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NORTH COAST DISTRICT NEWS
July 29, 2022
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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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Boundaries Training
Saturday, August 27
2022 Boundaries training will be in person at the EOC Area Center on August 27 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The training is free but you will need to register on the Eventbrite page: https://Boundaries2022.eventbrite.com
A reminder that all clergy and pulpit supply need to attend the training once every four years. The district office has a list of those who attended trainings in 2019, 2020, and 2021. If you were in a training prior to 2019, then you are due for attendance at this session!
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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 July 15 edition. Find information about Strategic Ministries, Background checks, UMCOR training and disaster relief, the Media Center, and more!
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AROUND THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND |
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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.
August
8/1 - 8/15: Rev. Hitchcock on vacation
8/7: (2 - 4 p.m.) Farewell and Thank You Celebration for Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey
8/16-8/18: Rev. Hitchcock at Cabinet
8/18-8/22: District Office Closed (Stephanie on vacation)
8/24: Charge Conference Clergy & SPR Consultations Begin
8/27: Boundaries Training at EOC Area Center
September
9/5: District Office Closed (Labor Day)
9/26-30: Rev. Hitchcock on vacation
October
10/25 -10/27: Rev. Hitchcock at Cabinet
November
11/5: (10 a.m. & 2 p.m.) Charge Conferences (locations TBA)
11/15-17: Rev. Hitchcock at Cabinet
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
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CHARGE CONFERENCE 2022
--> Find all forms on the EOC website to download: HERE
Charge Conference meetings will take place Saturday, November 5 -- one meeting will be held at 10 a.m., and the other at 2 p.m. A sign up sheet for churches will go out in the next few weeks.
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Clergy Consultation schedules will be sent out today (Friday 7/29). Please check your spam folder if you do not see it by the end of the day. Remember that as clergy, you are responsible for completing the Clergy Self-Assessment form (formerly the CPA), and if a Deacon, complete both self-assessment and the Deacons-Only report. You can opt to complete or update your BIO or CPL, but only new clergy are requested to do so. Forms due 2 weeks prior to your consultation with Rev. Hitchcock. Unless otherwise indicated on the consultation schedule, you will meet him at the District office.
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SPR Consultation schedules will be sent out today (Friday 7/29) -- it will be sent to all SPR chairs and church admins. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it by the end of the day. SPR is required to submit a Church Self-Assessment Form (formerly the LCPA) and a Clergy Ministry Assessment (to be done with the pastor). All forms due 2 weeks prior to your consultation with Rev. Hitchcock. Unless otherwise indicated on the schedule, you will meet with him at the host church location at the time listed.
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All Charge Conference documentation is due to the District office by October 20. Stephanie will have further instructions coming out early next week.
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Greetings North Coast District,
I pray you are enjoying this beautiful summer weather and taking time for yourself and your family. Our Flat Rock Family is doing very well. They of course are enjoying on site outdoor activities including their participation in Race at the Rock. We’ve been told by direct care staff that there’s a new love for golf carts amongst our residents. Staff are very interested in finding a golf cart that could be permanent at Flat Rock for “joy rides”. Just something fun to do on site that’s different and a huge treat. Please let us know if you know of anyone who would like to donate a used or new golf cart that is good condition . We would greatly appreciate it.
We are registered for the Lakeside and Marblehead Light House Craft Show at Lakeside October 8th at 9am. This is a new event for us. All items sold must be hand crafted and we have many wonderful, talented artists. We are hoping that we can have a few of our individuals join us at Lakeside during this event to help with selling the items and meet those who attend. Something new and exciting, so please prayer with us that it’s a huge success and that all areas of Flat Rock will have plenty of crafted items for us to sell. We would love to see you there!
On the Church & Community Engagement side, Rose and I are quite busy. Rose is booked on Sundays through the end of the year. I have October through December available if you’re in need of pulpit supply or for a mission Sunday. I’m praying for a full slate of churches hearing about the ministry and mission of Flat Rock. A few new things for me this year included an invitation to East Ohio Conference Mission U which is the United Women in Faith. As a Deaconess they invited me to speak about Flat Rock during their 1 ½ day event. I’ve registered to attend the entire event. Also, I will be facilitating a one day Fall Women’s Retreat in West Ohio coming up soon. I’m excited that I will be speaking at three Southern Hills Churches in September, for one it will be their United Women in Faith Sunday. As a Deaconess I am ready and willing to speak at United Women in Faith meetings or Sunday services. Also, I’m available to pastors for pulpit supply. I speak at churches of any size with 6 attendees or hundreds of attendees. I love them all and I’m comfortable sharing just the message or leading the entire service. Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
I hope you enjoy the newsletters and that you know how much you are appreciated by everyone at Flat Rock Homes. God bless you! To read our newsletter for July, please click HERE. To read the newest update on the Ohio Disability & Ministries Collaborative Newsletter, click HERE.
Gratefully,
Sherri
Sherri Buehl, Deaconess
Church & Community Engagement Coordinator, Flat Rock Homes
567-228-9105
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*** PLEASE CLICK ON FLYERS BELOW FOR LARGER VERSIONS IN PDF *** |
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Declutter Your Mind and Space
Debbie Bryant, wife of retired pastor Rev. Dan Bryant, and former District Admin for Canal and North Coast Districts, is sharing a presentation opportunity for UMF (formerly UMW) gatherings or general church programs. It is “Declutter your Mind and Space.” “When we free ourselves of stuff, we are free to move on and truly enjoying living,” says Chris Lotenero, one of the presenters. Debbie adds that it gives us more time to spend with God, serving him and spending more time in prayer!
If you are interested in reading more about why Debbie is sharing this presentation option, as well as how to reach her and the presenters, please click HERE to read her letter. Thank you!
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HIGHLIGHTING VBS at NCD CHURCHES! |
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Lakewood UMC: PT Operations Manager
Lakewood United Methodist Church is now accepting applications for the Operations Manager position. The Operations Manager position is part-time (25 - 28 hours per week) and the person filling this role is responsible for facility scheduling, interfacing with contractors and vendors, and supervising the office and custodial staff. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please contact Pastor Robin at [email protected] or (330) 234-7717.
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Rocky River UMC: PT Maintenance
Rocky River UMC is looking to hire a Maintenance Person for our 2 Campuses: RRUMC in Rocky River and Story Church (Formerly Trinity UMC in Cleveland, OH). The job is part time of up to 30 hours a week and the pay is negotiable at $18-20/hour. Please click here to get more details and to submit your resume.
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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.
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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.
(If you need to stop by the office, please make an appointment with Stephanie.)
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