Who We Are

Middleburg Heights Community Church is a local congregation of the United Church of Christ. The UCC was formed in 1957 of the merger of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Church. It traces its roots back to the Pilgrims, Puritans and German settlers.

Our heritage is born of hope...

-for religious freedom to live a life of faith without hierarchical constraints,

-grounded in a love of tradition while open to the future,

-abiding in the firm foundation of God's word,

-dedicated to learning that fosters individual exploration of faith that affirms Jesus Christ as head of the church,

-honoring our deep tradition of outreach to the community and the world.

We are a rich mix of liberals and conservatives, young and old, new-comers and long-timers, dedicated to discerning Christ's message of hope for today and tomorrow.

Won't you join us?

Links to www.ucc.org

UCC Firsts

The United Church of Christ and its predessor faith communities have historically been in the forefront social change.

Click here to read in detail about our proud heritage and our motivation for continuing to champion Jesus' call to spread the Gospel and love one another.

The Life of MHCC

We Support Thru Monetary Gifts:

Our Church Home
Our Church's Wider Mission
Cleveland Christian Home
Investment in Future Ministry
Emmaus Homes
Hope Homes
Chapel Hill Homes
United Protestant Campus Ministries
People in Need (local needs)Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Back Bay Mission
Middleburg Missionaries - Lotts Creek, KY worktrips
Church Street Ministries
Domestic Violence Center
Heifer International
Pastor's Discretionary Fund
St. Paul's Meals
Tri-City Food Pantry
W.R.A Transitional Housing
W.R.A New Life Community
Veterans of the Cross
Katrina and other Disaster Relief
Neighbors in Need (national)
One Great Hour of Sharing (worldwide)

UNICEF (worldwide)
United Church Homes
Mittens for Afghanistan
Flood Relief / Personal Care Kits
Food, Clothing, Household items for Church Street Ministries
Special Blanket Collection for Church Street Ministries
Camperships - Subsidizing cost of attending church camps
TORCH (Teen OutReach and Christian Help) program of Church Street Ministries
SOUPER BOWL Sunday - fundraiser for feeding the hungry
Teeter-Totter Marathon - annual fundraiser for Church Street Ministries

We Provide Space for:
Several AA Groups
Several Girl Scout/Brownie Troops
Several Bridge Groups
Camera Club
American Sewing Guild
SOS Bereavement Support Group
Emotions Anonymous
Friday Card Club
CWRU Studies Groups
Walsh College Communicate Institute
Numerous private parties - Fellowship Hall rentals

Chances to Participate in the Life of the Church

Sunday Worship
Choirs
Quilters
Prayer Group
Mission Trips / Habitat Crew
Boards and Committees
Diaconate
Acolytes/Bible Presenters
Ushers
Greeters
Sunshine / Mailing
Wedding assistants
Bereavement support
Hospitality- kitchen crew
Evangelism & Church Growth Music Christian Outreach

Board of Trustees
Stewardship Finance
Foundation Fund Memorial Human Resource
Board of Christian Education
Pastor/Parish Relations Christian Educator Relations Christian Education Programs
Teaching
Preschool/Sandbox
Kindergarten/1^st Grade
2^nd/3^rd Grade
4^th/5^th/6^th Grade
7^th/8th Grade
High School 9^th-12^th Grade
Book Discussions
Lectionary Bible Study
Potluck Programs
Men's and Women's Breakfasts

Activities

Sunday Worship
Sunday school - Infant care thru high school
Youth Confirmation - 2yr program
Pastoral Counseling
Senior Pastor
Pastor of Spiritual Care
Parish Nurse - over 700 calls and visits in 2006
Call to Care - support for members in crisis
Bell Choirs
Joyful Ringers - morning practices
Carillon Ringers - evening practices
Men's Choir - occasional
Youth Choir - occasional
Chancel (Adult) Choir - weekly evening practice
Children's Choir - weekly evening practice
Sign Choir
Prayer Circle - Wednesday morning
Faithful Friends - monthly evening potluck & program
Comfort Quilters

Weddings - 28 in 2006
Baptisms - 28 in 2006
Funerals - 5 member and 11 non-member in 2006
Serving Meals at St. Paul's - monthly and Zion UCC - a confirmation class activity
Women's Breakfasts - monthly
Men's Breakfasts - monthly
Book Discussion Group
Lectionary Bible Study Group
Potluck Adult Christian Education Programs
Youth Drop In Program
Moving to Music - Low Impact Fitness Program
Advent Workshop
Cleveland Habitat for Humanity - 2 or 3 days per week
UNICEF Halloween Party
Middleburg Heights Homedays Parade
Annual Picnic
Middleburg Missionaries Work trip to Lotts Creek Community School - annual weeklong home construction and school building maintenance trip to Southeastern Kentucky

Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals
Call church office for details
440-842-7743

Classrooms and Fellowship Hall with Kitchen for rent.
Click Here or call the Church Office 440-842-7743 for information.