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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
God's continuing testament in the world, extravagant welcome, and transformed lives.
CHANGING LIVES:
THAT'S OUR CHURCH'S WIDER MISSION
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Because we believe in God's continuing testament in the world, we...
- take stands for justice and peace
- proclaim God is still speaking
- communicate the UCC message
- help local churches call pastors
- gather for General Synod
- vision and plan the future of UCC mission
- teach best practices for pastors and congregations
- nurture formation of those discerning a call to ministry
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Because we believe in extravagant welcome, we...
- preach a welcoming and open understanding of Christian faith
- respond to disasters and human tragedies
- send help around the world
- reach out to our newest neighbors
- nurture ecumenical and interfaith relationships
- care for our retired UCC clergy and spouses
- foster healthy and vital congregations
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Because we believe in transforming lives, we...
- raise our children in faith
- equip leaders for children's and youth ministries
- foster beauty in worship
- reach out to our newest neighbors
- support clergy in their ministries
- provide financing for new church starts and church buildings
- provide administrative services to the church
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Preaching New Heights: A Sermon Crafting Retreat in the Rockies with Martin Copenhaver and Lillian Daniel
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The Copeland Institute of Boulder County presents:
Preaching New Heights:
A Sermon-crafting Retreat in the Rockies
Please join this Masters Preaching Retreat with renown authors, pastors and theologians, Lillian Daniel and Martin Copenhaver to stimulate creative preaching practices for the coming year.
AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
3 days, 4 nights
Check in August 28, 5 p.m. (light meal will be served)
Check out September 1, 10 a.m. (following breakfast)
This retreat will be held at the Copeland Institute of Boulder County a beautifully appointed retreat center with stunning views or the Rockies wherever you turn. It is an opportunity for experienced preachers to develop their preaching skills, a kind of "master's class" for those who want to "preach new heights".
Cost for the event is $635 per person, double occupancy, including meals.
thecopelandinstitute@gmail.com.
For reservations, call 303-332-6330
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR
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Shannon Gorres and Enrique Penaloza - Members in Discernment, Eastern Association
Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK ~ Rev. Gordon Epps, Supply and Congregation
First Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS ~ Rev. Tobias Schlingensiepen and Congregation
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| UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER |
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OUR WHOLE LIVES FACILITATOR TRAINING
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Hello!
I want to share with you that the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence is
hosting an interfaith Our Whole Lives Facilitator training in Lawrence
the weekend of August 26, 27, and 28. All three levels of certification
are being offered.
This is a great opportunity to strengthen your OWL teams and provide a
much needed ministry in the Midwest.
You can learn more and register at
http://www.psduua.org/Workshops/OWLLawrence2011
Warmly,
Sherry Warren
Prairie Star District Youth and Young Adult Specialist and Director of
Religious Exploration at Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
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National Listening Campaign on Women's Ministries
in the United Church of Christ
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The National Listening Campaign on Women's Ministries in the United Church of Christ is being conducted from July 1 to September 16 in order to gather information from UCC members that will assist us in shaping the future of women's ministries for our church.
We seek input from women of all ages (high school through 90+!) about what matters to you in your lives and faith experiences. We seek input from pastors and other church leaders, both men and women, who have or want to have activities designed especially for women in their congregations. We want to know what matters to you and why!
Click here to take survey
The Rev. Loey Powell
Executive for Administration & Women's Justice
Justice & Witness Ministries, United Church of Christ
700 Prospect Ave., Cleveland OH 44115-1100
Ph: 216.736.3715 Fax: 216.736.3703
powelll@ucc.org<mailto:powelll@ucc.org> Read my blog at: http://revloey.wordpress.com/
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SAVE THE DATE -- SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
SMALL MEMBERSHIP CHURCH WORKSHOP
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IF YOU DON'T SEE THE IMAGE ABOVE,
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DOCUMENT
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ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCE COMING EVENTS |
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Link to
the K-0
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July 30th - Eastern Association Committee on Ministry
September 17th - Small Membership Church Workshop
October 7, 8 & 9 ~ K-O Conference 50th Annual Meeting ~ Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka, KS
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July 21-22 ~ UCC Fitness Review Process Evaluation in Cleveland, OH
July 31~ Mayflower UCC, Oklahoma City, OK in the morning and Community of Hope UCC, Tulsa, OK in the evening for Rev. Lizette Merchan's farewell service
Krista would be happy to visit your congregation. Call her at 316-686-4331 to schedule a date. |
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On the KO website resources page is a list of persons willing to serve as supply pastors in our congregations. These folks are willing to fill in when a pastor is on vacation, sabbatical, or attending a continuing education event.
If a pastor is needed for a more long term time of transition in the congregation, please see Rev. Krista Betz for assistance in making those arrangements.
The pastors were very enthusiastic about being included on the list and look forward to the opportunity to come, visit and lead worship with a sister congregation.
Rev. Krista Betz
Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference
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| K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION |
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Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK Rev. Joe Meinhart is interim pastor
Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City, KS Rev. Art Foster is serving as stated supply
Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK Rev. Gordon Epps is interim pastor.
Community Congregational UCC, Gaylord, KS Rev. Linda Kemp is interim pastor.
Federated Church, Kingfisher, OK Rev. Sam Steele is interim pastor.
First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS
First Congregational UCC, Centralia, KS Pastor Scott Caulley is supply pastor.
First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor.
First Congregational UCC, Goltry, OK
First Congregational UCC, McPherson, KS Rev. Constance Lunn is interim pastor
First Congregational UCC, Onaga, KS Pastor Scott Caulley is supply pastor.
First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS Pastor John Werner has announced his resignation. His last Sunday leading worship will be August 28
Highland Trinity UCC, Newton, KS Rev. Bill Hickerson is supply pastor
Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS
Midland Community UCC, Nickerson, KS
St John UCC, Baldwin City, KS Rev Lewis Hinshaw is supply pastor
St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS
United Church of Norman, Norman, OK Rev. Warren Jensen is interim pastor.
Zion UCC, Junction City, KS. Rev. Patty Brown-Barnett is interim pastor
Zion UCC, Kansas City, KS
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| QUICK LINKS |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Rev. Krista Betz, Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference 1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
800-880-6466
Sara Shaw, Camp Director
620-767-5165 (Camp Office)
620-202-0311(Cell)
620-767-7244 (Fax)
1271 South 1050 Road
Council Grove KS 66846-8520
wmcucc@tctelco.net
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
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