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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
JUNE 5, 2012
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Indigo Bunting
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I love to rise on a summer morn,
When birds are singing on every tree;
The distant huntsman winds his horn,
And the skylark sings with me:
Oh what sweet company ...
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Deadline for submitting Resolutions to
the K-O Conference Annual Meeting
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RESOLUTIONS FOR ANNUAL MEETING
The 2012 Annual Meeting of the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference will be held November 9th,10th, and 11th, in Wichita. You will be receiving further information and an invitation to the meeting in due time. However, there is one early deadline that needs to be noted - the deadline for submitting proposed resolutions for consideration by the delegate body during the conference. Resolutions are subject to the provisions of Article l, Section 5 of the By-Laws of the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference. Any resolution must be presented to the Executive Committee of the Conference Council by a voting member of a church or Association as sponsor for the resolution, and must be received by July 1,2012. The Executive Committee can accept or reject any proposed resolution for submission to the annual meeting. If rejected by the Executive Committee, a sponsor may present the resolution from the floor. No resolution not timely submitted to the Executive Committee can be presented from the floor. Proposed resolutions should be mailed to the Conference President, Jeff Keller, at 409 Warner Park Road, Manhattan, KS 66503.
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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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Practicing Progressive Christianity in the 21st Century
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The Center for Progressive Renewal has announced Praxis21: Practicing Progressive Christianity in the 21st Century as the theme for its annual New Church Leadership Institute (NCLI) to be held August 8-10, 2012. Created six years ago, NCLI features world-class church planting and renewal experts within the progressive church, and is one of the main programs of the Center for Progressive Renewal (CPR). The conference will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Conference Center; 130 Clairmont Road; Decatur, GA 30030, and registration is now open at www.progressiverenewal.org.
Dozens of speakers will participate in NCLI, the only conference of its kind in the United States. Presenters will include Phyllis Tickle, Laurie Beth Jones, Eric Elnes, Ben Guess, Ken Samuel, Cameron Trimble and Michael Piazza. Praxis21 will focus on six major themes including global trends that are reshaping what it means to be church in this time; how leaders can "retool" themselves to lead churches into a new age; and how to build sustainable ministries for the present and future. Modeled after the TED conference format, each session will be presented in plenary format with 4 to 5 speakers, presenting their best ideas in short, 18 minute segments. For those who desire to spend more concentrated time on specific issues, a one-day pre-conference intensive will be held in seven specific areas including "Pre-Launch Church Planting," "Digital Discipleship: Social Media in Ministry," " Hispanic Ministry in the Progressive Church," and "The Black Church: Defining a Future of Growth."
The EARLY BIRD registration discounted fees end on June 8th. So encourage registration now to receive discount. There are several discounts as well for groups of 2 - 5, 6 - 10 as well as for seminary students. We also offer scholarship aid http://praxis21.org/registration/scholarship-information/
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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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Next week is Junior High Senior High Camp and space is available in this camp for Jr. High and Sr. High students. All are welcome, you do not have to be a member of a UCC Church, we are open for all. I do have some scholarships still available.
Other Camps with openings include:
Pirates of the Plains - (grades 3rd - 8th)
June 18 - June 22.
Junior Adventure Camp - (grades 1st - 3rd)
July 1st - July 3rd.
Men's Weekend (all men and boys welcome)
July 27th - July 29th
Last Blast - (grades 3rd - 12th)
July 30th - July 12th
Family Camp - Weekend (open to all families)
August 3rd - 5th
Rainbow Family - Camp (all are welcome here)
August 6th - 10th
Washunga Weekend Cabin and Campsites Available:
Cabin space available to rent for the Washunga Weekend.
Cabins that sleep 16: $75.00 a night
Cabin that sleeps 32 and $150.00 a night
Each of the smaller cabins have small kitchenettes and the larger cabin has a full kitchen.
RV sites with electric hook up access to water and we have a dump site fee is $20.00 per night.
Tent sites available $12.00 per night and a small
apartment available that sleeps 4-7 for $50.00 a night.
* Food is not provided unless prior arrangements have been made.
**If interested in a weekend this summer other than Washunga Weekend please contact our office.
Thanks,
Sara A. Shaw
620-767-5165 (Office)
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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 your 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 |
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- Congregation of First Congregational, Anthony, KS
- St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS ~ Rev. Christine Edwards, Interim and Congregation
- Highland Trinity UCC, Newton, KS ~ Rev. Bill Hickerson, Supply Pastor and 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 Meeting
July 20-21 at White Memorial Camp
K-O Conference Annual Meeting
November 8, 9, 10 & 11 Wichita Airport Hilton
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| K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE |
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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.
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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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