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Youth @ Synod
There are a lot of ways you can be involved in our associations. Check out the web page Our Associations at Work for a listing of Committees, Ministry Teams and Prophetic Witness Teams. Each of these also has a page that will give you a summary of each group's purpose and plan of action.
AGM Search Update
This is the first monthly update of the AGM Search Committee to the associations. There are six members of the committee: David Brown, Laura Borell, Kelly Fuhrmann, Cheryl Lindsay, Jill Lovett, and Ian Lynch. The committee has been working with John Gantt, Interim Ohio Conference Minister, to complete the first step in the process - finalizing the profile in order to distribute it through the UCC search portal. If you have questions, you may email the committee chair, Cheryl Lindsay.
Furnishings Sale
With the merger of the Lorain and Amherst congregations, excess church furnishings are available for sale at the Lorain building (423 Washington Ave) from 9AM-5PM on Saturday, August 5, 1PM-5PM on Sunday August 6, and 1PM-5PM on Monday, August 7. Reasonable donations accepted for most items. Some, such as baby grand pianos, will have a minimum donation established. All items as is, first come-first served. Payment at the time of sale is requested. Take items when purchased. Arrangements can be made for larger items. For more information, email Brian Burke or call 440-988-9148 or 440-225-4458.
Clothing/Book Giveaway
On Saturday, August 12 there will be a clothing and book giveaway for ages infant to 12 years from 11AM-1PM at West Park United Church of Christ (3909 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland) in the front yard. Come pick up free clothing and books to end the summer and start the school year! All are welcome.
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Save the Date
A retreat just for Youth Leaders!  September 8 & 9 at the Sunset Shores Retreat Center in Vermilion, Ohio.  More info to come!

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Healthy Practices for Ministry
Authorized ministers are invited to Healthy Practices for Ministry: An Unexamined Ministry is Not Worth Doing on Saturday, September 16, 9AM-2:30PM, at United Church of Christ Congregational (217 E Liberty St, Medina). This day will allow you to reflect on the course of your ministry over time, make note on high points and low points, identify wounds that linger, identify what aids your healing and ways to move forward, identify embers that could turn into flames, and worship with colleagues in a Taize style gathering. Our facilitator will be Charlotte Still Noble. The seminar is $35. Optional lunch is $10.

Plant a Yard Sign for the Paris Accord
In response to the United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, General Synod passed an emergency resolution entitled "The Earth is the Lord's - Not Ours to Wreck". With 16 conferences as sponsors and 97% of delegates voting in its favor, the resolution reflects a denomination in which two recent surveys found that climate is the number one issue of concern for members. As a tangible act of witness related to the resolution, churches are invited to plant yard signs that declare, "We [heart] Planet Earth. We Support the Paris Accord".

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Is Interior Design Your Forte?
Use your talents to benefit the United Church of Christ National Setting headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The staff lounge is in need of a makeover. It's a real fixer upper! Use your interior design abilities to create a vibrant space for the hardworking, dedicated staff and help change the lounge from drab to fab! Your in-kind donation of time and talent is tax deductible, too. Please email UCC Human Resources or call 216-736-2136.
Open Positions
Kent United Church of Christ in Kent is seeking a part-time Financial Administrator with payroll, purchasing, fund accounting and church specific software experience. Download the complete job description. Submit resume to Kent UCC, Attn: Nancy Bubenzer, 1400 East Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Middleburg Heights Community UCC is searching for a part-time Office Assistant for its busy office. Candidates should be organized, flexible, able to handle interruptions and keep confidentiality, proficient with MS Office and databases, quick to learn, capable of working independently and collaboratively, and customer-centric. HS diploma or GED required. Responsibilities will include bulletin production, greeting guests in person and on the phone, and other office duties. Flexible schedule of 15 hours/week average at $12.50/hour, varying by liturgical calendar, with light summer hours. Paid vacation. Resumes and cover letter should be sent to mcgaw@mhcucc.org by July 31.
Ordinations & Installations
Ordination of Vance Awa
July 30 ♦ 2PM
Lakewood Congregational UCC ♦ 1375 W Clifton Blvd ♦ Lakewood

Installation of Luke Lindon
September 10 ♦ 10AM
UCC Congregational ♦ 217 E Liberty ♦ Medina

Installation of Jason Thompson
October 8 ♦ 3PM
West Park UCC ♦ 3909 Rocky River Dr ♦ Cleveland
Association Ministers' Schedules
Here's where your Association Ministers will be the next few Sundays.
July 30
2PM
Vance Awa Ordination
1375 W Clifton Blvd ♦ Lakewood

August 6
2PM
Bonnie Bates' Farewell Open House
The Church in Silver Lake
2951 Kent Rd ♦ Silver Lake

August 13
9:30AM
The Great Summer Serve
Avon Lake UCC
32801 Electric Blvd ♦ Avon Lake

August 20
9:30AM
St Peter's UCC
10639 Oak Valley Rd SW ♦ Baltic
July 30
2:30PM
Pioneer Larger Parish
St John UCC
51705 German Ridge Rd ♦ Powhatan Point

August 6
10AM
St Paul UCC
7507 York Rd ♦ Parma

2PM
Bonnie Bates' Farewell Open House
2951 Kent Rd ♦ Silver Lake

August 13
9:30AM
The Great Summer Serve
32801 Electric Blvd ♦ Avon Lake
Your Associations' Staff
Rita Root
Associations General Minister

Bonnie Bates
Associations Associate for Congregational Vitality & Development

Machelle Miller
Office Manager & Bookkeeper

Cheryl McGraw
Communications & Administration

Committee on Ministry Registrar


Margaret Borrelli
Faith Formation Coordinator
Mark Frey
Pastoral Excellence/Communities of Practice

Don Hill
Financial Development Consultant


Gene McAfee
Dean of Northeast Ohio School of Ministry

Bob Richardson
Coach Coordinator

Maureen Webber
Spiritual Formation Coordinator

Lori Wick
Youth Ministries Coordinator
Submission Guidelines
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.