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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
MAY 29, 2012
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Join the Stillspeaking Writers' Group for a live event May 30
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The writers of the UCC's popular Stillspeaking Daily Devotional will be speaking themselves at a live-streamed event, "Feed Your Spirit," at Victory Church, UCC, in Atlanta, tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 30, 7:30-9 p.m. EDT
Sponsored by the Southeast Conference and Victory Church, the event will feature the personal testimony of the writers, with time for questions and conversation with the audience.
Members of the group include the Kenneth L. Samuel, pastor of Victory Church; Ron Buford, Quinn Caldwell, Martin Copenhaver, Lillian Daniel, William Green, Anthony Robinson, and Donna Schaper.
The Stillspeaking Daily Devotional is emailed to over 18,000 subscribers in the United States and around the world every morning. |
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Eden Seminary Trustees Initiate
"Seminary Exploratory Year" Scholarship for UCC students for the 2012-2013 Academic Year
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At a meeting in St. Louis on May 2 & 3, 2012, the Eden Seminary Board of Trustees initiated a scholarship covering full tuition for an "exploratory year" for entering United Church of Christ Master of Divinity students. The scholarship affirms Eden's historic engagement with the United Church of Christ. The board chair, Virginia Toliver, said "Eden trustees are opening a way for women and men eager to explore God's call to ministry but restricted because of finances. Although the trustees want very much to open such a scholarship to the broad ecumenical community, we have acted today to begin with Eden's core church relationship-the UCC."
To qualify for the 2012-2013 full tuition scholarship, students must apply and be admitted to the Master of Divinity program at Eden.
In addition, they must be a member of a United Church of Christ congregation and become a member in discernment with an association of the United Church of Christ during the first year of study. Students receiving the scholarship must be involved in a contextual education placement. The exploratory year scholarship is for first year students only. UCC students beginning in fall 2012 will have a full tuition scholarship for both the fall and spring semesters. That is a savings of over $14,000! Students who begin their MDIV study in the spring of 2013 ( February 2013) will receive full tuition for the spring semester. In the second and third year, students will receive a $5,000 scholarship
The Reverend Carol Shanks, Director of Admissions at Eden says: "We speak so often to members of the United Church of Christ who want to go to seminary, but just don't think they can afford it. With this scholarship, folks will be able to come and see that first year if seminary is right for them."
For more information about this scholarship and making application for the Master of Divinity contact Rev. Shanks at 314-918-2501 or at cshanks@eden.edu.
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Kansas Ecumenical Ministries Workshop
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If you are unable to see the image above click here to see the flyer.
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Church World Service Kits: urgent need
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Friends,
We are all of us aware of the disasters that have already occurred this year around the world. In the U.S., hurricane season (officially begins June 1) has made an early start with Tropical Storm Alberto sitting off the Eastern Coast.
Since the beginning of January, CWS has shipped thousands of kits - baby kits, clean up buckets, school kits and hygiene kits to assist people impacted by disasters. Your help is urgently needed to increase supplies that are currently available in the CWS warehouses.
Most needed are baby kits, clean up buckets and school kits.
Below is a link to the CWS brochure that includes information about kit ingredients and shipping. Please share this with our local church members and other friends within your Conference. Your help to communities in need is greatly appreciated.
Web link: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/DocServer/KitGuide.pdf?docID=361
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RE-BUILDING HELP NEEDED IN BINGHAMTON, HY
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Friends,
In September 2011, Hurricane Irene flooded the Northeastern part of the United States. Binghamton, NY was one of the cities that suffered significant damage to homes. They are now ready to receive volunteer work groups. Please share this information throughout your Conference. The link below will take you to registration information.
Binghamton, NY was flooded as the result of Tropical Storm Lee, following Hurricane Irene, in September 2011. Over 9,000 properties were damaged in Broome County of which Binghamton is part - many in areas that have never flooded before. The adjacent counties of Chenango and Tioga also received significant flood damage. This up-state New York valley has lots of dykes and flood walls that have worked well in the past. In September 2011 water went over them for the first time. These 2011 floods follow another serious flood in 2006. |
Link to web information and registration: http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/binghamton-new-york.html
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HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT YET?
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Did You Know?
· National Youth Event is scheduled for July 10 - 13, 2012 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
· We have youth keynote speakers from Hawaii, Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Rocky Mountain Conferences.
· You can nominate a youth banner bearer to carry your church, association or conference's banner for the opening and closing ceremonies at NYE 2012.
· Official NYE T-shirts are available for $13 and this includes shipping!
Deadlines
· Registration will close June 01, so register soon if you plan to attend National Youth Event 2012.
· Final payment is due June 15.
How Do We Register?
· Register for NYE at the event's official website.
· All participants (including workshop presenters) are required to register for NYE.
· Registration includes housing, meals and program.
An NYE Check List and Leader's Guide will be emailed and posted to the website next week!
More NYE news and updates (including workshops and service projects) coming soon!
Please register yourself and your youth group by Friday, June 01.
#NYE2012
#TheUCCYouth
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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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DOES YOUR CHURCH NEED A CONSULTANT?
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We are here to help.
With a team of ten senior consultants, the Center for Progressive Renewal is here to help local churches, associations, regions, districts, synods and conferences succeed in a multitude of areas including developing a comprehensive communication strategy utilizing social media, network marketing, and a contemporary brand that communicates to a new generation; recreating core values, mission, and strategic programming in a way that attracts a generation determined to change the world in which they live; creating new styles of worship, small groups, and spiritual formation that speak to the needs of a generation that interacts more online than in person; assessing and shaping a future built on assets rather than reacting to challenges and liabilities; streamlining structures to reduce management and enhance ministry; and more.
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White Memorial Camp 2012 Schedules
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Are you interested in learning how you can get more involved with camp or Outdoor Ministries?
Please fill out the volunteers form and return to White Memorial Camp, 1271 S. 1050 Rd.,
Council Grove Ks 66846
and we will contact you to find a place
just for your time and talents.
Outdoor Ministries is also looking for camp liaisons within the K-O churches. This person would be the go to person for the camp. We would share information directly with you and then have you share it with the congregation. Please contact Jancy at jancypettit@sbcglobal.net
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The staff at WMC requests for you to keep yours eyes open for small items you could donate to Camp White to be used as incentives and prizes during games.
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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 PRAYER CALENDAR |
| | *Zion UCC - Junction City, KS
Pastor Patty Brown-Barnett, Interim & Congregation
*First UCC - Newton, KS
Pastor Jerrold Scribner & Congregation
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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Link to
the K-0
Calendar
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K-O Conference Council Meetings
July 20-21 at White Memorial Camp |
| K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE |
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June 3 ~ St. John UCC, Baldwin City, guest preacher for morning worship
June 7-8 ~ vacation
June 9-16 ~ Continuing education course: Mini MBA For Nonprofit Organizations offered by the University of St. Thomas, Center for Business Excellence, Minneapolis, MN
June 17 ~ Cathedral of Hope UCC, Oklahoma City for installation of Matt Perkins
June 24 ~ Rosedale Congregational UCC, Kansas City, KS
Krista would be happy to visit your congregation. Call her at 316-686-4331 to schedule a date. |
| 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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