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Making it Easy for Everyone to Give to Your Church
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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.
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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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Healthy Practices for Ministry
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You 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.
Learn More & Register by September 2
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Plant a Yard Sign for the Paris Accord
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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.”
Download the Sign Graphic
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Paradise UCC in Louisville is seeking a full-time Director of Student and Family Ministries. A mature and emotionally healthy Christ-follower who can serve as a positive role model for parents and children. This person is responsible for enriching and nourishing the faith of children, youth and their families by providing the youth of Paradise UCC innovative and meaningful opportunities to learn about God. Download the complete job description and application instructions.
Richville UCC in Navarre is seeking Director of Music, Organist, Choir and Handbells. Presently have one Sunday ("traditional") service at 10:30AM. Available: 80 stop Allen organ, Kimball Grand Piano, 5 octaves handbells, 3 octaves choir-chimes. Special arrangements may be made for weddings/funerals. Work on growth for all choirs. Must be able to work in cooperation with the Pastor/Spiritual Life committee. June-August off. Competitive salary. Independent hire. Position available September 1. Send resume and references to Richville UCC, Attn: Karen Gerber, 6125 Richville Dr SW, Navarre, OH 44662.
Email the church for questions or copy of job description or call 330-465-7912.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers.
The family of Carol Brown, former national President of Black United Christians, on her death July 6.
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Ordinations & Installations
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Ordination of Vance Awa
July 30 ♦ 2PM
Installation of Luke Lindon
September 10 ♦ 10AM
Installation of Jason Thompson
October 8 ♦ 3PM
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Association Ministers' Schedules
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Here's where your Association Ministers will be the next few Sundays.
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July 23
10AM
July 30
1375 W Clifton Blvd ♦ Lakewood
August 6
2951 Kent Rd ♦ Silver Lake
August 13
9:30AM
The Great Summer Serve
32801 Electric Blvd ♦ Avon Lake
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July 30
2:30PM
Pioneer Larger Parish
St John UCC
51705 German Ridge Rd ♦ Powhatan Point
August 6
2951 Kent Rd ♦ Silver Lake
August 13
9:30AM
The Great Summer Serve
32801 Electric Blvd ♦ Avon Lake
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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
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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
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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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