Franklin Circle Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Cleveland, Ohio

"Widening The Circle For All God's Children!"

Our Mission: We wish to care for the spiritual needs of a culturally diverse community, encourage creativity, and awaken people to the joys of life with Jesus Christ.  Empowered disciples will serve and glorify God.

Updates 08/12/08

Adult Christian Education Options, August 10 Sermon, September Calendar, From The Pastor September

Updates 08/08/08

Appreciative Inquiry Resources, Board Letter

Updates 08/03/08

What The Pastor Is Reading, August 3 Sermon

Updates 08/01/08

Good News About Cleveland!

Updates 07/27/08

Ada Smith Memorial Eulogy/Sermon, Sermon July 27

Updates 07/26/08

August "From The Pastor"

Updates 07/22/08

Adult Conference Photo (this page), Widening The Circle Page Update

Updates 07/21/08

Sermon Outlines: June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6,  July 13

Updates 07/12/08

Board List Updated

Updates 07/09/08

August Calendar, Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Updates 07/08/08

Community Announcements for 7/8/08

Updates 07/07/08

Community Hour Calendar Update, Designing Worship Conference Brochure, Outdoor Worship Service, Capitol Theater Renovations Begin, New Lutheran Hospital Office

Updates 07/03/08

Vacation Bible School info, Story on W. 25th St. Book Store Closing

Updates 06/30/08

Elders Meditations, Fairview Park Summer Schedule

Updates 06/25/08

IngenuityFest

Updates 06/23/08

Updated June Calendar & July Calendar, Summer Lunch Program (this page), Tips on riding RTA (Plain Dealer), 

Updates 06/02/08

Monroe Cemetery Restoration, New page of photos from Pastor Allen's Study & Renewal Leave

Click HERE for Pastor Allen's New Member Presentation on Discipleship

Updates 05/28/08

Memorial Notice For Ada Smith, New Paper Recycling Bin (this page), Our Neighborhood News

Updates 05/18/08

Additional Memorial Info For Alan Hudson, New info on Pastor Allen's Study & Renewal Leave

Updates 05/12/08

Pastor's Sabbatical (including pictures!)

Updates 05/05/08

Memorials for Alan Hudson, Ann Chamberlain, & Doreen Donahue, YEP! and Youth Worship Updates

Updates 05/02/08

People Under The Bridge story,  Church Financial Health article,

Updates 04/30/08

YEP! May Calendar, Sermon April 13, Sermon April 20, Sermon April 27, Elders' Communion Meditations,  Urban Psalm added to God Loves The City, April 21 Volunteer Appreciation Meditation

Update 04/11/08

"From The Pastor" May 2008, Study & Renewal Leave Plans, Mid-Week Bible Study Topic Announced, May Calendar, New Worship Initiatives Team Update, "Why Should Christians Engage In Action?", Pastor Attends CityScapes Conference

Update 04/07/08

April 6 Sermon "A Hungry Messiah", Bill Moyers Journal Episode On American Cities

Update 04/02/08

March 30, 2008 Sermon, Spaghetti Supper (this page)

Updates 03/26/08

Mission Council News

Updates 03/24/08

Easter Sermon, New Worship Initiatives Team Page

Updates 03/18/08

Search Committee Update, What's New page updated, God's Vision page updated, Study & Renewal Leave page updated, Calendar Updated

Updates 03/12/08

March 2, 2008 Sermon by the Rev. James Schimmel, "Jesus Kisses Frogs"

Updates 03/05/08

Elders' Communion Meditations Added, Youth Group Calendar updated, YEP! March Calendar Added

Updates 02/25/08

March Calendar, February 24 Sermon, March 2008 From The Pastor article, Soup & Salad Supper, Easter Party, Fellowship Of The Least Coin, Pastor's Study & Renewal Page created

Updates 02/19/08

February 17 Sermon

Updates 02/12/08

Pastor Allen's Article from the DisciplesWorld magazine, OCNW Historic Heritage Program, February 10 Sermon, Stewardship Resources, Camp & Conference Schedule (also this home page), New InterAct Executive Director, Core Values of Disciples of Christ

Updates 02/09/08

Elders Serving Schedule, Upcoming Weddings List, February 3 Sermon

(b/w W. 32nd & W. 39th, just south of Franklin Blvd.)

Dear Friends of Fairview Park,
Following is a message from Martha Loughridge, board member of the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. If you can help, please contact Martha at martha@igc.org
THANKS!
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Dear Neighbors,

The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op will be conducting a Bike Rodeo on Friday, August 22 from 7-9 pm to teach kids about bike safety. We need 8-10 adult volunteers from the neighborhood to help with this event. We need the volunteers to come at 6:30 for a brief training before the event.

See the attached pdf for complete details about the bike rodeo. In brief, the kids will register and then go from station to station to learn specific bike safety skills.

In addition to being a great way to help kids be more safe while bike riding, it's an opportunity for you to brush up on your own knowledge of bike safety.

Thanks!

Martha Loughridge
Board Member
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op

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For an up-to-date list of community events, including Fairview Park, go to

http://www.ocnw.org/index.cgi?id=130&p=6342

For a full schedule and a map (in Adobe .pdf format) click HERE!

 

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Sunday, September 7

Ice Cream Social ~ Kid's School Supply Give-Away

[We're collecting: glue sticks, pencils, book covers, rulers, notebook covers, and note paper!

Bring donations to the church any time before September 1st!]

Contact Jean Borrelli, Christian Education Team Chair

Watch this space for more details!

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New Widening The Circle Forum Series

Begins For 2008-2009!

Widening The Circle Forum: "Must We See To Be In The City Of God?" with Randy Knapp, Cleveland Sight Center, Thursday, September 18, 2008; 7-9 p.m. at Franklin Circle Christian Church

For more information, go to our Widening The Circle page, Click HERE!

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2008 Regional Assembly
October 17-18, 2008 ~ Dublin, Ohio
Ephesians 4:11-13
"Body Building: Strengthen Your Congregation for Mission"

- Workshops to Strengthen Your Congregation
- Structured Youth Workshops at Camp Christian
- Ministry Fair & Exhibitions
- Clergy & Lay Luncheons
- Women’s & Men’s Luncheons
- Merit Awards Dinner
- Discussion Forums
- Fellowship with the Region-wide faith community

Crown Plaza Hotel
600 Metro Place North - Dublin, OH 43017
Registration Rate: Adults $35; Youth (3rd-12th grade) $25.00; Child (infant – 2nd grade) $20.00

[Note: The grade should be the one the youth/child will be in Fall of 2008]
Room Rate $99.95, Includes Full Breakfast Menu for Two
(You must reserve before September 23 to receive this rate)
Detailed posters and registration forms are available from the church office

and on the Church Activities bulletin board in the chapel.

Register Online www.ccinoh.org 

For a poster and registration forms in .pdf format (Adobe Acrobat) click HERE!
 

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Franklin Circle Christian Church Members

Attend Adult Conference ~ June 2008

Back Row (l-r): Cheryl, Jay, Norma, Jane, Allen

Front Row: Tammy, Jim, Joe, Leila

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83% of Americans live in a metropolitan area. (U.S. Census Bureau)

54% of Americans live metro areas of 1 million or more. (U.S. Census Bureau)

The top priority of The U.S. Conference of Mayors is dealing with climate change.

To date, 818 American mayors have signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.

There are 19,429 municipal governments in the United States. (National League of Cities)

The top U.S. city among the world's fastest growing is Las Vegas, Nevada at number 30. (Citymayors)

The New York metro area is the second largest population center in the world. (Citymayors)

Five out of ten of the richest cities by GPD are in the United States. (Citymayors)

None of the top ten cities by personal earnings are in the United States. (Citymayors)

Many U.S. mayors cite lack of involvement by local citizens as a major challenge facing their cities. (National Council of Cities, National League of Cities, MayorTV)
 

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Blood Drives at Lutheran Hospital
Please donate blood.

A healthy person can give blood every 56 days. That means you can donate up to six times a year!

You have the ability to give the Gift of Life to someone who is in critical need of blood. Through the donations of concerned people like you, our country will have an adequate supply of blood to meet the urgent needs of our community.

Where: Lutheran Hospital Front Lobby
When: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (unles otherwise noted)

August 25, 2008
November 17, 2008 (2 - 6 p.m.)
December 18, 2008

Walk in or make an appointment: 216-363-2185

To donate blood, Red Cross donors must be at least 17 years old, weight at least 110 pounds, be in good health and be able to provide a valid photo ID.

www.lutheranhospital.org

 

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Franklin Circle Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Traditional Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sundays

Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sundays [NOTE: No Sunday School June-August]

Children's & Youth Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Sundays

Mid-Week Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wednesdays [NOTE: No Bible Study June-August]

Christian Women's Fellowship: 1:00 p.m. 2nd Saturday of each month (check ahead)

Monthly Contemporary Worship Service: Fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m.

1688 Fulton Rd. ~ Cleveland, OH 44113 ~ PH: 216-781-8232

FAX: 216-781-0013

Pastor's E-Mail: PastorAllen@FranklinCircleChurch.org

Secretary's E-Mail:  CaroleSauer@sbcglobal.net

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