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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
July 17, 2012
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Disaster Recovery Sites in need of Volunteers NOW!!
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Greetings from UCC Volunteer Ministries and UCC National Disaster Ministries:
The years 2011 and 2012 brought many challenges to communities in the form of tornadoes, severe storms and flooding. Thousands of volunteers have formed work groups across multiple denominations to assist these communities in recovery to rebuild/repair homes. Your continuing commitment to serving communities in need is inspiring and greatly appreciated.
Locations ready to help you serve in disaster recovery are listed on our website. Please pass the word of this need and consider forming another group yourself.
Peace,
Mary Schaller Blaufuss
Executive, UCC Volunteer Ministries
700 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44115
216-736-3214 www.ucc.org/volunteer
Florence Coppola
Executive, UCC National Disaster Ministries
700 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44115
216-736-3211 www.ucc.org/disaster
A web link to all site information is provided here:
Web link: http://www.ucc.org/volunteer/disaster-recovery-volunteers/
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White Memorial Camp Maintenance Needs |
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Maintenance Needs at WMC - July 2012
- Drills of all sizes
- Hammers
- Screw drivers
- Wrenches
- Socket sets
- Big vise
- Log chains
- Cutting torch hose
- Mig or stick welder
- Garden hoes
- Shovels
- Higher end Non-kinking garden hose (vs. the cheaper kind)
- Heavy duty floor jack
- More than 2000 pound chain hoist
Please keep in mind that we welcome donations at all times, all year long. If you have tools, equipment, or handy items that are 'slightly used', do think of us before you discard them.
Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
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White Memorial Camp 2012 Schedules
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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.
Camps with openings include:
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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The camp pool is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-8 to the public!
$6 for adults
$4 12 and under
free for children 5 and under with paid adult
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Kansas-Oklahoma Women's Fellowship
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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
KOWF 2012 Assembly Registration
ATTENTION WOMEN and Friends:
Everyone attending the KS-OK Women's ASSEMBLY,
August 17-18-19th at White Memorial Camp (see additional article and link for registration forms!), are being asked to bring supplies to assist in CHURCH WORLD SERVICE's urgent call for
BABY KITS.
Perhaps others can help bring or send the following:
* Six (6) cloth diapers;
* Two (2) T-shirts or undershirts (not onesies);
* Two (2) washcloths/ baby washcloths;
* Two (2) infant gowns or sleepers;
* Two (2) diaper pins;
* One (1) sweater or sweatshirt-type jacket
(may be hand knitted or crocheted);
* Two (2) receiving blankets (One may be a
hand-knitted or crocheted baby blanket).
Items must be NEW and under 12 MO in size!
Each kit will also require $2.00 for processing. Donations toward this shipping are appreciated. Please send to:
KOWF Treas. Rosetta Bartels
Box 425
Inman, KS 67546
Notate it is for CWS Baby Kits.
Thank you for supporting KO Women's Service Project. Please register for KOWF Assembly in AUGUST soon!
KOWF 2012 Assembly Registration
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:KS-OK Women's Endowment Fund
c/o the KO Foundation Board
Kansas Oklahoma Conference
1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
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WOMEN--
An invitation is offered again this year to attend a retreat event on October 3-5 Midweek / October 5-7 Weekend with our KS Disciples Women Sisters. Registration deadline is September 1, 2012
Our Speaker, Dr. Sharyn Dowd, brings such a great knowledge and love of scripture; it will be an incredible experience. Mark your calendars so you don't miss this special speaker and enjoy time spent with your sisters across the region.
This year will see the second kid's Day Camp for those attending the Saturday Only retreat sessions. This is open for children age 2 through middle school ($25). The retreat and day camp registration forms are now on the website at
Cost of the retreat remains at $75 for a full retreat and $45 for a partial (no overnight) retreat, thanks to a generous grant from the Kansas Bible Chair Fund.
The hands-on service project this year will be to assemble Church World Service baby care Kits. See the KO Women's notice that outlines the contents, or go to the CWS website
ATTN: The regional office staff in Topeka said they are already noticing a slowdown of mail delivery due to changes for the United States Postal Service, so send those forms in at least one week ahead of the deadline.
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Turning the Tide Together in the U.S.: a National Faith Response
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Washington DC, July 22, 2012
The National Faith in Action HIV & AIDS Coalition invites you to join us for the:
CALL TO ACTION AND MOBILIZATION
A Faith Kick-Off, Workshop and Rally for AIDS 2012
"Turning the Tide Together in the U.S.: a National Faith Response"
Venue:
Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington DC 20001
Confirmed Speakers:
·Pernessa Seele, CEO, The Balm in Gilead
·Elder Stacy S. Latimer, Love Alive International
·Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches
·Bishop Yvette Flunder, The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
·Divinah Bailey, Watchful Eye
·Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer, UCAN (United Church of Christ HIV & AIDS Network)
Program Overview:
"Turning the Tide Together in the U.S.: a National Faith Response"
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2:00pm
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Registration (Atrium or Narthex)
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2:30pm
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Workshop (Sanctuary)
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5:00pm
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Rally, Press Conference and Prayer (steps of Mt Vernon Place United Methodist Church)
Note: Participants are encouraged to wear their religious attire.
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6:00pm
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Entrance to Global Village and Plenary Hall for Opening Ceremony
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The National Faith in Action HIV & AIDS Coalition seeks to
- Create a national, bold, collective voice of diverse faith leaders and inspired individuals throughout the United States to respond to the issues and concerns of HIV both domestically and internationally.
- Become a clearinghouse for faith-based resource tools and strategies that support the engagement of houses of worship to integrate comprehensive HIV prevention strategies, programs and activities within their congregations and communities.
For all event updates visit the Coalition's website at: http://faithinactioncoalition.org/
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With the tremendous excitement of President Obama's recent decision to grant deferred status to DREAM Act eligible students, there will also be a tremendous amount of work to get ready! US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has already said that this order will be implemented in 60 days from its announcement, which means roughly August 15th! There is much to do and much that congregations can do to be a part of this historic move on the part of the Administration to secure the rights of immigrants. Moreover, there is much that congregations can do to build on this development and to get ready for a push for actual legislative reform in 2013. Let's not stop here - let's build on this for the 2013 Congress!
On July 30 from 3-4:30 pm EST, we will host an important call with members of the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS, to talk specifically about what congregations can do to get ready to help DREAM Act eligible students with implementation of the President's decision. We will also talk about some strategies that we can adopt through the work of implementation to build our movement to defend and secure the rights of immigrants as we prepare for a legislative push in 2013. To join in this significant call on Monday July 30 from 3-4:30 pm EST, please call 1-800-920-7487 and the code is 155851. Please share this with other congregations who might be interested in sharing in this important work!
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR |
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Members in Discernment, Eastern Association
Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK ~ Rev. Gordon Epps, Supply and Congregation
The Congregation of First Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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K-O UCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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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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July 20-21 ~ Conference Retreat at White Memorial Camp
July 23-31 ~ Vacation
Aug 17-19 ~ KO Women's Retreat at White Memorial Camp
Aug 26th ~ Community of Hope, Tulsa OK
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. Colonial UCC, Prairie Village, KS - has made the decision to call an Associate Minister for Christian Development to work with the congregation and their Senior Pastor, Rev. Aaron Roberts Community of Hope, Tulsa, OK First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS First Congregational UCC, Centralia, KS - Pastor Scott Caulley has announced his resignation effective July 31, 2012 First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS ~ Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS ~ Rev. Victor Force is interim pastor First Congregational UCC, Onaga, KS - Pastor Scott Caulley has announced his resignation effective July 31, 2012 First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS ~ Rev. Katrina Palan has been the interim pastor and will be leaving July 15. Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK 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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Central Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS ~ Rev. Scott Kenefake is interim pastor Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK ~ Rev. Gordon Epps is interim pastor. Colonial UCC, Prairie Village, KS - has made the decision to call an Associate Minister for Christian Development to work with the congregation and their Senior Pastor, Rev. Aaron Roberts Community of Hope, Tulsa, OK First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS First Congregational UCC, Centralia, KS - Pastor Scott Caulley has announced his resignation effective July 31, 2012 First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS ~ Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS ~ Rev. Victor Force is interim pastor First Congregational UCC, Onaga, KS - Pastor Scott Caulley has announced his resignation effective July 31, 2012 First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS ~ Rev. Katrina Palan has been the interim pastor and will be leaving July 15. Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK 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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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
1271 South 1050 Road
Council Grove, KS 66846-8520
620-767-5165 (Camp Office)
620-202-0311(Cell)
Kelli Moore, Office Associate
1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS, 67218
800-880-6466
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