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Franklin Circle Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

 

Cleveland, Ohio

 

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

Traditional Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
Adult Sunday School: ON SUMMER BREAK!
Children's Worship & Youth Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Sundays
Mid-Week Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wednesdays

 

1688 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, Ohio

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Quick Info:

Traditional Worship Service:

10:30 a.m. Sundays

 

Adult Sunday School ON SUMMER BREAK

 

Casual Contemporary Worship Service:

Every 4th Thursday @ 7 p.m.

 

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

 

Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

 

Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF): 1 p.m.

2nd Saturday of each month (check ahead)

 

Youth Enrichment Program

Saturdays & Sundays, 2-5 p.m.

 

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

FAX: 216-781-0013

info {at} FranklinCircleChurch {dot} org

 

 

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What's New?

Updates 7/1/09

Article On Growing Hispanic Children In Our Schools, Update Of "Who We Are" Page

Updates 6/24/09

July & August Calendars

Updates 6/23/09

June 14 Sermon Text and MP3, June 21 Sermon Text and MP3

Updates 6/13/09

July Youth Group News

Updates 6/7/09

Sermon June 7, 2009 text and MP3 (audio), Sermon outline for Pentecost Sunday, Fire Safety Fair Photo Gallery, Calling All Cooks With Recipes!

Updates 6/5/09

New Board List, Upcoming Board Dates, New Video About Detroit/Shoreway Streetscape

Updates 6/03/09

Softball Schedule added (this page), John Dominic Crossan Coming To Cleveland, GREAT Article on Cuyahoga Land Bank

Updates 5/27/09

In memory of Betty Taylor

Updates 5/18/09

Rev. Louise Westfall article on Diversity, Article About Slavic Village's Response to Foreclosure Crisis

Updates 5/15/09

May and June 2009 Calendars Added, "How To..." info on Domestic Partnership Registry

Updates 5/12/09

Children Worship & Wonder Story and Scripture from Sunday May 10

Updates 5/6/09

Children Worship & Wonder Story and Scripture from Sunday May 3.

Updates 4/22/09

New Elders' Meditations

Updates 4/20/09

Upcoming Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies

Updates 4/15/09

Children's Worship & Wonder April 9 Story and Scripture and April 12 Story and Scripture

Updates 04/14/09

Pentecost Offering Information

Updates 04/13/09

April 12 Sermon Text and MP3 (audio); April 5 Dialogue Sermon Text and MP3 (audio)

Updates 04/11/09

New York Times Article On Cleveland Foreclosure Crisis

Updates 04/02/09

What's New page, Youth Group page, Women's Group page

Update 04/07/09

Mission Council News

Updates 03/31/09

March 29 Children's Worship & Wonder share their camp stories.

Updates 03/31/09

March 22 Sermon by Patty Groetsch (audio only), March 29 Sermon Text and MP3

Updates 03/24/09

March 15 Children's Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story (Audio/MP3)

Updates 03/17/09

New Youth Director (this page)

Updates 03/16/09

March 15 Sermon Text and Audio (MP3)

Updates 03/14/09

School Supply Collection, CWF Health Kit Collection, Updated Mid-Week Bible Study Schedule

Updates 03/13/09

March 8 Children Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story (MP3)

Updates 03/12/09

April "From The Pastor"

Updates 03/11/09

April Calendar, and March 1 and 8 sermon text pages enhanced

Updates 03/09/09

March 8 Sermon Text and Audio (MP3)

Updates 03/07/09

Articles About the Neighborhood, A reflection on Cleveland by Old Stone's New Pastor

Updates 03/04/09

"God Doesn't Make Mistakes" by Michelle Brown

Updates 03/03/09

March 1 Children Worship & Wonder Scripture Text and Story (MP3), Mission Council News and List, March 1 Sermon Text and Audio (MP3)

Updates 02/27/09

March 2009 Messenger, Photos From 167 Anniversary, Building Use Form, Wedding Planning Form, God Loves The City Resources Page Update

Updates 02/24/09

February 22 Children Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story (MP30)

Updates 02/22/09

February 15 Children Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story (MP3 Audio), February 22 Sermon (text) and Audio (MP3)

Updates 02/20/09

Rev. Tracey Lind talks about Sustainability & Faith, New St. Ignatius Principal

Updates 02/16/09

February 15 Sermon Text and Audio (MP3)

Updates 02/14/09

God Loves The City Page redesigned!, New Video Re: Divorce

Updates 02/12/09

March 2009 Calendar, From The Pastor, New News!

Updates 02/10/09

February 8 Children Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story (MP3), Weekend In Ohio City Info

Updates 02/09/09

February 8 Healing Service Introduction (text) and Audio (MP3) of introduction and music

Updates 02/07/09

February 1 Children Worship & Wonder  Scripture and Story

Updates 02/02/09

February 1 Sermon Text Only or audio/MP3

Updates 01/31/09

February 09 Messenger, Smitty Adams Obituary, Children Worship & Wonder Scripture and Story by Tara Bobak

Updates 1/28/09

Disciples GMP Preaches At President Obama's Service; January 25 Sermon (text) and Audio (MP3), 2009 Camp & Conference Schedule

Updates 1/22/09

January 18 Children Worship & Wonder  Scripture and Story, World Day of Prayer Info

Updates 1/16/09

From The Pastor, New Member/Inquirer Class, February Calendar, Plain Dealer Article on Foreclosure Help

Updates 1/13/09

January 13 Sermon (text) and Audio/MP3

Updates 1/12/09

January 12 Sermon (text only)

Updates 1/11/09

January 11 Sermon (text) and Audio/MP3, CW&W Jan. 11 Scripture

Updates 1/7/09

Read the Scripture and Hear the Stories told in Children's Worship & Wonder!

Updates 1/4/08

January 4 Sermon (text) and Audio/MP3

Updates 1/3/08

January 2009 Messenger

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SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday, September 27, 7 p.m.

Jason & deMarco IN CONCERT!

 

 

Tickets: only $10 a person!

 

To order, send a check to:

Jason & deMarco In Concert

Franklin Circle Christian Church

c/o Pastor Allen Harris

1688 Fulton Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44113-3096

 

Make checks out to "Franklin Circle Christian Church"

and put "Jason & deMarco" in the memo line.

To learn more about Jason & deMarco, click HERE!
 

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Fire Safety Fair A Success

Click HERE or on the photo above to see pictures from the event

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NEW!  Download The June 2009 Messenger  Newsletter HERE!  NEW!

 

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Practices: Tuesday & Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Matt Zone Rec Center Ball Fields (Lorain Ave. & W. 65th St.)

Games: Every Saturday morning Starting June 6

Matt Zone Rec Center Fall Fields

For a complete schedule, click HERE or on the image below.

 

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Attention All Cooks…
 

 

Have a favorite recipe and family story you would like to share with your church family? Now’s the time! The Evangelism & Publicity Team is putting together a church family cookbook. I have already collected many recipes from some of our members… now what is the story behind that wonderful recipe? A couple of words will do. Don’t hold back. Please contact Patty Groetsch by e-mail at FCFamilyCookbook@aol.com or mail the to the church c/o Patty Groetsch with your questions, stories, and recipes!

Deadline for your recipe and story is June 30th. Don’t wait… we want to hear from you!

Patty

 

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Attention Graduates


 

On July 19th , during Sunday morning worship we will honor our graduates.

If you have graduated from middle school, high school, college or any degree program

please join us to honor your accomplishments and bless the next journey in your life.

 

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Children Worship & Wonder

An exciting way to approach faith formation with children!

 

 

~ A new worship experience for children ages 3-12 ~

In Children Worship & Wonder children hear Bible stories and learn about God while experiencing the presence of God.  The stories of God are told in such a way that allows listeners to enter into the stories and form responses out of their own experiences.  They learn the meaning of church traditions and have opportunities to participate in worship practices.

 

For more detailed information CLICK HERE.

 

See our new CW&W Button on the left side!

 Children's Worship

 

 

To register, contact the Children Worship & Wonder leader, Michelle Brown, at DOCMICHELLE {at} aol {dot} com.

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Franklin Circle Christian Church

approves New Mission Statement

and becomes

Open & Affirming!



 

New Mission Statement
(Approved by the congregation Sunday, October 12, 2008)

Our Mission is to empower disciples to serve and glorify God.

We care for the spiritual needs of a culturally diverse community, encourage creativity, and awaken people to the joys of life with Jesus Christ.

We are open to and affirming of all people regardless of gender, race, age, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, or difference in ability as we continue to embody our vision of God’s peace and justice.

 

For the full story, click HERE!

 

Circle Commitments:

(click on the name below for more)

 

Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation  ~  Open & Affirming  ~  Accessible To All

 

 

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Accurate Information On

Domestic Partnership Registry

The City Council of Cleveland recently adopted, the Mayor signed into law, AND THE LAW HAS NOW GONE INTO EFFECT!!!!

legislation which provides for a Domestic Partnership Registry for same- and opposite-sex couples

who wish to have their relationships simply acknowledged.  No rights are conferred.

 

To learn how to register, click HERE

as well as to see photos and videos of the day.

 

For a copy of the actual legislation passed by the Cleveland City Council

and signed by Mayor Frank Jackson, click HERE

 

For help with "Frequently Asked Questions" about the law, click HERE

 

For Pastor Allen's testimony to the Cleveland City Council Legislation Hearing, click HERE

 

For Pastor Allen's letter to City Council Members, click HERE

 

NEW!  February 13 -- Updated information about the efforts to rescind this legislation, CLICK HERE!

 

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Ongoing Opportunities For Life Long Learning!

 

 

Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Click HERE for more details!


“The Letter & Spirit Of The Law” Is Our New Theme

On Wednesday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m., our successful Mid-Week Bible Study will start a new theme, “The Letter & The Spirit Of The Law” that will run through August. Members of the class will explore the biblical place and purpose of law, and it's related topics of covenant, promise, and Paul's understanding of Spirit.

Please join us for this wonderful and insightful time exploring our most treasured resource: Holy Scripture. No previous Bible Study experience is needed!

 

 

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FCCC Goes GREEN!

Paper Recycling Raises $ For Kids To Go To Camp!

Paper suitable for recycling through the PaperRetriever Program includes
all CLEAN and DRY:
Newspapers - YES!
Magazines - YES!
Shopping Catalogs - YES!
Office and School Papers (all colors, staples ok) - YES!
Mail - YES!

(We do NOT accept cardboard, phone books, plastic, glass, metal & trash)
 

We must receive a minimum amount each month to keep the program going!

 

Click HERE to go to our new Recycling Web Page!

 

~ And don't forget to "close the circle" by BUYING recycled products! ~


 

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General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

in the United States and Canada

July 29 - August 2, 2009

 

 

Indianapolis, Indiana

 

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Franklin Circle Christian Church

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

Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. & 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.

Youth Enrichment Program: Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 p.m.

Youth Worship Service: Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

 

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

FAX: 216-781-0013

Pastor's E-Mail: PastorAllen {at} FranklinCircleChurch {dot} org

Secretary's E-Mail: CaroleSauer {at} FranklinCircleChurch {dot} org 

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