The annual yearbook online reporting is ready for you. All churches have been sent an information packet that includes instructions. You can also
download the packet here. Please complete your report by Sunday, March 5. And please don't wait until the last minute! Darn near anything can happen, leaving you no time to meet the deadline. And if you don't make the deadline, your info won't show up in the yearbook or in any future 11-year report you need when it comes time to search for a pastor.
Search for Conference Minister
At the last Ohio Conference board meeting John Gantt set September 30 as the end date for his interim ministry with the Ohio Conference. A search committee has been formed and will seek a Transitional Conference Minister.
You are invited to one night of great music and great fellowship featuring Shawn Thomas. Shawn is a singer, songwriter and worship leader who will have you dancing in your seat. Come to
The Church in Silver Lake (2951 Kent R, Silver Lake) for a free concert on February 3. Shawn will take the stage at 7:30PM.
Christian Ed Boundary Training
You are invited to attend Boundary Training for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders on Saturday, March 3, 9AM-12PM, at Pilgrim UCC (130 Broad Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls). Sprite Johnson, who has worked extensively with churches on Safe Church issues/policies, will lead a workshop on the use of technology; counseling/support of children, youth, and adults; diversity; language; personal behavior and disclosure; and confidentiality, among other topics. There will also be role-playing, discussion and time for Q&A. Snacks and lunch are included in the $10 fee. Bring copies of your Safe Church Policy and questions about policy/boundary challenges.
Travel back to when leaders of faith heard God's Still Speaking Voice. The group departs Cleveland July 24 and returns July 30. Travel by bus to Alabama, visiting locations of significance in the struggle for equality in Montgomery, Birmingham and Selma. The cost is approximately $1,500, based on the number of travelers, and includes bus transportation, entry fees to all locations, lodging and daily breakfast. Interested participants should email
West Park UCC before February 19. A $250 deposit is due before February 25.
If you'd like to share information about an upcoming event or past event sponsored or co-sponsored by a church in our Associations, please send your article of 100 words or less in paragraph format to
support.center@eoawraucc.org by Tuesday noon of each week. Be extravagantly welcoming by including in the article the name, location, address, date, time and contact information of the event. Items will run for two consecutive weeks. Fliers may be sent in addition to the 100 word article and a link will be provided in the article to the flier. Fliers should be less than 5MB and in Word or PDF format. Photos (which display next to your article) may be sent in addition to the article. Photos should be less than 5MB and in JPG or PNG format.
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