COMMUNITY
COUNCIL UPDATES, PODCAST, NEWSLETTERS, ANNUAL REPORT,
The Annual Meeting of the church was held on Sunday, February 1.
At the meeting, we heard reports from church leadership and staff, approved our 2026 budget, accepted newly nominated slate of leadership, and voted to approve changes to the Constitution and By-Laws.
The Annual Report contains staff and committee reports, including financials and statistics.
Church Council does not meet in July. Our next meeting is August 19 at 7:00 PM
ALUCC FELLOWSHIP HALL PODCAST
About Fellowship Hall
Welcome to our new podcast titled Avon Lake UCC Fellowship Hall: The Stories Behind our Congregation. This has been discussed for some time and is now a reality—sponsored and produced by the ALUCC Men’s Ministry group!
We’ve created a podcast sharing a tapestry of stories that weave through our congregation and journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and fellow members.
From the pews to the pulpit, from youth ministry to our mission programs, Avon Lake UCC is more than just a church; it's a vibrant community of individuals with unique perspectives and shared values. Join us as we sit down with members of our congregation to uncover the narratives that have shaped us, the challenges we've overcome and the moments of inspiration that bind us together.
Throughout this series, we'll explore a myriad of topics, from faith and spirituality to mission and community service. We'll hear from guests who have found solace and strength within our walls, as well as those who have embarked on journeys of self-discovery and transformation. We’ll also have plenty of fun!
Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time!
Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.
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Enjoy Fellowship Hall on your walk, your commute or anywhere, anytime - really!
Episode 25: Mission Partner—Road To Hope
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Senior Director of Recovery Services, Michael Plas and Misty Hendricks, the program director for Trinity House, a Road to Hope sober living facility for women with children.
They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Road To Hope and the Trinity House location.
Road To Hope: https://road-to-hope.org/
Episode 24: Mission Partner - Good Knights of Lorain County
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins caught up with Dr. Roger Dorsey (president and executive director of Good Knights) and Kurt Zbin, the vice-chair of the organization’s board and our church’s mission team liaison for an awesome conversation that will help us all better understand the organizations supported by our church. Good Knights of Lorain County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing complete, comfortable and safe beds to children in need in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio.
They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Good Knights of Lorain County.
Good Knights of Lorain County:
https://goodknightsoflc.org/
The Lighthouse
Our quarterly magazine featuring highlights in the life of our church over the previous three months.
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