NEBRASKA CONFERENCE FAST FIVE ENEWS
Welcome to the Nebraska Conference Fast Five Enews page. Here is where you can find all the information to connect you with what is happening, events, news, and church updates that are taking place in the Nebraska Conference.
If you have information to share in regards to the Nebraska Conference, please email Tami Spindler or newsandevents@ucctcm.org. Be sure to include all the details…..who, what, when, where, and why. We ask that you have your items submitted by 1:00 pm on Thursdays.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Nebraska Conference Office Address:
C/O First Congregational UCC
657 H St
Burwell, NE 68823-4127
Nebraska Conference Mailing Address:
C/O Kamp Kaleo
46872 Willow Springs Rd
Burwell, NE 68823
Nebraska Conference Phone: 515.277.6369
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Ways to Support the Nebraska Conference
Join us in the vibrant and transformative ministry of the Nebraska Conference. Your generosity helps us BE Church together as we live into God’s extravagant welcome and advocate for justice so that all may know love, safety, belonging and dignity.
To learn more about ways you can Support the Nebraska Conference follow the link: Ways to Support the Nebraska Conference
If you plan to support through check or mail, please use the remittance form for churches or the remittance form for individuals. Please print and mail to the address on the left. All checks need to be made payable to the Nebraska UCC.
NEBRASKA CONFERENCE
UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION
You are in the right spot if you are looking for an upcoming event taking place or information in regards to other happenings in the Nebraska Conference.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
To see all the Upcoming Events in the Tri-Conference please follow the link below to the Tri-Conference Calendar.
Tri-Conference Calendar and Events
Liturgical Calendar
We Welcome the Rev. Dr. Lisa Sherman to the Nebrask Conference UCC. Rev. Dr. Sherman will be serving Northeast United Church of Christ in Lincoln, NE.
Meet Rev. Dr. Lisa Sherman
Lisa and Adam Sherman have been married for 24 years and when they first considered adoption, they were guided by a quiet belief that love, structure, and a home could heal almost anything. What we didn’t fully understand then—and what we now live every single day—is that love is only the beginning. It’s the foundation, yes, but not always the solution. Especially not when navigating a system that is overburdened, underfunded, and not built for individuals who need specialized care. Individuals that fall outside the “one size fits all” approach detailed in federal, state, community, and school policies. Their children navigate life with a wide range of disabilities. These can impact mental health, intellectual health, behavioral health, physical health, developmental health, and spiritual health.
Kamp Kaleo - Position Opening Director of Transformational Programming
We’re hiring! Kamp Kaleo is seeking a passionate and visionary individual to serve as our first ever Director of Transformational Programming — a dynamic, mission-driven leader who will help shape and expand the spiritual, educational, and creative programming at Kaleo for all ages.
Position Overview:
The Director of Transformational Programming is responsible for developing and leading year-round programming that reflects the mission and values of Kamp Kaleo. This includes summer camp curriculum, retreat planning, community partnerships, youth leadership development, and faith-based education across generations.
Ideal candidates are collaborative, creative, and grounded in progressive Christian values, with experience in program design, group facilitation, and working with diverse communities.
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted! To apply, please send the following materials to kampkaleo@gmail.com:
- A cover letter highlighting your passion for transformational programming and your connection to the mission of Kamp Kaleo
- A resume detailing your relevant experience
- Contact information for three references
Priority application deadline: August 15, 2025
Position open until filled.
For a full job description and more information, visit:
https://kampkaleo.com/jobs/
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit for the Kaleo community!
Pastoral Openings in Nebraska Conference
We are seeking to fill pastoral openings in our Nebraska Conference area churches. If you are a pastor seeking a call, please follow the link for more information. Nebraska Conference Pastoral Openings
Questions in regards to these church profiles or the Search and Call process, may be sent via email to searchandcall@ucctcm.org to get set up with Conference staff support
TCM UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Looking for information regarding TCM (conference wide) upcoming events and information? You are in the in the right spot!
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EACH IOWA NEBRASKA SOUTH DAKOTA UCC CONFERENCES APPROVE UNANIMOUSLY PROPOSAL BY REV ROBERTO OCHOA, CONFERENCE MINISTER TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR TASK FORCE TO REFLECT, DISCERN, AND RE-IMAGINE THE TRI CONFERENCE MINISTRIES FOR 2026-2028.
To learn more about this Task Force, follow the link below.
Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Task Force Announcement
If you are led to become involved in the Task Force, please apply at the link below:
Application for IA, NE, SD Task Force to Reflect, Discern, and Reimagine the Tri-Conference Ministries
FROM OUR RESOURCE DEACON
In need of resources that will assist you as clergy and lay leaders or have resources that might be helpful to other clergy and lay leaders? Contact our Tri-Conference Resource Deacon, Rev. Shonda Deranleau via email or give her a call at 641-344-8948.
ONGOING EVENTS
Contemplative Prayer Group
We meet in 6 seek sessions on Monday mornings at 9:00 am CDT. Rev. Kendy Miller, Associate Conference Minister, leads this group.
Upcoming Sessions: Our next session will be November 10 – December 8, 2025.
Please join us via zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88926705561
For questions or more information, please contact Kendy.
Small Town and Rural (STAR) Coalition
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 3:00 PM CST on ZOOM. Please contact Pastor Bryce Duling (brycemduling@gmail.com or 515-451-5474) for more information.