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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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Save the Date! District Conference Scheduled for May 6
The Capitol Area South District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 6, at 3:00 pm, at the Village Chapel UMC, 30 Circleville Ave, Ashville, OH. The theme for the day is "Celebrating the Family of God." Mrs. RaNae Street, Director of Discipleship for the West Ohio Conference and the Rev. Laura Young senior organizer for the Chidlren''s Defense Fund will be the featured presenters. The meeting will also serve as the annual business meeting for the CAS District.
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Lay Speaking Classes Scheduled for May 18-19
The CAS Board of Laity will offer Lay Speaker Training agin this spring. The classes will be held on Friday evening, May 18 and all day Saturday, May 19 at Christ UM Church, 1489 Zettler Rd, Columbus, OH.
The following classes will be offered:
Basic Lay Speaker Training is a required class for those persons who want to enter the ministry of lay speaking.
The Advanced Class is offered for those Local Church Lay Speakers or Certified Lay Speakers who wish to need to renew their certification or take an elective class. The class is entitled "Next Church.Now."
A ONE DAY refresher class will be held on Saturday for Local Church Lay Speakers who need to renew their certification (Certified Lay Speakers need to take the Advance Class to be re-certified). The Class is "Opening Ourselves to Grace.
The deadline for registration is Monday, May 7.
Click HERE to download a flyer with more details about the training and registration form.
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Builders Club Support Ada First UMC
 Following the devastating fire at First UMC, Ada, the West Ohio Conference Church Builders Club has made an appeal for support of the congregation in rebuilding. The West Ohio has for several years had a Church Builders Club with a list of members who have asked to be a part of regular support for designated church revitalization projects. This quarter's call to Builders Club members has been expanded so that others who wish to contribute to Ada First may have a venue to do so via online donations. 100% of all contributions go directly to the church. Information about the call, a copy of this quarter's issue of the Church Builders Club newsletter. Donations can be made by clicking HERE.
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Early Response Team (ERT) Training (updated 3/30/12)
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 go the training site on the West Ohio Conference website. On this page, information about upcoming Early Response Training Opportunities are listed (scroll down on the page).
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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 '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 2/21/12).
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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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