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Going Deeper: Trusting in Sacred Conversation
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This year's Annual Meeting promises to be one of deep meaning, deep conversation, and deep impact on the future of the UCC in Minnesota. Come be a part of this important work.
Join us at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference:
June 12-14, 2015
College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
The theme of "Going Deeper: Trusting in Sacred Conversation" comes out of a resolution adopted at last year's annual meeting, "Dismantling Racism and Creating Diversity in the Minnesota Conference".
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Do You Entertain?
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Following the Saturday evening plenary and worship at the 2015 Annual Meeting, we hope to enjoy entertainment from "our own" - you, that is! We're looking for light, fun entertainment from individuals, choirs, jazz groups, dance, etc. in a cabaret-style setting.
Our reception with cash bar and snacks will be held right outside the plenary room. What could YOU bring to enliven the evening?
If interested, email Leslie Amundson of the Annual Meeting Planning Work Group with a short description (type of entertainment, duration, etc.).
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Free Trade 101: Why Free Trade is the Opposite of Fair Trade
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 Come and examine the history of U.S. Free Trade Agreements and the forthcoming TPP "fast-track" legislation. Join us as we hear from panelists about the effects of NAFTA and the Colombia Free Trade agreement, including destruction of local economies throughout the Americas, the loss of Minnesotan jobs, mass US migration from Mexico, and violent displacement and labor rights violations in Colombia. We will also examine whether TPP stands for Trans-Pacific Partnership or Trading People for Profits. This is a fully bilingual Spanish-English event.
Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm
Mayflower UCC (106 Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis)
Sponsored by Witness for Peace, Mayflower's Global Justice Advocacy Team, Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition, and other local justice organizations.
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Church on the Move: Re-traditioning Our Church
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Re-traditioning is to take those fundamental ways we do ministry, pay attention to their core intent and make them work in new contexts and new ways for today's church. Explore with us how leaders and churches are re-traditioning their ministries for the 21st Century.
Where: Pilgrim Point Camp, Alexandria, MN 56308 (directions)
When: Saturday, May 9th (9:30am Registration & Hospitality; 10am-3pm Program)
Who: Lay leaders, authorized clergy, ministry teams
Cost: $10/person (includes lunch and resources!)
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 4th
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Learn the New UCC Profile System
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 The MN Conference and United Theological Seminary (UTS) welcome all authorized ministers, Members in Discernment, and interested mentors and advisors to attend all or part of this two-day event:
May 6: "Searching for Change and Changing the Search: New Tools & Terrain" 1:30-4:30pm at UTS
May 7: "Conversations on Ministry Opportunities in the UCC" 9am - 12pm at UTS
Explore networking and self-presentation together with colleagues. Join the Rev. Malcolm Himschoot, UCC Minister for Ministerial Transitions, for a hands-on demonstration and workshop on the new Snapshot and Profile tools. Bring questions and expect interaction.
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Volunteers Needed! Help Open Pilgrim Point Camp!
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Come spend some time at camp and help us get Pilgrim Point open and running for the season! There will be a variety of service options (both indoor and outdoor) for volunteers of all ages to help.
Come up for a day, week or weekend anytime between Friday, May 1 and Thursday, May 7 -- meals & lodging provided. Bring youth or other church members along to make it a fun service retreat!
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Joys and Concerns
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- Rev. Joe Clay will be honored by Friedens UCC for his 55 years of ordained ministry and 80th birthday on Sunday April 12 at 10am Friedens UCC is located at 780 Barnes Lake Dr. in Norwood Young America.
- Dwight Wagenius will be ordained Sunday April 19 at 1pm at Mayflower Community Congregational Church (106 E. Diamond Lake Rd. in Minneapolis). Clergy are invited to robe and wear the stole of their choice. Dwight has been called to serve Mayflower as Community Minister.
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Notices
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- Chaplains' Gathering | MN Church Center | 11:30am-1:00pm on Tuesday, April 14 | RSVP at markh@uccmn.org
- Clergy clusters in the coming week:
- Northern Cluster: Tuesday, April 14, 11am
Peace UCC, Duluth
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Upcoming Events
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- Minnesota Conference Events
- Fourth Thursday | April 23 from 11:30am - 1:30pm | "Change & Conflict" with Anita Bradshaw
- UCC Profiles Workshop | May 6 + 7 | Learn more here
- Church on the Move | Pilgrim Point Camp | May 9, 2015
- Minnesota Conference Youth & Faith Formation Events
- Spring Middle School Youth Event - "Why?", Pilgrim Point Camp, Alexandria, MN | May 15-17, 2015
- OWL Facilitator Training, Levels K-1/4-6/Adult/Young Adult, Pilgrim Point Camp, Alexandria, MN | May 29-31, 2015
- Pilgrim Point Camps & Retreat Events
- Environmental Justice Training | May 27-29, 2015
- OWL Facilitator Training, Levels K-1/4-6/Adult/Young Adult, Pilgrim Point Camp, Alexandria, MN | May 29-31, 2015
- Summer Youth Camp, Pilgrim Point Camp, Alexandria MN
- Wayzata Children & Youth Camps | June 6-July 8
- July Family Camp hosted by Union UCC in St Louis Park | July 12-17, 2015
- August Family Camp hosted by St Anthony Park UCC | August 2-7, 2015
- Save the Date: Quilting Work Weekend | May 29-31, 2015
- Save the Date: Youth Ministry Training | August 28-30, 2015
- Save the Date: Women's Retreat | September 25-27, 2015
- National UCC Events
- Regional Opportunities
- "Faithful Leadership in a Multifaith World" at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in New Brighton, on Thursday and Friday, May 14 & 15. Workshop topics include Bonhoeffer on leadership, black lives matter, the arts and interfaith dialogue, pastoral care or spiritual care?, and immigrant/religious communities in Minnesota. More information here.
- An immigration symposium featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas entitled "I Out of the Shadows: The Future of Immigration Policy for Undocumented Americans" will take place Tuesday, April 14 at Cowles Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. More information here.
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