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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
April 19, 2013
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REALLY SPRING!!
WHERE DID YOU GO?
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Please join the congregation of St. Peter's UCC in celebrating the installation of their pastor
Dennis Ureche
May 5, 2013 at 4:00pm.
107 N. Pine
Inman, KS
620-585-2627
Clergy please bring your robe to wear for the service. Appropriate color is RED.
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WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP AND
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IT'S A GIRL THING
GIRLS AND GOD
May 3rd - 5th
All Girls are welcome! Individuals, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmothers, and Friends.
This is a GIRLS only weekend to relax, rejuvenate, and rejoice. Come prepared to have fun!
Early Bird Registration by April 20:
Family Registration $192.00 Per family.
Or Individual Registration:$50.00 Per person
After April 20 Registration:
$200.00 per family group registration. $65.00 per individual.
Activities include:
Labyrinth, Low Ropes Course, Milk Crate Climb, Disc Golf, Hike , Meditation Time, Lake activities, Archery, Hiking, Climb & Zip, Campfire, Tea Party and more.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION |
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We are trying to promote awareness and interest in overseas mission trips. If your church has a mission trip scheduled, which is open to others, please let us know so that we can promote it.
Internationally, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ work together. Therefore, we are hoping to promote mission efforts with the UCC and DOC for people and congregations of both denominations. Why should we work together internationally, and not work together in Kansas and Oklahoma?
To promote a trip you can contact Rev.Patrick Nixon who is the coordinator of overseas missions for both denominations; 316-540-6161 x2 patrick@cheney.kscoxmail.com |
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MISSION EXPLORATION TRIP
NICARAGUA |
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Trinity United in Cheney will be sponsoring a mission exploration trip to Nicaragua. Tentative travel dates are July 25 - Aug. 2, 2013.
This trip is designed for people who are considering getting involved with overseas missions. This trip is to match people and churches with sites that need what you can offer. For example, some churches have a passion for building things, but that is not appropriate for each site. We will look at sites that have needs for health, education, environment, women's issues, as well as some churches with their specific needs.
We will spend a couple of days with Trinity's partner village of Santa Emilia, Nicaragua as well as nearby La Flor. The plan is that we also spend a couple of days with our Global Missions missionaries LauraJean Torgerson and Tim Donaghy looking at churches and projects in the north of Nicaragua. Then we will spend a couple of days looking at Just Hope site Chacreseca in central Nicaragua.
The cost is not set yet, but it will probably be $750, plus air fare,
depending upon activities and number of participants.
If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Nixon
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WE ARE THE CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
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The United Church of Christ is an active member of Church World Service and many churches participate in the CROP Walk.
We would like to thank Colonial Congregational UCC, Prairie Village, KS for their participation in the 2012 CROP Walk.
The K-O Conference is looking for an individual (or two) to serve as the UCC Congregational Recruiter(s) who will contact the Kansas congregations, provide information about the 2013 CROP walk,and actively encourage increased participation. CWS would like the name and contact information of this person(s) by May 1, 2013.
Don't know what the CROP Walk is?
Click here to learn more.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Addressing the Needs of Veterans and their Families
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is sponsoring a training course (National VA Chaplain Center) that will be conducted in Norman, OK on May 2, 2013.
This training is for clergy of any faith group and specifically addresses spiritual needs of Veterans and their families, as well as pastoral care approaches and techniques. In 2012, of the 224 clergy participants who attended the training (multiple sessions), 100% of them said they would recommend this training to other clergy.
The training is completely free of charge to participants. Not only that, but the lunch is free, as well. If participants are interested in Continuing Education credits, 6.5 hours can be obtained for the full day of training through Old Dominion University.
On-line registration is especially easy at
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"Kansas Christians United announces openings for six Regional Organizers to facilitate the Dinner Dialogue program. Position runs from June to December and is stipended $1000. Regional Organizers will develop leadership skills and deepen faith in an intergenerational context. Flexible schedule makes this the perfect position for college students, young adults, or others looking for a creative ministry opportunity. More information about the project, position, and application can be found at kansaschristians.org/dinners. Application deadline is May 15, 2013." Sean Weston, Coordinator Kansas Christians United (formerly Kansas Ecumenical Ministries) www.kansaschristians.org(785) 274-9440 |
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Prayer of Rev. Jim Antal, Conference Minister of Massachusetts.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear... Psalm 46 "Jesus weeps... our hearts break... overwhelmed and in shock we grieve. Those who lost their lives, and those who are wounded, and their families and loved ones - we lift all of them in prayer. We also lift in prayer Boston's leaders, our police, fire and safety workers, emergency responders, National Guard, and all others who are now engaged in the investigation. And we lift in prayer our own nearby churches - Old South and Church of the Covenant - may their leaders be given special strength for this time. And may we have peace in the hours and days and weeks ahead."
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Rev. Bud Ruggia and Congregation
American Samoan Congregational Christian, Lawton, OK
Rev. Tautu Porotesano & Congregation
Fairview UCC, Fairview, KS
Rev. Shane Spangler and Congregation
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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K-O CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Link to
the K-0
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Apr 19 - 20, 2013 - Brueggemann Lectures 9:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. Host Church: First Christian Church, 220 South Webster, Norman, OK
May 5, 2013 - 4:00pm - Installation of Pastor Dennis Ureche at
St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS
May 18, 2013 - 11:00am - The 2013 graduation service for Phillips Theological Seminary at First Christian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tracy Megli and Lonnie Snyder are the UCC scheduled graduates.
June 2, 2013 -- 2:00 - 4:00 - Reception in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Reverend Ken Tubbesing
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We know there is a lot of things going on around the Conference. Let us
know. If you have something you want to share, please send it to us at kofocus@yahoo.com
Additionally, if you have a committee meeting coming up, please let us know.
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K-O CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE
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April 19 - COM Subcommittee C (Churches)
April 20 - Missouri Mid-South Western Association Meeting
April 21 - Preaching at Plymouth UCC, Lawrence
April 25 - COM Executive Committee
April 26 - Personnel Committee Meeting
May 5 - Dennis Ureche Installation at Inman
May 10 - Foundation Board Meeting
May 11 - Conference Council
May 19 - Rosedale UCC
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K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION
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Central Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK Crosswalk United Church, Enid, OK First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS First Congregational UCC, McPherson, KS First Congregational UCC, Stockton, KS Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK Zion UCC, Junction City, KS. |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Edith Guffey, Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference
1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
800-880-6466
Sara Shaw, Camp Director
1271 South 1050 Road
Council Grove, KS 66846-8520
620-767-5165 (Camp Office)
620-202-0311(Cell)
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
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