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SUMMARY:Fall Pastors Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Location: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Road #2\, Oregon\, OH 43616 \nRegistration: You can now register for the Fall Pastors Retreat – be an EARLY BIRD! This is a wonderful time for us to be together\, be encouraged\, and be equipped. \n\nClick Here to Register Online\nBrochure & Register by Mail: TBD (Please watch your email and regular mail for a brochure.)\n\nCost: \nWe recognize the cost is significantly more than in previous years and acknowledge this as one of the concerns many of you expressed in the survey following our 2024 retreat. These costs reflect the substantial increase in the costs charged to us by Maumee Bay (food costs at the retreat center increased over 33% compared to 2024 and the room rates went up by 12%). \nThe amount you are asked to pay does not reflect the full cost of the retreat. The actual costs quoted by the Lodge are $370 per person (double occupancy) for the room and meals. But our GLC Staff is committed to raising funds to reduce the cost by $50 per person to $320. Costs for the speaker\, musicians\, and other miscellaneous costs are paid for out of GLCMA funds from your dues. We are looking at additional ways to reduce these costs and will notify you if there are any changes. \nAdditionally\, there are scholarships available. Please contact one of us if you are in need of a scholarship. OUR GOAL is that finances would not prevent anyone from attending. \nWe have looked for other venues to try and reduce the costs. However we have not been able to find any that are of sufficient size and “somewhat centrally located” for our geographically diverse conference. If you have any suggestions for future years\, please feel free to forward them to any of us on the Executive Committee. \nThe Speaker: \nOur speaker for this year is Dr Gary Burge. Gary is s a scholar in New Testament studies specializing in the gospels and the cultural context of first century Judea. In particular\, Gary has written extensively on the Gospel of John and this will be the primary focus of his time with us (details to be provided in the forthcoming brochure) In addition to sharing with us on the Gospel of John\, we expect that Gary will be providing an optional workshop on the Middle East\, particularly the Promised Land\, another one of his focused areas of expertise. \nOriginally from Southern California\, Gary was an undergraduate at the University of California\, Riverside\, and The American University of Beirut\, Lebanon. He attended Fuller Theological Seminary and King’s College\, The University of Aberdeen\, Scotland. In Scotland he studied with I. Howard Marshall and earned a Ph.D. in New Testament. He served on the faculties of King College (Tennessee)\, North Park University (Illinois) and after 25 years at Wheaton College (Illinois) he joined the faculty of Calvin Theological Seminary (Michigan) in 2017 as Visiting Professor of New Testament. He moved from regular faculty to adjunct in July 2023. Gary is currently attending Thornapple Covenant Church in Grand Rapids on a fairly regular basis. \nWe look forward to seeing you in September\,\nThe GLCMA Executive Committee\nKendall Churchill\, Chair \nEmail: kendallchurchill@gmail.com\nPhone: (425) 635-8572
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2025
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nCamp Mission Meadows\n5201 East Lake Road\, Dewittville\, NY 14728 \n\nRegistration & Brochure:\nRegister Online \nRegister by Mail [pdf] \nDownload the full 2025 Brochure\, including Schedule\, Workshops\, Places to Stay\, and More [pdf] \n\nDownload PDFs:\n2025 Annual Celebration Schedule \n2025 Annual Meeting Presentation – Ministry Planning Cycle \n2025 Annual Meeting Presentation – Ministry Planning Cycle 2 \n2024-2025 Delegate Documents \n2025 Church Prayer Card \n2024-2025 Financial booklet \n2025 Board Nomination Bios Booklet \n\nPlaces to Stay:\n\nCamp Mission Meadows has secured a block of rooms at these nearby hotels. When calling to book\, please let them know you are with the Camp Mission Meadows group. These rates are good until April 1st.  \nCamp Mission Meadows\n5201 Route 430\nDewittville\, NY 14728\n716-386-5932\n$40/PP/night\nShared room and bathroom\nBreakfast Included \nChautauqua Suites\n215 W. Lake Rd\nMayville\, NY 14757\n716-269-7829\n$140/night \nChautauqua Harbor Hotel\n10 Dunham Ave\nCeloron\, NY 14720\n716-489-2800\n$139/night \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Jamestown\n2811 N. Main Street Ext.\nJamestown\, NY 14701\n(716) 487-0001\n$115/night \n\nDelegate Selection:\nMember congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows: congregations up to 100 members\, two delegates; congregations with 101 to 200 members\, three delegates; congregations with 201 to 300 members\, four delegates; congregations with 301 or more members\, five delegates. \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Jody Eidnes at jody@greatlakes.cc\, 248-595-8098. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\n\n \nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting\n\nFri\, May 2\, 2025 – 9:00am-12:00pm \n\n \nCamp Mission Meadows\, 5201 East Lake Road\, Dewittville\, NY 14728 \n  \n\n \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\n \n\nPay Dues Online \n\n \n \n\nDownload Paper Dues Form [pdf] \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC
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SUMMARY:Responding to God’s Call for Your Community Cohort (4 Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:A Learning and Equipping Cohort for Mission Advancement \nDates: Jan 30\, Feb 13\, Feb 27\, Mar 13 \nLocation/Time: All four Zoom sessions are from 7:00-8:00pm CST \nCost: None \nRegistration Deadline: January 28\, 2025 \nRegistration: To register your team (or an individual)\, send an e-mail to Peg (Kohring) Cichon pegkohring@gmail.com with contact information:  Name(s)\, Church\, City/State\, e-mail\, phone.  The team (or individual) will receive confirmation of registration and the zoom link for the series. \nWould you like to see more people begin to follow Jesus through your ministry? Join leaders from other GLC churches to strengthen your outreach ministry in a 4-session cohort experience\, “Responding to God’s Call for Your Community” starting January 30\, 2025. \nThe 4 Sessions include: \n\nJanuary 30\, Jody Eidnes and Peg Cichon (Conference Offices) will help you to lay the foundation for reaching out to your community. You will go through a short workbook that can help to prepare your congregation for community outreach. Then you will be shown some of the basics of MissionInsite*\, a demographics program that can help you to understand the unique makeup and needs of your community. Following the session\, a member of your team will be invited to work with Jody to generate a MissionInsite demographic report of your neighborhood or community that you can use to help develop plans for the future.\nFebruary 13\, Alex Rahill II\, Lead Pastor of Life Church Livonia\, will share time-tested outreach ministry techniques (used commonly in church-planting) to connect in meaningful ways with people in your community.\nFebruary 27\, ECC Director of Evangelism\, Iesha Hawley will help you develop skills to talk about Jesus to those in your community.\nDate TBD\, In the last session\, Peg Cichon\, the GLC Vitality Liaison\, will discuss how to use the information from the past three sessions to develop a fall kickoff campaign to reach your community for Christ.\n\nAll four zoom sessions are from 7:00-8:00 pm CST. We recommend that (at a minimum) a member of the pastoral staff and an elected church leader or members of your Outreach Ministry Team (if you have one) participate in this cohort together.  For the MissionInsite* work it helps to have a tech-comfortable person on the team. \n* MissionInsite is a demographic analysis tool that has proven to be remarkably helpful to GLC Churches in understanding their neighbors and developing strategies for connecting with them.  See the website here:  https://www.acstechnologies.com/missioninsite
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/responding-to-gods-call-for-your-community-cohort-4-sessions/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
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SUMMARY:Fall Pastors' Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:Location: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center\, Oregon\, OH\n \nRegister Online: Click here \nBrochure & Register by Mail: Click here to download the 2024 Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf] \n \n \nInstructions for Reserving Cottages:\nCottage Map: Click here to download [pdf] \nOne wing of Maumee Bay Lodge will be undergoing some roof replacement while we are there. During the construction\, those accomodations will be unavailable to us. We are instead receiving 2- and 4-bedroom cottages at the same price as the rooms in the lodge. The number of people expected to come to the retreat will require that we use al of the rooms/cottages that are available to us. \nThe 2-bedroom cottages have one bathroom; maximum occupancy (for this retreat) will be either one couple or two people of the same gender and the minimum occupancy will be one person. In the 4-bedroom cottages with two bathrooms\, the maximum occupancy will be two couples or four people of the same gender and the minimum occupancy will be three people. There are 16 2-bedroom cottages and two 4-bedroom cottages. Registration for the cottages will be on a first come first served basis. \nTo register for a 2-bedroom cottage\, indicate on the registration form that you would prefer a cottage. If a cottage is available when you register\, one will be reserved for you. Otherwise\, if a cottage is not available\, a room ni the lodge wil be reserved for you. You will be notified as to which accommodation has been reserved for you. \nTo register for a 4-bedroom cottage\, cal Peg Wolter at 248-921-8336 and she will email\nyou the link for the online registration for a 4-bedroom cottage. Each couple or individual is responsible to register and pay for themselves\, but you will need to know who will be sharing the cottage with you to start the cottage registration process. \nRates:\n4-bedroom cabin\n2 couples; $370 per couple 4individuals – $185 each\n3 individuals – $215 each
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211405Z
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SUMMARY:TLC 2024 (The Leadership Connection)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills\, MI\n \nRegister Online: click here \nDownload Brochure: 2024 TLC full brochure [pdf] \nGreetings from the Great Lakes Conference! We have been praying that you feel equipped and appreciated as the body of Christ. Know that we are here to support\, encourage and champion you! In the past\, we have found that our TLC event has brought clarity and education to ministry leaders longing for additional resources and ideas. 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/tlc-2024-the-leadership-connection/
LOCATION:Faith Covenant Chuch\, MI\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48331
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nFaith Covenant Church\n35415 W. 14 Mile Rd\, Farmington Hills\, MI 48331 \n\nRegistration & Brochure:\nRegister Online \nRegister by Mail [pdf] \nDownload the full 2024 Brochure\, including Schedule\, Workshops\, Places to Stay\, and More [pdf] \n\nPlaces to Stay:\n\nPlease book your hotel through these links to get access to our special rates. \n\nHoliday Inn Express\nTownePlace Suites\nDelta Hotels\nCourtyard Detroit Farmington Hills\n\n\nDownloads:\nOverview of Documents [pdf] \nBackground For Amendments [pdf] \nProposed Amendments to the GLC Constitution and Bylaws [pdf] \nGLC Bylaws with Proposed Amendments [pdf] \nGLC Constitution with Proposed Amendments [pdf] \nMinistry Planning Cycle [pdf] \nDelelgate Documents 2023-2024 [pdf] \nFinancials 2023-2024 [pdf] \nChurch Awards 2024 [pdf] \nAnnual Celebration Schedule 2024 [pdf] \n\nDelegate Selection:\nFrom the GLC Bylaws: Section 2.2. Delegates. \n1. Member congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows: congregations up to 100 members\, two delegates; congregations with 101 to 200 members\, three delegates; congregations with 201 to 300 members\, four delegates; congregations with 301 or more members\, five delegates. \n2. The Superintendent and members of the Executive Board shall be ex-officio delegates. \n3. Each standing commission shall be entitled to one delegate. \n4. Each association recognized by the GLC shall be entitled to one delegate. \n5. Each affiliated corporation and institution shall be entitled to one delegate. \n6. Each delegate to an Annual Meeting shall be a member of an ECC congregation. Delegates representing local congregations shall be members of the congregation they represent. No delegate may represent more than one entity\, except a member in good standing of the Ministerial Association serving two or more congregations may represent those churches being served\, yet with only one vote. A member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is serving as an interim pastor in a member congregation may serve as a delegate from that congregation without being a member of that congregation. \n7. The names of all delegates and alternate delegates shall be registered with the secretary prior to the Annual Meeting \n8. A church plant within the GLC that is not yet a member congregation may send two advisors to the Annual Meeting. \n9. A member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is not a delegate may be an advisor to the Annual Meeting. \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Jody Eidnes at jody@greatlakes.cc\, 248-595-8098. \n\n\n\nAnnual Meeting Letter:\nThe following letter has been mailed to all the churches and will be emailed to the Lead Pastors\, Church Chairs\, and church offices. This letter outlines important items our churches need to address in advance of the 2024 GLC Annual Meeting.  \nDear Lead Pastor and Church Chair\, \nAt our upcoming Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Conference (held during the GLC Annual Celebration\, April 19-20\, 2024)\, two important delegate interactions will take place that advance preparation would make more meaningful (and enjoyable). \nClick Here to read the full letter. \n\n  \n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\n\n \nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting\n\nFri\, Apr 19\, 9:00am-12:00pm \n \n\n \nFaith Covenant Church\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd\, Farmington Hills\, MI \n\n \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\n \n\nPay Dues Online \n\n \n \n\nDownload Paper Dues Form [pdf] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:Faith Covenant Chuch\, MI\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48331
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20230717T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T170606Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Pastors' Retreat 2023
DESCRIPTION:Location: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center\, Oregon\, OH\n \nRegister Online: click here \nRegister by Mail: click here to download the 2023 Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastor-retreat-2023/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20230802T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T223630Z
UID:6643-1695945600-1696204799@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:2023 Women's Retreat: Portage Lake Bible Camp
DESCRIPTION:Location: Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI 49675 \nRegister Online: click here
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2023-womens-retreat-portage-lake-bible-camp/
LOCATION:Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI\, 49675
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20230615T194649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T175933Z
UID:6555-1695427200-1695513599@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:TLC (The Leadership Connection)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills\, MI\n \nRegister Online: click here \nDownload Brochure: 2023 TLC full brochure [pdf] \nGreetings from the Great Lakes Conference! We have been praying that you feel equipped and appreciated as the body of Christ. Know that we are here to support\, encourage and champion you! In the past\, we have found that our TLC event has brought clarity and education to ministry leaders longing for additional resources and ideas. 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/tlc-the-leadership-connection-2023/
LOCATION:Faith Covenant Chuch\, MI\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48331
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20230802T164740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T141011Z
UID:6641-1694736000-1694995199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:2023 Women's Retreat: Mission Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Location: Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 East Lake Rd.\, Dewittville\, NY 14728 \nRegister Online: click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\nFull weekend $150; $10 discount if registered by 8/31\nSaturday only $100\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2023-womens-retreat-mission-meadows/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2023
DESCRIPTION:The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2022. \n\nWhere:\n\nThornapple Evangelical Covenant Church\n6595 Cascade Rd SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI \n\nDownloads:\n\n2023 Delegate Documents Booklet [pdf]\n2023 Financial Booklet [pdf]\n2023 Conference Awards [pdf]\n  \nQuestions?\n\nPlease contact Jody Eidnes at jody@greatlakes.cc\, 248-595-8098. \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:Thornapple Covenant Church\, 6595 Cascade Rd SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20230207T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T203956Z
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SUMMARY:The GLC Church Chair Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Online\n \n\n Download Brochure [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/the-glc-church-chair-training-event/
LOCATION:Faith Covenant Chuch\, MI\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48331
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20220721T214754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T230051Z
UID:6190-1666569600-1666828799@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Fall Pastor & Spouse Retreat 2022
DESCRIPTION:Download Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf]\nRegister Online here. \nSpeakers – Herb & Paula Frost:\nHerb and Paula Frost are Covenant pastors who have been serving together in ministry since 1983. In addition to their experience ministering on numerous college campuses\, they have served as church planters in established churches\, and in various denominational roles. Currently\, Herb is serving as the Executive Minister of Develop Leaders and Ordered Ministry for the ECC while Paula is leaning into her love of practical theology by journeying alongside other ECC clergy through the ministries of spiritual direction and coaching. \nThey are the parents of three awesome adult children who are married to awesome spouses. Not surprisingly\, they have six awesome grandkids! \nLocation & Cost:\nThe retreat will be held at Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon\, Ohio. Please see the Retreat Brochure for cost and scholarship info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastor-spouse-retreat-2022/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20220721T224255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T230029Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Women's Retreat: Portage Lake Bible Camp
DESCRIPTION:Info TBD
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2022-womens-retreat-portage-lake/
LOCATION:Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI\, 49675
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20220721T222744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T230108Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Women's Retreat: Mission Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Re-ignite: Hope in the Lord – Renew our Strength\nOnline Registration: Click Here\nMail-In Registration: Download Form \nSpeaker: Katie Castro \nKatie Castro is a movement leader who is committed to the pursuit of redemptive co-creation with God. She is a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple nonprofits and initiatives in the last decade ands who intends to spend the rest of her life building a flourishing world alongside her Creator. \nKatie currently leads Ally Co.\, coaches with the Women Speakers Collective\, preaches and speaks at invitation\, and is a church planter. In her spare time\, she leads at Community Helping Hands\, is part of the Infinitum Life team\, and writes for her own blog and as a guest contributor to others. \nKatie is mom to four\, wife to Javi\, and sister to many. Her friends affectionately call her “stubborn as a mule\,” a trait that she has been learning how to wield for good since childhood (and that she hopes her spicy 7-year-old will one day learn how to wield for good too). \nCamp Activities: \nTake advantage of all that camp has to offer; pool party \, indoor climbing wall\, pickle ball\, walks\, long conversations\, and water activities (weather permitting). \nFree time Saturday afternoon will allow you to enjoy camp or visit one of the local towns. \nWant to start the weekend early? Arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday\, Sept 16 and jump start the weekend. There will be a few options. You are welcome to enjoy the camp grounds or sit by the lake & relax with a bible\, coffee a book or just be. \nCost/Registration:\n• Early bird registration ……………………$150\n• Regular registration (after August 4) …. $160\n• Saturday only …………………………… $100
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2022-womens-retreat-mission-meadows/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20211222T042346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T232234Z
UID:6039-1651190400-1651363199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2021. \n\nRegistration Info:\n\nClick Here to Register Online \nDownload Paper Registration Form [pdf] \n\nWhere:\n\nSanctuary Columbus Church\, 4142 Westerville Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43224 \nFaith Covenant Church\, 3607 Dempsey Rd\, Westerville\, OH 43081 \n\nTheme: Unity\n\nI have given them the glory that you gave me\, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.  John 17:22-23 \n\nDownload:\n\nClick here to download the 2022 Brochure [pdf]\n\n \nSchedule:\n\nFRIDAY – April 29 \n\n9:00am-12:00pm Ministerial Association Annual Meeting (at Sanctuary)\n12:15-1:30pm Lunch (both locations; people will need to choose lunch location ahead of time)\n1:45-3:15pm Workshop A (5 workshops: 3 at Sanctuary Columbus\, 2 at Faith)\n3:30-5:00pm Workshop B (5 workshops: 3 at Sanctuary Columbus\, 2 at Faith)\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner (at Faith)\n6:45-7:30pm Awards (at Faith)\n7:30-9:00pm Worship Service (at Faith)\n\nSATURDAY – April 30 \n\n8:30am-12:30pm GLC Annual Meeting (at Faith)\n12:30pm Boxed Lunch To Go\n\n\nCost:\n\n\nMinisterial Association Meeting (only) – $25 (early registration); $35 (later registration)\nGLC Delegate (only) – $65 (early registration); $80 (later registration)\nGLC Delegate & Ministerial Association Meeting – $80 (early registration); $100 (later registration)\nParticipant (only) – $15 (early registration); $20 (later registration)\nMeals (2 lunches\, 1 dinner) – approximately $40\n\n\nHotel Info:\n\nAloft Columbus Westerville\n32 Heatherdown Dr.\nWesterville\, Ohio 43081\n614-899-6560\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration 2022\nCost: $115\nCut-off date: 4/15/22 (by 5pm)\nReserve Online \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton\n3600 Morse Rd.\, Suite A\nColumbus\, Ohio 43230\n614-968-5200\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration Apr2022\nCost: 1 King $125\, 2 Queens $135\nCut-off date: 4/6/22\nReserve Online \n  \nHampton Inn & Suites Columbus Easton Area\n4150 Stelzer Rd.\nColumbus\, Ohio 43230\n614-473-9911\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration 2022\nCost: 1 King $89\, 1 King Studio Suite $99\nCut-off date: 3/27/22\nReserve Online \n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jody Eidnes via email (jody@greatlakes.cc) or phone (734-451-4670). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\n\nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting:\n\n \nFri\, Apr 29\, 9:00am-12:00pm \n\nSanctuary Columbus Church\n  \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\n \n\nPay Dues Online \n \n\nDownload Paper Dues Form [doc] \n\n\n  \n\n Delegate Documents:\n\n\n2022 Delegate Report Booklet [pdf]\nComplete GLC Financial Report Book [pdf]\nSchedule and addresses [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20210117T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T165524Z
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2021 - Hope Again
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference Annual Celebration will be held virtually.\nThe GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2020. We look forward to connecting with you virtually. \n\n \nThe 2021 GLC Annual Celebration will include: \n[gdlr_space height="-6px"] \n\n\nGLC Ministerial Association Meeting; Friday\, April 23; 9:00am-12:00pm\nAward Ceremony; Friday\, April 23; 6:30-7:00pm\nVirtual lobby/chat with other attendees; Friday\, April 23; 7:00-7:15pm\nWorship Service; Friday\, April 23; 7:15-8:45pm\nGLC Annual Meeting; Saturday\, April 24; 8:30am-12:00pm\n\n\nQuestions? \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Peg Wolter via email (peg@greatlakes.cc) or phone (248-921-8336). \n\n\nClick the image to download the Annual Celebration Brochure \n\n \n\n\n\nDelegate Documents \n\nDelegate Documents Report Book\n2021 Financial report book\nAnti-Racism Cohorts flyer\nAward Brochure 2021\nCamp Mission Meadows\nCovenant Trust – Conference Annual Meeting Insert\nCrescendo Resources\nCriminal Justice flyer\nLove Mercy Do Justice: Shalom brochure\nMake & Deepen Disciples: Resources and Gatherings\nNational Covenant Properties flyer\nNational Covenant Properties Real Estate Services flyer\nResolution for the Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery\nSpiritual Direction brochure\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2021-hope-again/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20201008T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T214814Z
UID:5526-1604880000-1605139199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Fall 2020 Virtual Pastors Retreat
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please Click Here.\nBelow is a detailed description of the virtual retreat\, including guest speaker Al Tizon’s biography and session information. Please prayerfully consider attending! \n  \nWhole and Reconciled | Fall 2020 Virtual Pastors Retreat (spouses welcome!)\n“Whole-Gospel Ministry in a Polarized Culture: Pastoral Ministry in an Age of Political and Social Upheaval.” \nPolitical and Racial tensions are high\, civility is waning in society and the Church\, and we are in the midst of a global health pandemic that directly or indirectly affects everyone to whom we minister. Even at our best now\, most of us are feeling the effects of fatigue\, anxiety\, grief\, and discouragement. But our call to ministry has not diminished. It has just gotten more difficult. How does a pastor lead well\, care well\, and preach well in the most volatile cultural circumstances that our generation has experienced? \nAl Tizon – a pastor at heart with exceptional leadership and teaching gifts – will help us answer that question in our upcoming retreat as he shares wisdom gleaned during decades of ministry. His clear\, calm\, thoughtful voice of reason rooted in Biblical truth will remind us whose we are\, and offer pathways forward so that we and the people we serve may be “whole and reconciled” – to God and one another. \nJoin us November 9-11 via Zoom for this special time with colleagues across the Great Lakes Conference. Please Register Here. \n  \nGuest Speaker Al Tizon\nAl Tizon serves as the Executive Minister of the Covenant’s Serve Globally mission priority\, a position he stepped into in 2015. In this role he provides pastoral support and strategic direction for 105 Covenant missionaries who work with local partners in 25 countries. He also oversees Covenant World Relief\, The Paul Carlson Partnership\, Covenant Kids Congo\, Global Engagements\, and The Center for World Christian Studies. Meanwhile\, Al serves as Associate Professor of Missional and Global Leadership at North Park Theological Seminary.  In his 31 years of full time ministry – which included 5 years as Lead Pastor of Berkley Covenant Church in Berkley\, CA – Al has engaged in community development\, church leadership\, advocacy\, and urban ministry in the United States and the Philippines. Prior to stepping into the role of Executive Minister\, Al was a professor at Palmer Theological Seminary (formerly Eastern Seminary) for 9 years.  He is the author of multiple books\, including Whole and Reconciled; Missional Preaching; Transformation after Lausanne;  and co-editor of two. Al is married to Janice and together they are parents of 4 adult children. Al is passionate about missiology\, his five grandchildren\, their Great Dane “Dude\,” sushi\, and racquetball.  To learn about his zest for adventure\, ask him sometime about his favorite rock climbing experience. \n  \nRetreat Sessions | November 9 – 10\, 2020 (Eastern)\nMonday | 7 PM – 9 PM | Welcome\, worship and speaker \nTuesday | 9 AM – 11 AM | Welcome\, worship and speaker \nTuesday | 2 PM – 4 PM | Space to Breathe; optional time to engage in a spiritual practice led by Jennifer Andersson. \nTuesday | 7 PM – 9 PM | Welcome\, worship\, speaker and communion \n  \nOptional Session | November 11\, 2020 (Eastern)\nWednesday | 9 AM – 11 AM | A deeper dive; an open time for questions and answers and next steps with Al Tizon.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20201022T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T173537Z
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SUMMARY:Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Who: Church Chairs \nWhen: Nov 5\, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nPresenter: Paul Lessard\, Executive Minister of Start and Strengthen Churches \nRegister in Advance: After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nDescription: \nThe last 6 months have been tough. The effects of COVID-19\, escalating racial tension\, and increasing political polarization have all seeped into our churches in some form\, taken a toll\, and left us with an abiding sense of uncertainty about the future. Most of us are experiencing fatigue borne of long work hours and constant multitasking among competing priorities (family\, work\, school\, church\, etc.). Most of us have been affected by local or state restrictions on gathering. Some of us have had to address conflict within our churches over the pursuit of racial righteousness\, the wearing of masks\, or the timing of a return to in-person worship. And when we are honest\, there is more than a little uncertainty about what the future holds. (Which of our members won’t come back? Will we ever get back to ‘normal’?) Our Pastors are feeling the weight of this season and our Church Chairs are as well. You didn’t sign up for THIS! Yet here you are. Though you might consider yourself an unlikely person to help lead your church through one of the most intense and challenging seasons that the Church has ever experienced\, you were in fact elected by your congregation to do so. Because it can be a lonely\, isolating\, uncomfortable space\, I’m grateful that you continue to serve\, and I long for you to be encouraged in your role.   \nThe GLC has asked Paul Lessard\, the ECC’s Executive Minister of Start and Strengthen Churches (SSC) to share a word with the Chairs of our GLC Churches about “Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times.” It is a thoughtful message rooted in the story of Lydia and the church plant in Philippi (Acts 16) through which Paul shows how the Lord has prepared us through the call on our life\, to lead in times for which we feel unsuited and unprepared. His message is one of encouragement and affirmation in these days when it can be difficult to lead.  It is a message he has shared with a number of church leaders and pastors in recent weeks through his various connections across the country.  It has been well received and much appreciated. In addition to hearing from Paul\, there will be an opportunity to ask questions\, meet some other GLC Church Chairs and pray for one another.    \nPaul was elected to serve as Executive Minister of SSC in 2019. In the role he oversees both Church Planting and Congregational Vitality Ministries for our entire denomination. Prior to this role he worked as a lead pastor\, a worship pastor\, a consultant for churches\, mission agencies and other non-profits\, and as a college instructor and administrator. Paul is deeply committed to the Gospel\, and to Christ’s Church. He has been in full time ministry for 32 years and cares deeply for both pastors and lay leaders.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/being-an-unlikely-leader-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20201022T171730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T173744Z
UID:5617-1603531800-1603540800@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference is hosting a fantastic webinar: Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis\, delivered by National Covenant Properties and speaker Rob Hall. Please consider taking advantage of this FREE opportunity to hear from the experts. \nTopic: Managing Finances and Facilities in a Crisis by National Covenant Properties \nSpeaker: Rob Hall (Vice President – Real Estate Services National Covenant Properties) \nClick Here to Register in advance for this webinar by clicking the link below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThank you for considering this opportunity!
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/managing-finances-facilities-in-a-crisis/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190531T073539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T025756Z
UID:3328-1588291200-1588463999@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference Annual Celebration has been moved to May 1 and May 2\, 2020. All meetings will be digital/virtual.\n\nThe GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2019. We hope to connect with you virtually! \n \nThe Annual Celebration will encompass: \n[gdlr_space height="-6px"] \n\n\n\n\nThe GLC Ministerial Association Meeting (May 1; 9:00am to noon EDT) and\nThe GLC Annual Meeting (May 2; 9:00am to noon EDT).\nBoth of these meetings will be digital/virtual meetings through a webinar program by Zoom.\n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Peg Wolter (248-921-8336; peg@greatlakes.cc) or Jody Eidnes (734-451-4670; jody@greatlakes.cc). \n\n  \n\n\n\nGLC Annual Celebration\nGLC Annual Meeting:\n\nSat\, May 2\, 9:00am-12:00pm\n  \nRegistration\nCLICK HERE to register. \nDelegates/minsters need to register themselves for these meetings. \nAfter registration the delegate/minster will receive a receipt. About 2 weeks prior to the meetings each registrant will receive a link to one or both meetings (depending on their registration) plus instructions. \n  \nPractice Zoom Session – April 25\nOn April 25 at 11:00am (EDT)\, there will be a practice session for anyone who wishes to practice connecting and being part of the webinar. An email will go out to all registrants prior to the practice session with the link and instructions for the practice session. \n  \nCost – FREE\nThere will be no cost to the churches for delegates to participate in the GLC Annual Meeting\, as well as no cost for pastors to participate in the GLC Ministerial Association Meeting. \n  \nInstructions For Those Who Have Already Registered\nIf the delegates/ministers from your church have already registered\, they will be receiving a call or an e-mail from us – if they provided such information when they registered. They will be advised of the change to the meeting\, that they/the church will be receiving a refund (amount depends on what the delegate/minister originally paid)\, and that they should cancel any hotel reservation for the Columbus area for the April 24-25 original dates of the GLC Annual Celebration. \nChurch offices and ministers\, if you registered the delegates/ministers from your church and you filled in the delegate/minister contact info with the church contact info\, please be proactive in contacting the GLC with the  correct way to contact your delegates/ministers (call Peg Wolter of the GLC office at 248-921-8336). \n  \nDelegate Selection\nWho may send delegates (and how many) to the GLC Annual Meeting? Please see the excerpt below from the Bylaws of the GLC Constitution. \nARTICLE II \nThe Annual Meeting \nSection 2.2. Delegates. \n\nMember congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows: congregations up to 100 members\, two delegates; congregations with 101 to 200 members\, three delegates; congregations with 201 to 300 members\, four delegates; congregations with 301 or more members\, fivedelegates.\nThe Superintendent and members of the Executive Board shall be ex-officio delegates.\nEach standing commission shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach association recognized by the GLC shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach affiliated corporation and institution shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach delegate to an Annual Meeting shall be a member of an ECC congregation.  Delegates representing local congregations shall be members of the congregation they represent.  No delegate may represent more than one entity\, except a member in good standing of the Ministerial Association serving two or more congregations may represent those churches being served\, yet with only one vote.  A member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is serving as an interim pastor in a member congregation may serve as a delegate from that congregation without being a member of that congregation.\nThe names of all delegates and alternate delegates shall be registered with the secretary prior to the Annual Meeting\nA church plant within the GLC that is not yet a member congregation may send two advisors to the Annual Meeting.\nA member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is not a delegate may be an advisor to the Annual Meeting.\nWith the consent of the Executive Board\, a congregation that cooperates with and supports the ECC but is not a member of the ECC for a reason approved by the Executive Board may send one advisor to the Annual Meeting.\nHonorary delegates may be recognized by the Annual Meeting. Honorary delegates shall be advisors to the Annual Meeting.\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting:\n\n\n\nFri\, May 1\, 9:00am-12:00pm\n  \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to pay Ministerial Association dues. \n\n\n  \nDelegate Documents \nAnnual Celebration Agenda 2020 [pdf]\nDelegate Documents [pdf]\nAnnual Report [pdf]\nFinancial Report [pdf]\nChurch Planting Report [pdf]\nCamping Report [pdf]\nMinistry Awards Brochure [pdf]\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2020/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20200218T175750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T181847Z
UID:5167-1585008000-1585267199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:​COACH Model for Christian Leaders (cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 UPDATE:\nAs you may know\, all ECC events have been postponed or cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our priority is your safety and wellbeing.  We are currently reviewing next steps as it relates to rescheduling and other events.  Once we have collectively finalized the schedule\, we will send out an email with related updates including logistics. \nAll attendees will receive their registration reimbursements via EventBright.  If you have additional receipts such as airfare\, please click on the link below to submit a reimbursement request.  Also\, please attach all receipts including airline cancellation emails.  If you have additional questions or concerns\, please contact our office. \nReimbursement link: https://ECCStartandStrengthenChurches.formstack.com/forms/mv_reimburse \nEmail:  SSCAdminCore@covchurch.org \nMy direct phone number: (773) 907-3346 \nThank you\,\nZulma Gonzalez \nStart & Strengthen Churches\nEvangelical Covenant Church\n8303 W. Higgins Rd.\nChicago\, IL 60631\n(773) 907-3346\nzulma.gonzalez@covchurch.org \n  \nDate: Tue Mar 24 – Thur Mar 26\, 9am-5pm\nThese training sessions are 3 full days\, beginning each day at 9am and ending at about 5pm\, so please plan travel accordingly. \nHost: LifeChurch Canton\, 7001 N Haggerty Rd\, Canton\, MI 48187 \nRegistration Link: eventbrite.com/coach-training-english-canton-mi \nCost: $175 for the training \nAdditionally\, registrants will be responsible for their hotel and some meals. \nHotel: TownePlace Suites Canton\, 5780 Haggerty Rd\, Canton\, MI 48187\nPlease call the hotel front desk or events team directly at 734.844.0077 and mention group code “COVS” to receive the discounted rate. Discounted room pricing will only be available until our room block is full OR until 3/3/2020 — whichever comes first. \n​ \nCOACH Model for Christian Leaders is a resource that has been used in over 70 countries over the last 20 years.  The ECC is working hard to introduce this coaching model across the denomination because they believe that coaching will be a game changer for us denominationally. \nStudies show that training is valuable\, but equipping\, coupled with coaching\, results in a significant increase in fruitfulness in ministry\, helps develop leaders\, reduces ministry isolation\, and provides a level of resourcing and support most pastors and leaders need. \nThe training is for anyone — pastors or lay leaders — who would like to be a coach to someone else. The content of the Coach Model is not specific to any mission priority\, which is what makes this resource such a powerful tool. Thus\, it works for Vitality coaches\, Church Plant coaches\, life coaches\, pastors who want to coach lay leaders\, lay leaders who want to coach others\, etc. \nThe Great Lakes Conference is being asked to identify some prospective coaches and encourage them to attend. Additionally\, people may self-select to go (and should self-select if they think this training would be beneficial). \n  \n \nIntroduction to The COACH Model® from Keith Webb on Vimeo. \nQuestions? — Please direct all questions to: \nStart and Strengthen Churches\nsscadmincore@covchurch.org\n773.299.7267
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/coach-model-for-christian-leaders/
LOCATION:LifeChurch Canton\,\, 7001 North Haggerty Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48187
CATEGORIES:ECC,GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20191219T205910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T205910Z
UID:4975-1577059200-1577923199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:GLC Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-office-closed/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190918T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T152938Z
UID:4824-1573171200-1573430399@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Women Ministries Retreat - South
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to deepen your relationship with God by spending time with Him at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to “Be still and know that I am God.” Our retreat will provide opportunities for you to unplug from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and grow deeper in your relationship with God. \nOur retreat speaker is Beth Chilcoat\, who alongside her husband\, David\, spent their early years starting Young Life in Columbus\, Ohio. When David received a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)\, he and Beth wrote an online journal that she later made into a book (“Nobody Tells a Dying Guy to Shut Up”) about trusting God in hard places. \nVisit CMMBC.org for more details and registration
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/women-ministries-retreat-south/
LOCATION:Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp\, 2390 Horse Hollow Road\, Jonesville\, VA\, 24263
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190531T065201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T012832Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Pastors’ Retreat 2019
DESCRIPTION:Download Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf]\nRegistration: Registration has closed. If you are still interested in attending\, please contact the GLC Office by emailing dani@greatlakes.cc.\nSpeaker – Shaun Marshall:\nThe Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Shaun Marshall as our speaker and leader for the 2019 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. Shaun serves as the Director of Congregational Vitality for the Evangelical Covenant Church. He formerly served as the Executive Pastor of Citadel of Faith Covenant Church in Detroit and has served on the boards of the GLC and National Covenant Properties in addition to his work with church planting. ECC President John Wenrich had this to say when Shaun was selected to his current position: “Shaun is a strong and gifted leader\, he is consciously dependent on the Holy Spirit. Shaun’s understanding of both congregational vitality and church planting makes him an excellent choice for the Start and Strengthen Churches team.” \nShaun’s theme will be “Transition Decisions: how to get unstuck\, embrace change and make the next move.” There is a difference between a transition and a change; transition is intentional. \n  \nLocation & Cost:\nThe retreat will be held at Mohican Lodge and Conference Center in Perrysville\, Ohio. The all-inclusive cost is $230 per person for double occupancy\, or $300 for single occupancy. \nSome scholarships are available for those who cannot attend due to financial issues. Please contact GLCMA Chair\, Pam Pangborn\, for more information. (313-823-8002\, ppangbor@gmail.com) \nThere is an option to stay Sunday night and/or Wednesday night at $89 per room. \n  \nVitality Event:\nThe Fall Pastors’ Retreat will include a pre-retreat Vitality Day beginning the evening of October 27 (Sunday through lunch on Monday).  ECC Director of Vitality\, Pastor Shaun Marshall\, will be sharing insights with churches that are looking to maximize and maintain vitality.  There will be breakout sessions with GLC Director of Congregational Vitality\, Pastor Shelley Kurth\, Vitality Awareness seminars with other Vitality Coaches from across the denomination\, and Reverend Shaun Marshall as well.  Come to the Vitality Day events if you have been through the Vitality Pathway and are looking for ways to refresh your awareness of vitality\, if you are looking at beginning the pathway\, or if you are simply wanting to find some nuggets of wisdom towards leading your church towards a stronger healthy missional community through customized Vitality Touchpoint experiences. \nRegister for Vitality Days by contacting Jody Eidnes at 734-451-4670\, jody@greatlakes.cc\, or Shelley Kurth at 231-578-7942\, shelley@greatlakes.cc \n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2019/
LOCATION:Mohican Lodge and Conference Center\, 1098 Ashland County Rd. 3006\, Perrysville\, OH\, 44864
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
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SUMMARY:Women Ministries Retreat - West
DESCRIPTION:How would you describe the love of God? Sometimes that love feels like a warm embrace. Sometimes it is more like a piercing jab. Always\, it changes everything. This weekend we will dig deep into several encounters that Jesus had with a wide variety of women in the Gospels to show how His love can be equally transformative in our lives today. \nVisit GLCWomen.org for more details and registration
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/women-ministries-retreat-west/
LOCATION:Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI\, 49675
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190617T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T152525Z
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SUMMARY:PLCBC Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Do you need a weekend of rest\, relaxation\, and bacon?\nJoin us at the men’s retreat! Experience a true fall weekend this year. Enjoy time up north adventuring\, relaxing\, playing games\, worshipping\, and connecting with friends. And don’t forget about the 24/7 Bacon Station! \nMore info and Register Online: portagelake.org/mensretreat
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/plcbc-mens-retreat/
LOCATION:Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI\, 49675
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190614T031156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T153349Z
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SUMMARY:Women Ministries Retreat - East
DESCRIPTION:“Enter the Story” with Ruth Hill and Rebecca Worl. This dynamic mother-daughter duo brings us closer to God as they lead us through the epic story of His Word. In the style of epic adventures (The Odyssey\, Indiana Jones\, The Game of Thrones)\, Ruth and Rebecca take us on a journey through the whole Bible showing God’s love for us and how the Master Storyteller desires us to be a part of His story. \nVisit GLCWomen.org for more details and registration
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/women-ministries-retreat-east/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTSTAMP:20260423T152630
CREATED:20190608T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190622T043633Z
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SUMMARY:2019 GLC Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2019 Highlights\nThe GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2018. \nPlease use this summary to share an official report to your congregation’s board\, council\, or leadership team. You could also publish this summary in your church newsletter or bulletin. \n  \n Click here to download Highlights [pdf]\n \n\n  \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \nMinisterial Dues \n \n\n \nPay Dues Online: \n \n\nwww.covchurchgiving.com/p-560-ministerial-association-dues.aspx \nMinisterial Dues Letter: \n \n\n \nDownload Ministerial Dues Letter [pdf] \n\n \nDelegate Documents \n \n\n \n\nDelegate Documents [pdf]\nGLC Church Planting Brochure Special Offering 4-8-19 [pdf]\nGLC Church Planting Brochure Individual green and blue [pdf]\n2018 Ministry Reports [pdf]\n2018 GLC Spiritual Direction brochure [pdf]\nAward Brochure 2019 [pdf]\nConstitution – GLC – Approved 2018 [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2019-glc-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:LifeChurch Canton\,\, 7001 North Haggerty Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48187
CATEGORIES:GLC
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