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Prayer for the Easter Season
Gracious and Risen Lord, we give thanks for the gift of your son, Jesus the Christ. We come with Alleluias, and a song on our hearts. Be present with us as daystar, miracle, and mystery, and as the tender hands of grace. Amen. | |
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Hands on Central Ohio Disaster Volunteer Opportunities
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency will be conducting a Full Scale Exercise at multiple sites within Franklin County on Thursday, April 4th. More information. |
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IMMIGRATION
Join the Ohio Interfaith Immigration Coalition. Find us on Facebook.
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2013 Advocacy Day
Around 75 people, from the Ohio Council of Churches and Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage, participated in this event in support of Medicaid Expansion. Part of this program was the delivery of the "fishes and loaves" to members of the Ohio House, smbolically representing the religious leaders' support for expanding Medicaid to cover 275,000 more uninsured low-income Ohioans.
The day also included visits to representatives.
"It doesn't take a miracle!"
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ECUMENICAL
ADVOCACY DAYS
April 5-8, 2013,
Washington, D.C., a national gathering for people of faith who want to be a force for change for the betterment of all!
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Well done good and faithful servants.
As this issue comes to you, we have noted the deaths of two people who supported and served the OCC:
The Rev. Glen Shively, Church of the Brethren, Southern Ohio; and
The Rev. Don Brewer, ELCA NW Ohio Synod.
Thanks be to God for their life and witness! | |
Farewell to the Rev. Bob Molsberry
The Rev. Robert Molsberry resigned as Ohio Ohio Conference Minister, effective April 30, 2013. Beginning May 1, he will be starting a new ministry as interim pastor for Peace UCC in Webster Groves (St. Louis), Missouri.
We wish him well in his new position. |
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Pray for your Partners: | |
 Greek Orthodox Church, Archdiocese of America, Metropolis of Detroit - His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas presides over the Metropolis of Detroit which comprises parishes and monasteries in the sates of Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio and Tennessee. There are 12 parishes in Ohio.
Greek Orthodox Church, Archdiocese of American, Metropolis of Pittsburgh - His Eminence Metropolitan Savas presides over this Metropolis which comprises parishes and monasteries in three states: Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. There are 23 parishes in Ohio.
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Upcoming Events
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Trinity Lutheran and Bexley Hall Seminaries to Host "Exploration Event"
April 2 and 3, 2013, for those who wish to explore a new vocation and learn more about seminary. More information.
Lectures in Religion at Hiram College featuring David Abram speaking on "The Ecology of Wonder"
Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 at the Kennedy Center, Hiram College. Here is more information and registration. You can also download a digital poster for these lectures.
National Workshop on Christian Unity
 April 8-11, 2013
Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square
Columbus, OH
Open to the public: Worship, Monday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral, Columbus.
Welcoming the Stranger- An Immigration Conference
Thursday, April 11 , 7-9 p.m. Vineyard Columbus, 6000 Cooper Road
Westerville, OH 43081 Contact: Carol Nowlin. PH: 614.403.8469
Theology After Auschwitz: Abrahamic Perspectives
Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., Jessing Center, Pontifical College Josephimum, 7625 N. High Street, Columbus. Dr. Gunda Werner-Burggraf, Department of Dogmatic Theology at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, will be the speaker. For more information and directions, please call The Pontifical College Josephinum at 614-885-5585, or cebling@pcj.edu
"Difficult Choices in an Unthinkable Disaster" - A Conversation
Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Hospital Association, April 27, 2013, 9:00 - 2:00 p.m., at Bridgewater Conference Center, Powell, Ohio. Here is more information.
Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity
May 3, June 7 and September 13 at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. This seminar is designed to help pastors and their leadership teams rethink their role in congregational finances, become better stewards of their donors' gifts, and awaken an ongoing spirit of generosity within their communities. It will provide valuable learning material, training, theological reflection and ongoing plans of action for participants. More information on this seminar.
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Calendar - April, 2013 | |
8-11 National Workshop on Christian Unity, Columbus, OH
17 OHVOAD Board of Directors
19 Ohio Campus Ministries, MTSO |
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Resources
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New Fire - network for young adult ecumenists if offering seed grants to young adults (under 30 years of age) who are interested in doing local ecumenical projects. Here is information about the grants and application.
New "Found Faithful" Stewardship Materials are Available for Purchase! "Found Faithful", based on 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, is the theme for just-released stewardship resources published by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. ESC offers resources that together provide a creative, comprehensive, and thought-provoking approach to encourage generous giving and faithful stewardship. "Found Faithful" includes four sub-themes: called to be faithful, faithful in little, faithful with much, and faithful with all. Read more about these materials. Order materials.
FOLK ON: Modern Worship Workshop and Service
FREE!! Thursday, April 11, 2013
7:00p.m.--Workshop in Gloria Dei Chapel, Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus.
9:00p.m.--Candlelight service in Gloria Dei Chapel
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Seminary for all students, alumni, pastors, worship leaders, youth groups, and more!
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Thank you for your Gift!
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March 2013 Donations
We are grateful for the following people who have invested their resources to help promote the ministry and work of the Ohio Council of Churches:
- Arlene Reynolds
- David's UCC Church
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- Darwin Jirles
- Jo Schiffbauer
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Around the state. | |
The Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies - 2013 Spring Courses
The challenge and stimulation of adult learning opportunities for laity and clergy of diverse religious traditions. Four/eight week courses or 1 day. Scholarship aid is available at: bernlag@gmail.com. For more information, visit here. |
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