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NORTH COAST DISTRICT NEWS
August 12, 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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NCJ Committee on Episcopacy Recommends Episcopal Election
Per a press release from North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy: “The North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) will convene in Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 2-5, 2022, with the theme We Press On. This Jurisdictional Conference will gather delegates (lay and clergy) from across Illinois (Northern Illinois, Illinois Great Rivers), Indiana, Iowa, Ohio (East Ohio and West Ohio), Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin for a momentous time filled with worship and collective discernment regarding the election of episcopal leadership and receiving episcopal assignments.
“We have been offered flexibility by the recent Judicial Council ruling and GCFA affirmation: ‘Absent General Conference action, the formula and number of bishops for each jurisdiction approved by the 2016 General Conference remain legally binding and effective until replaced by a new formula.’ ResourceUMC | Judicial Council Memorandum Number 1446
“Therefore, the NCJ Committee on the Episcopacy, after consultation with the NCJ College of Bishops, proposes the following: 1) The North Central Jurisdiction will reverse the decision of NCJ 2021, thereby returning the total number to nine active bishops, beginning January 1, 2023, until the next General Conference declares otherwise. 2) Additionally, the NCJ will be asked to reaffirm the Dakotas and Minnesota returning to a single episcopal area, being served by one (1) bishop.”
EOC Resolution Encourages Electing Two or More Bishops at NCJ 2022
During its meeting at the end of July, the East Ohio Conference delegation to the North Central Jurisdictional Conference passed a resolution encouraging NCJ delegates to the November 2-5 NCJ “to elect two or more bishops (depending on further retirements) at the NCJ Jurisdictional Conference to ensure the NCJ has nine active bishops to help lead us through this time of turmoil.”
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Youth & Youth Leaders:
Get these dates on your calendar!
Young Adult Retreat: Friday October 14-16 @ Lakeside
Project Feed Service Project: Sunday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. @ Wadsworth Middle School
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Online Learning Platform
We are excited to share with you another tool that your Connectional Ministries Office now has to help resource you and your church! Designed for both lay and clergy this is a way to have learning happen on your own schedule. There are already many courses available from other conferences that we are in partnership with and in coming months we will be adding more and more of our own content. This content can benefit clergy, leadership, and specifically SPR committees. **Interested in viewing courses available on the online platform but haven't yet registered? Please go to THIS LINK to register yourself for access to multiple resources!
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This cohort is for leaders in the community to learn to empower, lead, and facilitate the Bridges movement in the future.
Bridges Out of Poverty Virtual Cohort hosted by Missions and Community Engagement in the East Ohio Conference of the UMC will begin this fall! This is an in-depth book study of the 5th Edition Bridges out of Poverty Strategies for Professionals and Communities. Participants will meet via zoom to read, discuss, and investigate opportunities for Bridges implementation within their communities. Participants will meet twice a month, on Wednesdays over lunch 11:00-12:30, for 6 months, September to November 2022 and January to March 2023. The cohort is free, however, purchase of Bridges books is required for all participants.
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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 August 8 edition.
In the most recent edition, find more information about:
- Disaster Response
- Strategic Ministries, including Fall Cohorts
- Connectional Ministries
- Black Clergy Retreat
- Missions
- Young People's Ministries
- BSA
- Media Center
- Camps
- Jurisdictional Conference
- and more!
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Important to Share:
INTRODUCING THE 988 LIFELINE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Moving to an easy-to-remember, 3-digit number will provide greater access to life-saving services. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) transitioned to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and their family members, will be able to call, chat, or text the 988 number in order to reach a trained counselor who can offer help and support.
In 2020, the U.S. had one death by suicide every 11 minutes. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 10–34. Behind each of these data points, there are people, families and communities who have been impacted. Yet there is hope. You can reach out to your pastor or the 988 Lifeline helps struggling people overcome suicidal crisis or mental-health related distress every day.
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
It's OK if you struggle with mental and emotional health. And it's OK to ask for help. Learn more by visiting Ohio's mental healthcare website at https://mha.ohio.gov/ or call the Ohio CareLine at 1-800-720-9616.
For more information to promote 988 awareness and to learn about programs available for suicide prevention visit Ohio's 988 readiness page .
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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
8/16-8/18: 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)
9/6: Stephanie -- District Admin Meeting 1-3 p.m.
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 were sent out last week. If you did not receive your time slot, and you are currently appointed to a church, please contact Stephanie. 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 were sent out last week to all SPR chairs and church admins. If you did not receive your time slot for your SPR committee, please contact Stephanie. 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. **A video link was sent to all SPR Chairs which walks through the forms to assist you in completing them -- let me know if you need the link**
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All Charge Conference documentation is due to the District office by October 20. More details to come (including directions and a video walk-thru).
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*** PLEASE CLICK ON FLYERS BELOW FOR LARGER VERSIONS IN PDF *** |
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Assorted Tech Items Available
Brunswick UMC has various pieces of technology (like sound boards, transceivers, a printer, etc) looking for new homes. Please see THIS LIST of items to see if your church could use anything.
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Fields UMC: Church Pianist
Fields United Methodist Church in North Ridgeville is seeking a pianist for Sunday morning and special worship services. Ability to play organ a plus but not required.
For more information, contact Pastor Tom Joyce, (440) 327-8753.
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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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