Events
Sunday October 12, 2008
Start: 8:00 am
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Monday October 13, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Tuesday October 14, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Wednesday October 15, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Thursday October 16, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Friday October 17, 2008
(all day)
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Saturday October 18, 2008
End: 5:00 pm
Start: Oct 12 2008 - 8:00am
End: Oct 18 2008 - 5:00pm
The New Orleans Recovery Work Trip scheduled for October 12-18, 2008 is canceled.
Hopefully, we can schedule another trip in the early spring. If you are interested in a future trip please contact Marcia Beer. 517 332-3511 ext 209 marcia@michucc.org
We will be staying at St. Matthews United Church of Christ and working on homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Join with other UCC members and friends to bring hope and healing to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
There is space for 20 adults on this trip. The cost is $250 and includes meals and lodging.
St. Matthews United Church of Christ is located at 1333 South Carrolton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-2003. St. Matthews provides, bunks beds, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and showers.
To register click on Register now! to the left of this column.
Please register before October 1, 2008
Michigan Conference United Church of Christ, VISION Inc,
Hurricane Recovery Work Trip
Information
October 12-18, 2008
Preparation:
All participants are required to attend an orientation session at least two weeks prior to departure. The purpose of this gathering is for you to get to know each other, hear updated information about the trip, make work assignments, learn about New Orleans and the nature of the work you will be doing. We will also cover safety issues - physical and emotional and explore what your presence as a volunteer brings to those suffering from a catastrophe. This will also help us coordinate transportation for supplies and tools and maybe even pillows!
Travel:
Participants must arrange their own transportation to New Orleans. It is also important to know for those who plan to drive themselves how many passengers they could transport to the work site. It may be necessary to rent a van for our group.
Funding:
The work trip budget includes estimated cost for lodging, food, and transportation. We are asking congregations to donate additional resources to cover incidentals, safety equipment, and to help defray unexpected on site costs for the group. Purchasing materials for work groups costs a lot of money that many organizations do not have. Some of the most welcome words they can hear are “we have money to by the supplies or help with supplies”! Gift cards to Lowes or Home Depot are much appreciated.
Money:
Participant fees are $250. One person will be assigned to be the treasurer and will keep cash and travelers checks for the group to purchase food and necessary supplies. The treasurer will also be responsible for keeping track of expenditures and receipts. Any personal expenses - snacks, additional water, personal supplies or if you would like to “eat out” will be on your own.
Lodging:
Our group will be staying at St. Matthews UCC at 1333 S. Carrolton in New Orleans. St. Matthews provides cots and air beds to sleep on. Participants will need to bring twin sized sheets and light blanket (It will be warm!) The church has a kitchen where our group will prepare meals and shower facilities. We will meet for daily devotions and debriefing sessions.
Surrounding hotels are generally booked up and are extremely expensive. All participants will need to stay at St. Matthews - it simplifies transportation and builds community and support within our group.
Work:
The exact nature of the work we will be doing in not know at this time. As best we know, we will be working with UCC churches and members homes doing clean up and repair. It depends on the progress of groups before us and the work will continue after our week is over. Work will be assigned by our Project manager who will have the skills information survey. Your skills may be used in ways you have not foreseen. Disaster needs change day to day, week to week. The needs when you first volunteered may have shifted, and your group may now face new challenges. Flexibility is a key ingredient in disaster volunteering. As we get closer to our work we will have a better idea of what we will be doing and the tools and supplies we will be asked to bring.
Health:
New Orleans in May tends to be hot and humid. Most of the work will be outside and in spaces not air conditioned. Everyone will need to be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations. Participants must wear protective clothing - tyvek suits, face masks, and rubber gloves/work gloves as the situation demands. Much of the work will be done in dusty, moldy, dank places. The group will take with them a comprehensive first aid kit. Heat stress, sunburn, dust, mold, piles of debris and standing water are potential dangers. It is recommended that you bring insect repellent.
Housekeeping Tasks:
Our group will be divided into three teams. Each group will have an assigned task - grocery shopping, food preparation/clean up, and evening devotions. In addition to the treasurer, a photographer and a secretary will be assigned. The photographer will take photos each work day - this is great so not everybody will be snapping photos which can be uncomfortable for the “locals”. This person will make significant photos available to the groups for presentations after the work trip is over. The secretary will be responsible for keep a group journal, writing thank you notes and keep track of significant people you meet so the group will have them after the trip.
Hosts:
Remember that you are guests and servants. Thinking about how guests act when they visit someone’s home is helpful as you enter into someone else’s “home”. Your attitude of servant hood is also helpful as you work together with your hosts. Try to serve “with” and not “for” your hosts.
Important Qualities:
You will be traveling and working in a group. Flexibility, humor, patience, listening skills, self care and a positive attitude are all important. You may experience many different emotions - and aches and pains during your time of service.
Saturday October 25, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 4pm - 10pm
Dinner will be served from 6pm - 7pm - **Please RSVP (see below)
Price: $8/person (includes dinner and all activities scheduled throughout the day) You may pay at Camp Talahi the day of the event of send your check to MCUCC, VISION P.O. Box 1006, East Lansing, MI 48826-1006
Where: Camp Talahi, 6458 Richardson Road, Howell, MI 48843
*Please come dressed in your best Halloween attire, as there will be a costume contest during the day!
The first Fall Family Fun Fest will be a day filled with fun activities for kids of all ages. This is a great chance to get the whole family out to enjoy the great facilities that Camp Talahi has to offer, in addition to great recreational and growing opportunities. This event is meant to give a little taste of what Camp Talahi has to offer. The donations and profits from this event will go directly to support outdoor ministry programs at Camp Talahi.
Events include:
From 4-7pm: Cabin Maze, Hayrides, Adventure Course Activity, Doughnut Hang, Cake Walk, Volleyball/Nuke 'em, BINGO, Pumpkin Pinata, Costume Contest, Pie Eating Contest and more...
From 7-10: Movie Marathon, Haunted Forest, Bonfire
**Please RSVP to marcia@michucc.org with the number of kids and adults attending. For directions to Camp Talahi click on directions to Camp Talahi to the left of this box.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Marcia Beer at marcia@michucc.org
*In the event of poor weather, events will be moved inside
Thank you for your continued support of Camp Talahi and its programs and we hope to see you on October 25th!
Saturday November 8, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
"When, in our busy lives, can we find moments of grace? How do practice our Christian faith? Where is there time for faith development - some spiritual time - some time with God? What do we do in our busy-ness that connects us with God, gives us a "faith-footing", a leg-to-stand-on for the day ahead? More importantly, what examples are we setting for our children - how are we modeling for them a life where there is room for faith and grace? Or are we?"
---Rev. Carl Richter
The Michigan Partners in Education and VISION are please to present this workshop featuring Rev. Carl Richter, Educational Consultant for the United Church of Christ. This workshop is for all parents, teachers, and pastors who work with children and youth.
Join with other educators across Michigan to explore spiritual practices and how to model and incorporate these practices into Sunday School and youth group oportunities. Together we will worship, explore, reflect, and participate in workshops. Lunch is provided.
Practicing our Faith is at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 from 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. You may check in beginning at 9:30. The cost is $20 per person. Gather your teaching friends together and join us for this inspiring workshop.
Register before October 30, 2008
To register click on register for a VISION event to the left of this box or if you are a returning participant click on access your VISION event account. Please be sure to note any special dietary requests on your registration form.
Upcoming events
- Adventure on the Border with Borderlinks(20 days)
- Jesus Seminar(81 days)
- Michigan Youth Gathering(102 days)
- Michigan Conference VISION Choir Tour to Germany(129 days)
- Young Adult Weekend Camp - June 5-7, 2009(151 days)
- Dean's Weekend June 12-13, 2009(158 days)
- Counselor in Training Program June 21-26, 2009(167 days)
- Mini Camp June 28 - July 1, 2009(174 days)
- Adventure Camp(181 days)
- Junior Camp July 12-17, 2009(188 days)