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LCM/CVD-11-11-A
NEW & RENEWING CHURCHES
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR
FALL 2011
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That LCM enter into covenant with the South
Central Conference to support the new
Euro-American church, Christ Church United,
Garland, TX in the amount of $20,000 over18
months (subject to the availability of funds.)
Who We Are (About Us)
Decatur United Church of Christ is a progressive, inclusive church, influenced by liberation, ecumenical and
traditional Christian theologies. As a beautifully diverse congregation, we respect and value each person‘s
spiritual path. We journey with one another across lines that often divide. Whether you come from a church
background, a religious background other than Christianity, or no religious background at all, you are welcome
here.
Decatur UCC is a congregation of the United Church of Christ. The UCC is a mainline denomination of 5,600
churches and 1.2 million members. We are people of God’s extravagant welcome, who listen for the
Stillspeaking God and insist that “Jesus didn’t turn people away, and neither do we.”
We believe in a Still Speaking God, and in doing so we speak in contemporary ways because we affirm the
responsibility of the church in each generation to make this faith it’s own in reality of worship, in honesty of
thought and expression, and in purity of heart before God.
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Southeast Conference to support the new
Multiracial Multicultural, ONA and A2A
church, Decatur United Church of Christ,
Decatur GA in the amount of $10,000
over 12 months (subject to the
availability of funds.)
About Imani Community United Church of Christ
Imani is a vibrant congregation located in the heart of midtown Sacramento, California spreading the gospel of love and
inclusion.
We believe the church is a place for all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, class, status, race, ethnicity,
physical ability, martial status or gender identity.
If you live in the area and you are looking for a church home stop by Imani. No matter who you are or where you are on
life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Who We Are
The members and friends of Imani welcome all persons, regardless of ethnic heritage, sexual orientation, religious
backgrounds, etc.
We believe that each person is unique and valuable.
•We believe that each person is on a spiritual journey, and that each of us is at a different stage of that journey.
•We believe that small changes can make a big difference, as we lend our service to our community, and minister to those in need.
•We believe in supporting families as they grow within the warm environment of the church.
•We believe that a church that brings God's Word to people in every situation, from all walks of life, helps them to grow in love and service to Our Creator and
Lord.
•We believe in the power of peace, and work for non-violent solutions to local, national, and international problems.
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Northern California Nevada Conference to
support the new African American/Multiracial
Multicultural, ONA and A2A church, Imani
Community United Church of Christ,
Sacramento CA in the amount of $20,000
over 18 months (subject to the availability of
funds.)
Journey United Church of Christ Delmar, NY
The Perfect Church for People Who Aren't
Welcome to Journey! The Perfect Church for People Who Aren't
Journey is a new church start of the United Church of Christ. We offer
extravagant hospitality, vibrant worship, spiritual formation for all ages
and an opportunity to make a difference through service and mission
both locally and around the world.
A united and uniting, just peace, multi-racial, multi-cultural, open and
affirming, accessible to all, still -speaking congregation.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're
welcome here!
That LCM enter into covenant with the New
York Conference to support the new EuroAmerican, ONA and A2A church, Journey
United Church of Christ, Delmar, NY in the
amount of $20,000 over 18 months (subject
to the availability of funds.)
New Hope UUC welcomes all to new location
New Hope moves to new space
As New Hope United Church of Christ members prepare for
their move to the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel at
Woodland Boulevard and East New York Avenue in DeLand,
they are also making plans to welcome new people to church.
A recent study by the conservative Barna Group revealed that
a majority of young people believe church to be judgmental,
excluding, sexist, old-fashioned, boring and homophobic. The
United Church of Christ — and New Hope — is purposefully
none of those things, but how would people know?
The congregation has decided that, at this time of change,
they need to let people know in as many high-tech and/or
conventional ways as possible.
The Rev. Karen Curtis-Weakley says you can find the UCC on
TV, on Facebook, on the national UCC Web page, and on the
New Hope Web page, and now you find the church on the
religion page in The Beacon. “On Sunday, you will find us at
the chapel just east of DeLand’s busiest corner for our first
service there,” she said. The church says they are living fully
into their reputation that the church — the UCC — is not
incongruent with the values and worldview of young people.
To the contrary, the UCC realizes that there are millions who
are looking for a faith that represents their values of
welcoming everyone (UCC calls it “Extravagant Welcome”),
being inclusive rather than being judgmental, sexist or
homophobic. “Our silence has left them spiritually
homeless,” said the Rev. Curtis-Weakley, “and allowed the
church of Jesus a reputation that is not accurate. We’re
working on changing that.” Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
For more information, see Facebook at New Hope UCC
DeLand. “Jesus didn’t reject people, and neither do we!”
That LCM enter into covenant with the Florida
Conference to support the new Euro-American,
ONA church, New Hope United Church of
Christ, Deland, FL in the amount of $20,000
over 18 months (subject to the availability of
funds.)
nexus
1. A means of connection; a link or tie:
2. A connected series or group.
3. The core or center:
Welcome
Nexus Church believes we exist to help people develop a real meshing of spiritual truths and service to others into
our daily living. Nexus Church wants to radically seeks to expand the boundaries of God's grace to include those who
have been excluded from other church settings. We have a lot of people who believe that Jesus' meant it when he
said for all to come to Him. Nexus church welcomes you in the same way Jesus welcomed those who were
considered "the least, the last and the lost." No matter where you are on your life’s journey, you are truly welcome
to come as you are to Nexus- gay, straight, married, divorced, single, questioning, agnostic, true believer, Republican,
Democrat.
Open & Affirming- We Reject No One
Jesus didn't turn people away. We don't either. Following the example of Jesus Christ, Nexus Church declares itself
to be an Open and Affirming Church, embracing diversity in our congregation and community, and affirming the
dignity and worth of every person created in the image of God. Nexus Church declares that discrimination is
incompatible with Christ's Gospel of unconditional love and, therefore, welcomes all to share in the life and
leadership, ministry and fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in our
congregation with no regard to race, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, economic
or marital status, or faith background. Nexus Church affirms and celebrates all loving and committed relationships.
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Ohio Conference to support the new
Euro-American, ONA and A2A church,
Nexus United Church of Christ,
Hamilton, OH in the amount of $6,000
over 6 months (subject to the availability
of funds.)
While prayer walking in the city of Toledo in 2005, Rev. Cheri Holdridge began to get a deep sense of calling, that
God wanted to do a new thing. Cheri watched and listened as God unfolded a dream for a new community of Jesus
followers – a movement for progressive people concerned about problems in the world, for those disconnected
from organized religion, and for persons longing for an authentic community with which to follow Jesus in the ways
of justice and compassion.
The vision emerged for The Village, a movement of people who connect to God, care for one another, and reach
outside themselves to make the world a better place. As the vision began to grow in Pastor Cheri's heart and soul,
she shared her thoughts with her husband, Kurt Young. When Kurt and Cheri had met in 1996, he would have called
himself a Christian but was not actively involved in a church. Together they helped create an alternative coffee
house worship experience at Christ Church UM in Findlay Ohio. That coffee house was one of the many experiences
that prepared them to plant The Village today.
Moving to Toledo in 1999, Cheri was the turn-around pastor for Central UMC, and they experienced a 150% increase
in worship attendance during her tenure. By 2005, God began calling Cheri to move from the relative comfort of this
established congregation, and to step out on faith and be a church planter.
After extensive training for Cheri, and evaluation of both her and the plan by church planting experts and
denominational officials, The Village Church was approved as an official church plant in 2008. In July 2008, Cheri
began work full-time as the planting pastor. The Village Church is a unique partnership of two denominations
committed to creating new communities for the 21st century: The United Church of Christ (UCC) and United
Methodist Church (UMC). Both denominations have been faithful communities for Christians since the founding
years of this country. The movement of Jesus has a long history of building upon tradition, and then taking risks to
innovate and reach new people groups. The Village Church is committed to being a new church for a new generation
of Jesus' followers.
That LCM enter into covenant with the Ohio
Conference to support the new EuroAmerican, ONA and A2A church, The Village
Church United Church of Christ, Toledo, OH in
the amount of $20,000 over 18 months
(subject to the availability of funds.)
At Lighthouse Congregational United Church of Christ Our Church Vision Is...
To Build A Church (A Family of Faith) So Great That Those Who Come After Us Will
Think Us Mad Ever To Have Dreamed It.
At Lighthouse Congregational United Church of Christ Our Church Mission Is...
To Reach Out To The Un-Churched, To Guide People On Their Journey of Faith, And
Help People Become Responsible Ministers In Christ’s Church.
At Lighthouse Congregational United Church of Christ Our Core Values Are...
•Inspiring Worship: Worship that connects people with God and one another, and is
responsive to today’s need.
•Church Growth: A congregation that is passionate about the Great Commission
(Matthew 28:19-20).
•Maturity: A community that helps people grow in their faith.
•Community: A community of faith where there is extravagant welcome, where
everybody is somebody, and wherever you are on life's journey you are welcome.
•Mission: A people of faith who reach out in service both locally and globally.
That LCM enter into covenant with the Florida
Conference to support the new EuroAmerican and ONA church, United Church of
Christ at the Lighthouse, Naples, FL in the
amount of $20,000 over 18 months (subject
to the availability of fund).
Berkeley Community Church
3701 West 50th Ave.
Denver, CO 80221
Phone #: 303-433-5881
Fax #: 303-433-0835
Please join us as we worship, work and play.
We are a diverse community discovering in a
new century how to live out in word and deed
the two great commandments: Love God and
love your neighbor. It is that simple and that
hard. In an informal setting we express those
values through worship, study, fellowship and
social action. We support and nurture each
other in our Christian walk but we avoid telling
each other what steps to take. We are kid
friendly, flexible and interactive. What kind of
community can we create? Come and help us
find out.
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Rocky Mountain Conference to support the
renewing Euro-American, ONA and A2A
church, Berkeley Community United
Church of Christ, Denver Colorado in the
amount of $20,000 over 18 months (subject
to the availability of funds.)
Manantial de Gracia
90 Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051-2509
860-826-5593
Pastor: Maritza I. Angulo de Gonzalez
ABOUT MANANTIAL DE GRACIA:
Did you know Grace means: unmerited favor, forgiveness...
"For YOU are the fountain of life, the light by which we see." Psalm 36:9 (NLT)
"Porque contigo está el manantial de la vida; En tu luz veremos la luz." Salmo 36:9
(RVR)
We are an intercultural, multilingual and multiracial group of individuals that
decided to worship God together. We believe in God and are looking to strengthen
our ties to Him and each other; through a commitment to learning, prayer and
fasting and a covenant to LOVE each other.
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Connecticut Conference to support the
renewing Hispanic/Multiracial Multicultural
church, Manantial de Gracia United Church
of Christ, New Britain, CT in the amount of
$20,000 over 18 months (subject to the
availability of funds.)
MT. ZION UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST
ROCKINGHAM, NC
Rev. Dian Griffin Jackson
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Southern Conference to support the renewing
African American church, Mt. Zion United
Church of Christ, Rockingham, NC in the
amount of $20,000 over 18 months (subject
to the availability of funds.)
Hi, I’m glad you’re here:
•Are you seeking a place where questions about faith are taken as seriously as affirmations
of faith?
•Are you seeking a group of people who may offer genuine care and compassion?
•Are you looking for a church that explores a progressive understanding of the Christian
faith?
•Are you interested in deepening your spiritual journey?
•Are you searching for an Open and Affirming congregation?
Then you are invited to join us for any of our regular and upcoming events. This is a great
congregation open to growing. You just may find what you’re looking for.
I would be interested in meeting you and exploring the possibility of your involvement at St.
Paul’s UCC!
Thanks for stopping by,
Rev. Norma Rae Hunt
Lead Minister
That LCM enter into covenant with the
Minnesota Conference to support the
renewing Euro-American, ONA and A2A
church, Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ,
St. Paul, MN in the amount of $10,000 over 12
months (subject to the availability of funds.)
WELCOME
ST. PETER UCC
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2101 CLEVELAND BLVD.
GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS 62040-3333
PHONE/FAX: 1-618-877-1904
WELCOME
PASTOR AARON BAN!
St. Peter’s Evangelical UCC
Granite City, Il.
Stay Tuned!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:15 A.M.
That LCM enter into covenant with the Illinois
South Conference to support the renewing
Euro-American church, St. Peter Evangelical
United Church of Christ, Granite City, IL in the
amount of $20,000 over 18 months (subject to
the availability of funds).
From:
Funding for New and Renewing Congregations
LCM Budget #410-20-25-74100-P-4514
Total Fall 2011
Recommending 13 applications for a total
(from budget account above)
Balance from Spring Cycle 2011
Balance from MAD money
Total Funds Available from 2011 Budget
Total Amount Needed from 2012 Budget
$
$
$
$
Total funding Applications for Fall 2011
$ 226,000.00
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$ 226,000.00
185,625.00
18,000.00
203,625.00
22,375.00
LCM/CVD-11-11-B
Resolution to Support the Center for Progressive Renewal
FALL 2011
VOTE: To continue to support the Center for Progressive Renewal as a separate yet
closely affiliated 501(c)3 to work in partnership with the United Church of Christ for the
development of new and renewing congregations, with a funding from the CVD budget
of $250,000.00 in 2012.
We thank the New and Renewing Church Review Team
for their diligent work on reviewing, evaluating and
recommending these congregations to the LCM Board
of Directors for approval. This team takes seriously
their commitment to this process and have prayerfully
given consideration to each of these new and
renewing congregations for your final approval. We
are grateful for the commitment of Local Church
Ministries to the ministry of church development and
the renewal of existing congregations. We are grateful
for the opportunity to serve on your behalf in this
important ministry of the church.