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A bi-weekly newsletter to keep you up-to-date and informed.
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Rev. Dr. Campbell Lovett
Conference Minister
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Compassion and Education in the Face of Fear
At the recent Michigan Conference Annual Meeting in East Lansing, Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber preached about the Good Samaritan. Jesus told this parable in response to the question: "Who is my neighbor." Rev. Bolz-Weber shared about how God doesn't want us so much to be good, but to be new. Our transformation to newness begins with compassion.
Our Michigan Conference congregations can be important entities in the midst of an overwhelming media blitz regarding the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa and the United States. Fear induces isolation and ignorance; compassion and education foster neighborliness and hope. Here are a few items for your attention and response:
1) This is short notice, but this Saturday the Centers for Disease Control will have a conference call for faith based organizations. Please find someone in your congregation who can be a part of this call and share updates with your members. Read more...
2) In partnership with its churches in Liberia, Shrine of the Black Madonna, UCC in Detroit has launched an Education and Awareness on Prevention of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Project. Currently, they are raising funds to carry out an awareness and education program on the existence and prevention of the Ebola virus especially among youths and children in 250 households in two cities - Monrovia and Ganta City. Read more...
3) The United Church of Christ, through our mission partners in West Africa is also on the ground assisting with the humanitarian needs created by the Ebola virus. This link to a UCC News article shares more information about how UCC Disaster Ministries and One Great Hour of Sharing are responding to the outbreak: http://www.ucc.org/news/ebola-outbreak-10012014.html
In the midst of fearful times, our compassion and education can help make a difference!
Faithfully,
Campbell Lovett
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Annual Meeting
THANK YOU!
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Special thanks are extended to the many, many people who helped to make the Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference, United Church of Christ so successful! Thanks especially go to The Peoples Church for being such a great place to hold our meeting. Their staff and members provided an extravagant welcome and gracious hospitality. Thanks to our keynote speaker, Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, who had to overcome a flight cancellation, an unanticipated four hour drive in a rental car, sleep deprivation, and a crushed smart phone to be present with us! Thank you also to the record number of delegates and visitors who helped to make this an exceptional gathering. Thank you one and all!
The Board and Staff of the Michigan Conference
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Annual Meeting = By the Numbers
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Here is a fun way to look at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Conference.
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A New Church Start:
Young Fenix Fellowship - Detroit
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Young Fenix Fellowship is an alternative New Church Start in downtown Detroit with a focus on youth, theatre and the arts.
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Winter Fest 2015 will be held the weekend of February 6 - 8, 2015 at the United Church of Big Rapids. Please share this information with your youth!
WINTER FEST - About Us
SAVE THE DATE - Flyer
Youth Registration
Adult Registration
Combined Group Registration |
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First Congregational UCC, Grand Ledge
Celebrates 150th Anniversary with a Celebration!
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November 22, 2014 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
At
Come for an evening of Live Jazz, Hors d'Oeuvres, Cash Bar with Local Wines & Artisan Spirits. Proceeds to benefit FCUCC & Blessings in a Backpack.
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Attention All UCC Authorized Ministers
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Please read the informational letter from our UCC-National Offices regarding opting out of having your personal information published in the UCC Yearbook & Directory, Access UCC, and Conference/Association directories generated from the denominational database (Data Hub). Thank you!
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Boundary Tending & Border Crossing - Sessions available
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Boundary Training sessions are still available in 2014! To register for upcoming sessions in 2014 and 2015 - click on REGISTER.
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Central Woodward Christian Church
Annual Perry Gresham Lectures with Clergy Day!
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Join us for the Annual Perry Gresham Lectures with Clergy Day!
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Prophetic Integrity MAT - Grants 2014
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Greetings to one and all -
It is that time of year for grant applications through the Prophetic Integrity Mission Area Team of the Michigan UCC Conference.
A grant letter was emailed to all churches Thursday, August 21st - along with grant guidelines and an application. This information is also available on our website under the Prophetic Integrity tab. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Deadline to apply is October 24, 2014
Grace and Peace to you,
The Prophetic Integrity Mission Area Team
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DMA Doings is a publication of the Detroit Metropolitan Association; this is a bare bones newsletter connecting DMA churches, clergy and congregants with each other. Please forward any information that is to be shared about "special" programs and events going on in your church to dmamargo@aol.com.
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The Just Peace Players present:
Just Love!
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Just Love!
Saturday, November 15, 2014
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate 30 years of what it means to be Open & Affirming in the UCC.
St. Paul UCC - 31654 Mound Rd., Warren, MI
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Association Fall Meetings
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Southwest: November 2, 2014 Portage UCC, Portage
Covenant: November 8, 2014 St. Stephen's Community Church, UCC, Lansing
Grand West: October 19, 2014 Newaygo Congregational UCC, Newaygo
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Join Church of the Good Shepherd in welcoming
Rev. Bryan Sirchio - October 25 & 26, 2014
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Rev. Bryan Sirchio, UCC Pastor, Musician and Author, will be at the Church of the Good Shepherd October 25 & 26th. For more information please view the Informational Flyer.
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Save the Date! ONA Gathering 2015!
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The Coalition's national Open and Affirming Gathering is June 24-25, 2015, right before the UCC's General Synod in Cleveland!
Join us for inspiring worship, joyful music, powerful preaching, and workshops that will feed your mind and spirit. The Gathering is for ONA churches and congregations taking their first steps toward ONA.
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Camp Talahi Retreat and Nature Center 6458 Richardson Road Howell, MI 48843
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NEW Employment Opportunities:
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Are you currently looking for employment?
Check out our list of employment opportunities!
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"How Can We Prevent Suicide"
"Should We Consider Closing Our Church"
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The Dream of Justice (DOJ) Calendar and "Issue of the Month"
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In the fall of 2013 the Michigan Conference of the UCC passed a resolution to help put an end to the "Racialized" Criminal-Justice/Mass-Incarceration system. The Dream of Justice is the group formed by the Michigan Conference of the UCC to implement the resolution.
Read more about the on-going work of the Dream of Justice and learn how you can get involved.
DOJ Newsletter - October 2014
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Items for Sale or Donation: NEW ITEMS!
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You never know, you just might find something you have been looking for! Check out our list of items for sale or donation from local churches.
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FREE Lighting Survey Available to all Michigan UCC Churches!
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If you are interested please contact Mark Bates at 517/204-0893 or mbates@theifert.com to schedule your FREE Lighting Survey. Ask to receive the EnergyStar® Flier: 15 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Energy for Your Building. |
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Please keep in your prayers Ken Schultz (newly elected Eastern Association Representative to the Board of Directors) who has recently undergone knee replacement surgery.
Please hold in your hearts and in your continued prayers, the Rev. Sherry Schacht and her family (Eastern Association; retired pastor). Please continue to lift her up in your prayers of strength and courage -determination and faith - and for LOVE and comfort.
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