Annual Gathering Day Three, Part 2

This morning's legislative session was an interesting time of debate and celebration. We heard reports from various Ohio Conference agencies. We considered the Conference Financial statement and passed the 2011 budget.

A new way of understanding ministry was discussed. The 2005 General Synod in Atlanta had asked that each conference consider the changes to the UCC constitution that were proposed in regards to the ministry pronouncement.

There was debate on both sides of issue. Some feared a relaxing in the requirement for a seminary education while others feared being required to do so much seminary would preclude them serving the church. We decided to end debate and move to a vote. The votes are still being tabulated and will be brought back to this meeting.

After a time of remembering those who have died since the last Annual Gathering (including Mark Friedley - member of Trinity Church and 30 year Trustee of Heidelberg University) Bob Molsberry is now speaking about the new paradigm that is the Annual Gathering.

More later!

Blessings,

Dan


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