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Pastor Mark Ralph (right) has been appointed Interim Senior Pastor at Findlay First UB church (Findlay, Ohio). He will assists the congregation in preparing for their next senior pastor, who will be appointed within the coming six months.
Mrs. Wardena Waldfogel passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was 95 years old. She was the wife of Bishop Emeritus Raymond Waldfogel, with whom she served 50-some years in United Brethren ministry. They were married in 1945 and had five children.The family is using Myers Funeral Home in Huntington, Ind., but no public services are scheduled at this time.
Dr. Raymond and Wardena Waldfogel began their pastoral experience in 1950 in the former North Ohio Conference (northern Indiana and northwest Ohio), starting in 1950. He was fulltime conference superintendent for six years, and in 1969 was elected to the first of three terms as bishop, serving 1969-1981. They then returned to pastoral ministry. Bishop Waldfogel passed away in 2011.
Prince Street Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Shippensburg, Pa., is an intergenerational congregation in a state university town on the I-81 corridor in south-central Pennsylvania. We are looking for a senior pastor who will encourage and support the congregation in producing healthy, growing, reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our next senior pastor will lead with a servant’s heart, build relationships within the congregation and community, and enable people to work together to solve problems. Effective preaching/communication skills and the ability to help people relate faith to everyday life are essential. Experience in developing collaborative vision will be a benefit. It is also expected that this individual will maintain professional ministerial credentials with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA.
Prince Street Church is a congregation of approximately 200 people. Our youth ministry and updated facilities position us to reach younger families. Our people are willing and ready workers who are committed to outreach locally, regionally, and globally. We are financially stable and have the facilities necessary to engage our rapidly growing region.
If this sounds like something for which God has been preparing you, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a current photo to bishop@ub.org.
The UB women’s conference is on for September 25-26, 2020. Because of the pandemic, it will be entirely online. However, we’re determined to make it fun and inspiring.
We believe that God is doing a new thing! So please join us as we connect “Together” in a different way.
For complete information and to register, go here.
Lissa Litka is an author and speaker, and director of Beauty Will Rise Ministries. She is a staff pastor and counselor at Morning Star UB church in Kokomo, Ind.
Lissa has spoken at many events for women and teens. She has a God-given desire to help women see that their true identity comes from an intimate relationship with Christ, not from society’s standards. She transparently shares her life-lessons learned through storytelling, showing how to avoid toxic relationships and survive in the midst of our fast-paced, chaotic lives. She loves taking Bible characters, such as Rahab, and bringing them to life and helping her audiences relate to them on a personal level.
Individual registration: $10. You will receive a conference packet in the mail prior to the conference. It will include discussion guides and themed gifts. Closer to the date of the conference, you will receive the livestream link.
Host Site: $30. You will receive a conference packet for yourself. In addition, you will receive door prizes so that you can interact with the give-away portion of the conference. In order for each individual attending your “watch party” to receive a conference packet, they must also register as an individual. Closer to the date of the conference, you will receive the livestream link.
Friday, September 25
7:00-9:00 pm: Live Streaming Session #1
Saturday, September 26
9:00-10:15 am: Live Streaming Session #2
10:30-11:30 am: Live Streaming Session #3
1:00-2:00 pm: Live Streaming Session #4
Dr. Mike Dittman, director of National Ministries for the US National Conference, has written a four-page article on the topic “Unity.” We’re making it available for download at this link.
A date has been set for the next UB History Course:
Date: September 28-29, 2020 (Monday and Tuesday).
Time: 9 am to 4 pm both days.
Instructor: Rev. Bob Bruce.
The course will be held online via Zoom.
About the Course
The UB History Course is held periodically, either online or in regional locations. This course is a requirement for ministerial licensing in the United Brethren denomination, and qualifies for 12 credit hours.
However, people who just want to learn more about United Brethren history are welcome to take the course. Laypersons, especially local church leaders (board chairpersons and members, lay delegates, etc.), are encouraged to attend. It’s valuable to have an understanding about United Brethren history.
The cost is $200, if you are seeking a ministerial license. There is a $50 discount if you pay fully in advance of the class, making your cost just $150. Three books are also required.
For everyone else, the cost is $100.
Salem United Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg, Pa., is a congregation with a suburban feel within close proximity to the I-81 corridor in south-central Pennsylvania. We are looking for a senior pastor who will enable us to serve families and prepare them to live Christian lives for future decades. We are looking for someone who will help us grow spiritually and help us stay spiritually alive in Christ.
Our next senior pastor will be a dynamic communicator who possesses a shepherd’s heart. The ability to collaborate with staff and volunteer leaders is essential. Skill and experience in building a sense of belonging with both congregation and community will be a benefit. Currently, we do not have many families with small children and we recognize this as a problem. We are looking for a pastor who will help address this need and reach out to young families. It is also expected that this individual will maintain professional ministerial credentials with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA.
Salem Church is a congregation of more than 175 people. We have a solid youth ministry which enables us to reach younger generations. Our people are strongly committed to missions, are willing and ready workers, and we have the financial stability necessary to modernize our facility in order to meet the needs of a rapidly-growing region.
If this sounds like something for which God has been preparing you, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a current photo to bishop@ub.org.
Dr. Daniel Paternoster’s life will be celebrated on July 25th. There will be a 1:00 pm outdoor visitation, and a 2:00 pm indoor service at Fowlerville UB Church (Fowlerville, Mich.). There are capacity limits, so people need to pre-register. You can read all the details here.
New Hope UB Church in Camden, Mich., is a rural congregation in southern Michigan, near the intersection of the Indiana and Ohio borders. We are looking for a pastor who will lead us in changing lives, encouraging families, and strengthening our community through the power and love of Jesus Christ.
Our next pastor will be an effective communicator who possesses a shepherd’s heart. A commitment to prayer is essential. Skill and experience in building both congregational fellowship and spiritual lives will be a benefit. It is also expected that this individual will maintain professional ministerial credentials with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA.
New Hope Church is a congregation which tends toward the Boomer/Builders, which has recently experienced growth in younger generations. Our people are committed to prayer and enjoy a great working relationship with the public school adjacent to our property. We are financially stable, and have the facilities to enable significant growth.
If this sounds like something for which God has been preparing you, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a current photo to bishop@ub.org.
Gail D. Miller (right), 89, passed away July 1, 2020, in Montpelier, Ohio. She and her husband, Rev. Robert Miller, served in the United Brethren pastorate for over 40 years. She was actively involved in children’s ministry in the church and summer camp.
Visitation: 10am on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Funeral: 11:30 am immediately following the visitation.
Location: Stryker United Brethren Church, Stryker, Ohio. Rev. Nick Woodall will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Stryker United Brethren Church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at the Grisier Funeral Home website.
