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Conference
Office Schedule
Office hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
The Conference Office will be closed
for Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd.
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LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION . . .
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Did you receive your copy of the Weekly eCourier?
Each Monday afternoon a
weekly email is sent to all who ask. This weekly email takes the place of the daily
E-Connections.
Click here
to request a copy of eCourier |
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The Habakkuk 223 Project
For there is still a vision for the
appointed time
If the vision seems slow wait for it; it will surely come, it will
not delay
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The reports of the Habakkuk project task
group are now ready. This group has been engaged in an
evaluation of our conference structure and staffing and has been
working to discern strategic priorities to guide our conference
ministry.
The Habakkuk project report is divided into four sections. The
first section is an introduction and summery of the proposals
for a new conference structure, conference staffing, and
strategic priorities. The next three sections provide a detailed
report for each of these three areas. We encourage you to
provide copies of this report for your Conference delegates who
will be representing you at this year’s Conference Biennial
Meeting October 30-Nov 1 and other members of your congregation
who might be interested in reading and responding to the
proposals. An email with the report is being sent to all
authorized ministers in the Missouri Mid-South Conference, all
churches, and to the conference directors who serve on one of
our ministry teams.
Regional Meeting Dates:
July 11th, at Zion UCC, Union
July 25th, at Parkway UCC, St. Louis
August 8th, at First Congregational UCC, Lebanon
August 15th, at St. John UCC, (5th St.)
St. Charles
ALL meetings are on a Saturday
from10am - 12:30pm Plan to attend one of the Regional Meetings
to discuss the Report. Please
RSVP the number attending from your church.
Cover Letter from Rev. Jeff
Whitman
Habakkuk Report |
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OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES
The VINE is a column of older adult
ministry, reporting on practical and spiritual issues for
seniors (and for those aspiring to become seniors)—in the United
Church of Christ.
This issue relates to summer heat and how it can affect seniors.
Read it
here…
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General Synod 27
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Please keep in your
prayers the delegates and visitors as they travel home from General Synod.
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The 27th General Synod of the United Church of
Christ has come to a close. Our Missouri Mid-South delegation of 22 delegates, led by
our Conference Moderator Karin Olzen from Immanuel UCC in
Ferguson and Conference Minister Jeff Whitman, are on their way
home. Please keep them in your prayers for safe travel.
From Jeff we hear this news: "Things are
going well at Synod. We have a very good delegation and all of
our delegates seem to be very engaged in the synod and in their
committee assignments. The celebration of the ministry of John
Thomas, the sacred conversations on race, and the worship
service yesterday have been the highlights of the synod so far.
Well I should add the River City Saturday events were also a
highlight. Today the work of Synod will begin with an afternoon
plenary when we will begin to consider the various resolutions
that are being brought before this synod."
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The Missouri Mid-South Conference is looking
for an Administrative Assistant to work in our office. This is a
full-time position with benefits. The qualified person will
possess the necessary competencies, administrative skills, and
personal temperament to fulfill job requirements. Computer
skills are required as well as knowledge in the use of the type
of software currently provided by the Conference Office.
Previous experience as an administrator is preferred along with
a willingness to learn the uniqueness of this particular setting
and the functions of a conference as part of the United Church
of Christ. In addition, effective communications and human
relations skills are essential, with an ability to work
cooperatively and maintain confidentiality. Honesty,
reliability, flexibility, and diplomacy are important traits. An
ability and willingness to work with a variety of people and
organizations along with an appreciation for the life and
ministry of the church are essential traits.
Attached is a
job description. Interested applicants will send a resume to
mms@mmsucc.org on or
before July 15.
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PIM RETREAT
Please mark your calendar for the Persons In
Ministry Retreat at Arrowhead Resort, Lake of the Ozarks
September 21-23, 2009. Gather with colleagues, refresh your
spirit, and experience worship renewal. Special entertainment by
Cliff Aerie will highlight this event.
Watch for information to be mailed this month. |
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