Glossary

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Ad Council - Administrative Council Committee. See the committees page for more details.

Busy Bags - The blue and pink bags on the "tree" rack on either side of the entrance to the sanctuary. These bags are for children and contain puzzles, books, and crayons.

Chancel - This is the raised platform area at the front of the sanctuary.
Children's Church - Open to grades K-3 on non-communion Sunday's, children depart the sanctuary after the scripture readings and do crafts and projects in the room L23 (lower level).
Circles - United Methodist Women's small groups are called Circles. You can get more information on the missions page.

Fireside Room - Room L18 (lower level) first door on the left at the bottom of the main staircase.
Friendship Room - This area is just outside of the sanctuary and just inside the main doors (also known as the Narthex)

Hermie Bill Room - Room L14 (lower level) across the hallway from the kitchen. This Memorial Room is home to the Christian Education Office.

Kerygma - The name of our bible study program. You can get more information on the Kerygma page.

Mountain TOP - Summer Jr. High mission trip to Tennessee. TOP stands for Tennessee Outreach Project.
MYF - Acronym for Methodist Youth Fellowship. We have programs for 4-6, Jr. and Sr. High

Narthex - This area is just outside of the sanctuary and just inside the main doors (also known as the Friendship Room).
Nave - This is the part of the sanctuary where the congregation sits.

OCCUMC - That's Us! It stands for Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church.

Rally Day - Our annual fall Sunday school kickoff complete with picnic!

SPRC - Staff Parish Relations Committee. See the committees page for more details.

UMYF - Acronym for United Methodist Youth Fellowship. We have programs for 4-6, Jr. and Sr. High
UMW - Acronym for United Methodist Women. You can get more information on the missions page.

VIM - Volunteers In Mission. See the mission trips page for more details.