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Ministry Together
Clergy Resources from the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest
September | 2022
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Upper Midwest All Congregational Gathering, October 15 | |
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The 2022 All Congregational Gathering is almost here! Join many at the Christian Conference Center on Saturday, October 15 to worship, learn ways to make sense of and adapt to many challenges that the church is facing, and have fun as Disciples Together.
Share the promotional video -- maybe even show it in worship. And learn more here.
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Important News and Resources | |
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Celebrations
Ana Wilson was installed as pastor of Grace United Church of Christ of Millville, MN on September 11.
Pleasantville Christian Church of Pleasantville, IA held their official dedication service of their new building on September 18. Current pastor Don Naftz and several previous ministers participated in the dedication service.
| Dianna Clark was installed as pastor of Central Christian Church of Marshalltown, IA on September 18. | |
Prayers for Clergy Colleagues
Pasha Buck on the death of her husband John (obituary)
Family and friends of Bill Gardner, on his passing (obituary)
Tim Diebel on the death of his mother, Merita (obituary)
Prayers for congregations, pastors and chaplains as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect life.
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Congregations in Transition
Friends, you will see listed below the congregations in the Upper Midwest in the search and call process. Gratefully many of these congregations have interim leadership, equipping the congregation to transition with hope and grace.
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Mitchellville Christian Church is in the search and call process. Alice Bolen is serving as interim.
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Altoona Christian Church called Lisa Grace as interim.
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Newton First Christian Church is in the search and call process.
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Oakland Christian Church is in the revitalization process, using regular pulpit supply for Sundays.
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Waukee Christian Church is in the search process.
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New Disciples Christian Church, Cedar Rapids has called Sherry Schwab as interim.
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Park Ave Christian Church, Des Moines is in the search and call process with Tim Johnson serving as interim.
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Lennox Christian Church is in the search and call process.
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Trinity Christian Church, Bridgewater, will enter the search and call process.
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First Christian Church, Hampton is exploring regular pulpit supply.
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New Beginnings Christian Church, Urbandale, is in the search and call process, with Nick Green as the interim.
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Central Christian Church, Boone, is in the search and call process, with David Clark as the interim.
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Hedrick Christian Church is seeking pulpit supply.
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Carlisle Christian Church is beginning the search process and seeking pulpit supply.
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Looking to Serve?
Each month, we list the congregations in the Upper Midwest who are in the search and call process. It is challenging to identify enough pulpit supply, interim, and settled ministers for these many congregations to consider.
Please contact Josh, Tiff or Liz to learn more or share your ideas.
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Clergy Book Study -- The Prophetic Imagination | |
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The monthly book study with clergy from across the Region continues on Thursday, October 27, 2 pm. Our discussion will focus on chapters 5, 6, and 7 of The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann. This classic work of Biblical theology traces prophecy as a critique of power and source of new vision.
The book study is a Zoom meeting. The link is sent the morning of 10/27. To participate please send an email to liz@uppermidwestcc.org. Your participation will earn continuing education hours plus join your colleagues in engaging conversation.
This Clergy Book Study will resume in early 2023. If you have a book recommendation for 2023 book studies, please submit it to Liz.
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Other Continuing Education Opportunities | |
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Convergence
Preaching Advent
online, Oct. 17-20, free & pay
Consider ways to preach hope, peace, joy, and love in these difficult times with 12 speakers. Free to watch day of release; pay for lifetime access.
More info about sessions.
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National Council of Churches
Christian Unity Gathering
online, Oct. 9-11, $25
More info about program.
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Continuing Education Requirement
All Upper Midwest clergy are expected to complete continuing education each year in order to be granted ministerial standing in the following years. Details on our regional website.
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Christian Church in the Upper Midwest | www.uppermidwestcc.org | |
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