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Capitol Area South Mission and Vision:
Dr. Hank Stringer, District Superintendent Our Mission:
The Mission of the Capitol Area South District is to encourage and equip United Methodist congregations in their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our Vision:
The vision of the Capitol Area South District is that all local churches are to be disciple-making centers that mirror the demographic composition of the community in which they are located in terms of age, ethnicity, and cultural background; and that the congregations continually grow and reach new people for Christ and strive to be open and inclusive of all God's children.
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District Conference Highlights San Luis Partnership
 On Sunday, May 17, clergy and laity from across the CAS District convened at the Walnut Hill UMC for the district conference. The highlight of the day was the worship service that featured a Hispanic Children's Dance group, music led by the Association of Evangelical Ministers of Columbus (the Hispanic pastors' group), and the message by the Rev. Lupina Stewart. Click HERE for more news about the District Conference including the 1% reduction in the amount apportioned in the 2010 CAS Operating Budget. |
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Jim's Tool Box
 United Methodist Communications has launched a new outreach called "Rethink Church." What if... we rethink church?
Read Jim's article to find out what this campaign means for your church and how your congregation can be involved in an outreach that focuses on young adult seekers ages 18-34. One of the churches in our district will host a training workshop on Rethink Church Welcoming Ministries in August. Click HERE to read Jim's article and learn this campaign and how you can impact your community. |
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Web Empowered Church Workshops Set for District
 The CAS District will host two Web Empowered Church (WEC) training events this summer. The first event will be held at Emmett Chapel UMC on Saturday June 20. The other event will be held at Christ UMC, Columbus on Saturday, July 18. The Web-Empowered Church is developing powerful web-based ministry-enhancing tools that you can freely use on your church website. The WEC ministry is worldwide ministry and community of believers working together to help churches and ministries take the next step in internet ministry. Click HERE for more details or to register for one of these events. |
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Emmett Chapel Receives "Welcoming Church" Recognition for 2nd Year
 The Emmett Chapel United Methodist Church, Circleville, has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official "Welcoming Congregation" for the second year. Click HERE for more information about this recognition. |
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Amlin Celebrates 130 Years of Ministry
130 years ago, the "religious society" in the farming community of Amlin, OH, moved from the schoolhouse to a newly erected white, frame church and officially became the Amlin Methodist Episcopal Church. Today the Amlin United Methodist Church still worships in and serves out of that original structure as well as additions built in 1972 and 2005. Click HERE to read more about Amlin's celebration weekend and see pictures of the activites. |
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UM Community Ministries Update
Partnering Through the Three Sisters Garden
On May 13th folks from three congregations, New Albany, Harlem Rd and Church of the Savior UM churches, came together to talk about partnering... and already that new partnership has been born through the Three Sisters Garden! Click HERE to read more about the results of this partnership of these churches. |
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Oberammergau Passion Play Trip with Bishop Ough
 Bishop Ough invites you to travel with him and many others from the West Ohio area on the Alpine Wonders tour, including the stunning Oberammergau Passion Play 2010. Under the expert guidance of Educational Opportunities, the 9 day trip departs from Columbus on July 20, 2010. Click HERE for more details. |
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UM Children's Home Seeks to Raise $26K for Renovation Projects in July
The United Methodist Children's Home (UMCH) announced its upcoming Mission Week and Campus Beautification Project, July 12-17, 2009.
During that week, the Children's Home is bringing together volunteers from all faiths and walks of life to complete improvements on the UMCH facilities set on 47 acres in Worthington.
Click HERE for more details about how you can get involved. |
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Apportionment Update
 Check in here to see if your congregation is up to date in the payment of conference apportionments. This report is as of 5/4/09. Thank you for your faithfulness. Click HERE to see the list. |
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One to Ones for Pastors
Many pastors have signed up for the One to One meetings with Dr. Stringer this summer. Click HERE to check the schedule. |
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Appointments
The Rev. Gail Sims (retired) has been appointed to the East Ringgold Church.
The Rev. Ron Dixon has been appointed to serve the Pleasantview UMC in addition to his current appointment at Emmett Chapel UMC.
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A Mother's Day Tribute
While we observed Mother's Day last month, here is a tribute that Ms. Berta Kirby offered at the Thurman Avenue UMC at the introduction of their new pastor the Rev. Jay Moyers. Click HERE to read Berta's poem. |
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Prayer Concerns
 Our prayers are with the Rev. Wes Baker and his wife Judy. Judy will soon enter into a bone marrow transplant process for treatment for her cancer. She will enter the James Hospital on June 15. She will be hospitalized for three to four weeks for this treatment.
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Help Wanted/Position Wanted
Part time position available: Director of Next Generation Ministries. Maize Manor UMC, 3901 Maize Rd, Columbus is seeking a qualified individual to work with children through young adults. For more information click HERE. Person seeking position as a church choir director. Click HERE for more information. |
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