KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
October 4, 2011
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ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL GUESTS
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This weekend as the Conference gathers for the 50th Annual Meeting in we will have some VIPs among us. Our Sunday morning preacher and one of the keynoters will be Rev. Geoffrey Black, the UCC General Minister and President. This will be Geoffrey's first visit to the conference since he began his presidency two years ago.
Topeka, Kansas
Our second keynoter is no stranger to the conference, though....and that is Ms. Edith Guffey. For 20 years Edith has served the national setting of the United Church of Christ as first Secretary then Associate General Minister. Prior to her service in the wider church, Edith was a member of Plymouth UCC, Lawrence, KS, an administrator at the University of Kansas, and the president of the KO Conference Council.
Because it is our anniversary year, we have also invited back our former conference ministers. In its 50 year history, the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference has been served by 5 settled/called conference ministers. We welcome back Rev. Norman "Jack" Jackson who served from 1974-1978, Rev. John Krueger who served from 1991-2003, and Rev. David Hansen who served from 2004-2008. Each of them will be given a brief time to use our theme and reflect on their time here in the conference.
Registration is still open and we'd love to see you in Topeka!!
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HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
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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Check out the displays and shops at Annual Meeting
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Here are just a few of the many that will be there...
Be sure and visit!!
- Fair Trade Store - wonderful hand made items and coffee and chocolate! from Central and South America and more!
- The Book Store- a perennial favorite!!
- K-O Women Craft Table -- over 100 items, made by women all over the conference. Proceeds to be split between OCWM and White Memorial Camp!
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If you can't view the image above, click here for the pdf file
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CLERGY BOOK GROUP, TAKE 2
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This time we are 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 clergy group meets on the following days from 10:30am-12 noon at the Conference Office in Wichita, KS. Folks that have time then go out to lunch.
Please join us on these days as we discuss the following chapters:
October 13-Chapters 5 & 6
October 27-Chapters 7 & 8
November 10-Chapters 9, 10 & 11
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.
Rev. Krista Betz
Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference
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MAJOR 2 Hour Web Event
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The Great Religious Recession
or a Great Spiritual Awakening?
On Tuesday, October 25th, The Center for Progressive Renewal will be co-hosting a MAJOR 2 hour web event with Diana Butler Bass in partnership with the EDGE Ministry Network of the United Church of Canada.
Like other aspects of American life, religion is going through a challenging period of change, erosion, and decline. Many Americans are no longer satisfied with forms of faith and church that no longer seem to speak to the soul. From membership to traditional beliefs, nearly every measure of conventional religiosity is down. Diana Butler Bass explores the religious trends reshaping our understandings of faith, practice, and community, drawing out the real questions that Americans are asking about their spiritual lives. Probing these deeper questions--and addressing them in meaningful ways--opens paths for a different sort of Christianity, one that offers genuine hope for spiritual awakening and cultural transformation.
When: Tuesday, October 25th from 7:00-9:00PM EASTERN TIME
Cost $29.99
Click here for more information and to register
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Topeka Center for Peace & Justice
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Henderson Hall Room 100
Movie "Dark Side of Chocolate"
A story about children
who harvest cacao beans
Campus partners will be SO/AN (Sociology/Anthropology)
and the Social Justice League.
Fair Trade chocolate for sale
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Nov. 10, 7:00 PM
Washburn University
Mabee Library
Is There Help for Human Trafficking Victims?
Story of Veronica'sVoice
and Other Kansas Efforts
Kristy Childs, Veronica's Voice
Dorthy Stucky Halley,
KS Attorney General's Office
Angie Wilson,
KS Bureau of Investigation
Free public events
sponsored by
Executive Director Jim McCollough
www.topekacpj.org phone 232-4388
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K-O PRAYER REQUESTS
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Rev. Bob Smith, retired pastor ~ in St. Joseph's Hospital, Wichita, with an infection and other issues. If you would like to send a card, their home address is 2101 S. Elizabeth #802, Wichita KS 67213
Pat Friedeman, wife of Rev. Phil Friedeman broke her leg in a fall. If you would like to send her a card, their home address is 808 Fox Chase Ct., Lawrence, KS 66049
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR
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Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister and President, United Church of Christ
Edith Guffey, former Associate General Minister, United Church of Christ The delegates of the K-O Conference Annual Meeting |
| UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER |
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ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCE COMING EVENTS |
Link to
the K-0
Calendar
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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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| K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE |
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October 6-9 ~ 50TH Annual Meeting of Kansas-Oklahoma Conference, Topeka, KS
October 16 ~ Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS for the Service of Installation of Rev. Larry Young
October 19-23 ~ vacation
October 24-27 ~ UCC West Central Region Conference Staff Meeting, Schuyler, Nebraska
November 3 ~ guest speaker at UCC History & Polity Class at Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 5 ~ Conference-wide Committee on Ministry Retreat
November 6 ~ Church of the Savior, Oklahoma City, OK
November 12 ~ Conference Council
November 13 ~ Colonial UCC, Prairie Village, KS
November 20 ~ First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS for the farewell service of Rev. Kent Cormack
November 22 ~ UCC Parish Life & Leadership meeting, Chicago, IL
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.
Congregational UCC, Haven, KS Pastor Judy Conners has announced her resignation, effective October 2, 2011
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, Manhattan, KS Rev. Kent Cormack has announced his resignation. His last Sunday leading worship is November 20.
First Congregational UCC, Onaga, KS Pastor Scott Caulley is supply pastor.
First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS Pastor Myra Sorrell is serving as supply pastor through January 2012.
Highland Trinity UCC, Newton, KS Rev. Bill Hickerson is supply pastor
Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS Rev. Katrina Palan is interim pastor
Kiowa Congregational UCC, Kiowa, KS
Midland Community UCC, Nickerson, KS has called Pastor Judy Conners, effective October 9, 2011
Puritan Congregational Christian Church, Drummond, OK
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
United Church of Norman, Norman, OK Rev. Warren Jensen is interim pastor.
United Parish of Lenora, Lenora, KS
Zion UCC, Junction City, KS. Rev. Patty Brown-Barnett is interim pastor
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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 [email protected]
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
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