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You are receiving Connections, the monthly e-newsletter of the Ohio Conference, because of your connection to a ministry of the Conference.
We encourage you to forward this resource liberally within your congregation, to leaders and committee members. Please help us expand our mailing list by providing email addresses.
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Focus on our ministry partners
Your congregation, through the Ohio Conference, has 13 ministry partners that provide vital health and human services or quality higher education to folks in Ohio and beyond. Each of these partners, also known as benevolent institutions, has stories to tell about the people whose lives they have touched. We will share those stories with you each month in Connections for the next year or so.
We hope you'll enjoy these snapshots of United Church of Christ ministries. Our focus this month is on Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Read on below. |
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Back Bay Mission
builds affordable homes
Stifling, 90-plus-degree temperatures and heavy humidity did nothing to smother the spirits of the crowd gathered for the historic occasion. An all-day open house permitting prospective homebuyers to tour the completed model, and an unfinished larger one was planned for Saturday, September 11.
The Bethel Estates development began shortly after Hurricane Katrina, when approximately 70,000 homes were destroyed, available housing quickly diminished, and rents went sky-high. Affordable housing became a major recovery issue. More
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The Office Support Staff Network
Ohio Conference, United Church of Christ
Invites you to a Professional Day to
Imagine what's possible.
God is Still Speaking...
Monday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dublin Community Church UCC
81 W Bridge St, Dublin, Ohio 43017
For church secretaries, administrators and other support staff
ĜInspiration
ĜUsing today's media - such as Facebook, Constant Contact and Microsoft Publisher - for the church
ĜFellowship
ĜLunch
ĜMotivational Speaker, Walt Ayers
Registration: $20
Online registration now open
NOTE: The link above takes you to a sign-in window asking for username and password. Start with "Need a Login? Click here" at bottom of window to continue without username and password.
Questions? Contact your UCC Association office. |
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2011 Annual Gathering
June 10 - 11 · Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio
Rev. Anthony Robinson
Tony Robinson is an ordained UCC minister who has served four congregations. He is currently a speaker, teacher, preacher, consultant and coach. He is the author of nine books, the most recent of which is Changing the Conversation: A Third Way for Congregations. Learn more about Tony Robinson
Save the dates! More details coming soon! |
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Urgent Need for Church World Service Kits
 Floods and tornadoes have almost depleted the Church World Service supply of clean up buckets, personal care, and school kits. These kits are a great gift to people in need. Formulas for ingredients and places to ship On October 9, kits can be dropped off at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. A CWS truck will be at the Festival of Sharing, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you live nearby, bring your kits to Otterbein and save the shipping costs. More information: call CWS at 614-481-4416 Special bulletin insert to use at your church |
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Pakistan flood survivors need food, shelter and other basics now!
Massive flooding in all four provinces of Pakistan has killed more than 1,700 people and left millions homeless and hungry. Church World Service is distributing food and tents for tens of thousands of families in dire need. And, CWS mobile medical teams are providing emergency care.
CWS has worked in Pakistan for more than five decades and is coordinating with other groups on immediate and long-term recovery needs.
Read more/donate to CWS
Flood survivor Kamal Khan carried his son Zeeshan to a CWS mobile health unit in Balakot, Pakistan. Photo: Ghulam Rasool/CWS  |
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5th Biennial ĦMissionworks! October 7-9
Begin on October 7 with 5:30 p.m. dinner
End on October 9 with Noon worship
Downtown Cleveland Hilton Garden Inn
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Blending global culture, learning and fun
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Music and worship featuring Oîkos
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Mission activities for your congregation
Participate in dialogue and discussion about:
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Living Church-to-Church Partnerships
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Being a vibrant Global Mission Church
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Responding the call to serve in mission
Keynote speaker Jean-Paul Chami, manager of the Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution program for the Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue (FDCD) in Lebanon.
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Make a Difference grant funds unavailable in 2010
We regret to announce that funds are not available for 2010 Ohio Conference Make a Difference Grants for Mission and Ministry due to reduced investment earnings of the endowment funds over the past several years. We hope that we will soon be able to resume these awards.
Gifts to help strengthen the endowment fund can be sent to the Ohio Conference office, 6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 100, Columbus OH 43229. Checks should be made payable to the Ohio Conference with the notation, "Make a Difference."
Make a Difference web page |
Covenant in support of CUE
theological education reaffirmed by
Ohio Conference Board
The Ohio Conference Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment to the covenant partnership between the Conference, UCC Local Church Ministries and the Chicago, United (Twin Cities) and Eden Theological Seminaries.
The formal name of the partnership is the CUE Mid-America UCC Program in Theological Education, Inc. The purpose of the covenant is to affirm mutual interest in and support for theological education through the efforts of the covenant partners and local churches.
Each partner pledges, by various means, to promote and support UCC theological education. |
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SEEKING LEADERS with a passion for justice! UCC Justice & Witness Ministries seeking Regional Trainers to work with local church leaders to strengthen justice ministries. More
UNITED CHURCH NEWS IN PRINT FORM! The familiar look of UC News is still available every other month in a professionally designed, easy-to-read format. Download and print, and feel free to make copies for others. You'll find current and past issues at http://www.ucc.org/news/print/digest/.
YOUTH - Calendar of repeating wider church events for youth and young adults. Include these events in your annual youth program planning.
PARISH PAPER - Ideas and Insights for Active Congregations. September and October 2010 issues now available.
September - Planning for the Unexpected Financial Crisis October - Why Are Worship Visitors Important?
Our Conference Minister welcomes invitations to preach or visit local church gatherings. Contact Bob Molsberry by email or phone (800-282-0740, Ext. 203) to schedule a date.
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Conference Minister's Corner 
Rev. Bob Molsberry
Tips from the Triathlon
I skipped church last Sunday to compete in my first (and last) Ironman Triathlon. It's one of those "bucket list" things.
The event was the Revolutions 3 Triathlon staged at Cedar Point Park in Sandusky. It consisted of a 2.4 mile swim in Lake Erie (which I did with my ankles strapped together), a 112 mile bike race (handcycle, for me), and a full 26.2 mile marathon (for which I used a racing wheelchair).
The clock was running for all three events. I entered the lake at 7 a.m. and finished the overall event at 10:30 p.m., in a time of 15 and a half hours. It was, to say the least, a long day.
The low point came at mile 40 of the 112 mile bike ride.
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Evangelism in the Community E.vent for smaller churches in cities; resource for mission and outreach efforts. November 3-7, 2010, Detroit. Bring a team; get a discount. Details
Healthy Connections. What innovative health programs or projects is your church involved in? Submit an entry for Spring edition of the 2011 Resource Guide of innovative UCC church ministries related to health and human services. Deadline: December 15, 2010. Online form. Questions? Ferne Clements: email or (216) 736-3725. |
Subscribing churches give an enthusiastic endorsement to 'FAITH PRACTICES' online resources, designed to revolutionize the way congregations equip their members to talk about faith. More
GLAUCE Fall Event. Church on Fire: Igniting a Passion for Christ. Great Lakes Assoc. of United Church Educators. October 12-14, Techny, Illinois. Keynote: Blair Bertrand, The Perks of Magical Snogging: Reading the Bible with Young People. More |
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Fall Youth Event, November 19 - 21, Pilgrim Hills Camp
Ohio Ministries Convocation, January 24-25, 2011, Columbus Marriott North
It's Your Turn! Youth Leaders Lock-In, January 28-29, 2011, St. John's UCC, Dover
Spring Lantern Women's Retreat, April 8 - 10, Pilgrim Hills
Ohio Conference Annual Gathering, June 10-11, 2011
General Synod, July 1-5, 2011, Tampa, Florida |
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