Mask Policy Update Archwood will, following CDC recommendations, go to a mask optional policy for in-person worship. You may be unmasked providing you feel well and are symptom free. Masks will still be offered for those who prefer to use them, and we respectfully ask that you consider zoom-attendance if you are unwell. Please know that this policy is fluid – meaning that we will resume masking if so advised, or if local rates warrant it.
Seeds of Literacy seeks volunteers Seeds of Literacy, an organization which pairs tutors with people needing to pass their GED tests, is looking for evening volunteers. (Their evening sessions run from 6:00 to 8:00.) There are volunteer options at both of their brick-and-mortar sites (one on the east side and one on the west) and there is also a virtual option (via Zoom), meaning you don't need to leave your home to tutor -- an especially attractive choice in bad weather! You don't have to be a genius in any subject to tutor -- you just need to be committed and reliable. If you're interested in volunteering -- or just getting more info --you can e-mail SOL at christinelee@seedsofliteracy.org.
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: June 11 Archwood UCC sells produce to the public at discount prices on the second and fourth weekends of each month from 11am to 1pm. 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!
Podcast Recommendation New Faith New Media is an independent media network discussing faith with a social justice lens. It currently features three podcasts - one of which is by our very own Aidan McCormack! Aidan’s show is called Breaking Fast, and it’s available to listen to on https://anchor.fm/nfnm. Check it out - and while you’re there, give the other two shows in the network a listen too!
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
Thank you for your support!
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