Grace UCC of Loyal Oak

03/23/2026

GLO family and friends, if you are looking for a place to have a meeting or small group gathering, please check out our newly refurbished conference room at Grace UCC of Loyal Oak!

03/02/2026

Our own Frank Mahalovich represented GLO at the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump this past Saturday! Frank collected donations to benefit the Akron Area Food Bank, braving the chilly waters of Portage Lakes on a fortunately sunny afternoon!

02/18/2026

GLO family, friends and neighbors, please join us this evening at 7 p.m. for our Ash Wednesday service. We are an open and affirming congregation, and all are welcome at the Lord's table to receive communion.

02/04/2026

GLO family and friends, sharing this post because some of us may need to know we're not alone with some of the things we're feeling right now.
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02/01/2026

GLO family and friends, GLO will be holding a vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in honor of immigrant rights and all of those who stand for justice this afternoon, February 1, from 3-4 p.m. The vigil will be at the church, 3285 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, OH 44203. We hope you can join us!

01/22/2026

GLO family and friends, in light of the bad winter weather predicted for this Sunday, January 25, there will be no church services. Also, our annual meeting that was planned for this Sunday after church is being moved to next Sunday, February 1 immediately after services. Everybody stay safe and warm this weekend, and we will see you all next week!

01/16/2026

GLO family and friends, looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Our church supports several local organizations and missions, but you may want to consider becoming a food rescuer for Food Rescue-Akron. Volunteers pick up food donations from local businesses and deliver them to various charitable organizations that have food pantries or deliver food or meals to those in need. Several organizations are already part of our church missions.
"New years resolution has you wanting to volunteer more this year? We rescue throughout Medina and Summit counties and have many opportunities throughout the week to deliver to agencies in Barberton and the surrounding area.

Our volunteers transport excess food from food donors to local receiving agencies who feed the food insecure. Our flexible schedule allows you to claim a rescue that fits your schedule. Rescues take under an hour and are an easy, rewarding activity.

Signup at: [https://foodrescue.us](https://foodrescue.us/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY2t2emxWd0JHR0lwa2V5eHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR76YkHjt91qpD9y-tcuNdHLGcQLI0SSRPvsKUERf3NtPBGTV-Mg6VDsBUUoRA_aem_InngV_xToUrp3BLw65ibgw)

Email us at [email protected] with any questions."

11/10/2025

GLO family and friends, sharing a post from Common Threads Closet in Barberton about a free Thanksgiving meal that New Beginnings Outreach Ministries Church will be hosting.
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🦃 🍁🍂 🥧 🍽️ Hello everyone we invite you to our Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Saturday November 22nd 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal, home made desserts, fellowship and worship songs. There is no cost for this event.
New Beginnings Church family are looking forward to serving you, your families and friends.
FREE: We are giving away Free turkeys, hats and gloves.

Please share this event with your families, friends and neighbors! See you all soon. God bless you!

11/05/2025

GLO family and friends, please take time to follow Common Threads Closet in Barberton ! We will be working to help this wonderful organization, located in Lakeview Methodist Church in Barberton, in their mission to provide for our neighbors in need in the Barberton area. Click on the link for information about this week's hours, including the hot meal on Wednesday, November 6!
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10/15/2025

GLO family and friends, there is a proposal to build a new data center in Norton (Project Triton) that will seriously impact the Norton and Barberton communities, especially our neighbors living close to the proposed project site, which is off Limestone Drive, near the old PPG limestone mine. Please read about the project and consider signing the petition opposing this project at Change.org at this link.
https://c.org/tKc2DXcWhQ

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08/24/2025

Our own Frank Mahalovich, celebrating Akron Pride 2025, on August 23, and representing Grace UCC of Loyal Oak, in a photo on the Akron Beacon Journal's digital edition!
Photo credit: Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal

08/09/2025

GLO family and friends, our friends at Friends in Tents FIT and Community Outreach have shared some sad news. The owner of the building they are in has other plans for the building, and Friends in Tents needs to find a new home. They need to be out by the end of September, so if you know of any spaces that might work, please let them know! You can read their message at the link below. Unfortunately, because of the need to get things ready to leave, Friends in Tents cannot accept any donations of food, clothing or other supplies for the time being. Please keep everyone at FIT in your prayers during this difficult transition!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AkSnV9VD2/