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Beresford-Centerville Joint Parish of the United Church of Christ
Profile
Beresford UCC
109 North Fifth Street Beresford, South
Dakota
Centerville UCC 700 Main Street Centerville, South Dakota
One Family of Faith
Two Convenient Locations
Beresford UCC & Centerville UCC: A Yoked Team
The Beginning Centerville UCC
In 1871, five Congregationalists, with others, attended a service held in a farm house.
Regular worship services continued until the mid-1870s.
With the extension of the railroad from Hawarden, IA, to Centerville, regular services resumed with about 20 members.
In 1891, the church building was erected.
In 1931, the Methodist and Congregational churches united, becoming The Federated Church of Centerville, and used the Congregational church building as its home.
Today, the Federated Church is now the Centerville United Church of Christ. Beresford UCC
In 1884, the First Congregational Church of Beresford was organized by seven charter members.
In 1893, the church building was completed.
The present parsonage was built in 1953.
In 1964, the Congregational Church of Beresford elected to join the United Church of Christ. In 1966, the two church congregations yoked and have shared a full-time minister since then.
Who Should Our Pastor Be? Full-time Both congregations are looking for someone who will spiritually motivate them. The congregations believe that the best sermons are those relating to everyday experiences that can be presented with a
simplistic, down-to-earth method that incorporates daily life applications. His or Her preaching style should be Biblical and insightful. The Pastor should possess interpersonal skills which make him/her approachable and attentive to all people. The Pastor should have a Shepherd’s Heart – be someone who is interested in all the members of both churches by
visiting those who are in the hospital, recovering at home, or live in a health care facility. listening to us whether during a regular visitation or during a time of joy, trial, pain, or sorrow. having a good sense of humor regarding everyday life, church life, people, and himself/herself. visiting those who are currently not attending church. being visible in the community. being an effective outreach to the people of the community and involving members of the two churches in that
process. being open-minded and friendly.
He or She understands and demonstrates that the mission of the church extends outside the four walls of the church building.
He or She should be willing to seek opportunities for fellowship and ministry in the greater Christian community. He or She should be willing to grow and learn along with us!
Pastoral Salary, Benefits, and Expenses Offered Salary: based on South Dakota UCC Conference Guidelines; negotiable Housing: parsonage available in Beresford or option for housing allowance
Customary Benefits
1. Vacation 2. Maternity/Paternity Leave 3. UCC Retirement Annuity 4. UCC Life and Disability Insurance Benefits 5. UCC Health Benefits 6. UCC Dental Benefits 7. Social Security/Medicare Offset 8. Continuing Education 9. Sabbatical Leave
Ministry Expenses 1. Travel Reimbursement 2. Meeting Expense Reimbursement 3. Books and Periodicals 4. Moving Expenses
Two Churches Working Together
Although each church has its own governing body; its own methods of operation; its own budget; its own traditions; its own community relationship; its own distinct personality, a Joint Parish Board administers Joint Parish business, such as
Joint Parish finances and budget,
Personnel (minister and Joint Parish secretary),
Topics concerning both churches. The two churches alternate worship times annually, beginning on Labor Day Sunday. The two times have traditionally
been 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Joint services are held in both churches at different times of the year. Each church holds fundraisers throughout the year and attendees include members from each church as well as people
from each of the communities for most of the fundraisers. Members of both churches (along with members of Beresford’s Zion United Methodist Church) serve at The Banquet in
Sioux Falls once a year (usually in February) with food and fellowship. Confirmation class and activities for Eighth Graders are done jointly.
Membership
Active (2016) Beresford – 40 Centerville – 94
Average Attendance (52 weeks/ 2016) Beresford – 20.6 Centerville – 33 adults/ 7 youth
Location Eleven miles separate the physical location of each church with SD Highways 46 & 19A connecting the two communities. Both towns are close to Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city and home to several post-secondary institutions of
learning, one of which is the Sioux Falls Seminary; to Yankton, South Dakota’s seventh largest city and the Mother City of the Dakotas; to Vermillion, the home of the University of South Dakota. In addition, Sioux City, IA, is just 50 miles south on I-29 from the Beresford exit.
The Joint Parish Parsonage
An up-to-date 2960 square foot ranch style home that’s move-in ready!
Description The main level floor plan is ideal with 3 bedrooms (13’x12’; 13’x10’; 10’x10’); 1 full bath; a 20’x14’ open living room; a 15’x10’ formal dining area; a 27’x10’ kitchen/breakfast area; an 8’x6’ front entry way with beautiful refinished oak wood floors throughout. The
lower level features a 22’x18’ family room; a 2nd
bath; 2 large bedrooms without egress windows; a large laundry room & mechanical room. The home includes electric stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, new high efficiency windows, updated baths, new
high efficiency furnace, central air conditioning, & a single-car, detached garage. (It is not handicapped accessible.)
Distance from the Church—Next door
The 10’x24’ 3-season back porch
Current Ministries
Beresford: Small Group Bible Studies Women’s Fellowship Annual Serving at the Sioux Falls Banquet Meals-on-Wheels delivery two months annually Sponsor youth to attend Placerville, SD’s
UCC camp in the Black Hills Support Faith-in-Action community programs:
Food Pantry & Backpack Programs Good Friday Annual Silent Luncheon Salvation Army Collection Community Vacation Bible School
Centerville:
Sunday School Small Group Bible Studies Brown Bag Lunch Group Women’s Fellowship Annual Rummage Sale Annual Serving at the Sioux Falls Banquet Potato Fest on Palm Sunday Sponsor youth to attend Placerville, SD’s UCC camp in the
Black Hills Turkey Creek Revival Band for the community in summer
5-Day Club (similar to Vacation Bible Schol)
Similarities & Diversity Beresford Centerville
Three attributes of each community location, convenient
rural, small town atmosphere
welcoming, friendly
good school system
progressive
location, convenient
rural, small town atmosphere
welcoming, friendly
good school system
determined
Major trends envisioned in each community during the next five years more industry
revitalized Third Street (the old downtown)
shortage of workers
new community swimming pool
fine arts performance addition to the 1970’s school
more housing
school funding/school numbers growing
tough choices
business growth
more housing
stability
Problem areas confronting each community that members feel the church should address drugs & alcohol
hungry kids
supervised after-school activities (target group: teens)
the aged still living in their homes
drugs & alcohol
rundown properties
the hungry
Major trends envisioned in each church in the next five years struggle for relevancy in the community
church still open
growth – attracting younger members w/ families
have a Sunday school
keep members active
moving toward the non-traditional or at least attaining a balance w/ the traditional
struggle for relevancy in the community
more youth activities
bringing more families into the church
keep enrollment up
keep members active
Some strengths or positive qualities of each church excellent facilities & parsonage
financial stability & health
friendliness/everyone is welcome
hard-working members/togetherness
leadership in the SD Conference & the wider UCC
caring/giving/concerned
excellent facilities
strong/supportive of each other
we’re a “family,” not a congregation/a loving family
willingness to pitch in with labor & money
friendly/open to everyone
open to new suggestions
financially strong
The style & content of preaching which is valued by each church lectionary-based
down-to-earth, helping us apply Bible lessons to our lives
personal/relevant/true/thoughtful
includes children
stories/humor to go w/ Bible readings & sermons
Bible taken into today’s world
how current events can be applied to better living
someone who is “with us,” not “above us”
main subject/theme is something to remember all week
goes with the times
basic values
everyday lessons for life
Check us out @ www.bcucc.org;
www.beresfordsd.com; www.centervillesd.com;
www.beresford.k12.sd.us; www.centerville.k12.sd.us
Inside the Physical Facility: Beresford
Chancel & Sanctuary The Sanctuary seats 125.
The Sanctuary, but not the Chancel, is handicapped
accessible.
The church building is handicapped accessible at
the north entry.
Fellowship Hall
Seats 104+
The Fellowship Hall &
restrooms are handicapped
accessible, but the church office
is not.
Inside the Physical Facility: Centerville
The Sanctuary & Chancel
The Sanctuary & overflow
room seat 100.
The Sanctuary, but not the Chancel, is handicapped
accessible.
The church building has two handicapped accessible entry
ways.
Welcome Hall Seats 125
Welcome Hall, the
restrooms, & the offices are all handicapped
accessible.
The north end of Welcome Hall
The south end of Welcome Hall