By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, GA. – Faculty, staff, and students from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will join the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Union County on Sunday, Sept. 15, for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Sunday.Ìý
The College and First UMC enjoy a special relationship as many of the faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees are members of the congregation.Ìý
Services will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, at 8:30, 9:30, and 11 a.m. President Drew Van Horn will welcome everyone, and give a college update and Campus Chaplain Adam Daniels will deliver a sermon at each of the three services.ÌýÌý
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Concert Choir will be singing at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services, under the direction of Jeff Bauman, chair of the Department of Music, Professor of Music, and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities. Dr. Keith DeFoor, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Music, and Dean of the Division of Fine Arts, will serve as organist and pianist for the services.ÌýÌý
The First United Methodist Church of Union County is located at 859 Highway 515 in Blairsville.Ìý
About ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½Ìý
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.Ìý
