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STATEMENT OF COVENANT
We covenant to acknowledge God's claim upon our lives and the work in the Covenant Association. We seek through this covenantal relationship:
- to share common ministry with authorized ministers and local churches.
- to affirm our faith in the living God, Eternal Spirit, Creator and Sustainer, who is revealed in the teachings,the person, and the work of Jesus as the Christ.
- to strengthen the ties of faith and community.
Notes from the Moderator:
Covenant Association Spring Meeting Summary from the Moderator, Rev. Jean Winther
It was a beautiful Spring day and 26 churches (20 clergy and 37 lay delegates) including 30 some visitors gathered at St. Stephen's Community Church in Lansing. Hearing the melodic voices and the rythmn of the music, they followed the call of the Praise Singers to worship. Rev. Dr. Michael Murphy preached from Micah 6:8 telling us "It's who we are!" The offering was invited by Ruth Fitzgerald, our Christian Education advocate, and directed toward the expenses for the National Youth Event this summer. Later Ruth unanimously passed her ecclesiastical council.
New officers were installed and holy communion was celebrated. We were strongly encouraged to hold Sacred Conversations around racism, bias and inclusivity. Associate Conference Minister, Cherly Burke, also spoke on the theme "It's who we are!"Representatives from individual churches were invited to share their good news and there was lots of it!
Robert Strozier from Crossroads brought a cake to share celebrating their 150th anniversary.Clergy anniversaries were honored and those who died this past year were remembered. Displays were plentiful and the SERV items went over well. St. Stephen's did a wonderful job hosting and feeding the masses.
Farewell for the Ulrey's
On June 20th at 6 p.m. a catered picnic will provide opportunity for those who wish to extend blessings and good wishes to Kent and Meg before they leave for Bangor, Maine where he has been called to be president of Bangor Theological Seminary. The Conference office grounds will be the setting for this event. We are asking $15 per person to cover expenses. At 7 p.m. Rev. David Reese will host a tribute to Kent's service as pastor for many years and as our Conference minister for 12 years. He has led us to the brink of a "New Way for a New Day." There will be a memory book for people to write good wishes and fond memories for the Ulrey's to take with them. Churches or individuals who aren't able to attend may send e-mails to Karen@michucc.org or letters to the Michigan UCC Conference office (to Karen's attention) 5945 Park Lake Rd.,P.O. Box 1006, East, Lansing, Michigan 48826 - 1006. Your contributions will be placed in the memory book. All monetary gifts are to be designated in Kent's honor toward General Synod 2009 expenses. If you know of someone who may not know about this but would like to, please let them know.
RSVP by June 10th to Karen (phone # 517-332-3511 ex 204)!
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