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
Nebraska Conference Deacons:
Rev. Jeff Hagaman
Rev. Shelby Moock
Contact and Share with Us
If you have issues with links, questions about events, or would like to share a comment/feedback about the Fast Five we would be happy to help or hear from you. Please email Tami at newsandevents@ucctcm.org or tami@ucctcm.org.
Please send in your events, stories and church updates to newsandevents@ucctcm.org or tami@ucctcm.org by Thursdays at 1:00 PM. Be sure and to include the Who, What, When, Where and Why.
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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
To see the 2026 Liturgical Calendar please follow the link below.
FEED OUR COMMUNITIES
Below you will find a link to the Nebraska Conference churches and community food bank information that has been provided so far. We will continue to update this list of information as it is provided.
Nebraska Conference Food Bank Information
If you have information to share about your churches or communities food bank, please email Tami Spindler with name of church/organization, address, primary contact name and where to send contributions.
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
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Northeast United Church of Christ in Lincoln, Nebraska has an opening for a Communications & Office Manager. Please click the button below for the Job Description. For further information please feel free to contact the church.
office@northeastucc.com
www.mynortheastucc.org
www.facebook.com/NortheastUCC.com
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2026
1st Congregational United Church of Christ – Geneva, NE
A Rededication – 100 Years of Church Building and Organ
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION – INVITATION LETTER TO FOLLOW
WE HOPE YOU’LL PLAN TO JOIN US!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064570996846
Nebraska Clergy Retreat: Made for These Times
This four-day retreat was built for all clergy who are tired, carrying questions, and longing for renewal in the middle of a rapidly changing world. You’re invited to arrive Sunday, August 23 at 4pm. We will conclude Wednesday, August 26 at 11am. Our time together will offer space to pause, breathe, reconnect with yourself and your colleagues, and recover a deeper sense of purpose for your work.
Our facilitator is Rev. Cameron Trimble — CEO of Convergence, longtime UCC pastor, futurist, and consultant to faith leaders across mainline traditions. Cameron brings more than two decades of experience walking alongside leaders through seasons of disruption, transition, and reimagining.
Register before July 1st for $100 off your registration!
TCM UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Looking for information regarding TCM (conference wide) upcoming events and information? You are in the in the right spot!
We hope you are planning to join us at JAM 2026. Come worship, learn and celebrate together with us as Neighbors in Christ.
Check out the video below to see what Dom and Kylie Laki have to share about why they are excited to attend JAM.
They are part of the worship band Red Sea Pedestrians that will be performing at Friday nights Youth Led Worship as part of our JAM 2026 Youth Rally. To learn more about the Read Sea Pedestrians, please follow the link: https://ucctcm.org/jam-2026-youth-rally-celebration/
Order your Calendar Here: https://www.uccresources.com/products/2027-ucc-desk-calendar-and-plan-book
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.
Boundary Awareness Training
Please find below links to several upcoming Boundary Awareness Training opportunities.
September 2026 Boundary Awareness Training: A Contemplative Approach | The Damascus Project
November 2026 Boundary Awareness Training: A Contemplative Approach | The Damascus Project
Global Ministries 30th Anniversary Webinar
Congregations Doing Christ’s Work
Wednesday, August 19th 7pm Eastern
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TZSiv5v5TgaYAigN1JAJmA
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 begin July 13 through August 31. Please join us via Zoom, at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87185487207
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.