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NORTH COAST DISTRICT NEWS
November 5, 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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EOC E-News
There is a lot going on in the East Ohio Conference! Please check out this week's November 1 newsletter HERE. You will find a video message from Bishop Malone, information about the special session of Jurisdictional Conference taking place next week, mission outreach opportunities, and suggestions from the Media Center! You can also subscribe to have it come straight to your inbox!
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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
11/8: ZOOM links for charge conference meetings sent to pastors
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
12/24/21 - 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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The Flat Rock Development Team is keeping quite busy making connections and creating partnerships. It’s been wonderful for my colleague Rose and I to have churches open and inviting us to speak. We are reaching at least 6 churches a month, sometimes more. I was blessed to speak at Bucyrus UMC last Sunday as they kicked off our new Wall of Hope Fundraiser which for them will run through the month of November ending Thanksgiving weekend. It’s been exciting to get this up and running and after this one is complete it will be open for all EOC churches to offer to their congregation. If you would like more information please contact me. I’ve also been busy speaking for United Methodist Women’s Fall Gatherings which has brought me great joy.
At Flat Rock essential staff continues to do their best to keep themselves and those we serve safe which has been a struggle this time around. As many businesses are struggling with staff shortages, Flat Rock Homes is no different.
With all of this we continue to stay hopeful and know that God is faithful and watching over Flat Rock. We continue our outreach through our Facebook Restoring Hope Prayer Page which is growing its followers. We offer HOPE to followers of the page along with prayers for Flat Rock and others who request prayer. Occasionally Rose and I write reflective devotions that end in prayer. We would be happy to have you join us on Facebook.
Please remember that as one of two Church & Community Engagement Coordinators I am available to your District as a whole and individual churches as pulpit supply, facilitator of Spiritual Gifts and other faith based Retreats or one day workshops. If there’s a church or a group within a church in need of a facilitator or a speaker I’m willing and able.
Please find our October Faith Connections Newsletter HERE and Enjoy! I pray God’s blessings be upon the District Office Staff and the many pastors and parishioners throughout the district.
Gratefully,
Sherri
Deaconess Sherri L. Buehl
Church & Community Engagement Coordinator
Mobile: (567) 228-9105
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Faith Based Community Sponsorships! |
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Virtual Trauma Training for all Clergy & Faith Leaders
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
5:30 pm. – 7:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Ramirez, PhD.
Psychologist, MetroHealth Medical Center
*The training session is directed to clergy and faith leaders who are or desire to support
youth, adults, and families impacted by trauma, toxic stress, and other health disparities. It will also benefit faith leaders working to combat violence and trauma related to domestic violence and grief within their communities.
*The presenter will also discuss trauma informed care and tips to support persons impacted by trauma and toxic stress.
ZOOM LINK INVITATION:
Topic: Training on Trauma
Time: Nov 2, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 895 359 4340
One tap mobile
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
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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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