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Mary's Musings
Feb. 2, 2023
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There is so much to celebrate in Missouri Mid-South right now! We have several exciting announcements to share this week — much that was "stuck" has become "unstuck" — so I'm thrilled to be able to share all of it. News about our website, progress at MoVal, and welcoming our new Youth Ministry Resource Coordinator... it's really too much for one video, but we got it all in there somehow.
Peace,
Mary
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New Website Launches
We have a new look, and most importantly, improved functionality when you go to the MMSC website!
Admittedly, it's been a longer time coming than we hoped, but we worked very hard to make the website more welcoming and easy to use.
Check Us Out www.missourimidsouth.org
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2/3/23 Observe Sabbath
2/5/23 Worship
2/6-9/23 Work from Conference office in St. Louis, MO
2/10/23 Observe Sabbath
2/9-11/23 Attend Virtual National Gathering
of Rural and Small Town UCC Churches
2/12/23 Preach at Calvary UCC, St. Louis, MO
2/13/23 Work from Conference office in St. Louis, MO
2/14-16/23 Work from home office in Holyoke, MA
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2/3/23 Observe Sabbath
2/4-6/23 Vacation
2/7-8/23 Work from home office in St. Charles, MO
2/9/23 Attend St. Louis Association Committee on Ministry Meetings
2/9-11/23 Attend Virtual National Gathering
of Rural and Small Town UCC Churches
2/12/23 Attend Installation of Rev. Jenn Einsphar,
Peace UCC, Webster Groves, MO
2/13-15/23 Work from home office in St. Charles, MO
2/16/23 Attend Eastern Association Committee on Ministry Meeting, Washington, MO
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Installation
of Rev. Jen Einspahr
Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Operations
Peace UCC, Webster Groves
10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12
Wehrli Chapel
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves, MO
A light lunch will follow. Clergy are invited to wear robes and red stoles.
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Ordination Service
of Rev. Dr. Tanya Jeffcoat
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26
Kirkwood UCC
1603 Dougherty Ferry Road
Kirkwood, MO
Clergy are invited to wear robes and red stoles.
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Jay Wiesner
Youth Ministry Resource Coordinator
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"Spiritual formation is a deep passion of mine. I am monumentally pumped to work with our teens and Student ministers to discern where our still-speaking God is leading Student leaders."
"My hope is to work closely with the young church leaders in the Missouri Mid-South Conference in co-creating shalom with you all, in the service of God, through the Grace of Christ, with the aid of the Holy Spirit."
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New Youth Ministry Resource Coordinator Joins Staff
Jay Wiesner, part-time pastor at Zion UCC, Troy, Mo., joins the MMSC staff as our new Youth Ministry Resource Coordinator. He is a Member in Discernment with the Eastern Association.
Wiesner begins Feb. 13 and will work part-time for MMSC, while continuing to serve as pastor at the church.
Transitional Conference Minister Rev. Mary W. Nelson says, "I’m excited to welcome Jay because he has such extensive experience as a youth minister, serving the congregations of multiple communities across our Conference — small and large — rural, urban, and suburban. He understands the challenges congregations face today when trying to provide meaningful faith formation experiences for youth."
Wiesner began working in Youth Ministry in 2011. He is a former high school history and government teacher, with nine years of educator experience. He also has been a special education para-educator, camp counselor, substitute teacher, and football coach.
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Attention Clergy: It's Informational Review Time
It's that time of year when we ask you to take a few moments to fill out your annual clergy Information Review form. This helps make sure that your clergy records are accurate with both the Missouri Mid-South Conference and your Association.
Please note there are no longer separate Information Review forms based on the Association in which you hold standing. All forms have the option to select your Association. Retired and exempt clergy have their own short form.
Click here to go to the MMSC website, where you will find the Information Review Forms.
You have two easy options for completing and submitting the form by March 13:
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Coalition for UCC Rural Ministries
Presents
Nourishing the Seeds of Faith
(Isaiah 55:10-11)
Feb. 9-11
4 to 7 p.m. EST
A Virtual National Gathering of Rural/Small Town UCC Churches
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday*
*Participants are encouraged to have their congregations gather together "potluck style" in church Saturday and participate in joint communion across the denomination.
Cost: $25 per person (to offset fees for some costs)
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Hilton City Center
1701 California St.
Denver, CO
Conference Registration Open through Feb. 24
Hotel Reservations Due Feb. 9 (for Conference rate)
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A limited number of scholarships are available for registration and/or hotel costs for people who would not be able to attend otherwise, especially first-time attendees. Requests for a scholarship will be considered in the order they are received until funds are committed. | | | | |
