Central Southeast Ohio Association,
Ohio Conference
CSEmail Newsletter
April 5, 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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Mike Bowersock Memorial Celebration
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Mike Bowersock Memorial Celebration
First Congregational United Church of Christ
444 East Broad St, Columbus
The Bowersock Family invites you to attend a benefit celebration of the life of Michael Bowersock. The event will be hosted
by Rev. Dr. Timothy Ahrens and will include speakers,
video tributes(including from Channel 4), food, and music.
There will be music from fellow reporter Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio), the Gladden Strummer (Dublin Community Church),
the Klatt Brothers Band, Parker MacDonell, Matt Munhall,
and Rachel Clemente (Royal Conservatore of Scotland).
We will pass the hat for donations to benefit the Ohio Hispanic Coalition and the Dublin Food Pantry.
The event is open to the public. No cover charge so please come and share your memories of Mike.
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You don't have to go far to do good!
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Washington UCC in Cincinnati has two weeks open this summer for youth mission groups - June 25 and July 23 - plus a partial July 4 week. We are in a poor, but safe neighborhood, and you will stay in a secured apartment building across the street from the church.
You will help with children in our Summer Youth Program, matched 1-on-1 as a 'buddy' to a child. You also will help serve meals to the community, and do some 'fix-up, clean-up' projects.
PLUS - lots of fun things to do in Cincinnati.
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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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Work Day at Templed Hills
Saturday, May 27 * Memorial Day Weekend
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Here's an opportunity to help get Templed Hills ready for the 2018 camping season. Volunteer teams are invited to Templed Hills on Saturday, May 27 to work on repair/refurbish projects. Plans are still being made, but organize a team and SAVE THE DATE! Details coming soon.
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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:
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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Jesus Scholars Explore 'Alternative Christianities'
At First Community Church
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Friday, April 28,
7-8:30 pm
Saturday, April 29,
9:30 am-4 pm
First Community Church
1320 Cambridge Blvd
Columbus OH 43212
614-488-0681
While the traditional Christian story suggests a steady development from Jesus to Paul
and on to the Church "Fathers," over the last 150 years this story has proven false. Early
Christians did not even call themselves Christian!
What were these unknown Christianities like?
Why were they lost? And what can we learn from texts like the
Gospel of Thomas that were valued by early communities much as Christians today value
the books of the New Testament?
Brochure/Registration
Flyer
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Interested in Interim Ministry Training?
May 2-4 at Camp Christian, Marysville
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Dear Colleagues,
I just wanted to let you know that the Ohio Conference Interim Ministry Working Group will be once again hosting its three-day interim ministry training May 2-4, 2017 at Camp Christian in Marysville. Here's the link to the description and registration on the Disciples website. Interim Ministry Training
I'll be getting it on our website and FB page today.
Ohio Conference UCC
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| Clergy Wellness Study |
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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Mental Health First Aid--Youth Training
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Dear Colleagues,
I wanted to share an opportunity with you regarding Mental Health First Aid--Youth training. Registration is open and faith leaders/lay persons are invited to register (see flyer for registration info). There is NO COST to attend this event.
The training is scheduled for Wed. April 12, 8:30-4:30 in OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital MOB 1 and will include lunch. This is nationally recognized training, the content/curriculum is developed by the National Council on Behavioral Health.
Mental Health First Aid is intended for all people and organizations that make up the fabric of a community. The course is presented to chambers of commerce, professional associations, hospitals, nursing homes, rotary clubs, parent organizations, social clubs, and other groups. Professionals who regularly interact with a lot of people (such as police officers, human resource directors, and primary care workers), school and college leadership, faith communities, friends and family of individuals with mental illness or addiction, or anyone interested in learning more about mental illness and addiction should get trained.
Completion certificates will be issued to those who attend.
Please share this opportunity and print/post the
attached flyer in your settings!
Peace,
Gunnar
Rev. Gunnar A. Cerda, MDiv, BCC
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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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Heidelberg UCC, Stoutsville
is in the process of writing their local church profile.
- Zion UCC, Delaware Zion UCC, Delaware search is open. They are receiving profiles for a part time call Pastor. To see their listing go to www.oppsearch.ucc.org
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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?
We are Looking for concerned and compassionate people interested in developing a program 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,
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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...
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Highwater Hog Roast and Live Aution
Saturday, April 29th starting at 4p
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Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ
1213 Dutch Lane Rd
Newark Oh 43055
Saturday, April 29th at 4p
Live Auction to begin at 6:30p
Roast Pork Dinner served from 4p-7p (Donations Accepted)
Full Dessert Smorgasbord
Enjoy good food, a silent auction, a live auction, basket bonanza raffle, activities for the kids and great fellowship!
Proceeds from dinner and auctions go towards the church building improvements.
visit us at www.highwaterchurch.org
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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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Register NOW!
Spring Gathering Saturday May 6th at North Church
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Calendar of Prayer
April 2, 2017
CSEOA Chaplains serving in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and the Military
April 9, 2017
First Congregational UCC, Columbus
April 16, 2017
CSEOA Members In-Discernment
April 23, 2017
First Congregational UCC, Mt. Vernon
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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] Reverend 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, April 8
CSEOA Council Meeting
Association Office
9:30a-1p
Monday, April 10
Pastoral Excellence Meeting
Place To Be Decided
6-8p
Wednesday, April 12
DPAM
David's UCC
Canal Winchester
9:30a-4p
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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