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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
April 24, 2013
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Do you remember where these posters were created and where they are now?
Visit the K-O Facebook page and answer the question. First one to post the correct answer will get a surprise.
If you haven't "friended" us yet be sure to "LIKE" our page when you get there!!
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We will be sending an e-mail to your pastor or church office in the next few weeks giving each church in the K-O Conference the opportunity to have a week in the
K-O e-NEWS where they can tell the story of a ministry their church is doing or anything else that you want to share.
This is a way to share the good news of what is going on across the life of the conference; it is a way to share ideas that may encourage others to try something similar; and it builds our sense of being connected to each other as churches spreading the good news of the gospel.
You don't have to be a professional writer to submit information. Just tell a story the way you feel comfortable. Send to kofocus@yahoo.com.
IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A SUBSCRIBER TO THE K-O e-NEWS,
SEND A REQUEST TO kofocus@yahoo.com
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WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP AND
CONFERENCE CENTER |
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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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Check out the progress of Mission 4/1. If you have been participating, don't forget to log in your hours.
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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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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Welcome to the SafeConduct™ Workbench. Here we provide tools to help you develop and participate in your ministry's abuse prevention program. These include access to services and other reference materials. Services are available to all United Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Presbyterian Church (USA) churches, related entities, and camps.
Getting Started: If you have a policy now, we recommend you begin with a Self Assessment to identify additional needs. If you are just beginning or need to reinforce your policy, use the SafeConduct Policy Template. The training and background checking services we provide are only part of a strong abuse prevention program.
VISIT THE INSURANCE BOARD WEBPAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. The K-O Conference Committee on Ministry encourages all local churches that have youth programs to adopt a "Safe Church Policy" and train the staff and volunteers. The Insurance Board has valuable resources to assist you. |
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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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Rosedale Congregational UCC-Kansas City, KS
Rev. Jane Heide and Congregation
Colonial Congregational UCC-Prairie Village, KS
Rev. Aaron Roberts & Congregation
Nikki Woolsey-authorized for ordination pending a call
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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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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.
2:00pm - Marriage Ceremony of Nancy Wolfe and Rev. Paul LeDuc
at Community UCC-Carbondale, KS
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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K-O CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE
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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
Our Church's Wider Mission is the lifeblood of ministry and mission in the United Church of Christ. Your contributions to this offering make this weekly e-communication and much, much more possible. Thank you for your generous support! Our covenant as local churches, associations, conferences and the national setting of our denomination is made evident through this mission together.
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