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, ext. 7619.

Caring for our Neighbors - Resources and Support

Connecting our neighbors with resources and support. Find support programs like the Food Pantry, Clothes Shop 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 voice mail 451-3736, ext 7317, cr@ualc.org.

DivorceCare®

Offers support, care and encouragement for those affected by a separation or divorce. Video-based series with small group discussions. Series is offered various times throughout the year. The current session runs January 23-April 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Mill Run. The next session begins in the fall, September 11-December 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Mill Run. Everyone is welcome. For information or to join, contact Susan Jones, 451-3736 ext 7018, sjones@ualc.org.

Funeral Receptions

Comforts grieving families and guests through meals and receptions after funerals and memorial services. MaryAnn Smith, 451-3736, ext 7064, msmith@ualc.org.

GriefShare®

Offers support for those who have recently lost a loved one. GriefShare is a video-based program with small group discussions. Offered throughout the year. Joanne Foster, 451-3736, ext 7015, jfoster@ualc.org.

Hilltop Clothes Shop

Provides clothes for those who need them at a reduced price. The Clothes Shop collects and distributes clothing in the Hilltop, 2445 W. Broad Street, for people of all ages. Open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, during the school year. Donations are accepted at Mill Run and Lytham Road. Kelly Marti, kmarti@ualc.org.

In HIS Image

Responds in love to people whose lives are touched by physical, mental, or emotional differences. In HIS Image is the parent group, sponsoring the Friendship Bible Study for adults with disabilities at various times during the year. Tori Short, inhisimage@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.

Lay Visitation

Reaches out to homebound members by visiting them, and assisting the pastors in visiting and ministering to those who are hospitalized. Judy Backoff, backoff1230@hotmail.com

Living Waters

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. Program runs fall to spring. Pick up a brochure in the lobby for more information. All communication is confidential. Mary Lou Garves, 451-3736, ext 7315, lifesource@ualc.org.

Retirement Home/Senior Adults

Provides worship services and Bible studies to area retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Joanne Foster, 451-3736, ext 7015, jfoster@ualc.org.

Prayer Following Worship

Meets and prays with worshipers who desire prayer and encouragement, after each Sunday service. Contact a pastor for more information.

Prayer Line

Prays for members of UALC and all others who desire prayer for any need. Submit a request. Nancy Burtch, nburtch@ualc.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Held every other month on Saturdays from 8:00-1:00 pm; check the web calendar for dates. To register by phone, call 451-3736, ext 7310. Or to 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, 451-3736, ext 7310, blooddrive@ualc.org.

Standby Ministries

Provides emotional and spiritual support through prayer for those going through difficult times. Information and the online request form. Kim Greene, 451-3736, ext 7313, standby@ualc.org.