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Michigan Conference UCC:
E-Bulletin
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On the Second Day of Christmas
On behalf of the Board and Directors and Staff of the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ, we want to wish our churches, associations, authorized ministers and constituents a very Merry Christmas season and a peaceful and grace-filled New Year! It is good to be a part of the wider-church together, and we cherish the covenant that we have one with the other. May God continue to bless us all in our missions and ministries.
Shalom,
Karen Holcomb-Merrill Campbell Lovett President, Board of Directors Conference Minister
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Keep the Water Flowing
In 2014 the Michigan Conference adopted a resolution, "Fresh, Potable, Life-Sustaining Water for All."2016 may just be the year of action on this resolution. Water crises in Flint and Detroit need our compassionate response. If your church is looking for a New Year's mission, please consider one of these opportunities. Some churches are receiving water donations for Detroit on the third Sunday of every month - please read more about how to be in solidarity with those in Detroit.
In Flint, the mission is two-fold: purifying water from corroded pipes and supplying fresh water to those in need - in schools and homes. Our UCC church in Flint is helping to meet both these needs. Please consider special offerings for Flint and make checks payable to Woodside Church with "water" in the Memo line. Send to Woodside Church, 1509 Court Street, Flint, MI 48503. For more information, contact Pastor Deb Conrad, 810-767-4911.
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The Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ
Statement of:
Solidarity with our Interfaith Partners
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Support of Efforts to Welcome Refugees and Immigrants to Michigan
The core values of many religious traditions entail loving one's neighbor, seeking justice, pursuing peace, and doing unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Recently, there have been regrettable statements inciting hatred between neighbors, provoking hostility toward fellow citizens, and fueling fear of refugees. READ MORE
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Greetings from the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ!
Our office is closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, December 23rd through New Year's Day. We will re-open with regular business hours on Monday, January 4th, 2016.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year! 
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 Important Reminder
All of your church's 2015 contributions must be received in the Michigan Conference office by Friday, January 15, 2016.
All contributions received after that date will be credited to the year 2016. Please be sure to your remittance forms are clearly marked.
Thank You!
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Popular UCC church banners on sale through Dec. 31. . . Check them out!
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 The Christmas Fund
Our joy at Christmas is a response to God's promise of new life through the birth of Jesus. It is a joy we are called to share widely, through our witness and gifts, both to loved ones and to distant neighbors. RI UCC churches have the opportunity annually to give gifts that will care for active and retired clergy as well as lay employees of the UCC through participation in the Christmas Fund Offering. Gifts to the Christmas Fund provide for the Supplementation of Small Annuities, Supplementation of Health Premiums, Emergency Grants, as well as Christmas "Thank You" Gift checks for low-income retirees.
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. Participate in God's promise of renewal by enabling this ministry of compassion and care. Congregations are encouraged to receive the Christmas Fund offering annually - perhaps on Christmas Sunday - December 20th. For more information go to www.pbucc.org and search for Christmas Fund. Offering envelopes and posters may be ordered from United Church Resources: (800) 537-3394.
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 Joys & Concerns
Please continue to lift up the Rev. Sherry Schacht (Eastern Association; retired pastor) and her family with prayers filled with strength and courage - determination and faith - love and comfort.
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 Poverty & Partnership
Urban Spirit welcomes the Michigan Conference UCC
January 15-17, 2016 Louisville, Kentucky
Our trip to Louisville, KY will introduce a handful of folks to the work that happens at UrbanSpirit - we would love for you to consider joining in!
Please read more about UrbanSpirit in the brochure below!
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Harold & Marcia Beer
Disaster Co-Coordinators' Corner
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Unique Pastoral Opportunity on Mackinac Island
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Are you looking for employment?
Check out our list of available positions!
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Items for Sale or Donation
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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The Parish Paper
"Improving Church Communication"
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Michigan Conference
United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 1006 | East Lansing, MI 48826-1006
517-332-3511
conference@michucc.org
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