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…
Staff
…her church. She is a wife and mother, who expresses her creativity through cooking and crafting. Email Rebecca Braganza Cassidy Hall (she/her/hers) Digital Minister Rev. Cassidy Hall, MDiv, MTS, MA, is an author, filmmaker, and podcaster. Born and raised in Iowa, she now serves as the Digital Minister for the IKC and Heartland Conferences. Throughout her time at Christian Theological Seminary, she worked as a Teaching Assistant while studying for her MDiv and MTS degrees (December, 2021). During her time at seminary, she also served as the Secretary of the International Thomas Merton Society and continues to serve on the…
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 Resources
General Resources Here are resources for all to help with the extended work of congregations and clergy. Resources for the Work of Congregations Clergy Compensation and Benefits Quick Links IKC Clergy Compensation Guidelines 2025 IKC Clergy Compensation Workbook UCC Pension Boards (Pension and Healthcare info) IRS Milage Reimbursement Lombard Mennonite Peace Center The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center seeks to proclaim Christ’s good news, the gospel of peace and justice, and to be active in the sacred ministry of reconciliation, wherever and whenever we can. Visit the LMPC website MissionInsite Church Growth Data Learn more about PeopleView system applications. Download MissionInsite…