North Coast District News
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
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“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”
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NORTH COAST DISTRICT UPDATES:
The Growing Team at the North Coast District!
As previously announced,
Joy Parker
is the
North Coast Coordinator of New Ministry Development
. In this volunteer position, Joy will work with people across the District who are working to develop ideas related to creating new faith communities. She is following her passion to engage new and non-church people in faith development. She can be reached through the North Coast District Office or directly via email at
jparker@northcoastdistrict.com
A big welcome to our new
District Bookkeeper, Sally Weisbarth
! Sally started at the beginning of November in the office. She shares her time and excellent accounting skills with the North Coast District along with Lakewood UMC where she has been the bookkeeper for the last three years. Sally can be reached at
finance@northcoastdistrict.com
Email! Email! Email! @northcoastdistrict.com
As we continue our efforts to streamline communication, technology, organization, etc. (remember, NO fax line!), we have decided to set new email addresses that will make it easier for correspondence with those of us in the NCD office (see Joy and Sally above!). Please note that we will be checking the old accounts, but hoping to utilize the updated accounts on a more permanent basis in the coming months (by the new year). Please update your address books!
We Survived Charge Conference
Thanks to all who submitted their required paperwork in a timely fashion, and all those who attended one of the two Charge Conference sessions last Saturday! It was a wonderful gathering! Stephanie also appreciates your patience and understanding as she received and continues to sort through the pile of paperwork!
Stephanie has emailed out lists to any churches of documents that are missing and/or need signatures. If you received an email, please respond as soon as you are able -- particularly for Pastor Compensation forms!
NCD Pastors and Extension Ministry -- Fall Gathering
You should have received an email from Dr. Bailey (
"So I've Been Thinking"
) in October. In the email was information about a fall lunch gathering with Bishop Tracy Malone for all NCD Clergy on November 27th.
Please remember to RSVP for the gathering by November 21st.
The link for the RSVP is in that email. Or please let Stephanie know in the District office if you can or cannot attend. Thank you!
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EOC: CONVERSATION ON A WAY FORWARD
The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination, and possible revision, of every paragraph of
The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality, and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church. All clergy and laity in the East Ohio Conference are invited, and encouraged, to participate in any one of the Conversations on a Way Forward offered throughout the EOC throughout the year. Please see the article
HERE for more information and registration link.
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HEALTH CARE ENROLLMENT -- deadline to enroll 11/15
Health Care Enrollment
for the new insurance program is currently underway -- offered
November 1 - 15
for the coming year. It is imperative that you learn about the benefits and costs related to this and make a choice about your plan. Full details are on the Conference website which can be found
HERE
. If you are eligible, please make sure you take the time to review the program and
enroll by November 15th
!
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DISASTER RELIEF -- From the East Ohio Conference
UMCOR continues to help those who were devastated by hurricanes. Please connect to the link on the East Ohio Conference website for specific information about how you can help
HERE
If you would like to see how UMCOR is specifically helping Puerto Rico, please look
HERE for more information.
Flood Bucket/Kit Donation Collection Sites
The following locations have been established as donation collection sites within the North Coast District. You may deliver flood buckets and kits. Only flood bucket cleaning kits and hygiene kits are being accepted at this time.
Good Shepherd UMC
5930 State Rd. Parma, Ohio 44134
Hope UMC
79 Center Rd., Bedford 44146
Contact Bill Buckeye 440-232-3131
Lakewood UMC
15700 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107
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Questions? Comments?
Please email Stephanie at office@northcoastdistrict.com
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BREAD ON BRIDGE
@Nehemiah Mission
EVERY TUESDAY
Bread on Bridge Tuesdays is a regular Tuesday evening gathering from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. during which
all are invited to
drop in to share in conversation, scripture, prayer and song in a cafe’ setting featuring fresh baked bread, soup, coffee and desserts.
(There is no cost, just a free will offering.)
Come alone, bring a friend, bring a group. Share your concerns, joys and interests in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety and community. Enjoy quiet discussion at your table, or join in a community forum.
Sit back and observe, or share a song, poem, favorite scripture, or lead a conversation.
Bread on Bridge Tuesdays
is about sharing and caring in a multi-cultural and diverse community.
The Nehemiah Mission
6515 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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It's a Baby Shower!
For Providence House-a Crisis Nursery
Sunday, November 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
at Independence UMC, 6615 Brecksville Rd, Independence.
Guest speaker will be Natalie Leek Nelson, CEO & President of Providence House. RSVP not needed but appreciated: Linda Emerson (216) 581-6367 evenings.
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West Side
Community House
Christmas Wish List
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Dear United Methodist Friends,
It's that time of year again! Link
HERE
to a copy of our 2017 Christmas Wish list for the children, families and seniors at West Side Community House.
Thank you for helping us to make the holidays special for our program participants!
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HELP WANTED!
Contemporary Worship Leader at Avon UMC
Avon United Methodist Church is looking for a Contemporary Worship Leader to help us start a new worship service in our congregation. We are a growing, suburban congregation with a vision to connect with new people. If you are interested in the position, please see the full job description at
www.avonumchurch.org
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HELP WANTED!
Two openings at
Solon United Methodist Church
Solon UMC is seeking a
Part Time Choir Director
to begin January 2018,
approximately 8 hours a week.
Solon UMC is also seeking a
Part Time Keyboardist/ Organist
to begin January 2018, approximately 8 hours a week.
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HELP WANTED!
Pianist/Organist/
Accompanist
at East Shore UMC
East Shore United Methodist Church, located in Euclid City, OH, is looking for a part-time organist/pianist/accompanist. Responsibilities include but not limited to weekly Sunday services throughout the year, weekly choir rehearsals (Thursdays), and special services as needed.
Three-manual Schantz organ and Baldwin grand piano. Excellent organ and piano, and sight-reading skills are required. Degree in Music preferred. Previous experience as a church organist and accompanist desired. Interested persons should send their resume to:
East Shore United Methodist Church
23002 Lakeshore Boulevard
Euclid, OH 44123
Attention: Margrita Booth
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HELP WANTED!
Custodial Position
at Ridgewood United Methodist Church
30 hours (M-F)
Experience preferred
Application deadline November 20
Attention:
Staff Parish Chairperson
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HELP WANTED!
Piano Accompanist for
Adult Choir
at Columbia UMC
Columbia Station United Methodist Church at 25453 Royalton Road is seeking piano accompanist for adult choir.
Compensated responsibilities include Thursday evening rehearsal (7:30-8:30) and Sunday AM service (10:30) accompanying choir or atorio only.
Please address inquiries to
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HELP WANTED!
Part-time Organist/Pianist/
Accompanist
at St. Matthew UMC
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Cleveland Ohio
is seeking a part-time organist/pianist/accompanist to provide music for Sunday morning worship service, weekly choir rehearsals, weddings, funerals and special events. Must be familiar with United Methodist African American traditional hymns and contemporary worship music. Sight-reading is required.
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HELP WANTED!
Gospel Music Director
at Celebration UMC
Celebration United Methodist Church located at 771 East 260
th Street in Euclid, Ohio is looking for a dynamic Gospel Music Director.
Are you willing to help grow a church spiritually through music?
Are you willing to work with children and youth? Are you willing to bring your expertise to enrich an adult gospel choir? Are you able to accompany a choir to enhance their singing?
or call 216-797-1990.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
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Interested in what is going on throughout the East Ohio Conference? Check out all the news, events, and more at:
eocumcnews.com
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Submit your request for publication of an event, job ad, or need to Stephanie at northcoastdistrict@gmail.com by Wednesday at 12 noon to run in the Friday NCD News. Please be aware that the less words the better! Grab attention with basic W facts (who, what, when, where, why), and if possible, provide a link to more information online. Flyers are not always easily readable in this format.
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North Coast District of The United Methodist Church
6500 Rockside Rd., Suite 150
Independence OH 44131
(216) 441-4527 • office@northcoastdistrict.com
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/
NCD Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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