Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Help A UCC Minister!

Rob Leveridge is a UCC pastor in Chicago. He's look to record a worship album with UCC ideals and theology. Here's what Rob writes:
I write songs for worshipping communities that desire to draw near to God and embrace God’s calling to create a world of greater justice and compassion. My songs are easy to learn and sing and play, but the lyrics engage the dynamism and challenge of faith in the God who offers “Good news to the poor, recovery of sight for the blind, release of the captives, and freedom for those who are oppressed."
Check out his video below! And if you feel led, you can support his campaign by giving toward his Kickstarter campaign.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Area Faith Formation Opportunities

This is taken from an email from Ed Heilman of Park Congregational to help publicize what's going on in our association. If you have any submissions, please email Luke Lindon at lukeATsylvaniaucc.org 

March 7th Bill Bartholomew of St John's UCC in Elmore, is speaking at St. Andrews on Mexican Spirituality. Bill has been studying this for decades. Call or e-mail Bill if you want to know more.

March 15th from 4:30-6:30 Alan Jones is speaking at Sylvania UCC. Check their website for more information.

March 17th at 4PM Ed Heilman is speaking with Imam Shamsuddin Waheed at Toledo Masjid Al-Islam on 722 E. Bancroft on "Learning from Jesus: Benefiting from the Messiah." A meal will be shared after the discussion. For more information see toledomasjid@yahoo.com and remember no shoes are worn in the place of prayer.

April 23-24 at the Village, Cheri Holdrige, and Dr. Karyn Wiseman, Professor of Homiletics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia will be presenting a two day mini course on Creative Worship Design, and Preaching Without Notes. It is called "Times Change-And So Does Sunday Worship." 1.5 CEU credits are available. The cost is $75 for one day, or $125 for both days. Go to www.villageohio.org for more information.

The NWOA Clergy gathering will be at the Family Table Restaurant 846 South Wheeling St. Oregon Oh. at 11:30 AM. The food is good. The company is even better. Join us if you can.