Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates October 11, 2017

A Bias Opinion

Deep Change or Slow Death
 
While I've said it before, may I state the obvious again? Our culture is going through some massive changes.  These changes are shaping our values in regard to how we define family, live our faith, gain knowledge, and understand science. Because these changes are complex and coming at such speed, the church is being left behind as a quaint spiritual artifact and dusty theological antique. 
 
In such an open arena of competing values and counter-Christian views, what options are open to us as individuals or our local congregations in regard to making a missional impact in our communities and the world? Read More
**Friendly reminder......our A2DS Sara Thomas's email is sarathomas@wocumc.org - please add this to your address book.  Emails are be confused with Susan Thomas in the Office of Ministry.  Thank you!!
* Charge Conferences will begin in November *

Regional Charge Conferences - Dates, Times and Locations - may be found here

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Please call the office if you have further questions at 614-222-0600
2018 Connectional Giving

Letters were mailed to the Pastors and Treasurers which included the apportioned numbers for each Church.  If you need a breakdown of District giving please call the District Office.
Holding Up Your Corner event with Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson Jr.  -  November 2nd
Clergy are invited to join Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson Jr., author of Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race in Your Community, as he shares his experiences in Ferguson, Missouri and offers ways that we can bring conversations about race to our congregations.  Sponsored by CAN and CAS.  Lunch will be provided; please RSVP by Monday, October 30.  Held at Christ UMC, 1480 Zettler Rd., Columbus.   RSVP here.   
Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes in November
     
Advanced Course: Leading Worship and
Biblical Storytelling, an advanced course NOT required for Lay Speaker Certification  
November 17th and 18th, at Lancaster First UMC
Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Avenue, Lancaster

Registration information:
Leading Worship click here
Biblical Storytelling click here
21st Annual Legal Forum
Friday, October 27, 2017
Registration 9AM; Event 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost is 35.00 per person.
Ohio Wesleyan University, Benes Room
61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH  
  Register here
Local Church Events
 
  • Church Safety and Security Workshop - Friday, October 13th
You've asked and we are planning a workshop on church safety and security this fall. Northwest UMC, 5200 Riverside Drive, Columbus. For church leaders and clergy.  No cost, lunch is provided.  Online Registration is required by October 10.
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 am    Seminar: 9:00 - 11:00 am
  • Grand Opening - Disciple Factory
October 14th -  6 pm -  50s 30th St. in Newark
Live on Stage - "God's Dirt" Band -  A message from Pastor Don "Critter" Allen
Free food and drinks and plenty of awesome activities
Come as you are - MATTHEW 25:4
  • 2017 Global Gathering
of the Wesleyan Covenant Association will be held on Saturday, October 14, at The Woodlands UMC in The Woodlands, Texas.   The event will be simulcast to six churches in the West Ohio Conference..... learn more
  • Wesley Church of Hope
United Way of Central Ohio - Strategic Building for Faith Based Community Programs / October 21, 2017, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lunch Provided - Register here
 
A Girls and Pearls Conference - October 21st @ 9:00 AM -  Driving Park Recreation Center, 110 Rhoads Ave., Columbus. Contact Ms. Audrey McClain for more information at 614-209-0319
  • Centenary UMC - Gates Ajar"
Sunday, October 29, 2017 Centenary United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.,2048 Denune Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211   
  •  Wesley Church of Hope UMC Veterans' Day Celebration 
Saturday November 11, 2017 -  Time: 11am-1pm
2935 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43207
This event is free and open to the public. 
  • Church for All People
Join the Church for All People at the Hangry Turkey walk/run on November 11, 2017 at 9:00am at Three Creeks Metro Park. All money raised will go to provide a free Thanksgiving community meal at the Reeb Avenue Center. For more information contact Pastor Greg Henneman at ghenneman@4allpeople.net.  Register here 
  • Etna UMC - Book Festival
December 2, 2017 -  10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Faith and Fellowship Book Festival - 
Several nationally known best-selling authors will join local authors to present a message of faith and hope to Central Ohio.  The headlining author is Liz Curtis Higgs who will be the first speaker of the day.  Find ou t more 
  • Reynoldsburg UMC - Fresh Grounded Faith
WOMEN'S EVENT
Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00-9:30 pm & Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Jennifer Rothschild, best-selling author and nationally-recognized Bible study teacher
Lisa Whelchel actress, probably best  to find out more call or please RSVP for Kick-Off Rally:  Jeanne Bruce, Local Conference Director  jeanne@rumc.org or  614-866-5864, Ext. 115
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