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BY DR. KENNETH W. CHALKER
At the conclusion of my Father’s Day sermon just
some weeks ago, I quoted my father, Wayne
Calvin Chalker, from a speech he made on April
11, 1956, while speaking to an Optimist Club in
Brookfield, Ohio. His words, spoken 54 years ago,
are as prescient now as indeed they were then.
While admitting to editing my father just a bit,
this is the essence and sense of what he said:
The salvation of the world in any given
moment or circumstance has always
depended upon faith-filled people who
will gamble on the best side of humanity.
Today, just as it always has, the world
needs us to take this great gamble. But
such a gamble takes great faith.
Indeed, the world needs folks who
believe that we all are made for something
greater than any one of us have ever
imagined. The world needs folks who
believe in the core of their very being that
God desires us to accept the challenge of
putting our lives down on the possibilities
for noble adventure.
We must accept this challenge with the
full understanding that such a gamble
may not bring a life of security. And, such
a life will likely cost us a great deal. After
all, such a faithful life choice for high
adventure cost the disciples of Jesus their
fishing boats and their nets. Then, it cost
them their lives.
Jesus knew that men and women have
it within themselves to be chivalrous and
heroic. Jesus knew that men and women
have it within themselves to take on the
difficult and dangerous. Jesus said, “If any
man or woman will be my disciple, let that
person take up their cross and follow me.”
Jesus said this to attract us, not scare us
away. Jesus knew that it is in our very
spiritual nature to rise to such a challenge.
Jesus calls us over any tumult:
“WANTED: great gamblers who are willing
to risk something for truth, righteousness,
brotherhood, and the best in mankind.” To
those who take this gamble, to those who
rise to this challenge, Jesus offers the
assurance that he or she will find the
fulfillment of their inborn, noble, instinct
realized in a Divine Calling.
In 1959, at the age of 42, my father died from
kidney disease. But he lives on in the faith which
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The United
Methodist Reporter
Two Sections
Ten New Members and Section A
Thank You and Farewell
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July 9, 2010
The 2010 Quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women
Three members of University Circle UMC, Anne Billington, Edna Duffy and
Evelyn Prince, represented our local UMW at the Assembly in St. Louis from
Edna:
 Feeling the holy presence in an open and engaging community of
April 29 to May 2. To learn more about the commitment of United Methodist women who exhibited a caring for one another, to an extent
Women to help those in need locally and around the word, plan to attend the that I have not before experienced, in a religious setting
next Quadrennial Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2014. Anne, Edna and  Being amongst a group where there were no strangers
Evelyn share the following highlights of the Assembly:  Being most impressed by the long arm and wide breadth of
Anne: mission projects propelled through the efforts of this
 Meeting people from around the world who connect with me and/or organization of dedicated and committed women
Cleveland:  Experiencing an inspiring example of sorority (sisterhood) at its best!
 Two Women from Zimbabwe who also knew Bishop Muzorewa; we  Being most grateful to the Indiana delegation for inviting me
shared “Bishop” stories to come and share in the Wonderful Experience
 A Hispanic gentleman who is director of a youth group in Laredo,
Texas, and has family in Highland Heights Evelyn:
 A retired teacher from Arizona who taught at Fairfax School in  Hearing through live video stream shown during one of the
Cleveland Heights in the 1960’s services the powerful witness of a woman whose life was
 Amanda Powell, both a deaconess candidate and a wonderful song transformed while serving 15-year prison sentence in a
leader who was a music director at Assembly events and programs Kansas correctional facility through the nurture and support she
and lives in Cleveland Heights received when she became a member of the unit of United
 Attending the moving “Service of Commissioning” of new United Methodist Women that was established and still continues
Methodist deaconesses and a home missioner at the historic at the facility
Centenary Church that included the singing of great old hymns and  Seeing a wonderfully talented liturgical dancer worship with her body
the sharing of communion in freedom and joy
 Seeing a local group of young people performing African drumming  Joining thousands of women singing, “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God
and traditional dancing Almighty”
 Joining a public protest march to a local park against the recently  Attending and listening to the discussion in the workshop on “socially
signed Arizona immigration law responsible investing for a sustainable future.”
Hymn Sing Hullabaloo
On Sunday, May 16, the Singing Children led the worship service with song. Praising the
Lord with music, the Singing Children as a group or as soloists sang many hymns such as:
“For the Beauty of the Earth,” Amazing Grace” and “Jesus Loves Me.” The congregation was
invited to join in on many of these glorious old favorites. At the end of the service the
Singing Children sang a special salute to Director Sevilla Morse. The three verse poem
sung to the tune of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” ended with this fitting refrain:“Thank you,
Sevilla! Thank you, Sevilla, On Sunday mornings our kids’ voices ring. Thanks for your
love and your faithful commitment, Oh, Ms. Sevilla, your praises we sing!” What a joyous
Sevilla Morse, Director way to worship Our Lord and Savior. The Littlest Member
of Singing Children of Singing Children
The Singing Children
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Back row left to right: Russ Gates, Pat O’Brien, Virginia Bruning, Rev.
Chalker, Juliette Regnier, Michael Regnier, Glenn Armstrong Front row left
to right: Venchise West-Glenn, Maureen West, Nicole Pearlman, Barbara
Carey.
Pentecost Sunday:
Ten New Members
On May 23, 2010, University Circle United
Methodist Church celebrated Pentecost by
welcoming ten new members into our
church family. These new congregants live
as close as across the street and as far
away as the Sandusky area.
GLENN ARMSTRONG lives in
Kimball, Ohio, and is now a self-employed
musician after a 15-year career as a police
officer. Glenn is the son of Pat Nelson,
UCUMC member, and has a 13-year-old
son, Benjamyn.
VIRGINIA BRUNING had been
attending Epworth-Euclid Church since
she moved from Euclid to Judson Manor
four years ago and is transferring her
membership from East Shore UMC. She
had a long career at Ohio Bell in training
and management and has enjoyed
traveling.
BARBARA CAREY lives in Pepper
Pike and first attended First Church as a 4-
year-old newly arrived from Germany.
Years later she was married there and has
returned yet again, this time with her
daughter, Nicole Pearlman, after they both
had visited several other churches.
RUSSELL GATES was living near First
Church when he first began attending and
has now moved to University Heights as
the congregation moved up the street. He
is in collections with KeyBank.
PATRICIA O’BRIEN is a retired
teacher living in Lakewood who initially
attended First Church at the invitation of
member Lee Kamps. She has been a
“friend” of the church for several years
and is very excited about taking the next
step of becoming a member.
NICOLE PEARLMAN, is joining with
her mother, Barbara Carey. She lives in
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THE UNITED METHODIST REPORTER JULY 9, 2010
K A L
PHOTO BY BRIAN MISCH
Willoughby and works in Aurora in
customer service and sales support for a
company that makes digestive aids for
horses. She is interested in the volunteer
opportunities at UCUMC. For the third year in a row “THE MAD HA
JULIETTE REGNIER, a 12-year for parade goers. Over 1100 hats were m
attendee of First Church, is an
actress/writer/director/singer who has
Parade th
often shared her many talents with the
church over the years. She lives in ABOVE: Jamie and Ron Fish fashioning HATS.
Cleveland Heights with her husband,
MICHAEL REGNIER, also an actor BELOW: Dr. Chalker in his parade regalia and friend.
whose marvelous voice can be heard from
time to time as Sunday morning liturgist.
In addition, Michael is a manager at The Another first for UCU
Alcazar. He had attended both churches
over the years going back to the 1960’s.
The Regniers have decided it is time to
a tent on June 12 at th
become “official” members of UCUMC.
MAUREEN WEST is originally from
attended by about 70
Jamaica and came to Cleveland via
California. She is employed by the VA
Hospital as a Licensed Independent Social
Worker working with veterans with spinal
cord injuries. She lives in Beachwood and
joined with her daughter, VENCHISE
WEST-GLENN, who has just completed
her sophomore year at CSU. She lives in
Shaker Heights and also works as a
lifeguard and at Gamestop.
When the new members were asked
what they most like about University
Circle United Methodist Church, many
expressed similar thoughts:“the people
are so welcoming and friendly;” Dr.
Chalker’s sermons are “interesting” and
the services are “fun;” and, the fact that
they feel a sense of community when they
are here.
Please look for these new members
and greet them on Sunday mornings.
Cathy Day, Judy Sockman, Chiquitia Mon
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E I D O S C O P E

LEFT: On Sunday,
June 27, UCUMC
said farewell to
Zahari Metchkov
who saluted the
congregation by
playing “Farewell
to Old Friends.”
BELOW: Lindsay
and Eric
Charnofsky and
Norine Sharp at
Eric’s festive
“Thank You”
fellowship on
June 13.

ATTER’S” tent was one of the most popular activities

made by the young and not so young.

he Circle
UMC was sponsoring “Happy Now,” UCUMC’s resident
he Parade the Circle clown, ready to greet our visitors

0,000.

Tommie Gettig with son Andrew and family who were visiting from out of town on
ntgomery and Mary Ellen Zimmerman modeling the HATS. June 13.
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Dr. Chalker, Kip Reader, John and Amy Wheeler, Bishop Craig, Sue Harden, Kay
Hogg, Vivian Harris
Thank You and Farewell
to Bishop Craig
On June 6, the parishioners of University Circle
UMC celebrated the unique presence of Bishop
Judy Craig during the time of transition that
brought two Cleveland United Methodist
Churches together. With Bishop Craig’s able
assistance Dr. Chalker led First Church and
Epworth-Euclid Church to become one united
parish: University Circle UMC. Bishop Craig’s
presence during this process was one of
guidance, support and encouragement. She
was a stabilizing factor to both groups as we
struggled with the newness of our changing
relationships.
During the service of worship, Bishop Craig
delivered an inspirational sermon challenging
the parishioners to continue the process of
unifying two faith filled congregations into one
united spiritual body of Christ. Her vision is:
“University Circle United Methodist Church
More Thank Yous and Farewells
On Sunday, June 13,
we celebrated the
eight years of service
Eric Charnofsky gave
Epworth- Euclid
UMC and University
Circle UMC. Eric
served as Assistant
Choir Director and
then, when Max
Bunker retired, Choir
PHOTO BY JUSTIN DAY
Director of Epworth-
Eric Charnofsky
Euclid UMC. The past
months he has served as Music Advisor of
UCUMC. In all Eric has done he has been
known for his superb attention to detail.
During the worship service, Choir member
Norine Sharp saluted Eric with thanks and
memories. In part she said:“Choir members
will have many happy memories of the fine
music we created together …. the special
oratorios, the Jubilation Festivals in which we
were finalists twice, the Recital Series with your
informative pre-concert talks. The great
soloists you found to bring us the classic vocal
worship repertoire …. And the fun at the Choir
Entertainment Extravaganzas: As E. Power
Gezundheit you kept the music going in our
‘operas’ and your commercials were hilarious!”
Since Eric will be “just across the pond” at CIM
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(will be) evidence that Christ lives and
continues the Godly work of seeking the best
for all of creation…..through the likes of you
and me.” What a challenge! Following the
service, the congregation gathered in the Great
Hall to share a delicious pot luck luncheon and
bid a special farewell to Bishop Judy Craig. Dr.
Chalker and seven parishioners (see photo)
shared special memories of the Bishop and the
group sang a parody to the tune of “Lead on Oh
King Eternal” penned by Kathleen Shamp:
“When Judy came to help us, our spirits
did arise,
For she was known to many, her charm was
no surprise.
We’re grateful for her presence, so glad that
she’s been here.
Our fond farewells go with her; our hearts
will hold her near.”
and Case we can
easily keep in touch.
Following the
worship service there
was a festive
fellowship time,
giving everyone a
chance to say thank
you to Eric for all his
leadership here at
Chester and 107th.
PHOTO BY JUSTIN DAY
On Sunday, June
Zahari Metchkov
27, we celebrated the
six years that Zahari Metchkov served as
organist, pianist, accompanist and Assistant
Choir Director of Epworth-Euclid and
University Circle UMCs. During the worship
service Dr. Chalker saluted Zahari for his
excellent service to both churches and
congratulated him on his achievements.
Zahari’s organ offertory was: Farewell to Old
Friends. Zahari is moving on in his musical
career; on July first he begins his tenured
position as an Assistant Professor of Music at
Colorado State University-Pueblo. Although we
will miss him, we rejoice with him in his new
appointment. Following the service there was a
festive fellowship time, giving everyone a
chance to say thank you and good luck.
Farewell Zahari, we will miss you.
Honoring
Graduates
The following graduating University Circle UMC
members and friends were honored on Sunday,
May 2:
 Katie Andrews, daughter of Jane Andrews
 Caroline Cart, granddaughter of Marilyn and
Bill Joerg
 Adrienne Craver, daughter of Cheryl Craver
 Jamie DePould, son of Susan DePould
 Brandon Forbes Fields, grandson of Mary and
George Forbes
 Megan Hawk, granddaughter of Charles and
Eve Hawk
 Peter F. Hedman, son of Kent Hedman
 Matthew Kay, son of Lalene and David Kay
 Patrick Laycock, son of Sue and Rand Laycock
 Matthew McNeill, son of Kelly McNeill
 Eric C. Misch, son of Margaret and Brian
Misch
 David Montgomery, nephew of Chiquitia
Montgomery
 Jonathan Montgomery, nephew of Chiquita
Montgomery
 Thomas Montgomery, grandson of Jamie and
Ron Fish
 Robert Pierce, chorister member of Chancel
Choir
 Bon Roush, UCUMC member from Clown
College
 Kristen E. Shirkey, chorister member of
Chancel Choir
 Chad M.E.T. Stephens, son of Deirdre C. Perry
 R. Steve Williams, son of Denise Williams
 Sara Urban, daughter of Caroline and Mark
Urban
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he proclaimed during his life. Not only that, his
faith-filled message is, for me, a very personal
heritage and present reality. It is also a
description of the spirit in which we have taken
the collective gamble this past year as a faith
family.
We have been living out something of the
great gamble on “the best side of humanity” as we
have stepped out on the high adventure of
creating University Circle United Methodist
Church. We have taken a great risk but are
experiencing God’s presence in a very real and
wonderful way. As my father realized and
promised, “To those who take this gamble, to
those who rise to this challenge, Jesus offers the
assurance that he or she will find the fulfillment
of their inborn, noble, instinct realized in a
Divine Calling”. Amen.
In the conference year ahead, just as in the
conference year that has now passed, we will face
great opportunities as a growing congregation.
Those opportunities will require great risk.
It will be my prayer that Wayne Chalker’s
proclamation of the faith for taking such risk will
inform and inspire all of us as we continue to
build a house where all are welcome all the time.
I will certainly pray that the spirit of my
father’s vision will be a part of me.
JULY 9, 2010
Two Confirmands Join
University Circle UMC
B Y S H A R O N S E Y FA RT H -G A R N E R
On May 23, 2010, we celebrated the first
Confirmation Class of University Circle UMC.
Aric Generette Floyd and Ozer-Marie Chere-
Christine Brightharp both made the exciting
choice to become full members of University
Circle UMC. In addition, we had the joy of
celebrating Ozzie’s baptism as part of the
confirmation ceremony.Aric and Ozzie are kind
and talented young people who bring
tremendous gifts to our church family. The
Confirmation program is a two year journey for
7th and 8th graders during which they explore
questions of faith, Bible study, worship and how
to put one’s Christian faith into action every day.
At the end of the 8th grade year, youth then
decide whether they wish to become official
members of the church family. This year the
Confirmation Class enjoyed many exciting
activities including a trip to the Giant Swing at
Camp Asbury, a visit to a Synagogue,
participation in worship and weekly Sunday
morning time together. Please give these fine
young people a warm welcome when you see
them at church.
Rev. Sharon Seyfarth-Garner, Ozer-
PHOTO BY BRIAN MISCH
Marie Chere-Christine Brightharp, Dr.
Chalker, Aric Generette Floyd
THE UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OUTLOOK
published bi-monthly as an edition of
THE UNITED METHODIST REPORTER
for University Circle United Methodist Church
1919 E. 107th St., Cleveland, OH 44106 216/421-1200
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Senior Pastor: Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker
Bishop-in-Residence: Judith Craig
Director of Parish Administration: Kay Hogg
Church Office & Building Rental Coordinator:
Heather Howard
Parish Associate for Young Adults: Julia Bingman
Coordinator of Pastoral Care: Rev. Ralph Fotia
Coordinator of Membership and Volunteers:
Judy Sockman
Property Manager: Chuck Huene
Director of Marketing and Tech Operations: Doug Craver
Director of Children’s Ministries: Dr. Amy Wheatley
Director of Youth Programming:
Rev. James D. Longsworth
Director of Music and Performing Arts:
Nathaniel Motta
Music Advisor: Eric Charnofsky
Organists: Joanna Li and Dr. Zahari Metchkov
Director of Gospel Choir: Sharolyn Ferebee
Director of Children’s Music: Sevilla Morse
Director of Liturgical Dance: Edna Duffy
Editor of Outlook: Marilou Abele
Photographers: Jeff Day and Kent Hedman
Editorial Staff: K. Shamp, E. Prince, C. Day
Contributors: University Circle Staff