OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The Akron Area Interfaith Council invites us to an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on West Market Street. This is a great opportunity to share with other religious traditions in giving thanks.

Sponsor: Nancy Reed

Meet the cheery and friendly Wendy Bartlett. She is the proud mom of Evan, age 10, a 5th grader. Wendy is the manager of the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Her faith background is UCC-Congregationalist in Lodi, Ohio. When she was 13, her family joined the Unitarian church where she has been until now. A graduate of Bowling Green State University in Psychology, Master’s coursework in English, Wendy then went on and received a Masters in Library Science from Kent State. Wendy’s Bath Church interests include Endowment, Samaritans, Book Studies, and of course, the church library --- she’s a pro!!

Sponsor: Bob and Pat Oberlin

David and Liz are Buckeyes!! Both are graduates of OSU; David from Dental School and Liz from Elementary Education. Except for a short residency in Topeka, Kansas with the USAF, this couple has resided in Akron since 1965. They have two daughters and one son, four granddaughters and three grandsons. Both Liz and David like to travel. David’s Bath Church interests include the men’s groups and Habitat. He also likes to bike, read and golf. Liz finds her interests with our caring ministries, particularly with bereavement and prayer shawls. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and needlework. Welcome to Bath Church, David and Liz.

Sponsor: Shirley Taylor

She may well be Bath Church’s newest "artist in residence". Meet Sheila Bly. We’re hoping you will remember Sheila’s calligraphic "D" at the Epiphany Arts Festival and the commissioned piece presented to Debbie Heubeck for her 26 years of service. Sheila was impressed with our Epiphany Arts Festival and looks forward to future involvement with the program. She also participates with the Tai-Chi fitness class here at Bath. Welcome Sheila!!

Sponsor: Verna Vanderkooi

Spend some time with Vi and you’ll find she has accomplished much in her life. A native of Akron, she was married for 55 years to Charlie before he left this world for another and joined their daughter, Susan. Vi graduated from the University of Akron, majoring in education, and retired from the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, teaching primary and middle school children for 25 years. Vi is interested in Bath Church’s missions programs and Women’s groups. She is a volunteer you want on your team. Vi has surpassed over 5000 volunteer hours at Stand Hywet Hall and Gardens. WOW!

Sponsor: Deanie Long

You may be unaware of what a gifted person Walt is. In fact, you may have purchased gifts by Walt at the Country Fair; the WCF sells Bath Church note cards photographed by Walt. An accomplished photographer, Walt worked for Ohio Edison as a distribution field man for 46 years. He has shared his life with his wife Deanie and they have enjoyed vacations from tent camping, to cruising and now Walt enjoys his Lazy Boy. Walt is interested in fellowshipping with Bath Church’s mens groups and has hobbies of stamp collection and computer graphics.

Sponsor: Ken and Judy Rosebrock

Dave and Heather recently moved to the Bath area from Cleveland. Heather is originally from Bath and Dave hails from Nelsonville, in SE Ohio. Dave has taught at the Lawrence School for the last 15 years and Heather has worked for Case Western as a research assistant for the past 8. Dave and Heather were married at Bath Church in November 2004 and look forward to joining Bath as a family, since they are expecting their first child in December. Heather enjoys baking and Dave, fixing things. It is wonderful to have you join and enjoy the life here at Bath.