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 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 email, cr@ualc.org.

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.

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. Becki Bork, 614-451-3736, ext 4634, bbork@ualc.org.

Hilltop Clothes Shop

The current shop location has closed. While we are waiting on the Lord to open up new facilities, we are continuing to distribute clothes on the Hilltop through other ministries. We are still accepting donations. Please continue to bring gently used clothes to the bins at Mill Run and Lytham Road. Contact Joe Valentino for information, jvalentino@ualc.org.

Friendship 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.

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.

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. Begin the online registration process here. Next session is on Mondays, beginning October 17. All communication is confidential. Mary Lou Garves, lifesource@ualc.org, leave a confidential voicemail at 614-451-3736, ext 4728.

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. 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; check the web calendar for dates. 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/Senior Adults

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.

Standby Ministries

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