Inspiring Stories Live On
Even if you were unable to join us on June 10-11, 2016 at Otterbein University, you can watch videos of the inspiring stories, read budgets, reports and other documents — catching a glimpse into the hope-filled gathering for the churches of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky!
Annual Gathering Agenda – June 10
Annual Gathering Agenda – June 11
Business Meeting Documents
Rev. Sam Buehrer, Ohio Conference UCC Board Treasurer, reports how a stabilized conference budget supports its three biggest ministry areas — the wider United Church of Christ, Outdoor Ministries, and grants and scholarships to individuals and organizations.
September 2015 Annual Gathering Minutes
Treasurer’s 2015 Year-End Report
2017 Proposed Budget • Short • Long
Proposed 2017 Clergy Compensation Guidelines – DRAFT
Plenary Session Rules and Operating Procedures
Reports to the Annual Gathering
Conference Minister Report 2016
Ohio Conference Minister for Resourcing, Networking and Creativity
Anniversaries of Ministry Authorization
Inspiring Storytellers and Other Presenters
The Ohio Conference Annual Gathering featured many “inspiring stories” including this one from Joni Christian, a member and licensed minister from the Church at Silver Lake. She told the story of living through extreme discrimination as a transgendered woman in the 1970s, transforming that experience into a faith-filled life with meaningful work and ministry, loving family and church home. Scroll even farther down to see the biographies and links to information and videos about all of our wonderful presenters.
Friday Workshop Leaders – Ivy Beckwith, Kathy Clark, Nicole Havelka (includes workshop descriptions)
Rev. Dr. Christel E A Weber, Evangelical Church of Westphalia, Germany
Inspiring Storytellers – Michelle Torigian, Dan Smith, Joni Christian
Theological Reflectors – Tim Ahrens, Avery Danage, Beth Staten