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Kansas Oklahoma Conference
United Church of Christ
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K-O Conference Prayer Calendar
Barbara Schwartz Brus - - Rep. to National UCC Local Church Ministries
Members of the CWYMC - Conference Wide Youth Ministry Committee
All Association Committees on Ministry
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Interim Conference Minister Visitation Schedule
May 16 Mayflower UCC, Oklahoma City, OK (evening)
May 23, Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS (morning)
May 23 Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK (evening)
June 13 Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS to participate in the service of farewell for Rev. Mike Poage
June 20 Fairmount UCC, Wichita
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KO Conference and Associations Coming Events
Here is the link to the KO Conference Calender
May 15, 2010 -- Oklahoma Association Meeting 10:30am,
Church of the Savior, OKC
May 18, 2010 -- K-O Finance and Assets Committee - 1:00pm,
Conference Office
May 19, 2010 -- K-O Stewardship Committee --10:00am, Conference Office
July 1, 2010 is the deadline to submit resolutions to the conference council that you want to be presented to the
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Progressive Renewal, a webinar -- May 11 at 2pm
Please join the Center for Progressive Renewal Tuesday, May 11, at 2 p.m. ET for Progressive Renewal, a webinar with co-Executive Director Rev. Michael Piazza.
Rev. Piazza will offer the workshop that has inspired hundreds of pastors to reclaim the label "liberal" as a badge of honor. This lesson in niche marketing calls on progressive congregations to focus their resources more effectively. Drawing on sociological changes in America, Rev. Piazza believes that the progressive movement could be awakening to genuine revival, and that our churches can be a part of that cultural renewal.This webinar will help us discover how our churches can find new life in our changing society.
Also, don't forget that popular workshop leader and retreat facilitator Gwen Smith returns on Wednesday, May 26 with Coping Tips for Tough Times to offer simple, practical tips to help us cope with the reality of financial hardship and personal loss.
Blessings,
The Center for Progressive Renewal
Register now for
NCLI 2010: The Seven Secrets
August 9-13, Atlanta, GA
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K-O STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE SEEKING ADDITIONAL MEMBER
We are seeking a special person who would like to work on the Stewardship Committee. This is a special committee that works to educate the local churches and people of the conference regarding the mission and ministries of the conference; how the contributions to "Our Church's Wider Mission" (OCWM) and other special offerings that we take through the year are used. Many of the contibutions donated, to these offerings stay within the Conference for the work of our individual churches in the K-O Conference.
The first meeting will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:00 in the Conference Office, Wichita, KS.
Please let me know as soon as you are able or call Sue Ahrens at 620-564-2448.
Thank You!
Dean Young
Chair, K-O Administration Commission
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Calling All Chaplains!
If you are a chaplain in the healthcare, corporate or other settings, please contact Chaplain Regan Saoirse to be included in future networking within the K-O Conference. Email your contact information and any suggestions for future activities.
There are plans being made to have a gathering at the Annual Meeting this year and to include chaplains within worship, or some other way to recognize them within the Conference.
Please help spread the word!!!
Chaplain Regan Saoirse 634 Greever Terrace Lawrence KS 66046 Phone: 636-221-1723
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STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH: SPREAD THE LOVE
On Pentecost Sunday, May 23 congregations are encouraged to receive a Strengthen the Church offering.
This is one of four special mission offerings within the United Church of Christ and grows the UCC's future.
Fifty percent of the offering is passed on to the national setting for:
* funding new church starts and invigorating existing congregations,
* nurturing lay and pastoral leadership
* building youth and young adult ministries
* supporting the God is Still Speaking ministry and its extravagant welcome for all within the United Church of Christ.
Fifty percent of the offering remains in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference to support the ministry of the Justice and Witness Commission and to create a fund administered by the conference minister for special "strengthen the church" projects identified throughout the year.
This year you will notice in the promotional materials that one of our very own Kansas-Oklahoma Conference congregations is highlighted-Plymouth Congregation United Church of Christ and its new church start, Reunion Libertad in Lawrence, KS. Reunion Libertad is a new ministry birthed out of Plymouth's desire to welcome Spanish-speaking persons in Lawrence to come and be "centered in their own journeys of faith and liberation." Free English classes, with free child care, create a bridge across cultural and language barriers as English-speaking volunteers serve as conversation partners. With a little help from Strengthen the Church, the congregation has become known as a safe and warm place where God is still speaking. |
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Letter of Appreciation Received for White Memorial Camp
The Council Grove Conference was held in April, 2010 at White Memorial Camp with 120 to 150 people attending on any given day. Recently a letter was received from Genevieve Hangen, the conference leader. In it she described the "wonderful experience" the group had this year as well as the feeling that when she entered camp she "could feel things had transformed."
She complimented Sara and her staff for planning ahead to meet the needs of their group; especially with their special food needs. She commented, "They created a salad bar that included choices so that people who ate only a vegan diet or who could not eat gluten would always be able to have a complete and healthy meal. They created fresh, nutritious meals for our conference and the participants were delighted with the quality and presentation of the food."
She commented on the Internet café next to the camp office and the clean fresh paint making the entire facility feel warm and welcoming!
And of even more impact, she commented on the way the WMC staff worked together saying "this group has come together in a way that is powerful, productive, and of service. If the goal of the Ministries Committee is to create a retreat center that is a ministry for both the people who come for retreat and for those who work there, I believe that Sara Shaw has met this goal."
Congratulations to Sara and her staff! There's a saying among us in Outdoor Ministries, "if you have a successful Council Grove Conference you know you're ready for the busy summer season!"
White Memorial Camp and Conference Center is more than ready for all of us! Come and see!!
Glenda Bower, chair
Outdoor Ministries Committee
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WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP REGISTRATION
2010 Camp Schedule and Brochures are posted.
While you are looking, check out the Wish List!
JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!
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Camp News
The deadline for Summer Camp Registration is May 25th, I will take late registrations directly through the camp office but, there will be a late registration fee.
NEW Camp opportunity just opened -- JULY 26 - 30 -- J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)
Interdenominational Elementary School Camp for children going into the 3rd through 5th grades. Director and Camp Pastor Earl Cox andstaff head up a Christ-focused camp.
Cost is $220/camper. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Earl Cox at earl.cox64.gmail.com or call 316-775-5466. |
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Things needed before or for summer camp:
A few good volunteers to help May 3 - 8 on painting and working on the pool, any help is appreciated including helping for a day, the whole week, or sending money for pool supplies.
Those who have adopted the smaller cabins we are slowly repainting these and making repairs. I would like some input on these following things: interior colors for the main room and bedrooms, what if any monies are available through your church for repair supplies, and is there an interest in your church to help with painting and repairs.
JD will be back at camp volunteering from May 21 - May 25th he will be working on the basement, pool bathrooms, and finishing up little red. To date JD has done all the work himself and is in dire need of some assistance, if you can please come help for a day or more. (If you or anyone is planning to help on these work days please let me know so we can have enough food for everyone.)
I am still looking for 4 churches who would be interested in adopting Big Red. If you are interested please contact the camp.
A special White Memorial Camp THANK YOU to Jancy Pettit, FCC, Topeka, Jan Ash, FCC, Topeka, Robin Goff, Founder of The Light Center, Baldwin , Berengere (Bee) Cusin, who was visiting Robin from California for volunteering to help at with CGC Conference.
I personally want to send love and lots of sunshine out to the entire KO Conference. Sara Shaw
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Greetings from the 2030 Clergy Network of the United Church of Christ!
The 2030 Clergy Network of the United Church of Christ was created by UCC clergy in their twenties and thirties for UCC clergy in their twenties and thirties. The 2030 Clergy Network is dedicated to strengthening, sustaining, and mobilizing young clergy.
If you are in your twenties and thirties and serve in a professional ministry, we hope this network will be a source of support and connection for you.
We are continually working to keep our database of this grassroots network up to date. If you would please email us back the name of the ministry with which you serve, your title, your birthdate, and your ordination date, we would really appreciate it. Mail to:2030clergynetwork@gmail.com Blessings on your and your ministry,
The National Planning Team of the 2030 Clergy Network of the United Church of Christ:
Mary Nelson Abbott, Jennie Barrett Siegal, Hannah Brown, Rachel Ciupek-Reed, Ginny Brown Daniel, Kristen Kleiman, Nicole Lamarche, Ryan Lambert, Rob Leveridge, Matthew Mardie-LeCroy, Steve Naylor, Amy Sens, Michelle Webber, Matthew Westfox,
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Rev. Michael Poage - Retirement Reception
On Saturday, June 12, 2 - 4 p.m., you are invited to a retirement reception for the Rev. Michael Poage, at the All Occasion Events Center, 21st and Oliver, Wichita, KS. No gifts plaase.
Also, anyone is welcome to his farewell Sunday, June 13, 10:30 a.m., Fairmount United Church of Christ, 16th and Fairmount Streets, one block south of WSU.
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UCC Musicians National Network 2010 Conference
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-----CHURCHES IN TRANSITION-----
Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK Rev. Dr. Scott Jones has resigned effective May 31st. Scott has been called to serve as Senior Pastor at First Central Congregational Church, UCC in Omaha, NE.
Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK. Gordon Epps is supply.
Community Congregational UCC, Gaylord, KS. Rev. Linda Kemp is interim.
Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS Rev. Michael Poage, is retiring effective June 15, 2010.
Federated Church, Kingfisher, OK. Rev. Sam Steele is interim pastor.
Federated Church, Weatherford, OK. has called Pastor Rick Connelly effective
May 1, 2010. Rick is a Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) minister.
First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS
First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS. Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor.
First United Church of Christ, Newton, KS.
Norman UCC, Norman, OK. Rev. Norman Jensen is interim pastor.
United Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, KS. Rev. Art Foster is supply. |
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Rev. Krista Betz, Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference 1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
800-880-6466
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
Our Church's Wider Mission is the lifeblood of ministry and mission in the United Church of Christ. Your contributions to this offering make this weekly e-communication and much, much more possible. Thank you for your generous support! Our covenant as local churches, associations, conferences and the national setting of our denomination is made evident through this mission together. |
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