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Newsletter Hiatus
in August
The Connection will take a hiatus in August. We will see you in September! |
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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Retired Pastor is Now Jazz Music DJ
The Rev. Jim Meredith (retired)
is now a DJ on a local Columbus area jazz station WCRX LP (102.1). This is a low power station that also offers online steaming of their music.
Jim is on the air on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.
You can check out the station HERE. And you can check out the page about Jim's program HERE.
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Positions Available
Christ UMC Baltimore
Treasurer
Christ United Methodist Church, Baltimore, is looking for a treasurer to work 6 hours per week. Must have Quickbooks experience. If interested in applying for the position, please go to our church website (www.christum-baltimore.com) for more information, the ministry description, and an application.
If you have questions, please contact the church office at 740-862-4343 or christbaltimore@hotmail.com.
Johnstown UMC
Childcare Provider
Childcare provider for JUMC - responsible for babies through age three. Must be 18 years or older. Must be available Sundays from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. The Pay is $20 per Sunday. If interested, please contact the church office at 740-967-6691, Monday - Friday between nine and noon. Or contact Pastor John Wallace via e-mail at JUMCpastor@columbus.rr.com
Westgate UMC
Office Manager
Office Manager
24 hrs./wk. Detail oriented, self-motivates, administrative and treasurer duties, Microsoft Office.
Westgate UMC, E-mail resume & cover letter to: westgateumc@sbcglobal.net
Maple Street UMC
Office Manager (part time)
Maple Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster is seeking qualified candidates for their part-time Office Manager position.
20 hours/week: 8:30 - 12:30 M - F. Good language/writing skills; both detail and people oriented; work with Microsoft Office and Publisher. Email resume and cover letter to office@maplestreetumc.org by July 31.
London First UMC
Administrative Assistant
Clerical and administrative assistance experience required:
· proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and various database programs,
· knowledge of various office machinery,
· ability to synchronize personal data devices,
· positive communication skills,
· highly organized and professional
· able to maintain strict confidentiality
Interested individuals may submit resume to
First United Methodist Church of London
52 N. Main Street, London, Ohio 43140
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United Methodist Men's Meeting
The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Men will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, at the North Broadway UMC, 48 E North Broadway, Columbus, OH.
Click HERE to download a registration brochure.
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Upcoming Events
August 1, 9:30 am Pre-Church Conference Briefing
August 20, 9:30 am Pre-Church Conference Briefing
November 9-10 Lay Speaking Classes at Reynoldsburg UMC
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News From San Luis Potosi
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Pastor Ruben, Gabriela, and Samuel
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We have received word from Bishop Garcia that Pastor Lorenzo who has been serving the Vida y Esperanza Church at San Luis Potosi has received a new appointment in the city of Reynosa, Tamps. Bishop Garcia summarizes Pastor Lorenzo's ministry at the San Luis congregation, "The congregation is now a stable group of committed Christians, the land has been fully paid, and we are ready to start building once we get new blue prints due to the addition of another piece of property to the original fraction."
Bishop Garcia has appointed the Rev. Ruben Rodriquez as the new pastor of the Vida y Esperanza Church in San Luis Potosi. Bishop Garcia says that he personally took the time to introduce the new pastor to some of the church leaders in San Luis. The bishop states that Pastor Ruben and his wife Gabriela (Gaby) and their son Samuel realize the challenge, but the bishop is positive that Pastor Ruben is fully equipped by the Spirit to do the job according to God's plan.
It is hoped that when Pastor Ruben will be able to assist the congregation in securing the architectural plans and building approvals necessary for the construction of the church building in San Luis.
District Superintendent Barb Sholis has indicated that the district will continue to support the San Luis church project and Pastor Ruben. The salary supplement that allowed Pastor Lorenzo to serve in a full time capacity in the church will continue for Pastor Ruben. The district agreed two years ago to contribute $500 a month to help Pastor Lorenzo (and now Pastor Ruben) to serve full time. The salary supplement will conclude at the end of 2013.
Please be in prayer for Pastor Ruben as he assumes the leadership role of the Vida y Esperanza Church at this time. Pray for the people of the congregation and for Pastor Lorenzo and his family as he moves to his new appointment.
The San Luis Team will meet in September to make plans to return to San Luis. If you would like to be a part of this mission trip, please contact Jim Waugh at the district office.
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Jim's Tool Box
Right Brain vs. Left Brain Thinking: What Difference Does It Make?
Are you a left brain or right brain person (See the illustration below)? Do you know? Does it make a difference for you or for your church. Dr. George Bullard says that the post modern culture operates out of a more right brain perspective. Many leaders in our churches and the culture in many of our congregations operate more from a left brain orientation. What is the impact of this difference for your church? That is the issue that Jim addresses in his Tool Box article this month.
Click HERE to read Jim's article.
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Left Brain-Right Brain ad from Mercedes Benz Ad Campaign
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Plans for the Charge/Church Conferences for this Fall
 District Superintendent Barb Sholis has announced a new twist for the charge/church conference schedule for the congregations of the Capitol Area South (CAS) District.
Barb has announced:
I have decided to employ a pattern that will allow either the district superintendent or the assistant to the superintendent to conduct individual church conferences in every church/charge at least once during my tenure as superintendent. This year my focus is primariily on the congregations in Franklin County along with a few congregations outside of the county. The pastors of the churches that will be having individual charge conferences have received a schedule for the charge conferences.
Again this year, congregations/charges in Licking,Fairfield, Pickaway, and Madison Counties (with a few exceptions) will conduct their own charge conferences (only members of the Church Council have a vote) or church conferences (all members of the congregation have a vote) in the local churches. After consulting with local church leaders, each pastor will set a date for the meeting. The pastor will then invite an ordained elder (active or retired) to preside at the business session. After the arrangements for the conference are set, the pastor will submit the details about the meeting including the date of the conference and the presiding elder to the district office via an online form or hard copy.
Please plan to schedule the charge/church conference in a two month window from October 1 to November 30 for the completion of the charge conferences. Pastors are expected to mail in the completed charge conference packets to the district office within one week of the charge conference gathering.
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News from United Methodist Community Ministries
Community Ministries Upcoming Events and Community Ministries Festival
The Community Ministries of the Capitol Area Districts is sponsoring a number of training events this year. Click HERE to download a schedule of the training events.
The Community Ministries Festival will be held on Tuesday, September 18 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Riverside UMC, 2701 Zollinger Rd, Columbus OH.
The Schedule for the day is as follows:
2:00 to 4:00 pm Workshops
4:00 to 6:00 pm Mission Festival With displays from mission projects and dinner
6:00 to 6:45 pm A Networking Opportunity will take place at 6:00 to 6:45 to 7:00 pm The annual meeting of the Mission Society
7:00 to 7:45 pm Mission Celebration
Click HERE to download a flyer for the Community Ministries Festival.
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Effective Ministry for the Small Membership
Church with Doug Anderson
Bring a church/charge team to the next TARRP (Town & Rural Resource Program) workshop on Sat., Aug. 11, 2012.
This event's focus will be to better understand why many small churches have difficulty moving forward, how to be more invitational, how to extend leadership, how to reach out to new persons, understand the differences in sizes of small church, and learn how to work more effectively with the other churches on your charge or in your area.
This August 11 event, from 9-4, will be held at the Marne UMC, just east of Newark, off Rt. 16. The price of the event (off-set in part from apportionment giving) will be $35.00 for one, $30.00/person if there are 2 attending from your church, and $25.00/person if there are 3 or more attending from your church/charge. Your district may offer support to help off-set part of the cost. The price includes the event, snacks, lunch, and handouts. Books from Cokesbury will be available for purchase. This counts as .5 CEU's.
Click HERE to download a copy of the registration brochure for this event.
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Powell UMC Satellite Site for
School of Congregtional Development
Powell UMC will be a site for the School of Congregational Development's Satellite Experience. The cost is $49 per person for the day, but with the But the first 40 to register at each site will go for half price. The code for the discount registration is SCD50. The one day session will take place on Saturday, August 18, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, includes lunch.
Click HERE for more details.
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Church for All People Offers Reaching and Engaging Your Community Training Event Oct. 27-29
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Dr. Doug Anderson
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The UM Church for All People and the Community Development for All People will offer a training event on "Reaching and Engaging Your Community" during October 27-29. Dr. Doug Anderson of the Rueben Job Center for Leadership Development along with staff from the Church for All People and other leaders will provide the leadership of the event.
Click HERE to download a brochure about the event.
Click HERE to register for the event. |
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Pastors Newly Appointed Gather for Starting Well
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Doug Anderson leading the
Starting Well Seminar
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Lead and solo pastors newly appointed in the CAS District gathered recently at Columbia Heights UMC along with members of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committees of these churches. The Rev. Doug Anderson led the session. The pastors and members of their s/ppr committees will have another session in the fall.
Click HERE to see a pictorial of the newly appointed pastors in the district. |
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Local Church Happenings
Newport UMC to hold Youth Revival
The Newport UMC is hosting a Youth Revival on Saturday, August 4, beginning at 5:00 pm at the church located at 80 Center St SE. London, OH. The event will feature contemporary Christian music, inspirational speakers, fun, food, fellowship, and the Word of God. Click HERE to download a flyer for the event.
Crossroad UMC Celebrates Mortgage Burning
 Crossroads UMC, 1100 South Hague Ave, Columbus celebrated the mortgage burning for an addition to the church sanctuary. The addition was completed in 2008. Bishop Bruce Ough delivered the message for the service. The pastor of the congregation is the Rev. Karen Cook.
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 50% of their West Ohio conference apportionments as of 7/6/12. Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 50% of their combined CAS district apportionments (the CAS District Apportionment and the UM Community Ministries Apportionment) as of 7/6/12. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments. |
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Prayer Concerns
 The Rev. Gerald Koster fell recently and broke his wrist. He is recovering at home.
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