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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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2012 -2013 Phillips Theological Seminary United Church of Christ Student's Awards
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Tracy Megli - received the Faculty Book Award from Dr. Richard Ward for his work in the class Theology of Public Worship. He also received the Community Life Award from the student body.
Lonnie Snyder - received the Faculty Book Award from Richard Ward for her denominational work with the United Church of Christ.
Richard Mize - received the Faculty Book Award from Dr, Nancy Pitman for his work in the class Arts and Practices of Ministry. He also received the Denominational Senior Honor Award from The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ / United Church of Christ).
Other UCC news from PTS
Dr. Richard Ward has been promoted from Associate to Full Professor effective July 1, 2013. His new book, Bringing the Word to Life: Engaging the New Testament through Performing It, co-authored with David Trobisch and published by Eerdman's press (2013) is available from Amazon and Eerdman's.
Dr. Kathleen McCallie has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Ministerial Leadership and Ethics and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Phillips Theological Seminary, effective July 1, 2013.
CONGRATULATIONS ONE AND ALL!!
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How many of you would like an arts/crafts show at the Annual Meeting this year to share your "passion?"
Please email me to let me know. If many are interested, and we can find a way to deal with logistics (locating and bringing in panels, etc.) I'm willing to set it up. Show us that creative side of you we'd never know about otherwise!
pastorjudy@bluevalley.net
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TALKING TO OUR CHILDREN
Tornado Response
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Moore as they begin to put their lives back together following the aftermath of the devastating tornado. We are offering resources and assistance in dealing with the trauma and grief that come from such tragedy. Dr. Robin Gurwitch, an international expert on child grief, trauma and disaster mental health, worked with the Oklahoma City community following the bombing in 1995 and continues to work with Memorial staff as we reach out to those affected by this tragedy.
- There are hundreds of resources available go to
OklahomaCityNationalMemorial.org
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OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Coping with Tragedy
Interfaith Prayer Service
Thursday, May 30, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Turkish Raindrop House
4444 North Classen, OKC, 73118
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Sponsored by Interfaith of Topeka
Personal & Religion Peace Presentations
In honor of the Interfaith's Year of Peace Come be a Part of an Interactive Discussion about People's Religion & Personal Messages of Peace!
First Sunday of Each Month. One hour discussions led by a friend of a Different Faith, Sharing their Religion's and Personal View on Peace.
5:00 pm
Friends meeting house 8th and Taylor
· June 2nd "What Baha'is Believe about Peace"
· July 7th "What Sufi Think about Peace"
· August 4th "Buddhist Belief about Peace"
· September 1st "Metropolitan Church and the
Idea of Peace"
· November 3rd "The Mennonite Faith on Peace"
· December 1st "Jewish views on Going Green
for Peace" by the Kansas Interfaith Power and Light
Employee Rabbi Moti Rieber
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Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ (CCCUCC) is seeking a part-time professional Director of Music who will conduct the volunteer church choir. Be part of an Open and Affirming, Peace with Justice congregation in the heart of historic Brookside in Kansas City. The Director of Music reports to the Minister and will work with other church staff to support and enhance the message and ministry of our church. View the full position description and application instructions at www.cccucc.net.
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In hope of the resurrection --
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Joann Estill of Carrier died on Friday. She was active in the leadership of the K-O Women in the 70's and early eighties. Serving as the State president of the United Church of Christ Women's Association in Oklahoma and Vice President of Kansas Oklahoma Conference Women 1974-76.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.enidwecare.com or The Estills, 9328 North Holbert Road, Carrier, OK 73727.
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Congregation of Zion UCC - Junction City, KS and
Nicole Woolsey who is giving her call sermon June 1st.
Congregation of First UCC - Newton, KS
Haven Congregational - Haven, KS
Rev. Donovan Graver and Congregation
Prayers of Healing and Comfort after surgeries for Rev. Elizabeth Nicks,
Rev. Joie Webb and Rev. Deb Rains.
Continued prayers for those impacted from tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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K-O CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Calling ALL Authorized Ministers
The Committee on Ministry, Subcommittee Related to Churches, invites all authorized ministers to a time of conversation with Edith Guffey our Conference Minister. During her interview with the K-O Conference Search Committee last year, Edith indicated that she knew that support of our pastors is a key component to strong vital congregations and to our partnership with local churches. Strengthening that partnership and support is important to the Committee on Ministry as well. So, please come to one (or more) of the conversations that best fits your schedule and location and share the good news about the ministry in your local setting, your hopes and dreams for our common ministry and rediscover the importance of our connection as the leaders of the Kansas Oklahoma Conference.
June 11th at 3:00 -- Church of the Savior, Oklahoma City, OK
June 13th: 10:00-12:00 Plymouth Church in Lawrence
June 23rd: 3:00 in Oklahoma place to be announced
July 21st Tulsa -- Time and Place to be announced
July 23rd: 10:00 - Manhattan - place to be announced
August 24th: 3:00 Great Bend - place to be announced
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June 2, 2013 -- 2:00 - 4:00 - Reception in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Reverend Ken Tubbesing
June 2, 2013 - 3 - 5 pm - Farewell Reception for Jerrold Scribner
First UCC, Newton, KS
June 8, 2013 - 10:30 K-O Conference Council Meeting. Wichita
June 9, 2013 - 3pm - Ordination of Nicole Woolsey - Colonial UCC Prairie Village, KS
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K-O CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE
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Finance and Asset Commission
June 1
Friedens Church, Bern
40th anniversary Celebration for Ken Tubessing
June 9th
Ordination for Nikki Woolsey
Colonial Church Prairie Village
(pending positive call vote on June 1st)
June 11th
Oklahoma Council of Communion Leaders
Clergy Cluster Conversations in the Oklahoma Area 3:00 (Place to be determined)
June 13th
Clergy Cluster Conversations 10:00am Plymouth Church
June 14th
COM Subcommittee A (Authorization)
June 15th
Community Congregational Gaylord, KS
June 18th
North Central Clergy Gathering 10:00am First Cong Manhattan
Events Commission 5:30 Conf Office
June 23rd
Worship at Church of the Open Arms; Kathie McCallie's last Sunday
Clergy cluster Conversations Enid, OKlahoma
June 26th
Leave for General Synod
June 28-July 2nd General Synod Long Beach, CA
Join us as the General Synod is live streamed at www.ucc.org
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K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION
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Fellowship UCC, Tulsa, OK
Paul,Ashby has accepted a call in the Pacific Northwest Conference
Church of the Open Arms, Oklahoma City, OK
Kathy McCallie has accepted a position at Phillips Theological Seminary
First UCC, Newton, KS
Jerry Scribner is retiring
First Congregational, McPherson, KS
First Congregational Church, Manhattan, KS
Central Congregational Church, Topeka, KS
Carrier Congregational, Carrier, OK
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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. LeDuc, Conference Communications Coordinator
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