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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
August 17, 2011 |
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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
50TH ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 7-9, 2011
CAPITOL PLAZA HOTEL ~ TOPEKA, KS
Click HERE for more information and registration forms.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!!
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WMC Camp Store is OPEN
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Good News!
Everyone you can now get S'MORE camp memorabilia through the Land's End Camp Store. Take a moment to see what is available for all your shopping needs. We will be adding more items in a couple of weeks so if you don't see anything you want check back later.
This is just in time to kick of the planning time for the camp's 50 year celebration in 2013. If you have ideas, or items you would like to share for the 50 year celebration please let me know.
I am also looking for a few volunteers to help with the planning. Contact me if you are interested please. (Please forward this message to other WMC campers, staff, volunteers, or builders.)
Thanks,
Sara A. Shaw
WMC Camp Director
620-767-5165
 Enter HERE Your White Memorial Camp custom website is now available for easy ordering.
Enjoy fast shipping, all orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. The ultimate peace of mind for parents: Lands' End's rock-solid promise that if you're not satisfied with anything we sell, you can return it at any time for replacement or refund. And that includes camp logo'd apparel items as well. 800-995-8711 |
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UCC History, Polity & Theology Course
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Friends:
The Center for Progressive Renewal in cooperation with the Pathways Program of the Southeast Conference of the UCC (Conference Minister, Rev. Tim Downs is our instructor) is making available to ministry candidates in your conference a comprehensive 12 week course on the History & Polity of the UCC. This course is done completely online and includes weekly Skype office hours with the instructor and two inter-active conference calls. Otherwise all of the weekly assignments can be completed by student on their schedule. The syllabus for this course has previously been approved by several seminaries and divinity schools for credit. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to complete this important requirement.
Please note there are currently only five seats remaining in this course so act today!
Rev. Gregg A. Carlson
Director of Online Learning
Center for Progressive Renewal
404-805-0934
History & Polity in the UCC
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From Wednesday, August 24, 2011
To Wednesday, November 09, 2011
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Tim Downs, Conference Minister of the Southeastern Conference of the United Church of Christ will lead participants through a twelve week course on the history, polity, theologies and practices of the present UCC and its predecessor denominations. The course will include an exploration of denominational identity, hidden histories within the denomination, case studies around current issues of polity and structure, current ecumenical conversations, emerging trends within the United Church of Christ, and more. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the history and polity requirement for authorized ministry in the United Church of Christ in most associations and conferences. (Please confirm with your own association for confirmation.)
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All students must participate in the orientation conference call Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. EASTERN time. All students must participate in the closing conference call on Wednesday, November 9. If there are clergy seeking privilege of call in an association of the Southeast Conference of the UCC, Rev. Downs will assist individually with the preparation of the papers required by the Committee on Ministry.
Registration is open until Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
Cost: $599.00
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REGISTER HERE
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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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CLERGY BOOK GROUP, TAKE 2
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We had such a great time studying Phyllis Tickle's book, The Great Emergence that we have decided to tackle a second book. This time we'll be reading Liberating Hope! Daring to Renew the Mainline Church by two UCC pastors, Michael Piazza and Cameron Trimble. The book was just published in July so it is full of fresh ideas and commentary.
The group will meet September 8 and 22 from 10:30am-12 noon at the Conference Office in Wichita, KS. Folks that have time then go out to lunch.
Read Chapters 1-2 for September 8 and Chapters 4-6 for September 22. Other chapters and dates will be set at one of the gatherings.
If you are unable to come to Wichita, then we still encourage you to read the book-either with a group of pastors in your area or just on your own.
Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference
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SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
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If you can't see the image above click here for the pdf document
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Morality in the Marketplace
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If you can't see the image above click here for the pdf document
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9/11 Anniversary Interfaith Event
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If you can't see the image above, click here for pdf document
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Resources for Commemoration of September 11th
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Friends,
As we approach the 10th anniversary of events of September 11, 2001, I wanted to share with you resources that have been gathered and created for use by local churches and other groups who might be planning worship services or other events to commemorate that date. The theme "9/11 plus 10: Between Memory and Hope" was chosen as a reminder that we have much to do yet to find peaceful solutions for the strife that exists in our world.
Your staff in the national setting working as an inter-ministry team; and with the assistance of ecumenical partners have selected items that we thought would be most helpful to planners. The resources begin with a pastoral letter from the UCC President, Geoffrey Black; as we move toward the anniversary date there will be an open letter from each of the other Collegium members, and items from ecumenical partners that may be helpful.
Web link: http://www.ucc.org/911remembrance/
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Florence Coppola, Executive, National Disaster Ministries
UCC Wider Church Ministries
700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
216-736-3211; toll free: 1-866-822-8224 x-3211
Fax: 216-736-2294
Web site: http://www.ucc.org/disaster
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SAVE THE DATE -- SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
100th Anniversary Celebration
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Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS will be having a special 100th anniversary celebration of the actual church building on Sept. 11, 2011 (also featuring the renovated sanctuary for those who haven't seen it).
There will be a special church service at 10:30 am; followed by a light lunch.
At 2:00pm, there will be a concert performed by organist, Celia Goering; followed by a reception with cookies and punch. The music department at Wichita State University is hoping to see a great turnout for the concert (they have some idea of plans to use the sanctuary for small recitals, etc - and we value the tie with the university).
Submitted by Pat Yungclas
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2011 Interfaith Youth Tour - September 25, 2011
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If you do not see the image above, click HERE.
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR
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Tracy Megli, Richard Mize, Malisa Pierce, & Suzanne Nichols~Members in Discernment, OK Assoc.
Church of the Open Arms, Oklahoma City, OK~ Rev. Kathy McCallie and Congregation
Fellowship Congregational UCC, Tulsa, OK~ Rev. Paul Ashby and Congregation
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Local Church Happenings
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SPEAKING OF CRAFTS......
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ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCE COMING EVENTS |
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Link to
the K-0
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September 17th - Small Membership Church Workshop
October 2 - Installation of Rev. Isaiah Muita, Zion UCC, Kansas City, KS.
October 7, 8 & 9 ~ K-O Conference 50th Annual Meeting ~ Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka, KS
November 5 - All Conference Committees on Ministry Retreat - Wichita, KS
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August 21-September 5 ~ travelling with a UCC delegation to the Middle East in honor of the UCC's 200 years of global missions (read more about this history at http://globalministries.org/resources/mission-study/abcfm-200.html )
September 11 ~ Fairmount UCC, Wichita in honor of their 100th Anniversary
September 18 ~ Zion UCC, Junction City, KS
Krista would be happy to visit your congregation. Call her at 316-686-4331 to schedule a date.
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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.
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 Rev. Katrina Palan is interim pastor beginning August 3, 2011
Midland Community UCC, Nickerson, KS
Puritan Congregational Christian Church, Drummond, OK Rev Bud Ruggia has announced his resignation effective September 1, 2011
St John UCC, Baldwin City, KS Rev Lewis Hinshaw is supply pastor
St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS Rev Christine Edwards is the interim pastor beginning August 1, 2011
United Church of Norman, Norman, OK Rev. Warren Jensen is interim pastor.
Zion UCC, Junction City, KS. Rev. Patty Brown-Barnett is interim pastor
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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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