I am writing to ask for your support of the Rev. Richard and Rachael Wolff Scholarship Fund for Theological Education. Please support the Wolffprogram by observing a special offering on Sunday of your choosing that you believe is best suited for this purpose. The need for church leaders with integrity and ability has never been greater to shepherd our churches into a new ago.

The Wolff Fund strengthens the Ohio Conference. Wolff Fund recipients often return home to serve our churches in Ohio because one of the requirements is that they must be members of Ohio Churches and must attend one of twelve UCC Seminaries. The Wolff Scholarship program has supported 28 Seminary students and provided over $120,000 toward tuition and expenses over the past eight years.

The Wolff program also emphasizes recruitment of future ministers. As you plan for a special offering Sunday, we hope that you include something in worship and education which may plant seeds in the minds of prospective future Pastors and church leaders. All contributions are administered by the Ohio Conference. More information, along with a brochure about the Fund, is available on the Ohio Conference web site. http://ocucc.org/PDF/SeminarianSupportBrochure.pdf

Please use any of these materials at your discretion.

Thank you in advance for your support of this essential ministry of our church.

Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Kevan S. Franklin

Chair, Wolff Fund for Theological Education