District Office Updates
From Megan: Thank you Canal District for your countless prayers, texts, and emails checking on Nathan and our family. He is doing ok and we are learning our "new normal" :) I am returning in office a few days a week & working remotely the remainder of the time. The easiest way to get ahold of me is via email during this time.
**Please let the district office know if you would be interested in helping DS Angela plan and organize a Christmas gathering for clergy & family.**
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Church and Community Transformation
“Like all organizations, you have fallen into certain patterns of operation, some good and some not… you have two choices: to continue to do what you always have done or to reorganize…” Michael Gecan, Professional Community Organizer of the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation
If Michael Gecan’s statement resonated with you then, you are invited to one of three basic trainings - Church and Community Transformation - offered by Dr. Angela Cowser, Associate Dean of Black Church Studies and DMin programs at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, and the “Thriving Congregations” Cohort members.
In this two day training, you will be introduced to some basics of church and community transformation, to begin to discern the role of the congregation or charge that you are part of in this work, and to learn how this is part of what God calls us to when we pray “Thy kingdom come.”
It is highly recommended that participants come in teams that have both clergy and lay. Lay members should be leaders within the church- not limited to ‘official’ leaders but those dedicated and faithful leaders who believe in the power of the church and who will be listened to in the broader congregation. Cost is just $15 at person!
Register you and your team for one of the following workshops. The workshops are hosted in three district but people from all districts are welcome and encouraged to attend:
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Consultation & Charge Conference Season
Charge Conference season is quickly approaching! The 2022 Charge Conference and Consultation forms are now live on the Conference website.
Clergy - please be on the lookout for a booklet from the District Office titled "Effective Organizing for Congregational Renewal". Please read the booklet before your consultation with the DS.
For churches in a multi-church appointment - only 1 Clergy Assessment form needs to be submitted. The SPR committees of each church are encouraged to work together to complete the assessment.
For Charge Conference - held on Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Wadsworth UMC: Please complete this form for EACH person in a leadership role.
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Seville Community Food Pantry
Third Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
74 West Main Street
Seville, OH 44273
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Trinity Action Project (TAP) Grants |
Application Process for TAP - Any program/project from a Canal District local church that very clearly relates to the mission and vision of the Conference may submit an application. Funds for mission purposes are intended as “Seed Money” to be used as start-up funds to help initiate ministry and mission outreach. Programs/projects will be funded for a maximum of 3 years. Applications will have a specific plan and/or strategy for a program/project, a clearly defined method(s) in which the funds will be used, and a method for decreasing the “seed money” funding over the 3 year period. TAP Grant funding may not be used for capital expenditures or clergy salaries. Churches applying for a multi-year grant will submit a new application each year.
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Wespath FAQ
Wespath, the benefits and pension partner of the UMC, continues to focus on continuity of benefits for those who serve and the impact of disaffiliations on pensions, benefits and liabilities funding. FAQs are updated periodically.
Link to Wespath FAQ
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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 HERE.
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Around the Canal District & East Ohio | |
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Copley UMC is hosting Women's Safety Tips to Protect You
Copley Police Officer, Sarah Shendy will share safety tips at our next Amazing Grace meeting on Saturday, September 24, at 12:00 p.m. Come and enjoy food, fellowship and learn the importance of being safe.
When: September 24, 2022
Where: Copley UMC, 1518 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Copley OH
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All are invited!
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Click the image below to see all the amazing work South St Ministries is doing! | |
Trails & Rails
A great way for Canal churches to partner and learn more about South Street Ministries.
ABOUT THE EVENT
DATE:
Saturday, October 8, 2022
STARTING LOCATION:
Cascade Park
20 E North St
Akron, OH, 44304
Please park across the street at the Macomb Group
Website & Register Here
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Strategic Ministries
New Online Learning Platform
We are excited to share with you about another tool that your Connectional Ministries Office now has to help resource you and your church as we invite all to join our online learning platform! 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.
Registration is at: https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/?KeyName=EO%20Sign%20UP
We just launched our Charge Conference course. This course would be particularly helpful to new clergy or lay who have not dealt with the paperwork before. The chapters can be done in any order so they can just engage with the parts that they want. https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/62d66c8a-512d-4b47-8587-349480a00f86
Among the courses, make sure to check out Rule of Christ. This resource helps learners to explore how to manage conflict in their church. While churches with new pastoral appointments should make sure to review this class, it can bring value to every faith community. https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/8ba13648-889e-411c-857d-099495709b69
Rule of Christ Trainer Training - If you are interested in becoming a trainer for Rule of Christ please register here.
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EOC Young People's Ministries
There are two events coming up for Young People's Ministries:
- Young Adult Retreat: Friday October 14-16 @ Lakeside
- Project Feed Service Project: Sunday, November 13 2:00 p.m. @ Wadsworth Middle School
Watch for more information soon!
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Bennett’s Corners Community UMC in Hinckley is seeking a Director for a new Christian Preschool/Daycare. We are looking for a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who has experience as a Director and/or Preschool teacher. Please leave a message at (330) 225-5623 or send an email to Amy.
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Brunswick UMC is searching for a Christian Ministry Coordinator. The Coordinator oversees and directs all aspects of Christian Education for adults, youth ministries, and children’s ministries, and manages the development and growth of the Christian Education Program at BUMC. This position is part-time, 20-24 hours per week. Click here for a full job description. To apply, please send resume and cover letter via e-mail or by mail to Brunswick United Methodist Church, PO Box 85, Brunswick, Ohio 44212.
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Grandview UMC in Cuyahoga Falls is looking for Volunteers (Missions Teams, Youth Groups, Sunday School Teachers, Confirmation Classes, etc.) to lead children's Sunday school in our Nepali language worship service Sunday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. This could include a Bible lesson, games, snacks, music, etc. and your lessons will be lead in English. Interested? Contact David Hull-Frye by email.
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Lakemore UMC Preschool located at 1536 Flickinger Rd., Akron, OH 44312 is seeking a Preschool Administrator/Teacher. This is a part-time position with one class of three-five year olds. Candidate must have a degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Must provide references and be willing to have a background check. Must complete training required by the state of Ohio to work in a preschool. We are looking for a person who loves children and values the chance to help them begin their educational journey. Class time hours are 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Wednesday during the school year, September through May. You will be working in a Christian environment. Part-time: 12 hours per week, Pay: $450 per month. If interested, please send resumes via e-mail. | |
Macedonia UMC is seeking an Organist/Accompanist. Please click this link to open the job description and contact information. | |
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Seville UMC is hiring an Administrative Assistant. The job is 20 hours a week. Monday through Thursday (Hours can be flexible.) Some of the duties are communicating with the groups of the church and the members, preparing the bulletins for Sunday morning, writing checks and the bookkeeping for the church, keeping the files up to date, scheduling meetings, a monthly newsletter, filing quarterly and yearly reports, scheduling the ushers and Lay Liturgists, and many other things. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please call the
church office at 330-769-2836 or talk to someone on the SPRC committee. Interested resumes can be sent to Subject: Administrative Assistant via email.
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Hudson UMC has 18 Gojo soap dispensers that they can’t use. They are new and they would like to give them to any churches who might need them. Can you send an email out, or put something in the newsletter? First come first serve. If interested, please contact Gary by email.
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Uniontown UMC has choir robes available to whomever needs some. If interested, please email the church. | |
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The Connector
Official Publication of the Canal District East Ohio Conference —
The United Methodist Church
Canal District Office
8800 Cleveland Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-3972 ext. 106
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