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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Meet the Author Night - Nov. 11 @ 7-8 PM

Join us for an inspiring Evening with the Author - featuring Deb L. Brown, Christian fiction author and inspirational speaker (and former FCC member). This night will feature her book, From This Day Forward. Books will be available for purchase that evening; they will be available online Nov. 2

Need someone to fill in on a Sunday? Check out the pulpit supply list! Recommended compensation: $200 for one service (minimum $175); $275 for two services (minimum $250); mileage at 76¢ or current IRS rate.

Do you have the money you need to start your next community project? Whether you would like to partner with a local health services agency to confront the opioid crisis, start a racial justice initiative with the churches in your community, or something else entirely, the Make a Difference Grant could help your church serve the community. 

The Make a Difference Grant is an endowment created in 1998 that holds earnings designated for support of leadership development, congregational ministries, and community outreach at both the local and regional levels.

Your proposal for funding form needs to be submitted by November 14, 2026. Grantawards are made up to $1,000.

Questions: Contact Becca in the Conference office at becca@heartlanducc.org or 800-282-0740, ext. 2. The Make A Difference (MAD) committee looks forward to helping you to get your special ministries underway!

The Executive Director will be responsible for the functioning and mission of the Ohio Council of Churches – a non-profit organization made up of (currently) 23 partner judicatories of Christian denominations around Ohio that are a Christ-Centered movement for peace, justice, and unity. The Council accomplishes its work by:

• Fostering relationships through study, worship, dialogue, and prayer. 
• Connecting Judicatory leaders working on common missions. 
• Proclaiming God’s justice in a broken world. 



This is a salaried position averaging 30 hours a week - based in Columbus.

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Heartland Conference Networks!

Family Diversity Projects (FDP) is an award-winning national nonprofit devoted to eliminating prejudice, stereotyping, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, national origin, religion, and disability through storytelling and photography. Founded in 1995 by Peggy Gillespie and Gigi Kaeser, our mission is simple: challenge ignorance and hatred with education and love.

We believe that telling real stories that highlight the lived experiences of marginalized people with honesty, dignity, and love are among the most powerful ways to encourage empathy and spark dialogue. At a time when censorship and attacks on marginalized communities are escalating, fostering understanding is vital.

Our eight award-winning, traveling photo-text exhibits highlight the experiences of marginalized communities and act as powerful tools that encourage empathy, spark dialogue, and showcase authentic representations. Exhibits can be shipped to venues nationwide: schools (K-12), colleges and universities, houses of worship, libraries, workplaces, museums, state houses, conferences, PFLAG chapters, and more. Contact us for more information or to host a traveling exhibit.

Open Enrollment for 2027 benefits begins on October 15 and closes on November 15. This is your opportunity to review your current benefits, compare available options, and make any eligible changes for the upcoming plan year.

This year, enrollment changes for most active employees will be completed online through the Member Portal. Additional resources and instructions will be released over the coming weeks to help you prepare.

You can begin by visiting the Employee Open Enrollment Resource Center, where you'll find:

• Key dates and deadlines
• 2027 rates
• Employee webinar registration
• Enrollment information
• Benefit resources and FAQs
• Healthcare affordability information

Visit the Employee Open Enrollment Resource Center CLICK HERE

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