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Our Mission:
The mission of the Capitol Area South District is to encourage and equip United Methodist congregations in their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our Vision:
The vision of the Capitol Area South District is that all local churches are to be disciple-making centers that mirror the demographic composition of the community in which they are located in terms of age, ethnicity, and cultural background; and that the congregations continually grow and reach new people for Christ and strive to be open and inclusive of all God's children.
On this website you will find information and resources for the Capitol Area South District, the West Ohio Annual Conference, and the United Methodist Church.
Scroll down for the latest news and information from the Capitol Area South District and the West Ohio Annual Conference.
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One Day to End Homelessness
The One Day to End Homelessness campaign, from January 1 through February 29, 2012, calls on community members to contribute the equivalent of just one day’s rent or mortgage payment. Money raised will benefit the programs of the Community Shelter Board, the nationally recognized organization that funds housing and homelessness services in Franklin County.
The campaign will include activities that raise money and raise awareness among our congregations about homelessness. To facilitate communications, the Community Shelter Board provides participating organizations with a comprehensive Campaign Toolkit with fact sheets, bulletin copy, and other support. WBNS-10TV will hold a telethon during all TV news programming on January 31, 2012, to bolster our efforts.
Click HERE to find resources you can use to help your church participate in this campaign. Click HERE to go to the One Day to End Homelessness website.
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Bishop Ough Meets with Clergy of the Capitol Area South District
On Tuesday, December 13,Bishop Bruce Ough spoke with the clergy of the CAS District on the topic of "Redeeming the Connection." Bishop Ough reminded the pastors through scripture study and stories about the meaning of the connection in the UMC tradition. He said that the connection finds its meaning and power in 1. Spiritual Community, 2. Missional Strategy, 3. Holy Conferencing. Groveport UMC hosted the gathering that began with a lunch served by the church. Click HERE to see pictures from the event posted on Flickr.
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Training Opportunities
New Church Start Turbo Boot Camp
This event is for New Church Starts and for congregations who are considering a new church start in the future. The Boot Camp provides an opportunity to equip more people in the principles and practices that will lead to a healthy launch of a new church. The training will be February 10-11, 2012 @ King Ave UMC, Columbus
Click HERE to download a flyer about this event.
Early Response Team (ERT) Training
Participants will gain information and training in assisting with natural disaster recovery.
Upon successful completion of the course and a favorable background check, each participant will receive an UMCOR badge. The badge allows access to FEMA declared emergency zones.
Click HERE to download a flyer about times and details of the training as well as the cost.
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 Updates on San Luis Mission ProjectThe Capitol Area South District is in a partnership with the Methodist congregation in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The congregations of the CAS District have raised over $20,000 to assist with the construction of a meeting place for this congregation.
We are also seeking to raise funds to supplement Pastor Lorenzo's salary during the next three years so that he can serve the three mission congregations that he is now serving on a full time basis (currently he works another job).
Click HERE to sign up to make a commitment of support for Pastor Lorenzo's salary supplement.
Please note: The mission trip to San Luis has been postponed until we receive word that construction has begun on the new church building. After receiving word that construction is underway, a date for the trip will be set.
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SOWER Project Update for '11-12
S.O.W.E.R. is an acronym for Sharing Our Witness – Enriching Relationships.
SOWER is a West Ohio Conference VIM project that works with Henderson Settlement, Frakes, Kentucky, which is a component of the Red Bird Missionary Conference. The SOWER project is run in conjunction with Henderson Settlement’s Work Camp Program to enhance the lives of the people of Southeast Kentucky by improving their housing situation.
Click HERE to see a video of the construction of the 2011 SOWER home.
Click HERE for the latest update (updated as of 9/15/11).
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Click on the logo below to go to the UM Community Ministries website:
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Jackson Area Ministries is a vital church and community ministry that continues to serve the Appalachian counties of southeast Ohio.
Click HERE to go to the Jackson Area Ministries website to learn more about how you and your congregation can connect in ministry in southern Ohio. |
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