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Kansas Oklahoma Conference
United Church of Christ
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K-O Conference Prayer Calendar
Christian & Congregational, Eureka, KS - Rev. Rhonda Almond & Congregation
Congregational UCC, Haven, KS - Pastor Judy Conners & Congregation
St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS - Rev. Dr. James Nelson & Congregation
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Interim Conference Minister Visitation Schedule
May 30 Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK for farewell celebration for Scott Jones
June 13 Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS for retirement celebration for Michael Poage
June 20 Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS, preaching
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KO Conference and Associations Coming Events
Here is the link to the KO Conference Calender
May 25, 2010 Deadline for early registrations for summer camps
May 31, 2010 Memorial Day - Conference Office is Closed
June 1, 2010 Early bird registration deadline to the RYE 2010
July 1, 2010 is the deadline to submit resolutions to the conference council that you want to be presented to the KO Conference Annual Meeting. |
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OKLAHOMA STORMS
As you watched the news, you probably heard about a series of tornadoes and hail storms that have recently hit the Oklahoma City and Norman area. We have 5 congregations in the area: Norman UCC, Church of the Savior, Church of Open Arms, Cathedral of Hope, and Mayflower UCC. Calls were made by the interim conference minister to the church offices after the tornados and no damage to the church buildings or members' homes were reported. However, there was significant damage from the golf ball to softball sized hail that came days later. We ask you to pray for all of the people in the Oklahoma City/Norman area as they recover from these storms.
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OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION CLERGY GATHERING
All the clergy in the Oklahoma Association are invited to come to Mayflower UCC, Oklahoma City on June 1 from 4-6pm. Our interim conference minister, Rev. Krista Betz, will lead us in a time of worship and reflection. Hope to see you there!
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Attention All 9-12 Grade YOUTH
and YOUTH Leaders!
The early registration deadline has been moved to June 1,2010
Regional Youth Event 2010 @ Park University
in Parkville, Missouri
July 14th-18th
Agape: God's Love For Us All. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to connect with UCC youth from all over the region! Registration costs for K-O attendees is only $150.
Scholarships are available if that poses a financial hardship.
Don't miss this life-changing opportunity! More information is available at www.rye2010.com. Registration forms and scholarship forms are available on the K-O website also. |
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Submit Your Mission Stories
It is time to share your mission stories for the "Calendar of Prayer." Please send via e-mail your submissions to Jan Aerie aeriej@ucc.org for this daily guided prayer resource. This resource has been used by individuals and local UCC congregations for over 70 years. It began by lifting up the missionary personnel of the denomination. The "Calendar of Prayer" is a unique offering to the church, lifting up the mission stories of local congregations, conferences, associations and the national settings of the church. We are invited and encouraged to remember and pray for these ministry outreaches daily. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences and passions in print with others. Please send short (200 words) stories and links for stories to Jan no later than June 21.
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Two new webinars to help you prevent these claims in your church.
Insurance Board webinars cover topics critical to churches based on claim experience. Claims involving child abuse and financial losses continue to top the list of severe claims after major fires.
Two new webinars have been created to help you prevent these claims in your church. We welcome ALL churches to participate in the webinars, whether you are an IB participant, or not.
Adult/Child Interaction Guidelines - Know the Rules
6/2/2010 - 11AM EDT and 6/3/2010 - 3PM EDT
Building Trust, Preventing Disaster - Financial Controls for Your Church
6/23/2010 - 11AM EDT and 6/24/2010 - 3PM EDT
TO REGISTER:Go to this link: https://insuranceboard.ilinc.com . Check the sessions you wish to attend and submit. It's that simple. You will receive e-mail confirmation.
Webinars are interactive. You may participate by telephone or electronic chat. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing your questions and concerns.
Carl J. Kotheimer, CPCU, ARM
IB Director, Loss Control & Claims
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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.
The web site is near completion.
(You can register there on line.)
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-----CHURCHES IN TRANSITION-----
Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK Rev. Dr. Scott Jones has resigned effective June 19th. 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 pastor.
Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS Rev. Michael Poage, is retiring effective June 15, 2010.
Federated Church, Kingfisher, OK. Rev. Sam Steele is interim pastor.
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. Warren 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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