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Division of Ministry in the Local Church

The Division on Ministry in the Local Church resources local churches in many aspects of community life.   Following a survey of the Association, the Division adopted a three-year strategy focusing on Worship, Christian Formation, and Vocation. 

Through several events in the course of a year, the Division provides opportunities to learn from presenters and by sharing with fellow UCC members.  Most recently, the Division on Ministry in the Local Church has presented youth leader training sessions in partnership with the Conference Youth Ministry Team.
 


Confirmation Retreats
The Division on Ministry in the Local Church sponsors two Confirmation Retreats in October of each year.  Providing Confirmation students the opportunity to learn about the wider church, the United Church of Christ, and other aspects of faith, the retreats also offer a good time!  A chance to get to know youth from other churches in the Association begins to build relationships that can continue and be strengthened by participation in camping and other conference events.

Dates for the 2008 Confirmation Retreats:
  • Moon Beach -- October  10-12
  • Camp Pepin --  October 24-26
Click here for 2008 retreat brochure

As a part of our ongoing concern for the safety of all children in our care, we ask that all adults accompanying children to Northwest Association events  complete a Background Disclosure Form and authorize us to perform a background check.

For a copy of the appropriate form, please click here: 
Background Disclosure Form and Background Check Authorization
 
Rev. Jeanny V. House,
Association Minister


Rhonda Blomquist,
Association Secretary


Rev. Phil Schneider
Confirmation Retreat Coordinator