COMMAntary E-Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 45 
November 11, 2015 
In This Issue
COMMAnts from the Conference Minister
-From Shari Prestemon, Conference Minister
Stepping into Uncharted Territory

It was the first-ever mission trip for this congregation and they were so excited! Twelve youth and three adult chaperones from the church I was pastoring in Wisconsin headed to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi in the oppressive heat of a Southern Summer many years ago. I was excited too. Some of these youth had never been outside of Wisconsin before, and I was eager for them to experience all the things I knew this journey could offer: a different culture, new foods, a deep dive into faith-motivated service, an encounter with people whose stories and histories would be in contrast to ours.
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Give to the Max Day is November 12, 2015
Give to the Max Day is this Thursday!
Last year, we raised more than $7,550 to support the Minnesota Conference on Give to the Max Day. This year we hope to do even better. We need your help to make this happen.
 
By making your pledge of support, you will help us:
  • Provide training, resources, and support for clergy and lay leaders.
  • Support and encourage healthy, vital congregations.
  • Foster faith formation for youth and adults throughout their faith journeys.
  • Bring new focus to justice, service, and mission work across Minnesota.
  • Learn more about how your gift can transform our Minnesota Conference church communities.
You also have the option to give directly to Pilgrim Point Camp.

Every hour, GiveMN is randomly drawing Golden Tickets of $1,000.  Two super-sized tickets of $10,000 will also be given away.  Every gift increases the odds that we might win a Golden Ticket.  So please, make your donation today! 
 
Thank you for supporting us on Give to the Max Day!

Upcoming Events
  • Regional UCC Events
    • Recharge - A Ministry of Youth Leadership is a one-day multi-denominational conference to inspire and equip church staff and their volunteers serving in children's, youth, and family ministry.  Sign up now for their Twin Cities, Duluth and Fargo conferences that will take place in January.   
Clergy Clusters
  • Northeast Cluster - Thursday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational, Brainerd
  • Southwest Cluster - Friday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Shogun Sushi & Restaurant, 1901 Madison Ave., Mankato
Notices
Employment Opportunities
Check out the employment opportunities portion of the Minnesota Conference website. Click here to see the listings.
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