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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 

  K-O e-NEWS 

July 24, 2012  

 

Pastoral Letter from the Leaders of the United Church of Christ  

 

During the UCC's National Youth Event 2012, the Collegium of Officers and the Council of Conference Ministers of the United Church of Christ published a pastoral letter on the future and the relevance of the denomination and the youth who are its caretakers.

 

Pastors and lay leaders, please download the pdf version of the letter to share with your congregations during worship. 

 

 
 

 

National youth event this year was a spiritual blessing in my life. I was reminded of my duties as a Christian in the world today such as environmental stewardship. The opportunity to meet more Christian youth and expand my spiritual support network was amazing. The workshops were enlightening and fun as well. I gained guidance in Christian song writing, shared my faith story with others, and much more.

What God blessed me with most of all I think is an opportunity. I was able to play guitar onstage in front of nearly 3000 youth, it was exhilarating to see so many people fired up for God. I have played and sung in church but nothing has paralleled that event. When I looked out into the crowd I saw hope for the future of the church and the world. I feel rejuvenated spiritually and physically from NYE. It was exactly what I needed before continuing my life journey.

 

- Bria Carder

 

 

 

Editor's note: Bria Carder is a member of St. Paul UCC, Eudora, KS and has been accepted at UCLA this fall.

 

 

 Mens Only Weekend 
 
A time to rejuvenate, relax, & rejoice. 
$45 per person or three for $100. 
Mail your registration today or call to reserve your spot!

*Labyrinth 
*Low and High Ropes Course 
*Archery 
*Campfire 
*Hiking 
*Meditation Time 
*Lake activities 
*Boating and fishing 
*Relationship Building 
*Possible Surprise Guest 
*Guest speakers professional organizer and church program development guru Lori Spies.

Located north of Council Grove, KS off of Hwy 177.

Phone: 620-767-5165 
Fax: 620-767-7244

Email: fun@whitememorialcamp.com

Printable Information:  

 

   
  
White Memorial Camp Maintenance Needs 
 

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!

   
  
 
White Memorial Camp 2012 Schedules  
 
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 - August 3rd 

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.
 
For more information about the camp find us at www.whitememorialcamp.com or find us on Facebook.  
 
Thanks,
  Sara A. Shaw
  620-767-5165 (Office) 
   
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 
    

  Kansas-Oklahoma Women's Fellowship    

 



























































 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

"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  

 

CWS 

 

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


 
Christmas in July
 


You have the opportunity to be a part of this ministry that cares for the active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ through your participation in this year's Christmas Fund Offering.

Your gift to the Christmas Fund will not only assist pastors, but also provide for the Supplementation of Small Annuities, Supplementation of Health Premiums and provide Christmas "Thank You" Gift Checks next December to low-income retirees.

Your gifts are needed more than ever to help the growing number of retirees whose low income annuities make it difficult to meet increasing living costs. This is your opportunity to participate in God's promise of renewal by enabling this ministry of compassion and care.

K-O PRAYER CALENDAR
 
Federated Church, Kingfisher, OK ~ Rev. Sam Steele, Interim and Congregation

Boulevard Congregational Christian Church, Lawton, OK ~ Rev. Ralph Alexander and Congregation

St. Paul's UCC, Marshall, OK ~ Rev. Dan Thimell, Rev. Craig Groseclose and Congregation

UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
 

 UCC PRAYER CALENDAR

K-O UCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Link to

the K-0

Calendar 

 

       
K-O Women's Fall Assembly 

August 17-19 at White Memorial Camp


K-O Conference Annual Meeting

November 8, 9, 10 & 11 Wichita Airport Hilton 
K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE
 

 

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.

K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION
 

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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Oklahoma Conference of Churches

 

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CONTACT INFORMATION
           

   Rev. Krista Betz, Interim Conference Minister

    Kansas-Oklahoma Conference 
    1245 Fabrique                                         
    Wichita, KS 67218
    800-880-6466
    kbetz@kocucc.com     
   
Sara Shaw, Camp Director     
1271 South 1050 Road
Council Grove, KS 66846-8520
620-767-5165 (Camp Office)     
620-202-0311(Cell)            
620-767-7244 (Fax) sara@whitememorialcamp.com
 
    Kelli Moore, Office Associate
    1245 Fabrique
    Wichita, KS, 67218
    800-880-6466

 
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