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Ministry Together
Clergy Resources from the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest
November | 2022
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2023 Ministers Institute Focuses on Clergy Wellness | | |
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The 2023 Ministers Institute, "Clergy Wellness: Replenishing Our Souls for Ministry," will feature workshops, worship, and more. Two options for participations:
- In person at Christian Conference Center, January 30-31 (and opportunity to participate in Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation session on February 1)
- Online on February 6
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Important News and Resources | |
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Celebrations
Congratulations to Windy Welsch on retirement after serving Nichols Christian Church, Nichols, IA for 15 years. Rev. Josh Patty and Rev. Liz Woodward attended the celebration on Sunday, November 6. Rev. Patty awarded an Honored Minister's Pin to Rev. Welsch.
Congratulations to Bob Fread on his installation as Pastor of First Christian Church, Cedar Falls, IA on November 20.
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Prayers for Clergy Colleagues
EvaLyn Carlson, who served congregations and as a loyal camper in the Upper Midwest died on November 4. A celebration is planned on Sat. Dec 10, 1 pm, at First Congregational UCC, Fairmont, MN. More info.
Daniel Sanford who served congregations and in ministries of the Upper Midwest died Nov. 10 while living in Florida.
Tony Thurston, on the passing of his mother, Bev Thurston, October 23. (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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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 has regular pulpit supply.
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New Beginnings Christian Church, Urbandale, is in the search and call process.
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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. Lynda Carlson is providing pulpit supply until Christmas.
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Nichols Christian Church is seeking pulpit supply.
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Bondurant Christian Church will enter the search process after resignation of Jason Grow.
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Broadway Christian Church will enter the search process after the resignation of Carol Hall.
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Marion Christian Church will enter the search process after the resignation of Bryce Bowers.
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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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Continuing Education Opportunities | |
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First Christian Church, Minneapolis
Settler Colonialism, the Impact on Native Peoples, & Working to Restore Right Relations
Nov 28, 7 pm, online
Rev. Dr. Lisa Barnett (Phillips Theological Seminary) will present as part of the VOICES series.
More info about program.
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Luther Seminary
Festival of Homiletics
May 15-18, Minneapolis
The 2023 theme is "Preaching Hope for a Weary World."
More info about program.
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Disciples Home Missions
Theopoetics: Black Women's Poetic Writing as a Spiritual Practice
Nov 30, 11 am, online
Dr. Oluwatomisin "Tomi" Oredein (Brite Divinity School) will share the foundations of theopoetics.
More info about program.
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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Discerning Whiteness: The Unacknowledged Barrier
2 Zoom session, $90
Clergy-specific workshops led by the Anti-Racism Study Dialogue Circles.
More info about sessions.
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Lexington Theological Seminary
Intimate Partner Violence and the Church
Dec 3, 12:30 pm, online
Is the church prepared to provide effective pastoral care to victims of abuse? Rev. Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis suggests faithful and faith-filled response.
Register for this 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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