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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/
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20191219T213245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T160807Z
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SUMMARY:Gather 2020 (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:See Cancellation Announcement here.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/gather-2020/
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190531T073539Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
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SUMMARY:Financial and Real Estate Training Seminar @ Annual Celebration (Cancelled for Apr 24)
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n  \n\n Register Online\nAre you sure that you are following current regulations for pastoral compensation? Do your practices of recording\, managing and reporting your church finances prevent inadvertent mistakes (or the unthinkable)? Are you maximizing your effectiveness in mission by communicating well about church finances with your congregation?  Could a Capital Campaign benefit your overall mission?   \nIf you are at all uncertain about the answers to those questions\, please consider sending people from your church’s Leadership Team or Council to the FINANCIAL AND REAL ESTATE TRAINING SEMINAR on Friday\, April 24 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. \nThe seminar will take place at Sanctuary Columbus Church in Columbus\, OH\, (see map below) in conjunction with our Annual Celebration. \nWe have offered this event in years past. The key presenters are experts in their respective fields of Finance (Capin Crouse CPA\, Indianapolis) and Real Estate (Rob Hall\, ECC National Covenant Properties). The seminar is designed for Finance Officers\, Financial Secretaries\, Treasurers\, Finance Committee members and Church Chairs.   \nParticipants have found it to be extremely helpful. John Gardner\, pastor of Cheboygan Covenant Church in northern Michigan had this to say after his experience last year:  \n“I had a great experience at the NCP Financial Workshop\, which helped our team focus our efforts and gave us shared language that was helpful to both volunteers and staff. Because of the workshop\, our finances now have accountability and excellence.” \nRegistration for this Seminar is separate from the Annual Celebration registration\, but participants will be able to attend the Friday banquet and serve their church as a delegate to the Annual Meeting (if elected to do so by their church).  \n  \n Register Online\n\n\n Download Brochure [pdf]\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/financial-and-real-estate-training-seminar/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Columbus Church\, 4142 Westerville Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43224
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20200218T175750Z
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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:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190531T073121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T175256Z
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SUMMARY:ECC Midwinter 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging\, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Chicago\, January 27-31\, 2020. \n>> For more information on Midwinter 2020\, go to midwinter.covchurch.org. \n>> For pre-events like the Youth Workers Connection and Children’s Ministry Leadership Connection\, please visit midwinter.covchurch.org/pre-events
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/ecc-midwinter-2020/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20191219T210428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T211533Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Worker Connection @ Midwinter
DESCRIPTION:YWC is specifically designed to train\, connect\, and encourage youth workers from all across the denomination. View the YWC schedule which includes our full speaker list. Register today! We would love to see you in Chicago at YWC! Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/ywc for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/midwinter-youth-worker-connection/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20191219T211053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T211557Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Ministry Leaders Connection @ Midwinter
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join with other children and family ministry leaders for an encouraging and uplifting weekend of worship\, training\, coaching\, fellowship\, and conversation groups\, with keynote speakers Michelle Anthony\, Arlene Pellicane\, Jean Cheng Gorman\, and more. Registration includes joint Monday morning bonus session with Youth Workers Connection and speaker Mark Oestreicher. Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/cmlc for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/midwinter-childrens-ministry-leaders-connection/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20191219T205910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T205910Z
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SUMMARY:GLC Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-office-closed/
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190918T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T152938Z
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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:20260423T184928
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190614T033403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T153129Z
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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:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190617T152037Z
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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:20260423T184928
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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:20190718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190722
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190528T060713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T064611Z
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SUMMARY:Triennial 2019
DESCRIPTION:A Triennial Gathering for Women by Women\nJoin us July 18–21\, 2019\, for a triennial gathering for women by women! In the Evangelical Covenant Church\, we believe that women are called to be disciples and disciple makers. \nOur purpose is to: \n(Re)Discover who we are—as individuals uniquely made in God’s image \nListen to each others’ voices and advocate for women to be heard \nBuild a community of women of the Covenant\, because we are stronger together
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/triennial-2019/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Marriott City Center\, 30 South 7th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402
CATEGORIES:ECC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
CREATED:20190528T042824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T060005Z
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SUMMARY:Gather 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative session in the Evangelical Covenant Church.\nEvery congregation is entitled to representation as we worship God and celebrate what God has done throughout the year. We gather to discern future direction\, select leaders\, consecrate missionaries\, credential and ordain clergy and encourage one another to greater discipleship. We make determinations around funding the mission\, and we hear about the challenges and opportunities in front of us. In it all\, we get to meet new friends and strengthen old relationships.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/gather-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton Omaha\, 1001 Cass St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTSTAMP:20260423T184928
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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