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NORTH COAST DISTRICT NEWS
June 4, 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 CONFERENCE NEWS |
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MULTICULTURAL VITALITY
All in God’s Image:
A Celebration of Black History Curriculum
Multicultural Vitality is excited to announce that our recent curriculum for Sunday school students, All in God’s Image: A Celebration of Black History, is available to EOC churches at no cost. This four-week unit, designed developmentally for grades K-6, includes suggested children’s book titles, activities, Bible verses, historical information, songs, and more. It is also a perfect resource for church school staff who would like to highlight a Juneteenth celebration this summer, use it for VBS, or for summer Sunday school lessons.
The curriculum, created by local diversity learning consultant/trainer Corinne Dunn, received great reviews from EOC church leaders who participated in a training event ahead of Black History Month.
“The program has so much space for an instructor to present the information and make it special,” said Sharon Sudberry of Church of the Saviour UMC. “We plan to build [a] spotlight on one of the key leaders discussed in the All in God’s Image curriculum each night of VBS during the Bible story rotation as they relate to one of the VBS themes of truth, justice, peace, faith, and salvation,” shared Linda Morrow, certified lay minister at New Concord UMC.
If you have questions about the curriculum, please e-mail Will Fenton-Jones, director of Multicultural Vitality, or call him at (330) 499-3972 ext. 117.
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***Please click on the flyer above to download both pages -- the second page lists the locations for dropoff. You can also find this information on the EOC website under the Annual Conference "Resources" tab or HERE.
For the North Coast District, drop-off is at Strongsville UMC:
Dropoff anytime June 7 - 13 in the pavilion; items will be moved inside at the end of the day.
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EOC MISSION NEWS
New Virtual Mission Journeys
Plan now so that you can join in one of the two newly scheduled virtual mission trips. The virtual trip to Guatemala begins Sunday, June 13, and the virtual Liberia trip starts Wednesday, June 23. Click on those pink links for flyers with details about the virtual trips. Learn more about and register for the trips.
In-Person Mission Journey to Lake Charles, LA – Oct. 18-22
Strongsville UMC is partnering with area UM churches on a long-term recovery United Methodists Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) journey to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our EOC team will provide relief to those still displaced from their homes after both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta ravaged the area last August. The only skill required for this outreach is a strong desire to reach out to these folks in the name of Christ and bring them hope. There are many places and ways for you to serve!
An informational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Strongsville UMC (13500 Royalton Rd., Strongsville). You may attend the meeting in-person or via Zoom. If you have questions about the trip, please e-mail Becky Zatezalo or call her at (440) 476-8248. Register by July 7 to attend the meeting.
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East Ohio Conference E-News
Find the information about what is happening throughout the East Ohio Conference through the biweekly newsletter. From appointments to mission opportunities to events.... See the latest E-News from June 1 HERE.
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AROUND THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND |
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:
June
6/16-19: Annual Conference (VIRTUAL) -- streamed from the John S. Knight Center in Akron
6/21-25: District Office Closed
6/28: Move Out Day
6/29: Move In Day
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*Please remember that the District Office is always closed on Fridays*
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LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
Plans are underway for a Fall Lay Servant Training session to take place during the month of October. A Basic course and two Advanced courses will be held via ZOOM -- complete details to come. The first Advanced Course will be a brand new Spiritual Gifts course: "For The Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts." An email was sent to all current district lay servants on Thursday asking for their input as to interest in topic for the second Advanced course.
If you are a current lay servant and did not receive that email, please: 1) email Stephanie or leave a voicemail at the office updating your email address ([email protected] or 216-441-4527), and 2) Please take a moment to complete a survey to reflect your interests in Advanced Classes. You will find the link to a survey for Advanced Lay Servant classes here: https://tinyurl.com/LSMAdvancedSurvey *Responses are requested by JUNE 16th.
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NORTH COAST DISTRICT CAMPERSHIPS
As in past years, the North Coast District will be offering camp scholarships to students who would like to attend one of the UM camps and may be experiencing financial hardship. You can find the application HERE (or click on the application image). Applications must be signed by the church pastor and submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of camp. Scholarship payments will be sent directly to the camper's church for reimbursement.
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FLAT ROCK HOMES
Newsletter and Adopt a Home Program
The May edition of the Faith Connections newsletter can be found HERE and the flyer for our new mission opportunity, Adopt a Home, can be found HERE. You’ll notice in this month’s edition there are a number of new opportunities for churches, corporations, and civic organizations to partner with us in ministry. We pray that you’ll take time to read and notice the many ways in which churches may partnering with us. The opportunities include a range in time or financial commitment along with what type of things a church may enjoy or what’s important to them.
Flat Rock Homes is all about partnering with churches, both United Methodist and Non UM churches. I would be happy to share at any group level about Flat Rock Homes. My colleague, Rose Darling and I have a number of pastors contacting us monthly after receiving Faith Connections. It’s a blessing to work with them in choosing a mission project and/or be invited to speak during worship or other gatherings.
Deaconess Sherri L. Buehl
Church & Community Engagement Coordinator
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Cleveland Mt. Pleasant UMC
Church Secretary
The mission of the church secretary is to assist the Pastor and committees of the church in a professional way. The secretary will take phone calls, create flyers for events, complete the church Sunday bulletin and other duties assigned by the Pastor. The position is part-time, not more than 15 hours per week. The exact times and days are to be agreed upon by the Pastor.
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Cleveland Mt. Pleasant UMC
Custodian
The custodian assists the church in its ministry and mission in the community by maintaining an adequate, safe, and clean facility. The custodian shall regularly clean the church building inside and outside. They shall also do routine maintenance and repair work to ensure the facility is always functional. The position is part-time with 12 hours per week with Sunday as one of the required working days.
Anyone interested in either position should submit an application and resume to the church. You may obtain an application by contacting the church at (216) 921-7591; or by writing the church at: Mt. Pleasant UMC, 3232 E. 128th Street, Cleveland OH 44120 c/o Pastor Sheena Cameron; or email the office at [email protected]
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Director of Children and Youth Ministries
Bay UMC
Bay United Methodist has an opening for a new Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Please see HERE for a complete job description. Inquiries and resumes may be sent to Libby Johnson, SPR Chairperson: [email protected]
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Choir Director
Christ UMC
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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Part-time Office Manager
Brecksville UMC
Brecksville United Methodist Church has an opening for a positive, caring office manager who will be the point person between the church, the community, and the church staff. This person is the building receptionist. Duties include serving as financial secretary, maintaining office equipment and inventory, managing the church calendar (for both in person and online meetings), production of printed materials and so much more.
Please see more information on the Brecksville UMC website HERE
For a full job description click HERE.
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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/
NCD Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.*
(*Please note that District staff is working remotely during these office hours)
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