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North Coast District News
OCTOBER 5, 2018
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“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.”
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CHARGE CONFERENCE PAPERWORK
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The Cabinet requests
ALL Charge Conference paperwork to be submitted
electronically -- which means
emailed the District office (they are not forms to be completely online, but rather completed on a computer not snail mailed in)
****. Forms may be found on the EOC website
HERE.
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Please remember to
download
all forms to your computer before attempting to fill them in. If you do not download and save to a file on your computer first, any information you input will be lost. Some web browsers will simply open another tab or window with the document to
view it, but that does not mean it is
downloaded. Use the "save as" function to put it intentionally into a file folder for access. Then you can fill it in and save it before emailing it to me. If the PDF versions of the forms are giving you a headache, please email me, and I can send the Word versions.
Not sure what form is due when? Please see the Directions page
HERE for a complete listing and due dates. Thanks!
Want to know when your SPR is meeting with the DS for consultation? Please see the schedule
HERE.
**Reminder to all SPR committees -- your LCPA form is due
one week
prior to your consultation. Please email to Stephanie in the District Office:
[email protected]
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NORTH COAST DISTRICT IMPORTANT DATES
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
This is just a friendly reminder that the work week at the District Office is Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. We are closed every Friday. Please be aware that if you leave a voicemail or send an email after the office closes on Thursday afternoon, we will respond to it on Monday.
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
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EAST OHIO CONFERENCE NEWS
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
The EOC Delegation Offers Listening Posts Prior to the Special Session
The Special Session of the General Conference, that has been called to address a way forward for The United Methodist Church on the matter of human sexuality, will be held February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri.
As East Ohio delegates to this Special Session of the General Conference, we recognize the importance of the decisions that will be before us and the impact these decisions will have on each United Methodist church and member. Recognizing this, we invite you to attend and share your thoughts and concerns at one of the five scheduled listening posts that will be held throughout the East Ohio Conference.
The listening posts will be:
We would appreciate participants registering in advance to help with our planning but registration is not required to attend the posts. You may
register here.
For further information, please see the complete article
HERE
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Monthly Fellowship Dinner
at Trinity United Methodist Church
1st Saturday of every month
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Begins: October 6th with a flea market & a meal!
We have a monthly fellowship dinner on the first Saturday of each month, starting on
October 6th with lasagna! Plus, to kick off our first dinner of the season, we will be holding a
rummage/flea market starting at 9 a.m. that morning and extending through the meal.
November will have meatloaf and December will have chicken. Meals will continue through 2019!
The suggested donation for a full meal, including dessert and beverage, is just $5.00. Our attendees usually come early and stay late to talk and enjoy the fellowship. Hopefully you will, too!
We look forward to seeing you!
Trinity UMC
9900 Madison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
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Mission Craft Bazaar
at Fields UMC
Saturday, October 13th
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fields United Methodist Church Missions Committee is sponsoring the Annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, October 13
th, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Bazaar will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church, 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville. Many crafters will offer seasonal, fall, and Christmas treasures.
$1 donation per person is requested at the door (kids are free!).
For more information,
contact the church office
at 440-327-8753
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Aldersgate -- AMEN Domestic Violence Ministry 10th Anniversary
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, October 14, 2018
All North Coast District Churches are invited to join Aldersgate UMC, AMEN Domestic Violence Ministry as we mark 10 years in ministry.
We are hosting an open house from 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday, October 14, 2018 @ Aldersgate.
Come fellowship, enjoy refreshments, and receive valuable information to take back to your church. See you there!
See flyer below for more details!
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27th,
6-8 p.m.
at UMC of Berea
Join us for a night of fun and friends! Kids can safely trick-or-treat by walking both the United Methodist Church of Berea & St. Thomas Episcopal Church parking lots, joined by Seminary St.
Cars will be decorated and their owners will pass out treats. Kids may dress up in not-too-scary costumes if they wish. Check-in at either church for a goodie bag!
(Rain location: inside both churches)
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Invitational Sermon Series for February 2019
for all North Coast District Churches
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Just Mercy: Conversations to Spark a Redemptive Movement
invites clergy and congregations to face the most pressing challenges in our communities, tell the truth about our fears and shortcomings, and take meaningful action together. Anchored in scripture and organized around principles outlined by author and teacher Bryan Stevenson, this
4-week series provides an opportunity for us to learn and grow together as a unified community of Christ-followers in the North Coast District.
Materials for each week (February 3, 10, 17, and 24) will include exegesis of the lectionary texts, preaching ideas, music suggestions, graphics/projection templates, liturgy, prayers, ideas for children/families, recommendations for continuing the conversation in your congregation, and additional resources.
All materials will be FREE and available in print at both Charge Conferences on November 10
. You may pick up materials at that time or sign up to receive resources digitally.
While we would love for every church to embrace this series in its entirety, we understand that some churches have planned their calendars well into 2019. We invite you to use as many or as few of the resources as you are able in your context. A weekly prayer, call to worship, or offertory focus would be welcome and encouraged.
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Chancel Choir Director
Part–Time
at Brunswick UMC
Brunswick United Methodist Church is in need of a part-time Chancel Choir Director to work approximately 5 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music and experience preferred.
Job Responsibilities
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To plan & prepare services and musical programs appropriate to the seasons and/or the service theme.
To recruit singers, select, train, and direct Chancel Choir, Kidz Connect (Wednesday Children’s program), ensembles, soloists, and instrumentalists for rehearsals, worship services and additional programs.
If you are an energetic, enthusiastic, talented musician, this might be the church home for you. Please apply by emailing or sending your resumé to the church addresses listed below. Applications and job description are also available on the website.
Brunswick UMC
c/o Staff Parish Relations
1395 Pearl Road
P.O. Box 85
Brunswick, Ohio 44212
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Administrative Assistant
Part-Time
at East Shore UMC
East Shore United Methodist church is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Pastor, as well as various church organizations.
This position
requires a minimum of two years secretarial experience, preferably with a church; be familiar with Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft office and social media.
Familiarity with bookkeeping would be helpful, but is not required. We're seeking someone who is organized, detail-oriented, able to maintain confidentiality
,
is
energetic and personable, with the ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
Please submit a resume to:
East Shore United Methodist Church
Please include salary requirements.
No phone calls please.
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Director of Music Ministries at East Shore United Methodist Church
Responsibilities.
1. The Director of Music shall support the pastor, who has the primary responsibility for worship planning, in developing an inspiring worship experience.
2. he position of Director of Music will include, help, and support the musical aspect of the Contemporary Worship as Keyboardist and will coordinate the selection of music with the sermon text. Prepare the PowerPoint presentation for the worship service.
3. The Director of Music will invite, recruit and encourage more participants to join the Praise Team. Instrumentalists will also be encouraged to participate in the services.
4. The Director of Music will be responsible for selecting, reviewing, preparing and coordinating all the musical aspects for the weekly services to ensure the quality of the worship experience. The Director of Music is responsible for rehearsing and accompanying soloist when needed and finding someone to do so.
If interested submit your resume to:
Attention: SPRC Chairperson
East Shore United Methodist Church
or by email to
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Administrative Assistant to the Directors of Congregational Vitality and Multi-Cultural Vitality
at The East Ohio Conference
The Administrative Assistant reports to and is responsible for supporting the Directors of Congregational Vitality and Multi-Cultural Vitality in fulfilling the mission and vision of the East Ohio Conference. This includes communication, event planning, reporting, and coordination for a variety of ministries and committees.
Experience with and understanding of The United Methodist Church is desirable but not required for this position.
This position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt with health care and retirement benefits provided.
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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
[email protected]
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Musician/Director
Wanted at Celebration UMC
Celebration United Methodist Church located at 771 East 260
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Street in Euclid, Ohio is looking for a dynamic Gospel Music Director.
Are you willing to help grow a church spiritually through music?
Are you willing to work with children and youth?
Are you willing to bring your expertise to enrich an adult gospel choir?
Are you able to accompany a choir to enhance their singing?
call 216-797-1990.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
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Two positions
in the
Communications Office
of The East Ohio Conference
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Graphic Designer/Web Designer
The Communications office of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a self-starting, creative person who is fluent in the use of Adobe software to join the team as the
full-time
Graphic Designer/Web Designer.
A full job description may be found here
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Applicants interested in the position should submit a current resume, a cover letter, website addresses of current work/online portfolio, and samples of other work.
Requested documents accepted via e-mail only to Director of Communications Rick Wolcott at
[email protected]
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Full-Time Communications Specialist
The Communications office of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a self-starting person with excellent written and verbal skills to join the team as the full-time Communications Specialist.
A full job description may be found here.
Interested applicants should submit a current resume along with a cover letter that explains what makes you the best candidate to be a Communications Specialist for the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Requested documents accepted via e-mail only to Director of Communications Rick Wolcott at
[email protected]
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Interested in what is going on throughout the East Ohio Conference? Check out all the news, events, and more at:
eocumcnews.com
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Submit your request for publication of an event, job ad, or need to Stephanie at
[email protected]
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.
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North Coast District of The United Methodist Church
NEW ADDRESS!!
4700 Rockside Rd., Suite 300
Independence OH 44131
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/
NCD Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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