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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
October 22, 2013
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In the last edition of the E-News, President Mark Van Dorn included this information. The Link was not working.
The 3 Year Ministry plan is an important document. I encourage everyone to read it and consider it. The leadership of your conference has used this document to make important decisions and to set goals. Our conference minister, Edith Guffey, was called based on the criteria set out in that plan. Her job performance is measured against that plan. The goals and visions the leadership will set will be mirrored in that document. It is vital that we all know, own and engage in the vision it sets out. So I encourage you to read it, pray about it, and help us as we move forward to the future it envisions. Click to access the the Ministry Plan
Mark Van Dorn
koconfpres@kocucc.com
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Oklahoma City University Lecture Series
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7:30 p.m. | Wed., Oct. 23, 2013
Eboo Patel, the founder of Interfaith Youth Core and author of "Acts of Faith"
will present
"Sacred Ground: There Is No Better Time to Stand Up for Your Values Than When They Are Under Attack"
Oklahoma City University
Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center
N.W. 27th St. and Florida Ave.
Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance and
OCU's Owen Wimberly Center for Continuing Education
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Don't Miss Bishop John Shelby Spong!
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At 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 9, 2013, in the Bradbury Thompson Center on the Washburn University campus, Bishop John Shelby Spong will speak on his latest book, "The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic." This presentation is co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy at Washburn University and by Central Congregational Church in honor of its 125th anniversary.
Then, at 3:30 pm at Central Congregational Church, Spong will speak on his book "Jesus for the Non-Religious."
There will be opportunities for book signings after each event. Books will be available for purchase through the Ichabod Shop at Washburn University.
Because seating is limited at both venues, advance tickets are recommended. There is no cost for tickets, but donations will be accepted at the events.
You may request tickets and find additional information at:
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Facebook Group for KO Clergy
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Join the conversation! All clergy persons in the KO Conference are welcome to join the Facebook group "Kansas-Oklahoma Conference UCC Clergy". This group has been set up to allow a conversation space for clergy persons. Personally, I will find it invaluable to have a forum to ask basic questions that occur to me during my first year of ministry. Come and join us!
How do I join a group on Facebook?
1. Search for the group you would like to join.
2. To join a group, click Join Group in the top-right corner of the group's page.
3. You may have to wait for a group admin to approve your request.
Some things to keep in mind when you join a group:
§ People may see when you join an Open or Closed group, or that you're a member of that group, such as in news feed or search.
§ When someone adds you to an Open or Closed group, others may see that you've been invited (ex: in news feed or search). Once you visit a group you're invited to, you'll become a member and other people may see you joined.
Rev. Nikki Woolsey
Zion United Church of Christ
1811 McFarland Road
Junction City, Kansas
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EVENTS AT WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP
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Making a Difference in the Community
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Congregational United Church of Christ
202 East Main
Haven, KS 67543
Pioneers met in the Haven School House located near the southeast edge of the present city limits, November 3, 1883, for the purpose of organizing a Congregational Church. In the 130 years since, our church has survived economic crashes and down-turns, world wars, fires and tragedies. Through it all, we have always been involved in the community of Haven.
Many years ago, a Haven Fall Festival was being planned, and our church was also involved, with members on the planning committee and ideas for what our church could do the day of the Festival. We decided on a sloppy joe lunch, for the community and visitors, as a fund raising project. This lunch has continued today and is the only fund raising project we have for the year. Everyone, who is able, in our church, is involved. Some people donate food staples, some prepare the sloppy joe mixture, others make pies, and most people work the day of the Festival. We also have a drawing on a quilt made by the quilters in our church. The funds help us support our mission projects in the community and through the United Church of Christ.
Our church also sponsors a Red Cross Blood drive in the area, and many members volunteer to help on the appointed day.
Our present minister is Pastor Donovan Graber, who has served our church since 2011.
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INSTALLATIONS SCHEDULED
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Pastor Richard Mize at Carrier Congregational in Carrier, OK Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00PM
Rev. Rachel Pryor Firsst Congregational Church in McPherson on Sunday, November 3rd at 4:00PM
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K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION
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The following churches are actively searching for new leadership; please pray for the leadership of these churches and search committees. May they be open to the spirit, to risk taking in spreading the good news of our Stillspeaking God!
First UCC, Newton, KS
First Congregational Church, Manhattan, KS
New Basel UCC, Abilene, KS
Community Congregational Church, Garden City, KS
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HOW IS YOUR CHURCH MAKING A DIFFERENCE ?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Dates for Churches to be Featured in eNEWS
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We have heard that churches feel disconnected; well here's an opportunity to learn about the ministry of sister congregations. It's a simple process as churches have been assigned a date to send in a paragraph or two about your congregation's ministry. You may feature a special event, a particular mission, anything that your church is doing well and you want to share. Connections can be built, and the opportunity is here, you have to accept the invitation to participate! Your stories will encourage and inspire others; so share the good news!
The first date below is the date your church has been assigned and will be featured; the 2nd date the information needs to be submitted; send it early if you like! Send your information to kofocus@yahoo.com
If your assigned date has passed and your church still wishes to participate, send your article in and we'll use it at a later!
Owasso, Open Table
Oct. 15th; due Oct.11th
Herndon, Immanuel
Oct. 22nd; due Oct 18th
Hiawatha, Bethany
Oct. 29th; due Oct.25th
Holyrood, St. Paul's
Nov. 5th; due Nov. 1st
Inman, St. Peter's
Nov. 12th; due Nov. 8th
Junction City, St John's-Alida
Nov. 12th; due Nov. 8th
Kingfisher, The Federated Church
Nov. 19th; due Nov. 15th
Junction City, Zion
Nov. 26th; due Nov 22nd
Lawton, Boulevard Cong'l & Christian
Dec. 3rd; due Nov. 29th
Kansas City, Rosedale Congregational
Dec. 3rd; due Nov.29th
Lawton, Cong'l Christian Samoan
Dec. 10th; due Dec. 6th
Tulsa, Fellowship Congregational
Dec. 10th; due Dec. 6th
Kansas City, Welborn Community
Dec. 17th; due Dec. 13th
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K-O CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE
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Oct. 21-22: United Church Funds Meeting; New York
Oct. 23-25 Conference Minsters in West Central Region Omaha, NE
Oct. 25-27: White Memorial Camp 50th Anniversary Celebration
October 28: Meeting with St. Paul's UCC, Eudora, KS
November 3: Zion UCC, Kansas City, KS
Rachel Pryor Installation at First Congregational,McPherson
November 7: COM Subcommittee A
November 8-9: Conference Council Leadership Retreat
November 10: Evangelical UCC, Marysville, KS
November 11-14: Cabinet of Conference Minsters, Cleveland
November 14-17: Off
NOTE: When Edith is out of the office at meetings or travelling, please feel free to contact her by email at eguffey@kocucc.com or to call her cell at (440) 759-0031
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LINKS TO CAMPUS MINISTRIES
IN KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA
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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
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