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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
MAY 1, 2012
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NEWS FROM THE ASSOCIATIONS
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Well, it's official now. All of the Associations in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference have now approved the recommendations from the 2011 Annual Meeting. The next step will be the development of revised Constitution and Bylaws for approval at the 2012 Annual Meeting. The new system will have us become a Conference that functions as an Association. After the Annual Meeting (November 12), Associations will no longer exist, but local churches and their pastors are encouraged to gather for fellowship, education, and support. Also at that time, the Committee on Ministry will function on a conference wide level. There will be three parts (authorization/standing, discernment/preparation and church/ new & existing) and all of the members will be elected at the Annual Meeting and be broadly representative of the Conference.
One of the significant pieces of conversation during these meetings was what happens to the Association treasury and the on-going Association dues. Each Association has made a decision about its budget for 2012 and what will happen if any funds are left over in November. We are also asking that each church increase their giving to Our Church's Wider Mission by the amount of their former Association dues. The Conference is taking on the Association responsibilities, in particular, the Committee on Ministry, and funds will be needed.
More information will be forth coming as we get closer to the 2012 Annual Meeting, but wanted to let you know we are progressing on this path. We give thanks for the faithful work of the Associations throughout the years and recognize the sadness that these decisions mean for some. But with hope for the future, we also recognize the opportunities that God is placing before us as we move forward into the days ahead.
Rev. Krista Betz
Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference
United Church of Christ
316-686-4331
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SHEPHERDING THE SHEPHERD 2012
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JPANet: Act to End Racial Profiling
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What does faith have to do with ending racial profiling?
As Peter reminds us in the book of Acts, God shows no partiality but expresses love for all. Therefore, as people of faith, we are called to be in solidarity with all people.
Take action! Help protect community by asking your Senator to co-sponsor and pass the End Racial Profiling Act. For more information
LINK HERE
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The United Church of Christ Musicians National Network (UCCMNN) will be holding their 2012 biennial conference "Renew, Refresh, Re-imagine" from June 22-25, 2012 at the Country Club Congregational Church in Kansas City, Missouri.
This event is for musicians, pastors, liturgical artists, worship planners, and anyone interested in the worship life of the church!
The 2012 conference will feature:
Maren Tirabassi,
Paul Hobson Sadler,
Christopher Grundy, and
composer and guest artist Craig Courtney.
For complete information visit the UCCMNN website at: www.UCCMNN.com. The UCCMNN is sponsored by Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ thanks to your generous support to Our Church's Wider Mission.
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www.ucc.org/nye
Youth ages 13-18 in the United Church of Christ have an amazing opportunity every four years to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun and fellowship.
The National Youth Event (NYE) is coming soon!
July 10-13 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Who can you imagine sending to this incredible event? Transportation can be coordinated if enough interest develops.
Scholarships are available to help offset the cost. NYE is $425 per person which covers room, board and event costs. For more information, please contact: Nikki Woolsey KO Local Church Commission 
Click on the picture for FAQS link
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National Youth Event needs Volunteers to serve as
"first responders"
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Are you a health professional with First Aid, EMS, Nursing or other health professional skills?
Imagine using your skills in support of Still Speaking Youth at National Youth Event 2012! The National Youth Event planning team is coordinating safety/first aid teams to serve during the event on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, July 10-13, 2012. Volunteer health professionals are needed to provide first response to handle minor first aid situations and report emergencies. The NYE Planning Team is in need of help in identifying and asking persons in your conference/associations/local churches (who will be attending the NYE event) to assist us with this endeavor. If interested contact me at:
Barbara T. Baylor, MPH
Minister for Health Care Justice
NYE 2012 First Responders
(216) 736-3708
baylorb@ucc.org
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K-O Conference Disaster Response Coordinator(s) Needed:
A network of Conference Disaster Coordinators assists in developing preparedness measures before crises occur.
Coordinators help to organize volunteers for clean-up and rebuilding efforts; as well as participate in response and long term recovery efforts in communities affected by natural disasters.
The Coordinators Network has a continuing education event each year.
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White Memorial Camp 2012 Schedules
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Click here for registration form. Visit the website ~~ www.whitememorialcamp.com |
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"GATHERED AS GOD'S FAMILY"
KS-OK Conference WOMEN
FALL ASSEMBLY GATHERING
@ White Memorial Camp
AUGUST 17-18-19, 2012
Guest Keynoter/Bible Study Leader-
Pastor Cinthia Molini of Missouri
SCRIPTURES: 1-2 Peter; 1-2-3 John; Jude
Watch for REGISTRATION FORM and information.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and COME!
REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER
"Dues"/financial support for KO Women's Fellowship
Rosetta Bartels, KOWF Treas.,
PO Box 425,
Inman, KS 67546
Special offering support to the
KS-OK Women's Endowment Fund
c/o the KO Foundation Board
Kansas Oklahoma Conference
1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
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K-O FAMILY PRAYER REQUEST |
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- Continued prayers for Rev. Deanna Lewis. This is her caring bridge link. If you would like to send Deanna and Jerry a card or note, the mailing address is 2120 Rosemont Dr., Colfax, NC 27235
- Prayers for President of K-O Women's Fellowship, Elizabeth Tucker health concerns.
- Prayers for Dottie Miller who is in rehab after having triple bypass surgery.
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR |
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* Haven Congregational - Haven, KS
Pastor Donovan Graber, Supply & Congregation
* Evangelical UCC - Marysville, KS
Pastor Judith Scott & Congregation
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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LOCAL CHURCHES, ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCE COMING EVENTS
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Link to
the K-0
Calendar
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K-O Conference Council Meetings
May 5, 2012 - Wichita
July 20-21 at White Memorial Camp |
| K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE |
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May 5 ~~ Conference Council meeting
May 19 ~~ Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK for farewell service of Melinda Foster
May 27 ~~ Mayflower UCC, Oklahoma City, OK for ordination into Christian ministry of Lori Walke
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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Central Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS ~ Rev. Scott Kenefake is interim pastor
Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK ~ Rev. Gordon Epps is interim pastor.
Community Congregational UCC, Gaylord, KS ~ Rev. Linda Kemp is interim pastor
Community of Hope, Tulsa, OK
First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS
First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS ~ Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor
First Congregational UCC, Goltry, OK
First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS ~ Rev. Victor Force is interim pastor
First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS
Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS ~ Rev. Katrina Palan is interim pastor
Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK ~ Rev. Melinda Foster has announced her resignation and her last day leading worship is May 19, 2012.
Puritan Congregational Christian Church, Drummond, OK. ~Rev. Matt Perkins is supply pastor
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
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
wmcucc@tctelco.net
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
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