Rev. Dr. Rita M. Root
Associations General Minister
960 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-3048
phone 330-940-2220 · fax 330-940-2250
www.eoawraucc.org
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
-Acts 1:8
“There is no other.”
CALL TO EASTERN OHIO ASSOCIATION &
WESTERN RESERVE ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Solon Community Church
33955 Sherbrook Park Drive, Solon, Ohio
Dear Friends in Christ:
We are delighted to invite you to a joint annual meeting of the Eastern Ohio
and Western Reserve Associations on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Solon
Community Church will graciously host us. Please plan to join us!
Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m.
We’ll attend to business and hear a report about the status of our
associations’ collaboration. Biblical scholar, pastor, and writer, Dr. Eric Elnes
will lead us in exploring his Darkwood Brew approach to worship.
Light breakfast, refreshments and lunch will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you on October 29.
Grace and Peace,
Ceola Littlejohn
Jeanette Brodersen
WRA Council Moderator
EOA Council Moderator
Dr. Eric Elnes will lead
a retreat day on
Friday, October 28 at
River’s Edge Conference
Center, 3430 Rocky River
Drive, Cleveland, Ohio.
Reservation fee of $15
per person for the retreat.
A reservation form is
included in this packet
Attendees are encouraged to read his book,
Gifts of the Dark Wood:
Seven Blessings for
Soulful Skeptics.
For more details, visit our
website at
www.eoawraucc.org or
check out the weekly
Keeping You Connected
e-newsletter.
Overview of Events at the
Annual Meeting
How Many Voting Delegates
Can Your Church Send?
Eastern Ohio Association
The Day’s Agenda
8:30AM
Registration & Gathering
9:30AM
Worship
10:30AM
Business Meeting
11:30AM
12:30PM
Plenary: Dr. Eric Elnes
Lunch
Church
Membership
Lay Delegate Allowance
400 or less
1
401-800
2
801-1200
3
1201 and up
4
Western Reserve Association
Church
Membership
Lay Delegate Allowance
400 or less
2
401-800
3
801-1200
4
1201 and up
5
Map
Community Church UCC
33955 Sherbrook Park Dr
Solon, OH 44139-2099
Eastern Ohio & Western Reserve Associations
Gifts of the Darkwood Retreat Day with Eric Elnes
Friday, October 28, 2016 · 9:00AM-6:00PM
River’s Edge • 3430 Rocky River Dr • Cleveland, OH 44111
You can register online at www.eoawraucc.org.
All authorized ministers, members in discernment, educators, youth leaders, and lay education
students are invited to journey in this retreat, into the Darkwood, which has been renowned by
mystics and sages as one of the surest places to meet God.
Please print clearly
Name
Phone Number
Church/Organization and City
Registration is $15 per person and is due by Friday, October 14.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included.
Send a check payable to Eastern Ohio Association with the completed registration form to:
EOA/WRA Office · 960 Portage Trail · Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-3408.
Do you have any special needs?
Amount Enclosed $
Please make copies of this form if you need to register more than one person.
Eastern Ohio & Western Reserve Associations
Annual Fall Meeting
Saturday, October 29, 2016 · Registration 8:30AM
Community Church UCC • 33955 Sherbrook Park Dr • Solon, OH 44139
You can register online at www.eoawraucc.org.
Please print clearly
Select your Association:
 Eastern Ohio Assoc
Name
 Western Reserve Assoc
 Other
Phone Number
Church/Organization and City
Please Indicate Your Voting Status

Association Council Officer or Member

Church Lay Delegate

Association Staff

EOA Professional Church Educator

Authorized Minister (including Dual Standing)

WRA Member in Discernment

Certified Partners in Ministry

Guest (non-voting)
Registration is $25 per person and is due by Friday, October 14.
Retired UCC Clergy, Members in Discernment, and Past Council Moderators are our guests. Please
register, but there is no registration fee.
Meals
A light continental breakfast will be available during registration. A variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will
be available for lunch.
Send a check payable to Eastern Ohio Association with the completed registration form to:
EOA/WRA Support Center · 960 Portage Trail · Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-3408.
 Please check here if you wish to be excluded from photos taken for publicity purposes.
 Please check here if you need child care. Write the children’s names and ages on the back of this
form. Child care only available with advance notice.
Do you have any special needs?
Amount Enclosed $
Please make copies of this form if you need to register more than one person.
I need child care during the meeting. Here are their names and ages.
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Name
Age
Do your children have dietary or other special needs?