  You can download Zoom to your device at that time or before you receive the link.
]]><![CDATA[2021 lenten devotional]]>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/youth-group-spaghetti-dinner-fundraiser-saturday-october-27Thank you to all those who joined us for our daily Lenten Devotional.
It was a wonderful shared journey!
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]]><![CDATA[Announcements for week of 10/12]]>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-1012Good Evening Church Family!
 
I hope you’re all doing well this evening and preparing for the cooler weather!  Here are your reminders for the week.
 
Please remember and plan to stay for the Congregational Meeting this Sunday immediately following worship.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and vote to accept the revised Constitution and Bylaws of UDoCC.
 
We will be having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 27th.  We need lots and lots of volunteers to help with this Youth Fundraiser.  Please see Rosetta and let her know how you can help.  You may purchase your tickets from Pam Emch.
 
From the Missions Team:
 
  1. One Disciples’ mission imperative is to promote healing and create good relationships in communities where there is brokenness.  Through leadership training, education and intentional dialogue, we promote cooperation and advocate for justice and mercy.  The Reconciliation Offering is the only source of funding for this ministry of the Disciples churches.  Grants from this special offering are being used in such places as Ferguson, Missouri; Staten Island, New York; and Baltimore, Maryland.  Won’t you consider a donation to this worthwhile cause?
  2.  The Covenant House Clothing Closet (now called The Back Door) has moved the blue drop-off bins to the back of their location.  They can be found down the alley behind St. John’s Episcopal Church.  The Back Door is especially accepting winter items as well as underwear and socks.
  3. The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift.
    Special needs this week are the following items:
    Canned greens
    Canned pintos
    Boxed meals
    Canned pasta
    One pound sugar
    Canned meat
    Soup
    If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
    We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.
 
Brenda Crites’ granddaughter, Marisa, is in the SC Youth Challenge Academy.  She is doing well, but could use some love, support and encouragement.  A card or note to let her know that she is being prayed for and supported in her journey would mean so much to her.  If you would like to mail Marisa a card or letter, please mail it to:
                                   Cadet Marisa Aleshire
                                   SC Youth Challenge Academy
                                   5417 Leesburg Rd.
                                   BLDG 3892
                                   Eastover, SC  29044
 
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 Cheryl
]]><![CDATA[announcements for week of 8/10]]>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:49:15 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-810
  • We’re going to a WV Power Baseball Game on Sunday, August 19th.  Game time is 2:05 pm and the ticket cost is $8.  It’s Kids’ Day, but everyone is invited to go.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Station.  Please sign up ASAP.  Money is due to Patty Igo by August 12th.  She will be available each Sunday to collect your money. 
  • We will once again be manning an Aid Station for the Charleston Distance Run on Saturday, September 1st at the corner of Donnally and Court Streets.  Please let Brittany Carowick know if you will be able to volunteer to help!  This is a very fun day and we need lots of volunteers!
  • Hey Ladies!  It’s time to register for the Disciples Women’s Spiritual Life Retreat!  The retreat will be September 7-9th at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley.  Our keynote speaker this year is the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, our past General Minister and President.  You may register online on the WV Region Website or get a registration form at the Information Station.
  • Brenda Crites’ granddaughter, Marisa, is in the SC Youth Challenge Academy.  She is doing well, but could use some love, support and encouragement.  A card or note to let her know that she is being prayed for and supported in her journey would mean so much to her.  If you would like to mail Marisa a card or letter, please mail it to:
                             Cadet Marisa Aleshire
                                   SC Youth Challenge Academy
                                   5417 Leesburg Rd.
                                   BLDG 3892
                                   Eastover, SC  29044
 From the Missions Team:
  1. The Clothing Closet has moved to the small house next to St. John’s Episcopal Church (where Manna Meal is located) on Quarrier Street.  Now named the Back Door, it currently has no drop-off receptacles.  Hours of operation are 12:00-3:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as 10:30-1:00 on the first Sunday of the month.  It continues to work with Covenant House to give away clothing to the needy, as well as operate as a thrift store.  You may drop off items at the church and we will deliver them for you.  
  2. The Drop-In Center at Covenant House needs travel size containers of soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
  3. The Clothing Closet needs men’s jeans and tennis shoes.  Socks and underwear for men and women are also needed.  Thank you for your donations!
  4. The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift.
    Special needs this week are the following items:
    Canned greens
    Lentils
    Canned pintos
    Canned meat
    Canned milk
    Tuna
    Canned pasta
    If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
  5. We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.
 
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 
Cheryl]]><![CDATA[announcements for week of 8/3]]>Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:53:37 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-83These weekly reminders go out to church members via email. If you aren't getting them and would like to, please send an email to Cheryl at uniteddiscipleswv@suddenlinkmail.com. 
  • We’re going to a WV Power Baseball Game on Sunday, August 19th.  Game time is 2:05 pm and the ticket cost is $8.  It’s Kids’ Day, but everyone is invited to go.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Station.  Please sign up ASAP.  Money is due to Patty Igo by August 12th.  She will be available each Sunday to collect your money.
  • Brenda Crites’ granddaughter, Marisa, is in the SC Youth Challenge Academy.  She is doing well, but could use some love, support and encouragement.  A card or note to let her know that she is being prayed for and supported in her journey would mean so much to her.  If you would like to mail Marisa a card or letter, please mail it to:                 Cadet Marisa Aleshire
                                   SC Youth Challenge Academy
                                   5417 Leesburg Rd.
                                   BLDG 3892
                                   Eastover, SC  29044
 
  • From the Missions Team:
  1. ​​The Clothing Closet has moved to the small house next to St. John’s Episcopal Church (where Manna Meal is located) on Quarrier Street.  Now named the Back Door, it currently has no drop-off receptacles.  Hours of operation are 12:00-3:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as 10:30-1:00 on the first Sunday of the month.  It continues to work with Covenant House to give away clothing to the needy, as well as operate as a thrift store.  You may drop off items at the church and we will deliver them for you.
  2. The Drop-In Center at Covenant House needs travel size containers of soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
  3. The Clothing Closet needs children’s clothing and ladies’ dresses.  Socks and underwear are always needed as well.
  4. The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift.
    Special needs this week are the following items:
    Canned milk
    Canned greens
    Canned meat
    Lentils
    Tuna helper
    Hamburger helper
    One pound box sugar
    If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
  5. We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.
 
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 
Cheryl
]]><![CDATA[Announcements for week of 7/27]]>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-727
  • We’re going to a WV Power Baseball Game on Sunday, August 19th.  Game time is 2:05 pm and the ticket cost is $8.  It’s Kids’ Day, but everyone is invited to go.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Station.  Please sign up ASAP.  Money is due to Patty Igo by August 12th.  She will be available each Sunday to collect your money.
  • From the Missions Team:
    • The Clothing Closet has moved to the small house next to St. John’s Episcopal Church (where Manna Meal is located) on Quarrier Street.  Now named the Back Door, it currently has no drop-off receptacles.  Hours of operation are 12:00-3:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as 10:30-1:00 on the first Sunday of the month.  It continues to work with Covenant House to give away clothing to the needy, as well as operate as a thrift store.  You may drop off items at the church and we will deliver them for you.
    • The Drop-In Center at Covenant House needs travel size containers of soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
    • The Clothing Closet needs children’s clothing and ladies’ dresses.  Socks and underwear are always needed as well.
    • The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift. Special needs this week are the following items:
      • Canned greens
      • Canned tomatoes
      • Canned milk
      • Lentils
      • Cereal
      • Spaghetti
      • Canned meat
        ​If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
    • We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.

Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 
Cheryl
]]><![CDATA[Announcements for week of 7/15/18]]>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 19:22:26 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-71518Good Afternoon Church Family!
 
I hope you’re all doing well today.  Here are your reminders for this week… 
  • This Sunday is our monthly Loving Relationships Dinner.  We’re having a salad lunch, so be creative and let’s see how many different kinds of salads we can have!  Please bring a large one to share and join us for the delicious food and wonderful fellowship immediately following worship! 
  • We’re going to a WV Power Baseball Game on Sunday, August 19th.  Game time is 2:05 pm and the ticket cost is $8.  It’s Kids’ Day, but everyone is invited to go.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Station.  Please sign up ASAP.  Money is due to Patty Igo by July 21st.  She will be available each Sunday to collect your money.
 From the Missions Team:
  •  The Drop-In Center at Covenant House needs travel size containers of soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
  • The Clothing Closet needs children’s clothing and ladies’ dresses.  Socks and underwear are always needed as well.
  • The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift.
    Special needs this week are the following items:
    Canned greens
    Dried beans
    Lentils
    One pound sugar
    Canned pintos
    Cereal
    Canned meat
    Rice
    Spaghetti
    If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
  • We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 
Cheryl]]><![CDATA[Announcements for week of 7/7/18]]>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/announcements-for-week-of-xy2018Good Evening Church Family!
I hope you’re all doing well this evening.  Here are your reminders for this week…
  • We’re going to a WV Power Baseball Game on Sunday, August 19th.  Game time is 2:05 pm and the ticket cost is $8.  It’s Kids’ Day, but everyone is invited to go.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Station.  Please sign up ASAP.  Money is due to Patty Igo by July 21st.  She will be available each Sunday to collect your money.
  • The next Loving Relationships Dinner is Sunday, July 15th.  It will be a salad lunch, so be creative and bring any kind of salad you can think of to share!
From the Missions Team:
  •  The Drop-In Center at Covenant House needs travel size containers of soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
  • The Clothing Closet needs children’s clothing and ladies’ dresses.  Socks and underwear are always needed as well.
  • The Pantry always needs certain staples: canned soups; chili, pastas, and stew; canned greens, canned fruits and canned meats; mac and cheese; peanut butter; cereals; and rice.  Please make some of these items a weekly gift.
    Special needs this week are the following items:
    Cereal
    Canned greens
    Canned meat
    Lentils
    Canned pintos
    Canned tomatoes
    If you can help with any of these items, please bring them to church on Sunday and place them in the Food Pantry wagon inside the Sanctuary doors.
  • We are also still collecting individually wrapped snack items for Hubbard Hospice House.
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 
 
Cheryl
]]><![CDATA[new website]]>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:30:48 GMThttp://www.uniteddisciples.org/blog/new-websiteAs you can see, we have a new website! If you're having trouble navigating it or see some information missing, please let Cheryl DiGregorio or Brittany Carowick know.
Thank you!
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