North Coast District News
JULY 20, 2018
“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.” 
―  John Wesley
KEEP AN EYE OUT...
PASTORS : The Clergy Consultation schedule was sent out a few weeks ago. If you have not yet had the chance to confirm you appointment time, please do so by August 15th. If you did not receive a copy of the schedule (it was emailed), please let Stephanie know.

SPR CHAIRS : The SPR Consultation schedule may have already been shared with you by your pastor. You will also receive a direct email from the District office with the schedule and the paperwork (LCPA, LCPL) included within the week.

DISTRICT DIRECTORIES : The District Directory for the 2018-19 year will be available by the end of the month.

CHARGE CONFERENCE PAPERWORK : Is coming soon! The pastoral consultation paperwork (CPA, CPL, CPI) and the SPR consultation paperwork (LCPA, LCPL) will be sent out next week. The Cabinet requests ALL Charge Conference paperwork to be submitted electronically (there will be a letter accompanying all paperwork to further explain this). Omnibus forms will be out by the end of July.
NORTH COAST DISTRICT IMPORTANT DATES

DS RENEWAL LEAVE
For those who are not aware, our DS, the Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey is currently on Renewal Leave through August 31st. The bulk of that time will be spent in Cambodia teaching UM pastors and lay leaders. If you have a need during this summer with regard to your church, please call the District Office, and Stephanie will assist you and/or tell you who to contact.


* * DISTRICT OFFICE IS MOVING * *
The office is going to get packed up July 31st and move one mile down Rockside -- to the west side of 77 -- to a more cost-efficient, additional amenities (multiple conference rooms), and more functional office space as of August 1st. The new address will be 4700 Rockside Rd, Suite 300, Independence 44131 (we will be in the Summit One building in Summit Office Park -- right next to Rockside Rd.). Email and phone stay the same (we still will not have a fax line).

** Given the need to move phones, internet connections, and reassemble the office, communication to the office will be limited between July 31st and August 1st. **


CHARGE CONFERENCE
The date and locations have been set! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 10th. The East Side churches will meet at 9 a.m. at Aldersgate UMC. The West Side churches will meet at 1 p.m. at Berea UMC. Not sure where you fall in that geographical line-up? Click HERE. Just a reminder that Omnibus forms will be due two weeks prior to the Charge Conference, which means October 27th.


Print/Copy/Scan/Fax
BW: 35 ppm
Double sided print/copy/scan
2 (550 sheet trays)
80 sheet multipurpose tray
Scan to email/network folder
Paper handler: 8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17
Reduce/Enlarge
Color scanning
Scans speed: 51 ppm
80 GB hard drive
50 sheet staple finisher/collate/sort
1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution
100 page document feeder
Need a Copier?
The District has a Canon IR 4035 copier/scanner which needs a new home. It would require you to take over the lease ($213.21/month) through Lake Business Products which runs through 2021. Highlight functions included under picture
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If interested, please contact the District office before July 30th

or call
(216) 441-4527

NEWS TO KNOW
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Grief Share at Fields UMC

Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Grief Share at Fields United Methodist Church has begun a new series. GriefShare is a special weekly grief recovery seminar and support group which meets weekly on Mondays as long as there is a need from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. Sessions include a weekly topic, a short video, and a workbook to go along with the video. You'll find GriefShare to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an "oasis" on your long journey through grief. You can join in anytime. Leaders are Adrienne Essenberg and Marylynn Swartz.

Fields United Methodist Church is located at 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. Please contact the church office at (440) 327-8753, for more information or to register for GriefShare.

MTSO Pledges to Help UM Candidates Get Their Full Seminary Tuition Covered

Methodist Theological School in Ohio and its generous donors are offering a bold new commitment to every qualified applicant who pursues United Methodist candidacy: an opportunity to earn a master’s degree with no out-of-pocket tuition expenses.

MTSO’s pledge has two parts. First, the school’s financial aid experts will assist each applicant in locating and applying for scholarships from numerous sources. Second, if scholarships from those sources don’t cover an applicant’s full tuition, MTSO and its donors will make up the difference – dramatically reducing the financial burden of pursuing a graduate theological degree.
This commitment is extended to every qualified prospective student who pursues United Methodist candidacy as an elder or deacon and applies to a master’s degree program by Aug. 1, 2018, for the 2018-19 academic year.

Interested prospective students are invited to learn more by contacting an MTSO admissions counselor at 800-333-6876 or admissions@mtso.edu by Aug. 1 .

Methodist Theological School in Ohio provides theological education and leadership in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world. In addition to the Master of Divinity degree, the school offers master’s degrees in counseling, theological studies and practical theology, along with a Doctor of Ministry degree.
Engage with MTSO through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@MTSOedu).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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HELP WANTED!
Parish Nurse at Ridgewood UMC

Ridgewood UMC Parma is looking to hire a Parish Nurse for 10 hours per week, $ 20-25 dollars an hour. For job description, please contact tluinski@gmail.com


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HELP WANTED!
Choir Director
at Christ UMC

Christ UMC, located on the west side of Cleveland, is looking for a choir director. Responsibilities include a weekly rehearsal, a Sunday worship service, and leading the Childrens choir. There are also occasional special services that the choir participates in (i.e. Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday). We are looking for someone preferably with experience leading a choir who can work collaboratively with the Pastor and the Worship committee. The salary is $6,000 per year.
 
Interested applicants can e-mail their resume to office@christumc.com . Also a complete job description can be found on our website: www.christumc.com
 

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Positions Available at East Ohio Conference
Executive Secretary to the Bishop
The Ohio East Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Executive Secretary to the Bishop.   A detailed description of the position may be found here.

Interested, qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, including at least three references, to Assistant to the Bishop the Rev. Dr. Gary George. Resumes will be received through August 31. They can be sent via  e-mail  or U.S. mail ( 8800 Cleveland Ave., N.W., North Canton, OH 44720 ).  
 
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Connectional Ministries
The East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking applications for the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Connectional Ministries.   A detailed description of the position may be found here.
The administrative assistant reports to and is responsible for supporting the director of Connectional Ministries in fulfilling the mission and vision of the East Ohio Conference. This includes communicating, budgeting, reporting, and coordinating for a variety of ministries and committees. Experience with and understanding of The United Methodist Church is desirable but not r equired for this position, which is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt with health care and retirement benefits provided.

Interested applicants must email a letter of interest and current resume to Director of Connectional Ministries the Rev. Steven Court by July 23. Employment is anticipated to begin September 1.
MORE EVENTS!
Interested in what is going on throughout the East Ohio Conference? Check out all the news, events, and more at: eocumcnews.com
Submit your request for publication of an event, job ad, or need to Stephanie at office@northcoastdistrict.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.
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.