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Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates September 8, 2017
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A Bias Announcement
New CAS e-newsletter deadlines & publication date!
There will not be a weekly email next Friday, September 15th as we transition to a new publication schedule on Wednesday, September 20th. You can expect to receive weekly the CAS e-newsletter every Wednesday starting September 20th. The deadline for articles will be Tuesday by noon. Anything received after that will be included in the next e-newsletter.
Thank you for your cooperation as we make this transition to serve you. Questions? Contact Diana Keefer at dkeefer@wocumc.org.
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Update on Hurricane Response
The news reports from Texas last week and now the Carribean and Florida continue to give us reason to pause. Hurricane season is in full force. Harvey, Irma, and Jose are impacting millions of individuals. Natural disasters are impacting people around the globe. People in
Sierra Leone have experienced torrential rains, mudslides. In each of these disasters families and individuals have been displaced, homes have been destroyed, and life has been lost. In the midst of any natural disaster, we can wonder, "what can I do?"
It is easy to get overwhelmed by information.
It is even easier to forget after a couple weeks the needs of people hundreds and thousands of miles away. The recovery will continue for many years....
read more
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Bishop Introduces Task Force on Clergy Wellness
Beloved in Christ Jesus:
In the Episcopal Address at Annual Conference I stated that I would be initiating a Task Force on Clergy Wellness. I want to indicate to you that the task force has been named and has already met once. They are lay and clergy committed to this work. The task force will have its second meeting on Thursday, August 31. The persons who have agreed to serve are:
April Blaine
*Janet Blocher, Chair
Leroy Chambliss
Anna Guillozet
Mike Kremnitzer (WOC Staff)
Brian Law
Donnetta Peaks (WOC Staff)
Mary Shumard
Chad Stoltz
Stephanie Tunison
Brent Watson
Justin Williams
The group will be looking at learning about the state of clergy wellness in the West Ohio Conference. They are shaping their work around five markers of wellness: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and financial.
The goal, beyond assessment, is to celebrate the good things and identify some goals in each area for improvement over time. The task force will gather information from many sources and partner widely on solutions.
Please keep this team and this important work in your thoughts and prayers and be alert for the opportunities that will be coming your way for input.
All the best in Christ Jesus,
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Streamline Your Church's Administrative Structure
Single info/intro sessions -
choose one date: September 18, 20, 26, 27
E
xplore the possibility of transitioning to a nimble and streamlined church administrative structure, to get decisions made more quickly, plus move people out of spending so much time in committee meetings - thus freeing them to serve in ministry. Attend any one of four one-hour overview info sessions, to help you discern whether this would be a positive step for your congregation. If you then decide you'd like to move ahead, you can register later for the full Traction Track to train, guide and help you implement this shift over the next six months.
Register Here
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Learn How to Lead a Volunteers in Mission Team
Come and learn how to organize and lead a mission team in Ohio, the United States or around the world. Join experienced team leaders to learn skills and information for planning and leading a mission team. This training will also look at the role of the Spiritual Guide and provide practical resources for nurturing the spiritual life of team members. When engaged in mission, it is important to intentionally use the serving experience as a tool for spiritual formation. This training will equip you to lead others in mission where you will see and experience the abundant miracles of God's love. We look forward to working with you! For upcoming training opportunities,
click here.
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Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes Announced
Basic Course and the Advanced Course: Spiritual Gifts
September 22nd and 23rd, at Centenary UMC
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 coming soon!
Registration information:
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21st Annual Legal Forum
Legal Issues Churches may run into
WEST OHIO CONFERENCE
Topics:
Safe Sanctuaries Update and Overview
Best Practices for Sharing Your Church & Building
- Property & Liability Insurance
- Legal Considerations
- Missional Alignment
Ohio's New Concealed Carry Law-What Churches need to Know
Social Media Policy
Friday, October 27, 2017
Registration 9AM; Event 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost is 35.00 per person.
Location Name:
Ohio Wesleyan University, Benes Room
Location Address:
61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH
Registration opens September 1, 2017, online.
For more information, contact Joy Perry at
jperry@wocumc.org or 1-800-437-0028 ext. 222.
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A Spiritual Musical Presented by Centenary UMC
"Gates Ajar"
You will hear, "Well done my good and faithful servant?" Saturday, September 9, 2017 Centenary United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.,2048 Denune Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211 Musicians, soloists, combined choir and dance ministry from: Centenary UMC * Clair UMC * Wesley Church of Hope UMC
This is a Must-See Must-Hear praise event!
Love Offering
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Come to The Gathering and hear Chief of Police Kim Jacobs!
Columbus Chief of Police Kim Jacobs (a member of the King Ave UMC) will be the guest speaker at the next Gathering. The Gathering will be held on Sunday, September 10, at 3:00 pm, at the Livingston United Methodist Church, 200 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH.
The Gathering is a quarterly event for Reconciling United Methodists and allies in the Central Ohio area. It is a time to gather for fellowship, support, and to hear what is going on in the movement toward full inclusion in the UMC. Refreshments will also be served. All are welcome!
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Church Safety and Security Workshop - Friday,
October 13th
You've asked and we are planning a workshop on church safety and security this fall. At 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
Q & A: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sack Lunch, time for individual questions: 12:00 pm
Topics covered include consulting, cultivating awareness, developing a safety plan, and starting and developing a security program. The workshop stresses tools other than violence. Includes simulations; dress is casual. Sign up. Sponsored by Capitol Area North District, Protect the Faith, and Thomas Alexander agency Brotherhood Mutual Insurance.
Register here:
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RUMMAGE and BAKE SALE
Friday, September 15
Saturday, September 16
9 AM - 3 PM
Christ United Methodist Church
1480 Zettler Road
(between Livingston & Scottwood,
south of Bishop Hartley)
The United Methodist Women thank you for your help
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Retirement Planning Seminar: Mission Possible 2
September 19
The West Ohio Conference wants to partner with you by offering a program designed to Strengthen Your Financial Health: Mission Possible 2. Tuesday, September 19 at Christ Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd., Kettering, OH. 9:30 am (doors open at 9:00 am) until 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Topics include how and when retirement is possible; a retirement plan overview; Wespath services, tax matters, social security and more; and an overview of benefits access. To register email Sandi George, Benefits Coordinator, at sgeorge@wocumc.org.
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Stewardship 101 for the Smaller Church
West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church
Saturday, September 30, 2017
(Check-in begins at 9:30am) Event: 10:00am-2:30pm
West Carrollton United Methodist Church
26 N. Locust Street, West Carrollton, OH 45449
$5.00 per person (includes lunch, refreshments and resources)
Who Should Attend
Pastors, Finance Committee Members, Stewardship Team Leaders, Church Leaders
Growing Generosity
The smaller church has unique cultural issues to address to grow generosity. The following topics will be addressed, customized to their unique historical practices.
* Biblical foundation for giving to God
* Understanding generosity as a lifestyle
* Holistic approach to stewardship
* Modified local church year-round strategy to grow generous givers
* What is the role of the pastor?
* What is the role of the finance committee?
* Best financial practices
* Address: "But we've always had the money when we need it!"
* Why or why not use CD's (Certificates of Deposit) as stewards?
For more information contact Council on Development at 614-844-6200
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REVIVE &
RENEW FOR
RELEVANT
MINISTRY
Town and Rural
Resource Program (TARRP) of
East & West Ohio
Conferences invite UM
Clergy & Lay to join us
for a day apart to:
What are the goals of this event? Click
here for more information and registration.
Sat., Sept. 30, 2017
9:00 am-4:00 pm
at
CAMP WESLEY
just north of
Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Plus an option to
come early on
September 29th
to rest, relax, hike,
fish, and enjoy the
facilities, with
supper, & vespers!
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Choir Director
Asbury South United Methodist Churchis seeking a director for its Chancel Choir. This part-time position involves conducting...
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ChurchOrganist/Pianist
Glenwood United Methodist Church in west Columbus is seeking a part-time organist/pianist for weekly worship services..
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Church Organist/Pianist
Christ United Methodist Church is accepting applications for a Organist/Pianist. Please contact them at:
Christ United Methodist Church,1480 Zettler Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43227
Choir Director
Neal Avenue United Methodist Church is accepting application for a Choir Director to lead the choir..
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Application
Intern for Youth Group and Music/Worship Leadership
Chatham Charge UMC is searching for a dynamic musically inclined individual to assist with their weekly Wednesday afternoon youth group as well as...
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Church Accompanist
Maple Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster, Ohio is in search of an accompanist for piano (mostly) and organ (occasionally). This paid position ...
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Assistant for Children and Student Ministries
The Assistant for the Children and Student Ministries Pastor is responsible for assisting the Children and Student Ministry Pastor and volunteers in the...
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Director of Music
Alexandria UMC in Alexandria OH is seeking a Director of Music. This part-time paid position inc
ludes directing the Chancel Choir and Bell (currently inactive),
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Please share these updates with others in your congregation!
If you have anything you would like to have shared or posted in our Newsletter, feel free to email your request to me by Wednesday at Noon.
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