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Support Center Summer Hours
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Please note that the Support Center hours will change on Fridays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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You are invited to a free concert by Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass on Sunday, June 9
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at 6:00 p.m. at Grace UCC in Uniontown. (13275 Cleveland Ave. NW, 330-699-3255). The King’s Brass performs hymn classics with a contemporary flair. This is a family-friendly event which promises to lift hearts and spirits through music. The concert is free to all; an optional freewill offering will be accepted.
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Webinar for General Synod Resolutions
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The UCC's Council for Climate Justice is sponsoring a webinar in which lead authors and advocates for five environmentally-related resolutions will present on their respective resolutions. The webinar is for anyone in the UCC regardless of whether or not you are attending General Synod. It is important for members throughout the life of our denomination to be engaged in the process of considering vital matters of faith. The five resolutions pertain to the Green New Deal, forced migration, carbon dividend legislation, nuclear war prevention, and the use of Styrofoam. The webinar will be held on June 6th at 2 pm ET, but a recording will be sent out to all who register.
Register today!
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This month's Creation Justice Webinar features Nick Estes who recently published the acclaimed book on Standing Rock and the long tradition of indigenous resistance. Naomi Klein has praised the book for its transformative stories from the front lines while observing, "Embedded in the centuries-long struggle for Indigenous liberation resides our best hope for a safe and just future for everyone on this planet." In this webinar, Estes will provide critical historical knowledge and perspective for people of faith and conscience seeking environmental justice. The webinar will be held on June 13th at 1 pm. Sign-up even if you can’t make it. All who register will be sent a link to a recording of the webinar.
Register now!
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Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational
who is celebrating its bicentennial, invites all to
the ceremony of unveiling and dedication of a marker under the auspices of the Ohio History Connection on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 11:45 am immediately following the conclusion of its morning’s worship.
Following the ceremony, participants are invited to gather on the church lawn for light refreshments and conversation.
Medina UCC has served as an abiding, vibrant presence in its community. Come celebrate its living ministry!
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First Congregational Church of Akron has opened registration for the Akron Fire summer camp, June 24-28! Open to grades 1-5, this camp is designed to unleash the fire within, and is focused on helping campers discover and develop their creative talents through various forms of art.
Programs offered will include arts and crafts, poetry/spoken word, theater/drama, dance, painting/drawing, jewelry making, yoga/meditation, team building exercises and playground time. Camp hours are 8am-4pm, and costs $25 per camper. Camp fee includes breakfast and lunch, snacks, and a camp t-shirt. To learn more, visit the website at
www.akronfcc.org
or call 330.253.5109.
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Volunteer Youth Ministry Training
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Are you looking for some quality training for your youth ministry volunteers? You AND your entire volunteer team are invited to attend the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training on Saturday, September 21 at
Avon Lake UCC
(32801 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake) from 9:30-11:30AM. Check-in and coffee will begin at 8:30AM. Stay for lunch at no extra cost and be on the road by 12:30PM. Imagine TED-Talk style training from eight of the leading voices in youth ministry today designed to fit any budget. Sign-up one volunteer or 100 for one low flat rate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
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Part-Time Administrative Assistant
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Trinity Church, United Church of Christ in Canal Fulton is seeking a part-time administrative assistant 12-15 hours a week. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Word is helpful. Please send resumes to
officetrinityucc@sbcglobal.net
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Church Rummage Sale at First United Church of Christ, Austinburg
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Bring your donations for our
Rummage Sale
to our upper Annex on Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. between now and June 7
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. You can call the church office to schedule a different time to drop things off, if needed. We are the First United Church of Christ, 2870 St. Rte. 307 (at St Rte 45 and St Rte 307) in Austinburg, Ohio. For more information: (440)275-5125 or go to
www.austinburgfirstucc.org.
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Clergy Housing Allowance Ruling
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A federal appeals court has ruled that the clergy housing allowance authorized by the Internal Revenue Service is constitutional.
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Find out about our Northeast Ohio School of Ministry (NEOSOM). Just
visit the website f
or all the details. Then plan on coming to the Open House on Thursday, June 13, 5-7PM, at
Pilgrim UCC
(130 Broad Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls).
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Your special financial support of Ohio Conference General Synod Delegates is needed and appreciated. Your kind gifts may be given either online by going to
www.ohioucc.org
and clicking on "Special Synod Support" or by mailing a check to the Ohio Conference UCC, 6161 Busch Blvd, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229. Please note "Special Synod Support" on the memo line. Thanks so very much for your support of our delegates who are so giving of their time for this important expression of our shared life.
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Scholarships for Members in Discernment
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The Ohio Conference UCC offers financial support to those who have discerned a call to and are preparing for authorized ministry. Through the gifts of generous individuals and churches, scholarships are available for seminary education expenses to persons preparing for ordination and, in some cases, preparation for licensed and commissioned ministries. Applicants may request funds to cover tuition, room and board, books and other expenses related to preparation for ministry.
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Be sure to mark your calendar.
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Northeast Ohio School of Ministry (NEOSOM) Open House
Thursday, June 13 ♦ 5-7PM
130 Broad Blvd ♦ Cuyahoga Falls
General Synod
United Church of Christ
June 21-25
Wisconsin Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave ♦ Milwaukee, WI
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National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry
Saturday, September 21 ♦ 9:30-11:30AM
32801 Electric Blvd ♦ Avon Lake
Anti Racism Forum
Ohio Conference
Speaker: Leonard Pitts
Friday, September 6
Details Soon
Living Water Association Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 2
Details Soon
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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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June 2
10AM
10786 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson
June 9
10 AM
St Peter's UCC
582 Church Street, Amherst
June 16
10 AM
Christ United Olmsted Falls
23114 West Rd., Olmsted Falls
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June 9
10:15 AM
First Congregational Ravenna
266 S Chestnut St., Ravenna
June 16
10:30 AM
Trinity UCC Akron
915 N Main St., Akron
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Nayiri Karjian
Associations General Minister
Michael Howard
Minister of Faith in Action
Dan Roland
Search & Call Coordinator
Committee on Ministry Registrar
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Machelle Miller
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Don Hill
Financial Development Consultant
Gene McAfee
Dean of Northeast Ohio School of Ministry
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If you'd like to share information about an upcoming or past event sponsored or co-sponsored by a church in our Association, please send your article of 100 words or less in a paragraph by Tuesday noon to
office@livingwaterone.org. Be extravagantly welcoming by including 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 to the flier in the article or the flier can be used as the article. Fliers should be less than 5MB and in Word or PDF format. Photos (which display above 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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