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ALUCC Fellowship Hall
by William Calkins
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Each episode, we’ll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.From the pews to the pulpit, from youth ministry to our mission programs, Avon Lake UCC is more than just a church; it’s a vibrant community of individuals with unique perspectives and shared values. Join us as we sit down with members of our congregation to uncover the narratives that have shaped us, the challenges we’ve overcome and the moments of inspiration that bind us together.Throughout this series, we’ll explore a myriad of topics, from faith and spirituality to mission and community service. We’ll hear from guests who have found solace and strength within our walls, as well as those who have embarked on journeys of self-discovery and transformation. We’ll also have plenty of fun!
Episodes
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Ep. 30: Mission Partner—Lorain County Safe Harbor & Genesis House
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Jill Psota, the executive director of Safe Harbor since 2022. Jill joined the podcast to share the impact Safe Harbor has on our...
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Ep. 29: Mission Partner—Second Harvest Food Bank
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by the president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain, Julie Chase-Morefield. She has than 25 years of experience in food...
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Ep. 28: Mission Partner—Resource Mothers (Mercy Health Lorain Hospital)
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins caught up with Dr. Gilbert Palmer, president of Mercy Health Lorain Hospital, to discuss the impact their Resource Mothers program has had on the community and…
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Ep. 27: Mission Partner—St. Paul’s UCC Community Church
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Deborah (Deb) Kazar (St. Paul’s Community Outreach Coordinator) and Jamie Wise (the ALUCC mission team liaison working with St....
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Ep. 26: Mission Partner—Community Resource Services (CRS)
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by CRS executive director Ryan Virtue. As many know, CRS is a community-based organization here in Avon Lake with a mission to…
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Ep. 25: Mission Partner—Road To Hope
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins is joined for this episode by Senior Director of Recovery Services, Michael Plas and Misty Hendricks, the program director for Trinity House, a Road to Hope…
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Ep. 24: Mission Partner—Good Knights of Lorain County
This episode is part of a podcast miniseries getting to know some Avon Lake United Church of Christ mission partners! Host Bill Calkins caught up with Dr. Roger Dorsey (president and executive director of Good Knights) and Kurt Zbin, the vice-chair of the organization’s board and our church’s...
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Ep. 23: TJ Frie
This time, we sat down with TJ Frie to discuss a wide range of topics from his childhood in Michigan and his first job to his years with the US Coast Guard and his decades of involvement with our church. TJ talks about his family and the impact ALUCC has had on his life. We dig into the…
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Ep. 22: Mark Spaetzel
This time we’re joined by Mark Spaetzel—a longtime ALUCC member, community leader and someone whose dedication to service runs deep. From his career in law enforcement and local government to his hands-on roles in countless church committees and youth group service trips, Mark has spent a…
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Ep. 21: Mark Pettis
Our guest this episode is ALUCC’s Senior Minister Mark Pettis. If you’re listening in real time—Fall 2025—Pastor Mark is about 7 months into his tenure at our church and although many have heard his sermons and hopefully had an opportunity to talk with him, there’s still a lot to learn and that’s...
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Ep. 20: Savannah Stobe
This episode, we’re joined by Savannah Stobe, a longtime member of our Junior High and Senior High Youth Groups and now wrapping up her first summer as ALUCC Youth Ministries summer assistant working alongside Nate Taylor to plan and execute activities and trips for our junior and senior high…
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Ep. 19: Dan Walther
This episode we’re joined by Dan Walther. Dan the Man! Dan has led the Junior High Service Trip for 12 years and has seen a lot in that time—from the transformation many kids experience to the good work done in Camp Washington by the ALUCC group and others who travel there each summer to help…
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Ep. 18: Eileen Zakel
If you went to Sunday School as a little kid or sent your own kids off to learn about the foundations of faith when they were young, you probably appreciate the importance of Christian education through the church. ALUCC has a legacy of offering faith-based education for kids of all ages and our...
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Ep. 17: Maddie Stiles
This episode, we’re excited to be joined by Maddie Stiles, a life-long Avon Laker and church member who’s been involved in ALUCC youth ministries as a kid and now as an adult volunteer with the senior high youth group. Maddie was also a summer intern for a few years and is clearly all-in on this...
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Ep. 16: Judy Reich
Our guest today has been a member of ALUCC for 40 years and has been super-involved since day one—although she spent a handful of those years as a member of another UCC church but still sang in our choir! Many of you know Judy Reich, especially if you sing in the choir, ring in the bell choir,...
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Ep. 15: 2025 SH Service Trip Special! Gabbie Sterling & Evan Taylor
Today we have two guests who’ve given a week of their summer to serve as adult volunteer leaders on our Senior High Service Trip to Charleston, West Virginia. Not only are they rookie leaders, but they’re both veterans of service trips as members of our youth group not too long ago. You’re going…
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Ep. 14: Tom Coy
Our guest today is Tom Coy—a lifelong Avon Laker and member of our church for more than 30 years. Tom is just about the friendliest person you’ll ever meet, and his positive vibes make for a fun episode. He is a man of many talents—mechanical and as it relates to sharing wisdom. You can expect...
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Ep 13: Pete Cavano
Our guest this time is someone we often see and hear play guitar with the worship band and in concerts at the church but unless you’re well-versed in the Cleveland music scene you might not know how lucky we are to have him in front of the church sharing his talents. Pete is a highly-respected...
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Ep 12: Dave & Sandy Dibbell
We have two guests today, Dave and Sandy Dibbell, and they’ve been members of ALUCC for more than 40 years. Both born in Vermont, they had many adventures on the East Coast and down South, including college, marriage, Army assignments, career beginnings and more before settling in Northeast Ohio,...
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Ep 11: Kristen LePrevost
Our guest today is Kristen LePrevost, the current manager at our church’s Good Neighbor Thrift Shop. In the six years Kristen has led Good Neighbor there’s been unprecedented growth and expansion—all to serve community members, local organizations, more than 100 volunteers and just about anyone…
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Ep 10: Jim & Valerie Tanzilli
Our guests today are a dynamic duo within our congregation—Jim and Valerie Tanzilli! They’ve been members of ALUCC since 1971, which gives them not only a unique perspective on our church but also what it takes to maintain energy and excitement within one congregation for so long. We can all…
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Ep 09: Dave Witzigreuter
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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Ep 08: Kyle Rose
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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Ep 07: Tim Schulz
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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Ep 06: Scott Ewing
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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Ep 05: Called to Serve
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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Ep 04: 2024 Senior High Service Trip
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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EP 03: Nate Taylor
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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EP 002: Beau Dansizen
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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EP 001: Kelly Brill
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Each episode, we’ll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.From the pews to the pulpit, from youth ministry to our mission programs, Avon Lake UCC is more than just a church; it’s a vibrant community of individuals with unique perspectives and shared values. Join us as we sit down with members of our congregation to uncover the narratives that have shaped us, the challenges we’ve overcome and the moments of inspiration that bind us together.Throughout this series, we’ll explore a myriad of topics, from faith and spirituality to mission and community service. We’ll hear from guests who have found solace and strength within our walls, as well as those who have embarked on journeys of self-discovery and transformation. We’ll also have plenty of fun!
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William Calkins
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