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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Save the Date!

2026 Association Annual Meeting

Sign up today! Fall Healthy Practices

Healthy Practices for Ministry

Wednesday, September 23, 9am-2pm

In Person at Lakewood Congregational UCC, online option available

Facilitator: Rev. Barry Chance

Registration: $50 for Active Authorized Ministers

$25 for Retired Authorized Ministers

MIDS attend free

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Office Closed on Labor Day

The Association Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, September 8! Regular hours will also resume: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

... in our CONGREGATIONS

Local Church Jobs & Announcements

Looking for a job? Here are the opportunities and other announcements in our churches!

Jobs

Organist (PT), Christ UCC, Orrville

Christian Education Director (PT), First Congregational Church of Claridon
Financial Administrator (PT), United Protestant Campus Ministries, Cleveland

Director of Music Ministry (PT), Trinity UCC, Wadsworth
Organist (PT), Trinity UCC, Wadsworth
Bookkeeper (PT or FT), South Euclid UCC

Media Assistant (PT), South Euclid UCC

Director of Youth and Family Ministries (FT), Federated Church, Chagrin Falls

Financial Administrator (PT), Pilgrim Congregational UCC, Cleveland

Worship Leader (PT), Archwood UCC, Cleveland
Director of Music (PT), Kent UCC

Children's Church Leader & Nursery Attendant (PT), First Church, Painesville

At First Congregational Church of Akron

Video Game Symphony Jazz Band

The 2026-2027 season of the Music@AkronFCC Concert Series begins on September 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. as the Video Game Symphony Jazz Band takes the stage to perform some of the smoothest music from popular video games. This concert is free and open to the public. Space is limited; RSVP at www.akronfcc.org/concert-series. The first 50 RSVPs will be treated to free, catered refreshments.

Not familiar with video games? No problem! The Video Game Symphony and its ensembles strive to make video game music hold its own in the concert hall; you are sure to enjoy this music regardless of your affinity for video games! Music to be performed will come from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Final Fantasy VI and XIV, Donkey Kong Country, Chrono Trigger, Animal Crossing, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Cuphead, Bayonetta 2, Persona 4 & 5, and Kingdom Hearts.

Learn more about the Video Game Symphony at www.videogamysymphony.com

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.

Pulpit Supply List

Streaming/Online Worship

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... in our HEARTLAND CONFERENCE

Click on the video below for a word from our Emotional and Spiritual Care Team lead, Rev. Ken Weidinger!

Our Emotional & Spiritual Care training is being subsidized by grants from the United Church of Christ Global HOPE, Disciples of Christ Week of Compassion, and Heartland Conference Disaster Response donations…offering participants high-quality training for 1/3 of the actual cost! Register today by clicking the button below!!

2027 Summer Mission in Cincinnati

Planning your program year now? Build a mission-focused plan to include a week in Cincinnati’s Urban Core

The Summer Immersion Program at Washington UCC is a loving and engaging experience that builds empathy, courage and hope in your team through service to children and young teens. Mission teams facilitate a fun and impactful summer experience for the children of Washington UCC’s ministries. Mission Teams experience life-changing joy through deep connection with these children and other non-profit partnerships.

Teams that reserve a spot before Jan. 1 receive 2 free adults!

Planned in the spring and fall each year by women of the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ, Lantern Fellowship is a time when women of all generations come together to enjoy faith, fun, and friends. The retreat will be held at Camp Christian with housing in Monroe Lodge and other nearby cabins. Camp Christian is a place where the spirit can find renewal. The Steering Committee hopes you will invite a few friends and loved ones to share in the wonderful experience of Lantern Fellowship. You can learn more about Camp Christian with this link.

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Conference Networks

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Heartland Conference Networks!

... in the WIDER CHURCH

GLAUCE Fall Retreat

Registration Open!

October 06-08, 2026

Waycross Camp and Retreat Center, Morgantown, IN

2026 Theme: Neurodiversity and Ministry with People who are Neurodiverse

Keynote Speaker and Worship Leader: Rev Dr Karen-Marie Yust, Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia

Additional workshops will be focused on Racial Justice Storytelling, Calendar Planning, Curriculum, and Well-Being

Click the button below for more information and to register!

Learn More and Register

Pray with India,

September 6, 2026

Global Ministries

Lectionary Selection: Matthew 18:15-20 Prayers for India Gracious and loving God, We thank You for the rich diversity of India and for Your unfailing love toward our nation. We also thank You for the Church in India that continues to ...

Continuing Education Opportunities

Click on the logos below for information and registration details for upcoming continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities provided by our partner schools and centers of learning!

UCC Webinars

Webinar Information and Registration

Association Staff

Rev. Dr. Elena Larssen

Association General Minister

agm@livingwaterone.org

Rev. MiMi Chamberlin

Bridge Minister of Faith in Action
MiMiC@sonkaucc.org

Machelle Miller

Office Manager & Bookkeeper

machelle@livingwaterone.org

Kellie Ramirez

Information Management and Media:

Search and Call Coordinator

searchandcall@livingwaterone.org

Committee on Ministry Registrar

registrar@livingwaterone.org

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office@livingwaterone.org

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