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Mission and Vision of the CAS District
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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Employment Opportunities
Choir Director
Hope United Methodist Church in Canal Winchester is seeking a creative and energetic individual to direct the church choir, September through early June. The position will require 5-10 hours per week. Musical training and experience in directing required, as is acceptance of the church's mission to be the presence of Christ in a growing community.
To apply, please send resume with references to Hope United Methodist Church
Attn: Choir Director Search
83 E. Columbus St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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Church Conferences Continue
Church Conferences, the annual business meeting for all UMC congregations will begin in September. Districtd Superintendent Hank Stringer or Assist. to the Superintendent Jim Waugh will lead each of the cluster sessions. In addition, Hank Stringer will meet with seven congregations for individual church conferences.
Each of the cluster church conference events will follow the same format:
3:00 pm Mtg with members of P/SPR Committees
3:30 pm Plenary with worship and preaching
4:30 pm Church Conference Sessions
Click HERE for a updated schedule of the church conference sessions.
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Mark Your Calendar
May 15, 2011: District Conference @ Lithopolis UMC. |
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New Rethink Church Website Launched
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Congregational resources for the Rethink Church advertising and welcoming campaign have moved to a new website address: umcom.org/rethinkchurch. The website that previously housed congregational resources, RethinkChurch.org, will become the primary seeker site that is featured in Rethink Church advertsing, beginning this fall. "Research shows that RethinkChurch.org resonates most strongly with the seekers we are trying to reach with our denominational advertising," said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of United Methodist Communications. "This website address reinforces the message we want non-United Methodist seekers to take away from our advertising-that we are rethinking church." |
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Stamping Out Killer Diseases: An Up Close View
The Leadership and Visioning Team of the Capitol Area South District
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has adopted the Four Areas of Focus as priority for the CAS District. David Pagura, a member of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and and a Certified Lay Minister has participated in mission trips to Uganda and Haiti where he has seen first hand the devastation caused by killer diseases such as AIDS and malaria.
Click HERE to read David's account of his experiences in Haiti and Uganda.
Click HERE to see more of David's pictures from his trips.
Click HERE to see how you can respond to the malaria epidemic through the Nothing but Nets Campaign. YOU can make a difference!
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Jim's Tool Box
Insights Into
Congregational Growth
In this month's Tool Box, Jim discusses the Congregational Resource Guide developed by the Alban Institute with a grant from the Lilly Foundation. One of the resources Jim discovered on the website is a study of congregational growth undertaken by the Hartford Seminary Institute for Religion and Research. In this month's article, Jim summarizes the findings in an article Insights into: Congregational Growth.
Check out Jim's article by clicking HERE.
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Update on the SOWER Project
Ralph Brandon has published an update on the S.O.W.E.R. (Sharing Our Witness -- Enriching Relationships) project. This Volunteer In Mission project seeks to improve housing for those who live in the mountains of southeast Kentucky around the area of the Henderson Settlement. Click HERE to learn how you and your church can become involved in this hands on mission project.
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UM Community Ministries Workshops Scheduled
 The Rev. Beth Weisbrod writes about a great resource for urban ministry in our own backyard. The Church for All People/Community Development for All People is offering workshops in Building Relationships with People in Poverty. Beth also shares an update on the Bridges Out of Poverty Training. Over 250 people have participated in Bridges Out Poverty Training. You still have an opportunity to participate in the next training that will be offered on January 27. Click HERE to read Beth's article. Local Missionary Needs Financial Support | Deborah Archie
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Deborah Archie is a Church and Community Worker assigned to the Chruch for All People. One half of Deborah's salary comes from the Board of Global Ministries and the other half is paid by Church for All People. This local half is about $8,000 short for 2010, so Deborah is in need of some extra support for her salary. Click HERE To see how you can help. |
Health Care and Faith Bible Study Now Available
The Council of Bishops has called for legislative health care reform  in the United States that is inclusive, affordable, accessible, and accountable. An online, Five-Week Health Care and Faith Bible Study series has been developed. Each session will approach the question of how health care relates to faith through these lenses:
· What does it mean for care to be inclusive?
· What are the benefits and downsides to this?
· What is affordability?
· What does accessibility require of us?
· How can such a system be accountable?
Click HERE for more information about the study.
Click HERE to go the Health Care and Faith Bible Study.
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Peace with Justice Grant Applications Due Jan. 7
Ja n. 7 is the deadline to apply for a Peace with Justice grant from the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS).
Funding for this program is generated through the Peace with Justice Special Sunday offering of The United Methodist Church. One of six Special Sundays in the denomination, Peace with Justice "witnesses to God's demands for a faithful, just, disarmed and secure world." Peace with Justice Sunday is June 19 in 2011.
Peace with Justice grants are awarded annually. In 2010, $50,000 was granted to 15 Peace with Justice ministries.
Click HERE for more information.
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Lithopolis and Hoy Memorial Merge
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On Sunday, October 31, the final service in the long history of Hoy Memorial Church was held. It was a day of tears and celebration. A record crowd of 132 persons comprised of long time members, former members who came back for the day, and the Lithopolis UMC (LUMC) choir filled the sanctuary of the church to overflowing for the last service.
Click HERE to read more about the closing service.
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Local Church Happenings
Bethel UMC (CAN) Hosts Howard Storm -- Near Death Survivor
A glimpse of heaven will be offered by Howard Storm when coming to Columbus on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. He has arguably the most profound near-death account on record, having appeared often on national television, including twice on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, 48 Hours, Unsolved Mysteries, the Discovery Channel, Coast to Coast AM, and regularly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Click HERE for more information and his appearance at Bethel Church.Click HERE to download a poster for the event.Pastor Scott Kelso Participates in "The Wealth of Tradition"Along with Rabbi Harold Berman, Pastor Scott Kelso of the Trinity Family Life Center will participate in a program called "The Wealth of Tradition." The program is billed as "a lively discussion of the traditions that are part of the celebrations of Hanukah and Christmas." The program will be held on Thursday, December 9, at 6:30 pm, at The Loft at Smith Bros., 580 N 4th St Annex Rear.Click HERE for more information about the time and location of this event.
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 80% of their conference apportionments as of 11/2/10. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments.
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