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Michigan Conference UCC:
E-Bulletin
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Michigan Conference UCC
Annual Meeting
October 14 & 15, 2016
Theme: A New Covenant
"The time is coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the people..."
Jeremiah 31:31
Meeting Location:
1509 East Court Street
Flint, MI 48503
Friday meals at neighboring Mott Community College
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REGISTER TODAY!
Boundary Training for
Retired Clergy & Spouses/Partners
October 27, 2016!
Michigan Conference UCC
5945 Park Lake Road, East Lansing
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Faith Allies for Trans Lives:
Stand Up For Justice
A conference and training to build a statewide faith network dedicated to justice and the full inclusion of transgender, lesbian, bisexual and gay people in our congregations and society-at-large. Don't miss it!
Saturday, September 17, 2016 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brighton, MI
Presenters will include:
- Kathleen Campisano, Bri Sanders, and Camden Hargrove - National LGBTQ Task Force
- John Austin - State Board of Education
- Jon Hoadley - 60th District, MI House of Representatives
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Applications for Innovation Awards Now Accepted!
Innovation. Think - new, invention, advancement, creation, design, imagination, ingenuity, original, inspirational, resourceful, revitalizing, energizing!
What innovative ministry, worship, outreach, mission or other program would you initiate if money was not a barrier, but an opportunity for meeting a profound need in your community? What if you used this money as matching funds for your congregation and doubled the impact? What if you applied for other grants and added this award to accomplish your hopes for a world transformed by God's love?
We are inviting you to dream and to listen and to imagine what God is doing in your midst. Put that dream into an innovation plan and you are ready to apply for this award. For more information and how you can apply - READ MORE.
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Covenant Association Higher Education Grants now being accepted!
The Covenant Association of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ invites applications for grants that advocate for the support of students in higher education settings. Please submit a 1 - 2 page description of the plans for ministry in a specific setting. How will the funds be used? Be sure to include the ways outreach includes ecumenical diversity and specific UCC involvement of students, faculty and staff.
Grant applications must be submitted to the Higher Education Advocate, Rev. Dr. Julie J. Kilmer at jj_kilmer@msn.com by September 15, 2016. Please note that grants are limited to one gift per setting per year. Recipients of grants are required to submit a report indicating how the funds have impacted ministry at that setting by April 15, 2017. Amounts of each grant will vary, depending upon number of applications, need and previous funding patterns. Amounts generally range from $500 - $2,500. |
 Annual Meeting COOKIES!
Calling ALL baker's and baking enthusiasts! Our cookie tradition continues at the 2016 Annual Meeting! We would love for you to share your favorite cookies, dessert bars or other special treat with this year's Annual Meeting participants! During our afternoon break on Friday, October 14th, we will serve up all of the delicious treats donated by the wonderful folks of the Michigan Conference UCC. Please bring your yummy treats to the registration table upon arrival! [Mark your plastic container of 3 dozen treats (or more!) with your name and kind of treat. Containers will be returned to the registration area at the end of the day for pick-up.
If you can help with our cookie tradition please contact Lisa Soulliere (lisa@michucc.org) (517)332-3511 X204
Thank you in advance, for your sweet treat donations!
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Joys & Concerns
Upcoming Events
Sunday, September 25, 2016 @ 4:00 PM
Installation: Rev. Sameerah Shareef
St. Stephen's Community Church, UCC
1007 Kimberly Drive, Lansing, MI 48912
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Covenant Association Fall Meeting
Community Congregational UCC, PInckney
Childcare available
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Detroit Metropolitan Association
Fall Meeting
St. John - St. Luke Evangelical, Detroit
Saturday, October 1, 2016
United Northern Association Fall Meeting
First Congregational UCC, Gaylord
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Grand West Association Fall Meeting
First Congregational UCC, Lakeview
Registration begins @ 2:30 P.M.
Prayers
Please hold in your thoughts and prayers Nina Trump (Member-In-Discernment, Detroit Metropolitan Association) and her family; her brother John was involved in a small plane crash where he suffered head, neck and internal trauma. Doctors were optimistic in the beginning, that he would recover. Unfortunately, his condition has deteriorated. The family will be consulting with organ donor personnel in the next day or two. Please keep John, Nina and their family in prayer.
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A Man Who Helped Us Think Differently
about Disabilities
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Disciples Men 2016 Retreat: Men of Grace
"My Grace is All You Need" 2 Corinthians 12:9
September 23 - 25, 2016
Crystal Conference Center, Frankfort, MI
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Boundary Training Opportunity:
September 22, 2016 9:30 - 3:30 PM
St. Francis Retreat Center
703 E. Main St., Dewitt, MI 48820
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Harold & Marcia Beer
Disaster Co-Coordinators' Corner
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John Bell of Iona Retreat at
Transformations Spirituality Center
Described as a modern day musical John the Baptist, John brings a unique and fresh perspective to Scripture. Knowledgeable and inspirational, he brings the Bible to life with his stories and music. Transformations Spirituality Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan is proud to announce two events with this international musician, speaker and retreat leader.
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The Parish Paper
"What Keeps Congregations from Implementing New Ideas"
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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
Updated: August 8, 2016
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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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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