ALUCC Fellowship Hall

William Calkins

Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Each episode, we’ll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. From the pews to the pulpit, from youth ministry to our mission programs, Avon Lake UCC is more than just a church; it’s a vibrant community of individuals with unique perspectives and shared values. Join us as we sit down with members of our congregation to uncover the narratives that have shaped us, the challenges we’ve overcome and the moments of inspiration that bind us together. Throughout this series, we’ll explore a myriad of topics, from faith and spirituality to mission and community service. We’ll hear from guests who have found solace and strength within our walls, as well as those who have embarked on journeys of self-discovery and transformation. We’ll also have plenty of fun! Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 31: John Rice

    Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by John Rice, currently church moderator at ALUCC. John is a fascinating guy with interests ranging from home repair projects to theoretical physics and probably everything in between. He’s dedicated to our church and has been for many years and brings an element of leadership that helps make everyone around him even better. In fact, John’s entire family has been involved in ALUCC in many ways throughout the years. We’ll learn more about John, his vision for our church during and beyond his tenure as moderator and also discuss the importance of stewardship and all the different things that word can mean in the framework of a church.   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.   Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.   Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  2. Oct 13

    Ep. 30: Mission Partner—Lorain County Safe Harbor & Genesis House

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Jill Psota, the executive director of Safe Harbor since 2022. Jill joined the podcast to share the impact Safe Harbor has on our community, a bit about the huge range of programs and resources they offer and a deep dive into the history, current state and future of Genesis House. Jill and Bill discussed the organization’s evolution, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Safe Harbor and Genesis House in their mission to support victims of domestic violence by offering temporary housing, counseling, legal advocacy, anti-violence programming and much more. Lorain County Safe Harbor & Genesis House: https://www.genesishouseshelter.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time. Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  3. Sep 30

    Ep. 29: Mission Partner—Second Harvest Food Bank

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by the president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain, Julie Chase-Morefield. She has than 25 years of experience in food banking and under her leadership, Second Harvest has grown its food distribution six-fold, moved into a new 41,000 square foot headquarters, navigated the pandemic and expanded services and partnerships throughout Ohio and much more.   Julie and Bill discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Second Harvest in their mission to improve food security for everyone in our community (and beyond).   Second Harvest Food Bank: https://www.secondharvestfoodbank.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.   Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.   Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  4. Sep 8

    Ep. 28: Mission Partner—Resource Mothers (Mercy Health Lorain Hospital)

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins caught up with Dr. Gilbert Palmer, president of Mercy Health Lorain Hospital, to discuss the impact their Resource Mothers program has had on the community and why our church’s support is so vital.   They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Resource Mothers.   Resource Mothers program at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital: https://www.mercy.com/about-us   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.   Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.   Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  5. Aug 19

    Ep. 27: Mission Partner—St. Paul’s UCC Community Church

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Deborah (Deb) Kazar (St. Paul’s Community Outreach Coordinator) and Jamie Wise (the ALUCC mission team liaison working with St. Paul’s.)   They discussed many of the ways St. Paul’s is a church that’s truly a part of its community, striving to make a positive impact on its members and neighbors.   St. Paul’s Community Church: https://stpaulscommunityucc.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.   Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.   Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  6. Jul 26

    Ep. 26: Mission Partner—Community Resource Services (CRS)

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by CRS executive director Ryan Virtue. As many know, CRS is a community-based organization here in Avon Lake with a mission to diminish the effects of poverty in our communities. CRS provides basic needs assistance, individualized resources and referral services. But there’s a lot more to the story and the range of services offered and Ryan and the team have big plans for the near future. They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Community Resource Services. Community Resource Services (CRS): https://aalcrs.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time. Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources: Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  7. Jul 5

    Ep. 25: Mission Partner—Road To Hope

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Senior Director of Recovery Services, Michael Plas and Misty Hendricks, the program director for Trinity House, a Road to Hope sober living facility for women with children. They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Road To Hope and the Trinity House location. Road To Hope: https://road-to-hope.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time. Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources: Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/ Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions   Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

  8. Jun 25

    Ep. 24: Mission Partner—Good Knights of Lorain County

    This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins caught up with Dr. Roger Dorsey (president and executive director of Good Knights) and Kurt Zbin, the vice-chair of the organization’s board and our church’s mission team liaison for an awesome conversation that will help us all better understand the organizations supported by our church. Good Knights of Lorain County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing complete, comfortable and safe beds to children in need in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio. They discussed the organization’s history, some ways our church’s support has made an impact, current challenges our congregation can lift up in prayer, how success is measured when needs are so great, exciting near-term plans and finally some ways our church members can get involved to support Good Knights of Lorain County. Good Knights of Lorain County: https://goodknightsoflc.org/   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time. Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Learn more about ALUCC Mission Ministries: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/missions     Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636

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Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Each episode, we’ll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members. From the pews to the pulpit, from youth ministry to our mission programs, Avon Lake UCC is more than just a church; it’s a vibrant community of individuals with unique perspectives and shared values. Join us as we sit down with members of our congregation to uncover the narratives that have shaped us, the challenges we’ve overcome and the moments of inspiration that bind us together. Throughout this series, we’ll explore a myriad of topics, from faith and spirituality to mission and community service. We’ll hear from guests who have found solace and strength within our walls, as well as those who have embarked on journeys of self-discovery and transformation. We’ll also have plenty of fun! Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.