Happy Early Thanksgiving Wishes

to you and your families!

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Please Note:

1. The District Office will be closed Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25. We will be back in the office on Monday, November 28.
2. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will not be an E-News that goes out on Friday, November 25. We'll catch back up with all the news to know in the North Coast the following Friday, December 2.

We Should Live by Wesley’s 3 Simple Rules:

Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God

Bishop Tracy S. Malone calls on laity and clergy to “Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God.”

We live with integrity by doing no harm.

No United Methodist church or United Methodist pastor need to take any vote or make any decision about being a United Methodist. No pastor or lay member of any local church should be solicited or pressured to leave The United Methodist Church. The pulpit should not be used as a platform to bear false witness against The UMC, nor should it be used to inflict harm. These actions breed fear and mistrust, corrode community, and undermine the leadership of the pastor and the ministry of the local church. I urge you to stop the harm!

We live with integrity by doing good.

The East Ohio Conference website has discernment resources and everything that pastors and churches need to know about the disaffiliation process. No denomination or faith tradition should come into any EOC United Methodist church to recruit and/or to share information without the sharing of someone (the superintendent or their designate) officially representing the best interest and mission of The UMC.

We live with integrity by staying in love with God.

I have called for a respite from November 20 through New Year’s Day from all meetings/conversations related to matters of disaffiliation so that we can focus on the main thing: giving thanks to God and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus coming into the world and our lives to love, save, heal, reconcile and to make all things new.

Let us commit to the way of integrity as we forge our way forward together in Jesus Christ, trusting that God will make a way in the wilderness.

Read the Bishop’s message in its entirety. 

Confirmation Retreats at East Ohio Camps 2023

Confirmation Weekend at Camp Asbury

February 3 - 5, 2023

COST: $140/youth; $133/adults. 

Registration Deadline: January 25, 2023

Confirmation Weekend at Camp Wanake

February 24 - 26, 2023

COST*: $140/youth; $133/adults. 

Registration Deadline: February 15, 2023

We’ll explore our United Methodist understanding of the sacraments, ways we talk about and experience God, ways we can connect with God in prayer, our United Methodist heritage and organization. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth. 

Online Registration: https://eastohiocamps.campbrainregistration.com/ 

For more info contact the East Ohio Conference Camping Office at 1-330-499-3972 extension 108, Camp Asbury at 330-569-3171, or Camp Wanake at 330-756-2333. 

MMDC Collection Begins in East Ohio on November 28

The Board of Missions is encouraging all congregations and faith communities in East Ohio to support groups within The United Methodist Church connection this Christmas. The Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) is asking for donations of United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) cleaning and hygiene kits, diapers, gently used music instruments, and sports balls.

East Ohio Conference drop-off sites are being organized in each district. These sites will accept donated items for MMDC beginning Monday, November 28 and ending Friday, December 2.

Please click on the flyer to download the complete two pages of information.

East Ohio E-News

Looking for all the news that is happening around the Conference? Subscribe to their biweekly newsletter delivered to your inbox! The newest edition can be found by clicking this LINK for the November 14 edition.

Through December 19, Stephanie is in the Rockside Road office

each Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. –

and will continue to remote Tuesdays through Thursdays.

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:

Stephanie is 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

11/23-25: District Office Closed for Thanksgiving

December

12/1: 2023 Church Budgets due to District Office

12/7-9: Rev. Hitchcock at Cabinet

12/26-27: District Office Closed

January

1/2-1/6: District Office Closed



United Methodists Are Supporting Ukrainian Refugee Families: Your Help Is Needed!

United Methodist Churches are supporting Ukrainian refugee families in Lorain County where already there is a sizeable Ukrainian population. Avon, Belden, Grafton, and LaPorte UMCs and Wesleyan Meadows and Wesleyan Village are supporting seven families.

A host family from Henrietta UMC has welcomed a mother with a 12 year old son and a 2 year old daughter into their home.

Significant support has been received from individuals and congregations in the Firelands District to help in this effort. Vermilion Grace UMC has recently agreed to sponsor a family so now help from beyond the Firelands District is needed.

Vermilion Grace will sponsor a family that will live in a two bedroom duplex in Amherst. Rent and utilities will cost $1,200 a month. Church members are acquiring furnishings and household items to be ready to welcome a family. When the family arrives Vermilion Grace will provide food, personal items, transportation and other needs as they arise.

We look forward to telling you about the family when they arrive.

All help from individuals and congregations will be appreciated. Please make checks payable to Wesleyan Senior Living Foundation and send them to Rev. Bill McFadden, 5417 Goldenrod Circle, Sheffield Village, OH 44035. Gifts are tax deductible.

If you want more information please contact Rev. Bill McFadden, [email protected] or (440) 897-1018.

FROM THE NEHEMIAH MISSION (click on each page to read):

PLANNING FOR 2023

 www.campwanake.org

Westlake UMC: PT 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 20-28 hours 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, younger, and more diverse people and for building relationships in the LGBT community. Interested candidates please submit resume by December 1, 2022 to [email protected]

Elyria First UMC: PT Music Program Coordinator/Choir Director

Elyria First United Methodist Church is currently seeking a Music Program Coordinator/Choir Director. The role of this individual is to bring our Musical Program aligned post COVID shutdown. It includes planning programs for the weekly Sunday  service. This will include directing adult choir, leading Bell Choir, coordinating Monthly Brass Choir, and securing soloists to compliment presentations.

Candidates need to be innovative to plan church presentations. They will coordinate rehearsals as needed. The position will collaborate with paid organists to compliment presentations.

Submit resume and or contact for more information:

First United Methodist Church, 312 Third St., Elyria OH 44035

Email: Julie Joy in church office at [email protected]

Phone (440) 322-6622

Lakewood UMC: Office Administrator

Lakewood United Methodist Church (LUMC) is looking for an Office Administrator. This position provides effective leadership and oversight of the operational activities that includes office tasks, financial management, and human resource administration. Works closely and in cooperation with the Pastoral Staff and key church committees and teams. For a complete job description and how to apply, please see THIS document.

Cleveland Mount Pleasant UMC: Musician

A pianist is needed at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. They must be familiar with The United Methodist Hymnal and The Songs of Zion Songbook. The musician will direct and maintain the Adult and Children's Choirs. They should be prepared to play Sundays, special holidays, and funerals. If interested, send resume and request an application:

Mt. Pleasant UM Church, 3232 East 128th Street at Abell, Cleveland, Ohio 44120,

ATTN: Sandra Green.

Cleveland Mount Pleasant: PT Administrative Assistant/Secretary

We have an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant/Secretary. They will be responsible for preparation and printing of the church bulletin, newsletter printout, and stuffing envelopes.They should have a knowledge of bulletin fonts and make social media posts. If interested, please send resume and request an application to:

Mt. Pleasant UM Church, 3232 East 128th Street at Abell Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44120

ATTN: Sandra Green

Brunswick UMC: FT Christian Ministry Coordinator

The Christian Ministry Coordinator oversees and directs all aspects of Christian Education for adults, youth ministries and children’s ministries, and manages the development and growth of the Christian Education Program at BUMC. Job description can be found HERE. For more information, please contact the office: (330) 225-3179 or email: [email protected]. You can also  check out the website: brunswickumc.net/job-opening.html

Rocky River UMC: Children's Choir Director

Rocky River United Methodist Church is seeking a highly qualified, energetic Children’s Choir Director. RRUMC has a long-standing tradition of high-quality music, with a chancel choir two handbell choirs, a praise team and a children’s choir. The position is part time, approximately 4-10 hours per month plus 20 hours for the week of Vacation Bible School (June 19-23, 2023).

For a full job description and how to apply, please see THIS document, or go to the RRUMC website.

Avon UMC: FT Director of Youth Ministry & Worship Leader

Avon UMC is looking for a full-time person to guide our Contemporary service in worship and oversee our youth ministry. If you are interested in the position, please email [email protected] to receive a full job description.

More information can also be found on the Avon UMC website HERE.