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On January 26, 2023, Grace Communion Cleveland took part in a weekend community art event hosted by Coventry Peace Campus, along with other tenants in the building. Our congregation holds worship services each Sunday in the Coventry Peace Campus building.

The band scheduled to play cancelled a few days before, and the trio, “Half Craic’d Brothers,” stepped in to provide the musical entertainment. They are a Celtic band whose multi-talented string and bodhran player is Dan Hulse, our Hope Avenue champion.

Our members interacted with the community as the lively music filled the space. Our popcorn machine from the 1980’s era sent a wonderful aroma of fresh popcorn through the building and supplied a delicious snack for all in attendance.

Lake Erie Ink, a creative writing place for kids, and Artful Cleveland, a group of artist’s studios who also lease space in the building, held interactive workshops during the evening as well.

It was a fun evening for all who attended.

Pat Shiels
Love Avenue Champion, Cleveland, OH, US

Are you considering volunteering, but you have questions?

Check out our Q&A.

Q: The conference is 3+ days. Will I be expected to serve the entire time? Every session? What’s my time commitment?
A: Each shift or session is 2.5 hours or less. We ask that you choose and serve for one shift. Of course, you can choose more than one shift.

Q: Do I have to create my own lessons / curriculum?
A: No. We will provide a lesson and activity with all supplies for your session.

Q: How many other adults will I be with?
A: Depending on the age group, you will be with at least two other volunteers during your shift.

Q: Can I request which age group I help with? If I’d rather serve with teens, can I request that?
A: Absolutely. On the sign up, you will see that the shifts are organized by grade/age and times. You can pick any open slot.

Have additional questions or want to volunteer? Please send an email to home.office@gci.org

• • • • • Register today!
        • See the schedule.
        • Get more information.
        • Volunteer to help with our Celebration Kids Club and Teen Sessions and pay no registration fee!

GCI Gear is Here!

We chose the vendor for our on-demand store based on their high-quality and ethically sourced items, as well as their ability to ship internationally. However, please note that the shipping costs are per item. You can get detailed shipping information here.

Praise God! After almost three years of gathering virtually through Zoom and YouTube Live, God opened a door for GCI Lancaster to come together again in a church building. During that time, we had a few different spaces that we considered, but for one reason or another (including one of our signatory’s cars almost being broken into), we knew the Holy Spirit was not opening those doors. While we waited for the right door, we continued to serve our community through winter clothing drives, local resource centers that serve the homeless and moms in crisis pregnancies, and luncheon invitationals.

On January 1, 2023, we held our first in-person Sunday service since March 2020. It was such a blessing to come together again! Some of our members, who had not continued when we moved online, have said they are so glad to be back with us again. Within the first three weeks, we have had a few new visitors and one that is becoming a regular.

This month has been exciting and challenging, transitioning back to an in-person gathering in a new building. Our young people are really enjoying being involved in every aspect of the service, from running the online chat to being greeters and ushers. We were able to purchase new equipment to continue live-streaming. *See editor’s note below.

We look forward to all that God will do with us in this new place and the people that he will bring us to, to participate in the work the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are doing in West Lancaster.

By Susanna Martinez
Treasurer

*Editor’s note: It’s an important service GCI Lancaster is providing. If you’re not already, prayerfully consider how your church can provide both an in-person option and a digital option. With some planning and intentionality, you can include your neighbors who may not be able to attend the in-person gathering. See our Church Hack for more information.