Help Those Affected by the California Wildfires In the wake of the devastating fires that have destroyed parts of the greater Los Angeles area, please consider giving assistance to those who have been impacted. The United Church of Christ is committed to working with local communities to support equitable and sustainable recovery from the devastation. Please visit the UCC's website to learn more and donate.
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Mask Policy Per current public health and safety guidelines, Archwood is currently mask-optional. We will update best practices when advised to do so by health care and community authorities, which may mean returning to mask-wearing when warranted. For now, please feel welcomed to do what best supports your health and well-being, including mask wearing, distancing within our sanctuary, or attending virtually via Zoom.
DONATIONS of BOTTLED WATER NEEDED! NorthEast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is in need of bottled water-(single serving sized) for their outreach services to our homeless neighbors. If you can help, please contact them (Toni Burton-Mickey) at 216-432-0540. You may drop off any amount of bottled water or other needed supplies Item Donations — Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (neoch.org) at their offices, 3631 Perkins Ave, Suite 3A-3, Cleveland, OH 44114, M-F from 9am-5pm. Or contact the church office. Thank you for helping our vulnerable neighbors!
Next produce sale: January 12 Archwood UCC sells produce to the public at discount prices on the second and fourth weekends of each month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Without a supermarket or farmer’s market in our neighborhood, we’re doing our bit to offer fresh fruits and vegetables that can otherwise be hard to find. We also offer free breakfasts at these sales. Interested? Questions? Contact us!
Past Weeks’ Sermons Previous sermons can be viewed on YouTube. Some sermons from Aidan McCormack can be viewed on Aidan’s YouTube, and sermons from our other worship leaders can be viewed on Archwood UCC’s YouTube.
Two Ways to Give to Archwood United Church of Christ Covid-19 is keeping us physically apart, but Archwood UCC remains committed to strengthening our connection to God and to one another through virtual worship and prayer. Support this work by joining us Sunday morning for worship and consider chipping in with a financial contribution in one of two ways:
Make a check out to Archwood UCC. Put “Offering” in the subject line and mail it to 2800 Archwood Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109.
Send money via Venmo to @Archwood-UCC
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