May 11
Summer camp, annual meeting news, transitions, local and national events.
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April 12
Summer camp, NYE, opening for Lay Academy administrator, clergy transitions, upcoming events and more. Read the April 12 'In the Loop'
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| Crusin' Around the Conference |
 From April newsletters
1287 pounds of citrus, pie auction nets $3000 for youth, new facebook page, new website. Read more
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| Community Events |
Retirement Banquet for Rev. Jan Olav Flaaten
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 6 to 9 PM,
St. Paul's Catholic Ch., 330 W. Coral Gables, Phx
After nearly 10 years as the first full time Executive Director of the Arizona Ecumenical Council and 30 years of parish ministry, the Rev. Jan Olav Flaaten is retiring. To honor him and the achievements of the AEC under his guidance, a banquet is planned. We hope many of you can attend and convey your appreciation for his years of service. For more information, visit the AEC website.
Celebrating Significant Women of the Centennial
May 20, 4-7 pm at the Arizona State Capitol
Hosted by the Harp Foundation
Honoring five women who have had a significant impact in Arizona. The afternoon will include: a self-guided tour of the new centennial exhibitions, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Oasis” exhibit, gourmet appetizers, harmonious sounds of harps in the Rotunda and the Rose Garden and, a town hall discussion of “Living Well into Century Two."
For more, visit their website or See the Flyer
UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns
40th national gathering, June 25-28!
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| Poet Laureate of the SWC |
 Jack Evans' writing reflects a tender heart, an openness to wisdom sought and found in the common places we often overlook, and the insight of one truly inspired.
Named the "Poet Laureate of the Southwest Conference," his poetry is an ongoing source of hope and inspiration right here on our website. Read poetry by Jack Evans
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News from Cally Rogers-Witte
 Cally Rogers-Witte, former Executive Minister for Wider Church Ministries and Conference Minister for the SWC, sends us good news! Granddaughter, Amaya Ann Garriott, was born on May 5th to Beth Rogers-Witte Garriott and Omar Patni Garriott.
Also, an update from Cally on her grandson:
| "Lee is doing very well - fortunately he has had no "episodes" so his heart has not had to be restarted by his internal defibrillator except when they had to test it and made his heart stop so they could be sure it's working. We have NO idea what the future holds, but he continues to be so happy and fun to be with!!" |
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Upcoming Ecclesiastical Councils
Susan Aurich has been approved for an Ecclesiastical Council for Commissioning to Ministry of Congregational Care. Her EC will be held on June 3, at 3:00 pm, at the United Church of Sun City, AZ.
Read Susan's Commissioning Paper
Lorraine Ceniceros has been approved for an Ecclesiastical Council for Ordination. Her EC will be held on June 9, at 1:00 pm, at the Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona, AZ.
Read Lorraine's Ordination Paper
Upcoming Installations
Alberta Wallace was approved for Privilege of Call to Yuma UCC and will be installed on Nov. 18 at 4:00 pm.
Congregation Welcomed
The Marshallese Ministry in Tucson, after being examined and subsequently recommended by the Committee on Church and Ministry, was granted covenant membership by the 2012 Annual Meeting by acclamation.
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!
Transitions
Acknowledged the call of Theresa Stirling to pastor the Congregational Church of the Valley in Scottsdale, AZ.
Acknowledged the transfer of Fletch Wideman to Rocky Mountain Conference.
Acknowledged the transfer of Sue Gallagher to So. CA/Nevada Conference.
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| Employment Opportunities |
AEC Executive Director
The Arizona Ecumenical Council seeks to hire an Executive Director to begin after July 1, 2012, and is now accepting applications. More information
Open positions at the UCC National Offices
This list is updated weekly. Local and regional employment opportunities are listed here, as well. UCC Classified Ads
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