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Capitol Area South Mission and Vision:
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. Read the Revised CAS Strategic Plan by clicking HERE. |
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Southside Settlement Looking for Volunteers
Southside Settlement, a mission agency of the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church is seeking volunteers to help out with some of their programs.
Click HERE for more details.
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School of Christian Missions Set Theme: Faith - Hope - Love in Action
Ohio Northern University
Four Day School: July 19-22
Weekend School: July 16-18
Day Sampler: July 17
Studies:
For the Love of God: John's Letters, the Spiritual Growth Study, offers an in-depth study of John's Letters.
Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity invites us to look at why we are involved in mission and how we proclaim the Good News in Jesus Christ.
The Beauty and Courage of Sudan: Why a Dream of Peace Is Possible
Click HERE to download a brochure.
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The United Methodist Men of the West Ohio Conference invite all men to participate in a one day program on Saturday, August 7, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, at the Methodist Theological School.
The day will feature Todd Braschler of Todd Braschler Ministries.
Click HERE for a registration brochure.
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Two Volunteer in Mission Teams are scheduled to go to Managua, Nicaragua. The dates for the teams are June 26-July 4, and November
5-14, 2010. The November team will
also have a sightseeing extension of 3-4 days yet to be determined. Cost for each of the teams is estimated
to be $1,200 per person. For more information click HERE.
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Mark Your Calendar
Capitol Area North and South Past District Officers of the United Methodist Women will meet at Noon on Monday, April 19, at the United Methodist Children's Home. All formers officers are welcome.
The CAS District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 23, at 3:00 pm, at the Livingston UM Church.
West Ohio Annual Conference: June 6-10
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Charitable Pharmacy Opens at Livingston UMC
 United Methodists have taken the lead in establishing a charitable pharmacy in Columbus. The free pharmacy serves low-income persons who cannot afford needed prescription medication. The pharmacy is located in the Livingston UM Church, 200 Livingston Ave.
Read more about the charitable pharmacy HERE.
Volunteer are needed to work at the pharmacy. Click HERE for more information.
An open house for the charitable pharmacy will be held on Tuesday, March 9. Click HERE for details. |
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Jim's Tool Box
 In Some of Our Churches It Seems Like 1959
In this month's Tool Box I reminisce about a small corner market that still exists in my home town. Many of these small neighborhood stores could be found in my hometown. They were present in most communities. Now few remain.
Walking into this corner market is a step back in time, but that's also the feeling that I get when I walk into worship in some of the congregations in the CAS District.
Click HERE to read this month's Tool Box and then think about the questions that Jim raises at the conclusion of his article:
1. What is the style of the worship in your church? Do you find it satisfying? Are new persons in your community/neighborhood attracted to your congregation? It is because of the worship or other factors?
2. Does your congregation reflect the characteristics of a growing mainline congregation that Hamm describes in his article? Which one(s) is the strongest in your church?
3. Do you think folks in the congregation you attend are willing to adapt their worship service style to what Hamm describes a "lively worship" whether it is traditional or contemporary?
Email me your responses at jwaugh@wocumc.org. |
UM Community Ministries: Piggy Back Ministries
What
happens when a congregation reaches out to a woodworker who has his own
ministry with at risk youth in the community? How can ministry be
multiplied when ministries from two different churches team up to make
a difference? The Rev. Beth Weisbrod shares how "piggy back" ministries are
making a difference at Thurman Ave UMC and Hilliard UMC.Click HERE to read Beth's article.
Two upcoming workshops sponsored by UM Community Ministries:
How your congregation can be in ministry to and with persons dealing with mental health issues: "Welcoming the Wounded Soul" @ Scioto Ridge UMC, Hilliard, Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Click HERE for a brochure.
"Identifying Your Strengths: Serve God's Kingdom" Take the Strength Finders Inventory to identify your top five talents and see what this means for your life, relationships, and ministry. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 20, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, at Maple Grove UMC, Columbus. Click HERE for a brochure. |
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Westside Free Store Launches New Website
 The Westside Free Store has launched a new website. The Free Store is located at 61 South Powell Ave (in the basement of the Westgate UM Church). The web page contains information about ways that persons can become involved in the Free Store ministry from volunteering to giving funds to support the ministry. Click HERE to check out the new website. |
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Disciple Making Churches Grant Workshops
Congregations in the West Ohio Conference that will apply for Discple Making Church Grants in 2011 are required to participate in pre-grant training workshops. Grants will be offered in three categories: 1. New Church Starts, 2. Church Revitalization, and 3. Hispanic Ministries. Click HERE to read more about the pre-grant training and the grant process. |
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2010 Camping Info Available Online 
It's almost spring which means that summer is just around the corner! Now is the time to get ready to go to church camp this summer. As usual, the West Ohio Conference camps offer many exciting opportunities for children and youth of all ages.
Click HERE to see the camp schedule and to find out more information about camps for this summer. |
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Next Generation College Scholarships Offered
Based on available funds, the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church offers three different scholarship opportunities for undergraduates attending institutions of higher learning. Students applying for any of these scholarships must meet the following basic criteria plus any specific requirements of the individual scholarship. Basic criteria:
- An active member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying
- A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Attending or planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning fulltime
Click HERE for more information about these scholarships. Deadline for submission of applications is April 1, 2010. |
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Ministry with the Poor, April 30-May 2
 Ministry with the Poor, one of the United Methodist Church's Four Areas of Focus, will be the presiding theme of the meeting and pre-meeting events. The Council is offering West Ohio their leadership and participation in 3 days of worship, service, learning and public witness during the weekend before the Council meeting. This is a huge and rare opportunity for West Ohio and for metropolitan Columbus, where the conference and impact mission weekend will take place.
April 30-May 2
Rethink Poverty
...walking in service & ministry with the poor
Impact Mission Weekend in Metropolitan Columbus
- Four Worship Services with United Methodist Bishops Preaching Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- Four Workshops on Saturday led by United Methodist Bishops
- Four Service opportunities on Saturday at Columbus area ministries with the poor
- Love First Walk to the Capitol for Poverty & Children
Please mark your calendars for this event April 30-May 2 in Columbus and consider joining us. Additional details and registration information will follow shortly. |
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CAN/CAS Clergy Spouses' Retreat Set for April 10
The CAN/CAS Clergy Spouses will meet in retreat on Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, at the West Ohio Conference Office. Jill Moore, Director of Camps and Next Generation Leadership, and Dr. Beverly Robinson, Professional Life Coach, will lead the event. Registrations are due by March 15. Click HERE for more information. |
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Metro Ministries Academy Set for April 16-17
 "Regaining Our Focus" is the theme for the Metro Ministries Academy that will be held on April 16-17 at United Theological Seminary, Dayton. The event will feature the Rev. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers as the main presenter. The event is designed for pastors and lay leadership of congregations.
Click HERE for a registration brochure. |
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Lay Speaker Classes Set for May 21-22
 The spring CAS Lay Speaker Training will be held on May 21-22, at the Asbury South UMC, 4760 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232. The Basic Course will be offered. The Advanced Class will be on preaching.
Click HERE for more information about the classes.
Click HERE for a registration sheet.
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A Cantata for the Benefit of Haitian Relief
On Sunday, April 11, at 4:00 pm, the Gaines United Methodist Mass Choir will present a cantata for Easter time "Let God Arise" at the North Broadway UM Church, 48 E North Broadway, Columbus. A love offering will be received for UMCOR designated for Haitian Relief.
Click HERE for a flyer for the event. |
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Happenings and Events in CAS Local Congregations
Circleville Community Launches New Satellite Service
 Circleville Community UMC has launched a new worship service that is meeting at the Circleville YMCA. The Point is a contemporary service in a non traditional setting aimed at attracting persons who might not feel comfortable in a traditional sanctuary setting. The service is held at 9:45 am each Sunday.
Circleville Community Sponsors Concert Series Click HERE to find out more about the Centennial Concert Series this spring at Community UMC.
Amlin UMC Offers Angel Food Ministries
The Amlin UM Church, Dublin, is participating in the Angel Food Ministries program as a way to help persons in their community stretch their food dollars. Click HERE to read a story that appeared recently in Hilliard edition of This Week.
Wesley Church of Hope Sponsors Dialogue to Bring Together Young and Old
On Saturday, March 26, from 9:30 am to Noon, Wesley Church of Hope, 2935 Bulen, Columbus will host an event entitled "Passion for Compassion: Reflection Across the Ages." The aim of the event is to bring together young and old for dialogue about how to live compassionately in today's complex society. Registration is needed by March 18. Click HERE for a flyer about the event.
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 16% of their conference apportionments as of 3/3/10. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments.
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Joys and Concerns
 The Rev. Tom Rogers (retired and serving Salem Carroll) is recovering from recent surgery. Our prayers are with the family of the Rev. Evan Jones (retired). Evan died on February 19, 2010. Congratulations to t he Rev. Jon Osmundson (serving Kingston Salem) and his wife Jennifer in the birth of their new baby daughter Kendall Nicole. Kendall was born on February 26.
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