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NORTH COAST DISTRICT NEWS
November 12, 2021
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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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East Ohio Health Care:
Benefits Enrollment Nov. 3 – Nov. 18
The enrollment window for HealthFlex 2022 benefits opens Wednesday, November 3 and closes Thursday, November 18. Enrollment resources can be found on participants’ personal Wespath Benefits Access account and on the Health Benefits page of the Conference website.
HealthFlex is offered through Wespath Benefits & Investments, a general agency of The United Methodist Church. Pastors appointed at 75% time or more are eligible for HealthFlex benefits, as are lay employees of local churches and district offices who work at least 30 hours per week. To sponsor HealthFlex for lay employees a HealthFlex sub-adoption agreement must be completed by the employer. Learn what’s new for HealthFlex in 2022.
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Please click on the announcement/image above or HERE to download the full 2-page flyer with details of items needed and drop-off locations. Thank you!
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AROUND THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND |
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:
Dr. Bailey and Stephanie are primarily remoting for office hours (M-Th 8:30 - 4:30) unless otherwise indicated below. If you need to stop by the office, please make an appointment. Emails are always welcome, and voicemails returned as quickly as possible.
November
11/13: Charge Conference Meetings via ZOOM (Session A: 9 a.m.; Session B: 10:30 a.m.)
11/15: Stephanie in office: All signed Charge Conference paperwork due to District Office (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) -- Email, drop off, or ask Stephanie for a direct link to a Dropbox folder for your church!
11/24 - 11/26: District Office CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving
December
12/1: Church budgets for 2022 due to District office
12/8: District Office Closed -- Stephanie at District Admin Retreat
12/24/21 - 1/1/22: District Office closed
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*Please remember that the District Office is always closed on Fridays*
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Westlake UMC
Director of Urban Ministries
Westlake United Methodist Church is seeking to hire a Director of Urban Ministries who will be responsible for leading the ministries of the Church in its mission field in the greater Gordon Square area of Cleveland. This is a 20 hour a week position. Hours are flexible, with some weekends, holidays, and evenings required. The Director of Urban Ministries will be a committed follower of Jesus Christ who has a passion for reaching new people, younger people, and more diverse people and for building relationships in the LGBT community. Interested candidates please submit resume by November 12, 2021 to [email protected]
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Rocky River UMC
Contemporary Worship Leader
The Contemporary Worship Leader plans and leads all music for the weekly contemporary service (The Harbor Service) at Rocky River United Methodist Church. This individual coordinates with the Pastoral Team, Director of Music, Technical Director, and Praise Team to present a dynamic and cohesive worship experience to the congregation.
Position Type: Part-Time
Starting Wage: up to $20.00 per hour
To learn more about this position, click HERE
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Avon UMC
Director of Children's Ministry
Avon UMC, a growing suburban church, is looking for a part-time Director of Children's Ministry. If you love children and want them to know more about Jesus, we would love for you to apply. Flexible hours during the week with leadership of our Sunday children's ministry and children events during the year. If you are interested in the position, please see our website at avonumchurch.org for the full job description.
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Brunswick UMC
Christian Ed Director
Brunswick United Methodist Church is in need of a Director of Christian Education and Program Coordinator to work 40 hours per week with hours being flexible to work weekends and Sunday mornings as needed. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, creative and enjoy coordinating programs and interacting with all ages, this might be the church home for you. Please see more details in THIS job description as well as how to apply. For more information about Brunswick UMC, please see the website brunswickumc.net
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Christ UMC
Choir Director
Christ UMC in Cleveland is looking for a Choir Director. Responsibilities include a weekly rehearsal, a Sunday worship service, and leading the children’s choir. There are also occasional special services that include the choir (i.e. Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday). Preference is for someone with experience leading a choir who can work collaboratively with the Pastor and Worship Committee. The salary is $6,000 per year. Click HERE for a detailed job description. Interested applicants can send their resume to the church office via [email protected]. Questions can also be directed to Sandy Foster.
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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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The North Coast District of The United Methodist Church
4700 Rockside Rd., Suite 300
Independence OH 44131
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/
Staff working remotely: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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