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Wisconsin Conference Life Newsletter
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October 23, 2014
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Faith Leaders Rejecting Domestic Violence
by Rev. Phil Haslanger
Madison-area UCC churches have been on the front lines during October as faith communities joined together to become safe places for victims of domestic violence and to reinforce a community culture that rejects domestic violence. Read on to learn about the activities of Lake Edge UCC in Madison, Memorial UCC in Fitchburg, McFarland UCC and others, and find resources available to your church to explore domestic violence issues.
Read more
Faith Against Domestic Violence website
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Special Meeting for Conference Minister Vote in 9 Days
- Select your delegates!
- Register everyone attending!
The special Conference meeting to vote on the Conference Minister candidate is on November 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Wisconsin Rapids. All church delegates and clergy are asked to attend this important meeting in our common life. Please be sure to register everyone attending so we have an accurate count to determine a quorum.
This meeting will begin with worship, followed by a time for questions and discussion with the candidate, Rev. Franz Rigert. A vote by ballot will follow, and a light lunch will be served after the vote. For more information and to register go to www.wcucc.org.
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Report from the Search Committee for UCC General Minister and President
The Search Committee for the next UCC General Minister and President has created a video to share information about the search process. Formed in September, the Search Committee is moving quickly in its work, and has set a deadline of December 1 for submission of profiles. The Committee hopes to present a candidate to the UCC Board of Directors at its Spring 2015 meeting. Click on the image to view the Search Committee's video.
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Update on Ebola Outbreak in Africa
via Global Ministries
The entire family of Global Ministries would like to express concern and heartfelt sympathy for the many lives that have been lost as a result of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are deeply saddened that Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia have had more than their share of pain and sorrow...
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 2015 Winter Forum with Shane Claiborne
February 27-28, 2015 - Wisconsin Dells
Christians are meant to be radical non-conformists, interrupting the patterns of our world with prophetic imagination - a holy counterculture. Join the Wisconsin Council of Churches and Winter Forum Presenter Shane Claiborne for a weekend of exploration around what it means to be both disciples and church in a culture that seems increasingly at odds with the heart of the gospel.
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Knock Knock Middle School Retreat
November 21-23 - Pilgrim Center
Register by November 3! This is a retreat for middle school youth groups and their leaders. It is designed to help groups bond as the youth explore some of the many issues they will encounter during their middle school years...and beyond. Leadership is provided by the CYMT, the Drama Team and Bryan Sirchio. More informationOnline registration
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Turnaround Church
February 27-28 - Trost Center, DeForest
"The program not only has helped us reach new members, it is helping us grow deeper as a community." -Jill Meyer, Christ Congregational, Clintonville
Is your congregation ready for something new? Do you believe that your church has the potential for revitalization, if only you knew what to do? The key to growing a church is to build relationships with people in your community by offering a genuine welcome to your congregation. Many of us have forgotten the simple, practical ways that members reach out to new people that used to be a natural part of church life. In this workshop, you'll learn how to turn your hopes and good intentions into action through planning, teamwork, and fun. More informationOnline church team registration
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Neal Plantinga Featured at the Second Annual Mutton Lectureship
November 22 - Trost Center, DeForest
Join us for the Second Annual Mutton Lectureship! Dr. Neal Plantinga, Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary, will discuss his latest book, Reading for Preaching, as well as explore the topic "Preaching Sin and Grace in a No-Fault Culture."
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This newsletter is made possible by contributions to Our Church's Wider Mission Basic Support.
Wisconsin Conference United Church of Christ
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Church Spotlight 
Salem UCC, in Verona, is in the Southwest Association. Rev. Mark Yurs is the church's pastor and Laura Kolden is the Lay Associate. Worship is central to this church, which they describe as "traditional but not stuffy," and includes a lot of music, be it singing, offerings from the choir, or instrumental pieces.
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Is your church considering an Open and Affirming Process? The Wisconsin Conference has a committee to help! Please feel free to use us as resources for your discussions and preparations. Contact Micah Schlobohm or Rich Fluechtling of the Wisconsin Conference UCC Committee on Ministry with LGBTQ Persons.
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