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The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates has been called by the Penn NE Conference to be their Conference Minister. She will begin her new position on September 1, 2017. Bonnie has served our two associations as our Associate for Congregational Vitality and Development with joy, expertise and innovation. There will be a time of farewell for Bonnie in August to provide opportunity for you to personally thank her for her service and wish her well in the next chapter of her ministry in the United Church of Christ.

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Trinity Community of Beavercreek will offer a Level 1/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education Extended Unit from October 9, 2017 through March 19, 2018. Association for Clinical Pastoral Education applications are being accepted now for admission into this innovative program in the fully accredited ACPE Center. Mail your completed application and $25 deposit, remitted to Trinity Community, to Marie Atwood, CPE Support Staff, Trinity Community, 3218 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440. For additional information, email Rev. Greta A. Wagner, ACPE Certified Educator, Trinity Community Director of Pastoral Care and CPE.

Recently the Mutual Ministry Group, with members from St Paul UCC in Parma, St Peter UCC in Seven Hills, and Ridge Road UCC in Parma, donated household and toiletry items to Maggie's Place, a nonprofit organization that provides help and support to homeless pregnant women. There are seven homes, six in Arizona and one in Cleveland. The Cleveland home is called the Zechariah House. Right now the Zechariah House is in the process of launching a capital campaign for remodeling, but during this period they are still providing counseling, social connections and a meal as well as some basic supplies to their clients on an outpatient basis.

Federated Church in Chagrin Falls enthusiastically seeks a full time Director of Music Ministries. Federated has an historically strong music program and interest in diverse musical experiences. The Director is an integral part of worship planning and execution. The Director oversees the music of the church for all services and conducts two of the church choirs. The Director is also responsible for management of the music ministry budget, recruiting new members to the music ministry of the church, and regular attendance at staff meetings. Please email your resume to Amy Eugene. For more info call 440-247-6490 x145.

St John UCC in Bolivar is seeking a full-time organist or pianist. The position consists of playing for Sunday service at 10:30AM (summer hours may differ). Other responsibilities include accompanying the choir, choir practice one evening a week, weddings, and funerals. Qualified candidates please send resumes to St John UCC, c/o Personnel Committee, PO Box 156, Bolivar, OH 44612. Any questions, contact Arline Mase at 330-874-2249.

St John UCC in Bolivar is seeking a part-time secretary to work three half-days a week. Some responsibilities are computer knowledge, typing a newsletter, typing weekly bulletins, keeping church records updated, general office work, and assisting the pastor. If interested, please send your resume to St John UCC, c/o Personnel Committee, PO Box 156, Bolivar, OH 44612. Any questions, contact Arline Mase at 330-874-2249.

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