Memorial UCC

09/24/2026

03/16/2026

Officer Paul thought he adopted a future police dog, until Milo tried to steal meat at the store during “training.”

Officer Paul adopted a German Shepherd named Milo from a shelter because he had big plans to bring Milo into the force. Milo would train, graduate, and become his partner one day. The problem was Milo didn’t act like a tough K‑9 in training.

He was polite, clingy, and more interested in making friends than following commands. Paul kept trying anyway, until the moment that changed everything: during an outing, Milo spotted a piece of meat at a small market and tried to sneak it like he was pulling off a serious mission. Paul said that was the point he stopped pretending.

His teammates joked, “Are you sure that’s a German Shepherd?” because Milo looked guilty for half a second, then wagged his tail like he deserved a reward for effort. So Paul made the decision. Milo wasn’t cut out for the job.

Instead of forcing it, he brought Milo home to his wife and officially “retired” him into the one role he was born for: family dog. And Paul admitted the funniest part is that Milo still has a strong bite, just not for criminals. Only for sticks.

03/11/2026

Just missing a truck bed.

10/06/2025

We will be participating in the Candy Crawl again this year. October 19th from 4pm-6pm in the church parking lot. If you can help out or if you are willing to donate some candy, please let Laurie know, either here or via text 419-496-7922. Thanks!!

09/16/2025

Just a reminder that the Memorial/Evanoff Oversite Board will be meeting this Saturday 9/20/25 at the Church at 10:00am. All past members of Memorial UCC are invited to attend