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Explore
Experiment
Excite
...in our ASSOCIATION
Save the Date: 2021 Association Annual Meeting
2021 Summer Read
White Savior: Congregational Discussion Guide
Created by our Minister of Faith in Action, Rev. Michael Howard, this discussion guide is for those looking to dig deep in their faith with bold questions about the relationship between White Supremacy and Christianity in America. The guide provides point-for-point discussion questions for the documentary, White Savior: Racism in the American Church.
Resources for Worship
Anti Racism Resource Page
Weekly Online Check In
The Check In held on Tuesday mornings via Zoom will meet only 10 - 11 am beginning the month of June. 

The Check in is for anyone who wishes to drop in to visit with the Association Ministers and others for a time of sharing and informal conversation. You can drop in and leave as you wish, as it fits your schedule. The link will remain the same. Join us! 
...in our CONGREGATIONS
Community Church of Chesterland replaces PRIDE flag dozens of times.
Read more on Geauga County church out to prove love wins after pride flag is stolen dozens of times
Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity - Director of Music/Organist, Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian, Cleveland Heights, OH  
We are seeking a Director of Music/Organist who will be responsible for all aspects of the worship music for morning services each Sunday, be the accompanist for worship services, rehearse, direct and accompany choirs for adults, youth and children, and supervise any Ensemble Directors. The Director of Music/Organist reports to the Co-Pastors. This part-time (30 hours per week) exempt salaried position is eligible for benefits. 
 
The job description, vision statement, and application are available at: https://www.fhcpresb.org/musicsearch 
 
The application is directly available at: https://forms.gle/Dtfk2rSuNJgP8CAH8
 
Please forward any questions to MusicSearch@fhcpresb.org
Streaming/Online Worship
Farewell to:
Ian Lynch, Old South UCC, Kirtland, who ends his ministry at the end of June. The congregation welcomes Karen Bruno as their Interim Pastor on July 1.

David Brumbaugh, First Congregational UCC, Tallmadge who ends his ministry in June. The congregation welcomes Dan Doty as the Interim Pastor on July 1.
Welcome to:
Robert Buckingham Taylor, settled pastor of St Peter’s UCC, Amherst beginning June 1. The congregation said Farewell to Interim Pastor Arlen Vernava at the end of May.

Karen McEwan, designated pastor of Grace UCC, Massillon, beginning May 1.
Installations
Brooke Baker
Church of the Redeemer (Westlake)
August 8
Jeff Schultz
St. John (Bolivar)
August 29
...in the WIDER CHURCH
General Synod News and Registration
Camp is ON!
Camp is on! The Heartland Conference's Templed Hills Camp is open this summer for youth, families, and adults. We'll offer our annual options (from Choir Camp to Sports Camp and more) as well as opportunities for families and other groups to book time for retreats or group time away in a beautiful natural setting. 

Visit https://heartlanducc.org/outdoor-ministries/ for details and to register for camp or book a visit.

You can register or book any time! Bookings after May 15 require full payment at the time of registration. We are taking appropriate COVID-19 precautions in order to make your experience as safe as possible.
UCC Digital Programming
Association Ministers
Nayiri Karjian
Associations General Minister
Michael Howard
Minister of Faith in Action
Association Staff
Machelle Miller
Office Manager & Bookkeeper


Kellie Ramirez
Information Management and Media

Committee on Ministry Registrar
Don Hill
Financial Development Consultant

Gene McAfee
Dean of Northeast Ohio School of Ministry

Cheryl Lindsay
Communication Consultant
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