This week, I share the 5 stoles made for the Conference Stole Project! The artists are Rev. Judy Scott, Rev. Mary Harris, and lay person, Fay Tilly. I met Ms. Tilly when I worshipped at Salem UCC, Higginsville. When I commented on the beautiful quilts, members led me to Ms. Tilly, whom I quickly asked to create a stole for us. Thanks to Rev. Debby Harness for making stole patterns I could give her. Each stole made will be given to a minister who is ordained or installed in the Missouri Mid-South Conference so that our ministers know they are supported, prayed for, and blessed with the stoles they wear for worship, public protest, and sitting at the bedside of one who is dying. Thanks be to the Divine Artist, who surrounds us with love as we are Sharing Vital Communion together!
Blessings, Ginny
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Ginny's Weekly Schedule
Oct. 15,
Work from Conference Office in St. Louis
Oct. 15,
Pastors’ Appreciation Lunch – Eastern Association
Oct. 16-18,
Continuing education time
Oct. 19-20,
Vacation
Oct. 21,
Work from Conference Office in St. Louis
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Staff Worship Schedule - Oct. 20, 2019
Cindy Birkner,
vacation
Jeremy Force,
Camp MoVal
Nathan Fulk,
Worship at Shannondale UCC in Salem, MO
Kathleen Rainey will be out of the office Monday, Oct. 21, and Monday, Oct. 28.
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MMS Conference Office News
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MMSC Staff Sabbath
& Day Off Schedules
Thursday - Kathie (off)
Friday - Kathie
(off) and Ginny
(Sabbath)
Remote (variable 15 hours) - Tiffany
Contact Numbers for MMSC Personnel
Douglas Anders
314-546-6772
Cindy Birkner
314-575-1951
Ginny Brown Daniel
832-326-3582
Jane Fisler-Hoffman
626-382-6064
Jeremy Force
636-583-2730
Nathan Fulk
573-858-3284
Nicole Havelka
314-301-9842
Tiffany Hudson
314-312-6243
Kathleen Rainey
314-918-2602
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October eCOURIER Deadlines
Deadlines for the eCourier are Monday for Tuesday the following week.
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Deadline:
Mon., Oct. 7
(for Oct. 15)
Deadline:
Mon.,
Oct. 14
(for Oct. 22)
Deadline:
Mon.,
Oct. 21
(for Oct. 29)
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October Ordination Anniversaries
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Rev. Mary Latela
25 years
Rev. Barbara Patten
20 years
Rev. Jerry Basye
20 years
Rev. Dr. John Ellington
15 years
Rev. Tyler Connoley
10 years
Rev. Brad Urban
10 years
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We send our thanks and congratulations to clergy celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordinations!
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Camp Volunteers Needed for:
"This is Our Prayer"
2020 Young Adult Winter Retreat
January 3-5, 2020
We need volunteer counselors, nurses and some weekly program leadership, if you are interested,
please contact Jeremy Force at [email protected]
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Each year we count on our volunteers to make our programs successful and without your help, we cannot meet the needs of our campers. It does not take much to make a difference in someone life, just a week of your time. I know that it is asking a lot, but I guarantee you will get more out of the camp experience that you would ever believe.
Here are the three steps to making a difference in someone else’s life:
- Volunteer – Call the camp and pick a program.
- Fill out the paperwork and send it back – The camp we email you the necessary paperwork and all you must do is fill it out and return by the deadline.
- Show up at 3pm the day before camp for training – Camp MoVal is an ACA accredited camp and we want all our staff highly trained. In order to make the best use of your time, we are using the 24 hours prior to camp for training, you will receive some reading materials ahead of time to help you prepare, but you will not have to give another day for training.
So, take some time, pray and see if maybe you want to give some of your time to make a difference. If you need more information or have questions,
please contact the Camp Office 636-583-2730.
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Conference Council Meeting
Oct. 26
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OCT. IS CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
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AGING: Facing New Realities, Renewing Our Faith
Saturday, Nov. 16
St Peter’s UCC
Washington, MO
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Conference Middle School Event
Grades 6-8
Nov. 22-24, 2019
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2020 Young Adult Winter Retreat
"This is Our Prayer"
January 3-5, 2020
Camp MoVal
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Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
Annual Gathering 2020
March 3-5, 2020
Memphis, TN
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9th Annual Gateway Open and Affirming Convocation
March 7, 2020
Parkway UCC
St. Louis, MO
More information to come.
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Women's Retreat
May 1-3, 2020
Camp MoVal
More details to come
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National Youth Event
July 22-25, 2020
Purdue University
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AGING: Facing New Realities, Renewing Our Faith
St Peter’s UCC
Washington, MO
Nov. 16
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St. Louis Association News
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World Council of Churches Webinar:
Racism, Xenophobia
and Discrimination in Africa
Oct. 21, 2 - 4 p.m. CEST
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Salam Free Walk-in Health Clinic at Epiphany UCC
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Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2911 McNair Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118
Opens Nov. 16, 2019
Sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCLS) and Epiphany United Church of Christ. A photo ID is required to be seen in the clinic.
For more information please contact
Chris Guelbert RN, nurse coordinator at
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Stewardship Materials
"The Way"
Resources available as digital downloads or printed bundles.
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How We Live Our Faith
Nov. 16
Intro to the Bible
Jan. 11
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A NEW EARTH - ADVENT/EPIPHANY DEVOTIONAL 2019
Available for pre-order!
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ONA? NOT-YET ONA?
WE'VE GOT A WEBINAR FOR YOU!
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ONA 101 -
Nov. 12
For congregations that are not yet ONA, this workshop will help you design an ONA process that builds consensus and reduces the risk of conflict. Based on the principle of "graceful engagement," a well-planned ONA process can help a congregation deepen relationships and discover new passion for the Gospel.
Led by Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang.
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ONA 201 -
Oct. 29/Dec. 3
ONA congregations that are visible and public in their commitment to inclusion can grow in numbers and spirit. This webinar shares best practices from growing ONA churches, including tips for marketing, communication, evangelism and advocacy.
Led by Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang.
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UCC Churches in the News!
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Rev. Ginny and members of Christ Church UCC, Maplewood among those gathered for 3 days of prayer, action and advocacy in D.C.
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A collective call for justice and simple decency for immigrant neighbors fueled three days of prayer, action and advocacy in Washington, D.C., with 22 United Church of Christ Conference Ministers making more than 40 visits to senators and congressional representatives Sept 24-26
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Read more
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MO congregation works to free father of five from years in sanctuary
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Christ Church United Church of Christ marked a bittersweet milestone with Alex Garcia and his family the weekend of Sept. 21
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Read more
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What is 'Our Church's Wider Mission'?
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Our Church's Wider Mission funds are invested in programs, resources, and tools needed to keep local United Church of Christ churches strong, effective, and growing.
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The ministry of the Missouri Mid-South Conference is made possible by your
OCWM
Basic Support. THANK YOU!
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Missouri Mid-South Conference Unifying Call Draft
“We are the United Church of Christ in Arkansas, Memphis and Missouri. United by Christ and led by the Holy Spirit,
we support and empower one another in our
unifying call to embody God’s love and mercy for all
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