Clergy Resources
…a video you’d like to share? Email it in a PDF format or a YouTube or Vimeo link to our Digital Minister, the Rev. Cassidy Hall at communications@ikcucc.org Liturgies by IKC Clergy Communion – Rev. Cassidy Hall Communion Liturgy for when we can’t be together Calls to Worship Prayers Videos by IKC Clergy Justice Issues – The Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund’s sermon for Disabilities Awareness Month at Amistad Chapel UCC. The Rev. Dr. Lund serves at First Congregational UCC in Indianapolis, IN. Lent Advent IKC Churches with Online Services Friedens UCC, Indianapolis First Congregational UCC, Indianapolis Angola UCC, Angola …
Anti-Racism Task Force
IKC Anti-Racism Task Force Anti-Racism Task Force Begun in 2020 when the IKC passed the Resolution on Systemic Racism at our Annual Gathering, the Anti-Racism Task Force works to support, educate, and advocate for anti-racist learning and action in the Conference. 2020 IKC Resolution on Systemic Racism Read our 2020 resolution that gave form to our Anti-Racism Task Force, Read the Resolution on Systemic Racism Task Force Objectives, Accomplishments, and Next Steps The IKC Anti-Racism Task Force has been working to prepare to educate, support, and train our congregations and Associations. Read the task force objectives Anti-Racism Voting Legislation Response…
Conference Annual Reporting
Conference Annual Reporting Each year congregations within the Conference are asked to share certain data and financial information with the IKC office or the National Setting. Conference Annual Reporting IKC Remittance Form Each year congregations support the Conference and the National Setting with their financial contributions. To help track these donations, the IKC asks congregations to submit and annual remittance form. Forms and payments should be submitted by the announced deadline each year (usually mid-January). Click here to contact the office via email if you have questions about your annual contributions to Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) or the special…
Podcast and Resources
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wg2MyKqTq99GTdZJhu1oR THE IKC UCC PODCAST Thanks for checking out the IKC-UCC Podcast! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the latest episode! SUBSCRIBE ON AMAZON MUSIC SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY OTHER PLACES TO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Click Here to Listen! Episodes, Show Notes, and Liturgical Resources EPISODE 1: An interview with Rev. Greg Denk, the IKC Conference Disaster Coordinator …
Ministries
…IKC Anti-Racism Task Force was created in 2020 when the IKC approved a resolution on systemic racism at our Annual Gathering (read the approved resolution here). Today that work continues, learn more on our Anti-Racism Task Force page. Anti-Racism Task Force Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry Team We live in a tumultuous time, full of natural and human disasters. God calls us to care for our brothers and sisters, but good intentions aren’t enough. The Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry Team (DPRMT) exists to establish and coordinate disaster preparation and relief efforts within and beyond the conference borders. We go…
General Synod 2023
…close 30 minutes after. Parents or guardians are expected to bring and pick up their children within these times. A sign in and sign out sheet will be required. Children will only be released to the person who brought the child. Each adult will be required to show photo ID. Register and Pay: To register your child, please complete the registration form. All children attending the Childcare and Children’s Programming MUST have a completed form signed by parents/guardians. Return by June 12, 2023. Questions: If you have questions, contact us at synodchildcare@ikcucc.org. About General Synod In 2023, General Synod is coming to Indianapolis where the IKC will host. We have begun preparing for this exciting event! Visit the General Synod…
German Partnership
German Partnership Learn how we’re partnering with the Evangelical Church in Westphalia, Germany to create a global community German Partnership We believe that getting outside your comfort zone to build new relationships can be so good for individuals and congregations alike. The Indiana-Kentucky Conference UCC (IKC UCC) maintains a long-standing partnership with the Evangelical Church of Westphalia (EKvW) that provides a foundation for meaningful cultural exchange. About The IKC-EKvW Partnership Working Group has several goals: Recruit adult and youth participants for the Young Ambassadors program Coordinate hosting throughout the Indiana-Kentucky conference area for visiting Young Ambassadors Provide hospitality for…
Young Ambassadors
…“generation.” Generation 8 began forming in 2021. The Generation 8 Timeline How to Get Involved The IKC puts out emails when the call for applications for a new generation comes. We also promote the program at our Annual Gathering. Each generation needs both youth participants and adult mentors. Keep an eye on this page for information about the next generation. To keep up with this information, subscribe to our emails and consider attending our Annual Gathering (held in June). You can also click here to email Rev. John Krueger, who administrates the program. Click here to subscribe to our emails…
General Synod 2023 Volunteer HQ
…often as the Gate10 shuttle (every 15minutes) but will run a number of times a day. Have you been thinking about volunteering for General Synod but want to know more? Click Here to Read about our Areas of Need! Please let us know if you are coming to a Zoom meeting by filling out this short Google form. Click Here for the Zoom Link Wherever a General Synod is held, the home Conference acts as host. We in the IKC are thrilled to be the hosts of General Synod 34 in Indianapolis! In order to make such a large event a…
Events
QUICK VIEW – UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES: April 19-21, SAVE THE DATE: Youth Spring Retreat at Merom Camp and Retreat Center April 23-25, REGISTER NOW: Clergy Retreat at Waycross Conference and Retreat Center Morgantown, IN May 4, REGISTER NOW by emailing the Rev. Dr. Monica Ouellette, Communion Workshop at Saron UCC in Linton, IN May 14-16, SAVE THE DATE: Transitional Ministry Training at Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center 1402 Southern Ave, Beech Grove, IN July 17-20, REGISTER NOW: Regional Youth Event at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL August 23-24, SAVE THE DATE: The IKC Annual Gathering at St. Mark’s UCC in New Albany, IN. Note: The Nomination deadline has…