Central Southeast Ohio Association,
Ohio Conference
CSEmail Newsletter
March 1, 2017
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Deadline for Submissions to be Included in the next CSEmail Newsletter are Fridays by 4:30 PM
Please submit articles, photos(jpeg, png format please), attachments and information you would like to share to [email protected]
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CSEOA 2016 Annual Treasurer's Report
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2016 Annual Treasurer's Report
We completed the year in good financial condition. Gifts were 104.9% of budget. Expenses were 95.8% of budget. We have 4.2 months of cash in the bank.
Discussion
Gifts:
In October 2015, we approved a $210K budget for 2016. Actual OCWM gifts for 2015 came in at $219K. Actual gifts for 2016 came in at $220K, or about a .5% increase over the previous year. This is important because in October we approved a 2017 budget of $219K, and now that we know personnel costs under the new staffing configuration, personnel costs will likely be about $2K higher than what was approved in October, and as congregations were alerted at that meeting. So for 2017, assuming giving continues at the same or a marginally higher rate compared to the past two years, we should be fine if tight, assuming non-personnel expenses come in at or under budget (see Expenses discussion below for additional perspective).
Expenses:
Actual expenses by the numbers were 101.3% of budget. This included the one time $8600 unbudgeted cash OCWM gift to the Ohio Conference, as well as 28% OCWM of the $10K gifts over budget for 2016 (another $2800), both of which are treated as expenses for accounting purposes. Backing out these values, actual expenses were 95.8% of the $210K budget. Why not higher? In substance, expenses from Departments were low. For 2017, I would expect expenditures for Departments to be higher as our new staff is energized and programs such as Elders, Pastoral Excellence, and MID programming are ramped up.
Cash:
We have 4.6 months of cash in the bank by the numbers. $5K of this is cash waiting to be transferred to investment when the time is right. Furthermore, this ratio is calculated on the $210K 2016 budget rather than the $219K 2017 budget. Adjusting for these considerations, cash/months is about 4.2. If that still seems high compared to my stated objective of a 3.0 average value, be aware that over 20% of our annual gifts come in the single month of December, so we are always cash rich at the end of December and for the first month or two of the following year. This is therefore a reasonably normal value at this time of year associated with managing cash flow.
Finally, you should know that your Association Council approved a one time $9055 OCWM cash gift to the Ohio Conference given your generous contributions in 2016 in excess of budget. With this gift, the effective pass-through rate of OCWM from your Association to the Ohio Conference (and through the Conference to the Wider Church) increases from 28% to 31% for 2016.
We are grateful to God, and to you and your congregations, for your continuing sustaining financial gifts to your association. I will be happy to send end of year financial statements to any congregation who wishes. And, as always, please do let me know directly if there are any questions or concerns, either by email ([email protected]) or phone (614-457-6406).
Peace and best,
Jay Yutzey
CSEOA Treasurer
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Request from Joan Davidson, Your New Registrar
Annual Yearbook Reporting
Deadline Coming Soon!
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Online reporting of church data to the National office will close at midnight Wednesday, March 8th.
Please remember to report to the Association register (
[email protected]) when your data entries are complete and send the officer sheet by mail too : Central Southeast Ohio Association,
6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229
If further assistance is needed call Joan Davidson, CSEOA Registrar 419-934-3713
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It's Time to Register for Summer Camp !
Join Us at Pilgrim Hills
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The Ohio Conference UCC proudly offers faith formation programs that give you and your family an experience of loving, accepting Christian Community in the beauty of God's creation. We create a safe space to explore your faith -- no matter where you find yourself on your journey. All are welcome here!
Mark our TWO Registration deadlines on your calendar:
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Sad Board Votes to Sell Pilgrim Hills,
Move Program to Templed Hills by Fall 2017
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We know that many of you have wonderful personal connections to and memories of your experiences of our Pilgrim Hills Camp site. You and your family have experience God and Christian community in life-changing ways at this sacred and beautiful place.
So it is with great sadness, we announce to you that the Ohio Conference Board of Directors voted at its Feb. 17 meeting to sell its Pilgrim Hills Camp in Brinkhaven, OH. Templed Hills Camp in Belleville, OH, will be retained with a plan to renew its physical plant so it can more effectively serve the faith formation ministries of the churches of the Ohio Conference UCC.
Please read the full text of the detailed article we have prepared outlining the reasons for this decision and the plans we have for the future.
Here is how this decision will affect our program in the coming months:
- Summer Camp programs WILL CONTINUE at Pilgrim Hills in 2017. Register by May 15 for what will be our final season at this site.
- Templed Hills Campsite will be readied for use by September 2017.
- The Board will prepare a business plan for its outdoor ministries program by September 2017.
- The Board will report on property and its plan for the future of outdoor ministries at its Annual Gathering September 15 & 16, 2017 at Westerville Community Church.
- Several listening sessions will be held by our board of directors so you can ask any remaining questions. We will send a separate email with the dates of those gatherings soon.
- We will host events that will give you space to say good-bye to this site where so many have experience God and Christian community over the years.
Though we are very sad, our hearts are also full of hope. In the next year, we will celebrate these special ministries which have formed the faith of so many people through our outdoor ministries programs. We will discover even more opportunities to connect with one another, and we will inspire ourselves to discern the future shape of faith formation ministries in the wider church in Ohio, West Virginia and northern Kentucky.
We are so grateful for your choice to use our Outdoor Ministries program to help form your family's faith at Pilgrim Hills over the years. We know that it has a special place in your heart, mind and soul and we hope you use this final season to say good-bye. We are confident that our faithful God and the loving community you've formed at camp will serve as comfort and support in the coming months. We also want you to be part of our plans moving forward. Please join us in the coming months as we celebrate our important ministries at Pilgrim Hills and envision how we can all help each other to "love God and live in the way of Jesus" through outdoor mi
nistries and beyond into the future. Read More
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Greetings from Rev Linda Meredith
Covenantal Elders
Pastoral Excellence
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A Call For Covenantal Elders
Saturday Feb 18 was a restructuring time for the Association Covenantal Elders. We are still needing more volunteers, so if you feel called to this ministry please contact
Rev. Linda Meredith
The Elders in our association are a link between congregations and the association. Elders visit to learn about congregations and offer referrals and insights as requested. This year the Elders will also be gathering information for Church and Vitality in the process of developing a resource guide to assist in networking congregations.
Please note the new groupings of elders and congregations:
Shirley and Rev Herb Hicks will continue to share ministry and insights with United in Granville, Highwater in Newark, St John's in Newark, Oasis in Pickerington and Trinity in Thornville.
Rev Bill Miles and Shirley Long will continue with St Michael's in Baltimore, Trinity in Baltimore, St Paul in Glenford, and Zion in Thornville.
Marilyn Lloyd will be in relationship with Zion in Delaware, First in Mt Vernon, Congregational in Radnor, St John's in Columbus, Grace in Columbus and Evangelical in Portsmouth.
Revs Herb and Mary Ann Goetz will share insights and stories with Advent Columbus, Dublin Community, North in Columbus, Trinity in Columbus. Mary Ann will join Marilyn for Evangelical in Portsmouth and Herb will connect with First in Marysville.
Richard and Yvonne Teeters continue to enjoy Orchard Hill Chillicothe, Grace Lancaster, Clearport, Mt Carmel Lancaster, United in Mt Sterling, Heidelberg in Stoutsville and St Paul's in Columbus.
Congregations for whom we are still seeking volunteers include: Congregational in Belpre; First in Marietta, Little Muskingum in Marietta, Second in Marietta, Bridges in Charleston, First in Huntington, David's in Canal Winchester, First Congregational in Columbus, Move United in Columbus and Community in Westerville.
Please hold these folks up in prayer. This is an exciting time in our association. Networking is critical to our vision of effective ministry.
Blessings. Rev Linda
Pastoral Excellence Program
Greetings! Rev Linda here. On January 31 we held a training class for Pastoral Excellence Facilitators. Our plan of action is to establish Facilitators and then we will begin inviting clergy to join a group that meets their personal needs and goals. Each group will covenant for one year beginning February 1 of current year through January 31 of the following year. These consistent start and end dates will assist in organizing the program. 2017 covenants will be less than one year to get the rhythm going. If you are interested in participating please contact me at
[email protected].
May your blessings be greater with each passing day.
Rev Linda
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Boundary Training Information
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FRom MK O'Haver
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All Members in Discernment and Authorized Ministers received in the mail reminder letters if you are due to complete Boundary Training I (ethics) and/or Boundary Training II (anti-racism) this year. You can register for the CSE training event held at Methodist Theological School in Ohio on April 21 & 22 at:
If you are unable to attend our sponsored event you can register for any of the training held by the Disciples of Christ. Registration for those dates can be found on their website at:
Register Here
Anti-Racism Training (Boundary Training II)
The Department for Church and Authorized Ministry has approved an online webinar by the Center for Progressive Renewal that will fulfill the requirement for all MIDs and Authorized Ministers needing to renew their anti-racism training (Boundary Training II)
The training can be accessed at:
Online Webinar Training
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The United Church of Christ is pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the "Flourishing in Ministry" project, a national study on clergy wellness. Please encourage the authorized ministers and MIDs in your regions to respond promptly to the survey, which is being distributed directly by email from the University of Notre Dame. General information about the "Flourishing in Ministry" project can be found at
Clergy Wellness
Thank you, MK O'Haver
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Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness, Family and Church
First Congregational Church, Columbus
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Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund
March 4-6, 2017 Saturday, March 4:- 9-Noon Morning Workshop for Families
Sunday, March 5 - Preaching at 9 and 11 a.m. services 4.p.m.
2017 Gladden Lecture Monday, March 6 - 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Worshop and Luncheon
For Clergy and Religious Leaders
First Congregational Church UCC
444 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Churches in Transition....
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First Community Church, Columbus has called Reverend Dr. Glen Miles to take leadership as Senior Minister in March.
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Evangelical UCC, Portsmouth is forming a search committee for a full time called pastor
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Zion UCC, Delaware is in the process of writing their local church profile.
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Heidelberg UCC, Stoutsville
is in the process of writing their local church profile.
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Have You Read the PARISH PAPER?
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The Parish Paper is a wonderful resource to which the Ohio Conference has subscribed on behalf of all Ohio Conference churches. Each issue stands alone as a topic of interest and importance to being a living and growing congregation.
Check it out...
February 2017-
How Do Congregations Respond to Interfaith Couples?
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An Invitation from Marilyn Lloyd
Full Invitation Here
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Gen Silent
What would you do if you were old, disabled or ill - and the person feeding you put down the spoon and said that you are going to hell if you don't change your sexual orientation?
Click Here to view details on this film
A group of concerned UCC members at North Church have viewed this challenging yet inspiring film and are asking the question; what can we as concerned Christians do to bring this reality to the consciousness of the church, care giving organizations, advocacy groups and aging LGBTpeople in the Ohio area?
We are Looking for concerned and compassionate people interested in developing a program, built around the Gen Silent film, to aid communities, institutions and organizations in a better understanding of the perils facing the aging LGBT people entering care giving environments.
If interested in being a part of this outreach,
Please
contact Marilyn Lloyd
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Spring Lantern Women's Retreat
April 21-23
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Join Women of all ages at Pilgrim Hills for a weekend away from home and church responsibilities for a time of community, worship, spiritual renewal and learning.
Click Here to see more events around the Ohio Conference
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Ordained Ministerial Partner Standing Retreat
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Ordained Ministerial Partner Standing Retreat
Christian Church in Ohio (Disciples of Christ) &
Ohio Conference United Church of Christ
March 14 & 15 at Camp Christian
This retreat is for all ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (DOC) who would like to learn about our two denominations. This is a requirement if you are seeking Ordained Ministerial Partner Standing. For others, it is a great opportunity to gather with clergy from the two denominations in Ohio and learn about each others traditions.
For more info and to register go to:
Regional Event Calendar
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Spring Gathering Saturday May 6th, Details coming soon...
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Calendar of Prayer
March 5, 2017
Bridges of Grace UCC
Charleston, WV
March 12, 2017
First Community Church, Columbus
March 19, 2017
Move United Church, Columbus
March 26, 2017
First Congregational Church, Marietta
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Hospital Visitation Badges for Columbus Area
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New badges may be purchased for $15. For an updated badge application, contact MACC treasurer, Barbara Backus, email:
[email protected]
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Debbie Smetts, Association Office Administrator Central Southeast Ohio Association 6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43229-2547 614-885-0722 Ext. 218 Toll Free: 800-282-0740 Ext. 218
Fax: 614-885-8824 Email: [email protected] Patricia Battle, Association Pastor Office Hours by Appointment
[email protected]
Call or Text: 614-531-8240
Jill V. Glass, Administrative Minister/Licensed Minister
Office Hours by Appointment
[email protected]
Cell Phone: 937-537-6110
Staff Specialists
Reverend Scott Schieber, Head of Staff for Specialists
[email protected]
Cell: 614-226-1314
Joan Davidson, Association Registrar
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Saturday, Sunday, Monday
March 4-6
Gladden Lecture Series
First Congregational Church,
Columbus
Wednesday, March 8
DPAM
David's UCC
9:30a-4p
Saturday, March 11
CSEOA Council Meeting
Association Office
9:30a-1p
Saturday, March 11
DCAM
Association Office
1p
Sunday, March 26 5p -
Tuesday, March 28 12p
COM Training for DPAM/DCAM
DOC Camp Christian, Marysville
Saturday, April 8
CSEOA Council Meeting
Association Office
9:30a-1p
Monday, April 10
Pastoral Excellence Meeting
Place To Be Decided
6-8p
Saturday, April 15
Covenantal Elders
David's UCC
Canal Winchester
10a-12p
Friday, April 21 -
Saturday, April 22
9:30a-4:30p
Boundary Training I & II
MTSO
Saturday, May 6
Spring Gathering
Saturday, May 13
DCAM
Association Office
1p
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