Care and Support Services

Prayer is available for you – find the Prayer Line.
If you need other assistance, contact care@ualc.org,
or call the church at 614-451-3736.

Caring for our Neighbors - Resources and Support

Connecting our neighbors with resources and support. Find support programs like the Food Pantry, Clothes Closet and Hilliard Free Summer Lunch.

Celebrate Recovery®

Anyone struggling with life issues such as alcoholism, overeating, codependency, sexual brokenness, or financial problems can find help here. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian, 12-step program dealing with all sorts of hurts, habits and hang-ups. More info. Meets at Lytham Road on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30. Confidential email, cr@ualc.org.

DivorceCare®

Is a friendly support group for people going through a separation or divorce. It meets weekly (13 weeks) and is for designed to help you face the challenges and move toward healing and rebuilding your life. Each session contains a DVD teaching covering a wide range of topics, followed by group discussion. DivorceCare® is led by people who understand what you are going through and are examples of the healing and restoration that can occur after the breakup of a marriage. Next session is on Mondays, Sept. 10-Dec. 10, from 7:00-8:30 pm at Mill Run. Cost is $20 and includes workbook. Register here. Contact Susan Jones, sjones@ualc.org.

GriefShare®

For those journeying through one of life's most difficult seasons. Meetings consist of DVD-based teaching, small group discussion, and workbook assignments. A broad range of topics is covered to help whether the loss you're grieving is recent or happened years ago. Contact Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org.

Friendship Bible Class – Young Adult Special Need Bible Class

A Bible class for young adults with special needs. It's an hour of song, crafts, snack and prayer. All participants attend with an adult companion. Offered on Wednesday evenings during the school year at Mill Run. Contact Linda Jokiniemi, jalg76@me.com.

Funeral Receptions

Comforts grieving families and guests through meals and receptions after funerals and memorial services. MaryAnn Smith, 614-451-3736, ext 4655, msmith@ualc.org.

Home Communion

Takes communion the first Sunday of each month to those in care facilities, hospitals, or at home. Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org.

LIFESource

Reaches out with the hope Christ gives us, to men and women who struggle with sexual and relationship brokenness, such as pornography, same-sex attraction, emotional dependency, extra-marital affairs, sexual abuse, and intimacy problems. Pick up a brochure in the lobby or download a PDF here for more information. Program runs fall to spring. All communication is confidential. Mary Lou Garves, lifesource@ualc.org, leave a confidential voicemail at 614-451-3736, ext 4728.

LIFEwalk Ministries

Provides emotional and spiritual support through prayer for those going through difficult times. Information and the online request form. Kim Greene, LIFEwalk@ualc.org.

Ministry Time

Prayer time during and after worship services, for anyone who desires prayer through the power of the Holy Spirit. Buff Delcamp, bdelcamp@ualc.org.

Prayer Line

Prays for members of UALC and all others who desire prayer for any need. Submit a request. Or read the Public Prayer Requests here. Nancy Burtch, nburtch@ualc.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Held every other month on Saturdays from 8:00-1:00 pm at Lytham Road. Register online or check your donation time at the Red Cross national site, click here. Sponsor Code is UALC. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Paul Schmitt, blooddrive@ualc.org.

Retirement Home/Adults–65+

Provides worship services and Bible studies to area retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Jeff Morlock, 614-451-3736, ext 4652, jmorlock@ualc.org.

Visitation Ministers

Visiting those who are hospitalized, homebound, in care facilities, and connecting with people who are going through various life experiences. Training is provided. Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org, 614-451-3736, ext. 4634.