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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
August 1, 2012
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Together We Can Overcome AIDS
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This week more than 20,000 people working in the field of HIV/AIDS education, prevention and treatment, as well as people living with HIV/AIDS, policy makers and others committed to ending the epidemic are gathered in Washington DC at the International AIDS Conference. Among them are some 750 faith advocates committed to working for health, dignity and justice for all.
People of faith have long been part of the decades-long battle to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, grounded in the theological understanding that all people are made in the image of God, and are deserving of respect and dignity. To deny the humanity of one diminishes the humanity of all of us. Discriminatory practices that marginalize at-risk communities, denying access to prevention and treatment and often making them the targets of hate and violence are both morally unconscionable and bad public health policy.
Join us in calling on members of Congress to support strong U.S. global leadership in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by:
- Working to end discriminatory laws around the world that marginalize at-risk communities and limit access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment practices. In over 70 countries, laws that criminalize consensual, same-sex relationships push people to the margins of society, denying them access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and cultivating a climate of fear and stigma that often leaves at-risk individuals living in poverty conditions and targets of hate violence.
- Support funding of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to provide treatment for 6 million people by 2013 and 5 million by 2015.
Since the beginning of the spread of HIV and AIDS the General Synod of United Church of Christ has addressed concerns related to HIV/AIDS in church and society, declaring its compassionate concern about the growing HIV epidemic in the United States and throughout the world, and its support for all those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in a resolution at GS27. Further, at our last gathering the General Synod passed a resolution supporting international human rights related to sexual orientation and calling for an end to the criminalization of same-sex relationships.
You voice is needed! Take action to eliminate barriers to HIV/AIDS treatment and sustain international assistance for AIDS prevention.
To spread the word, follow this link...
Together We Can Overcome AIDS
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Pastoral Letter from the Leaders of the United Church of Christ
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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.
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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.
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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:
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 and trampoline is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-8 to the public! The cost has been reduced to $2.00 a person!!
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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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Christmas in July
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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.
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR |
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Marshallese UCC, Enid, OK ~ Rev. Marshall Langdrik and Congregation
Congregation of First Congregational UCC, Goltry, OK
Congregation of Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK
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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 Women's Fall Assembly
August 17-19 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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Aug 5 ~ Fairmount UCC, Wichita KS Aug 17-19 ~ KO Women's Retreat at White Memorial Camp Aug 20-24 ~ Vacation Aug 26th ~ Community of Hope, Tulsa OK and Fellowship UCC, 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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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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