http://www.inumc.org/newsnothing provideden-usWed, 16 May 2012 09:33:00 ESTWed, 16 May 2012 09:33:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2750http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2750The registration figures for this yearrsquo;s Indiana Conference IMPACT 2818 Outdoor Ministries are very encouraging. We are at 68.9 percent of this yearrsquo;s registration goal of 3,500 children and youth. Some events are starting to fill up, so parents and guardians need to register their children and youth soon! Remember, registration for each event closes one week prior to the start of the event, or earlier if the event is full. For more information about the camping program, visit BeACampeFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2751http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2751TAMPA, Fla. ndash; Much of the first week of General Conference was spent in legislative committees where the more than 1,200 petitions for changes to the Book of Discipline, the Book of Resolutions and other petitions are considered. Much of the focus so far has been on the General Administration committee which is considering the legislation dealing with restructuring. Committee members are moving toward embracing Plan B instead of the proposed Call to Action plan submitted by the churchs ConnFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2744http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2744 2012 Annual Conference Briefings All Pastors and Lay Members to Annual Conference should attend one of the Conference Briefings listed below. This years briefings are designed to provide all the information you need to attend Annual Conference session in Indianapolis. You may attend any briefing location. Annual Conference will be different this year than it has been before, so even if you have attended conference many times in the past, it is strongly encouraged that you atteTue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2696http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2696This afternoon, Indiana Bishop Mike Coyner, the Rev. Charlie Wilfong, South District Superintendent, and the Rev. Dave Powell, Indiana Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, will be touring areas of southern Indiana devastated by the recent storms. Hopefully, Tom Hazelwood, Associate General Secretary and Director of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, will join the group. In the meantime, The Indianapolis Star this morning had a picture of Pekin United Methodist Church volunteers sortMon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2694http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2694INDIANAPOLIS ndash; Indiana Bishop Mike Coyner announces the appointment of retired senior pastor Dr. Kent Millard as Conference Director of Stewardship and Tithing effective March 1. The new position was approved this past Saturday, Feb. 18, by the Indiana Conference Leadership Table during one of its regular meetings. Upon Millardrsquo;s appointment, Coyner said, ldquo;I am very pleased that Dr. Kent Millard will be our first-ever Director of Stewardship and Tithing. This new position was proThu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2693http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2693FISHERS, Ind. ndash; The 36-member Indiana delegation of the 2012 North Central Jurisdictional Conference endorsed the candidacy of the Rev. Dr. Cindy Reynolds for bishop during a delegation meeting Feb. 4 at Fishers United Methodist Church. Reynolds is currently superintendent of the North District based in LaPorte, Ind. In The United Methodist Church, bishops are elected every four years during one of the five Jurisdictional Conferences of the church. The North Central Jurisdiction is schedulTue, 7 Feb 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2692http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2692 Claiborne Greenwaldt Harris In less than two weeks, pastors and other clergy from across Indiana will gather for the Our Life Together spiritual retreat at St. Lukersquo;s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Feb. 16 amp; 17, beginning Thursday at 9 a.m. through Friday 3 p.m. Together, Karen Greenwaldt and Russ Harris will work with ShThu, 2 Feb 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2690http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2690Sign Up For Camp Today! Summer camp registration is open and itrsquo;s never too soon to get your summer planned. Jump onto www.beacamper.com, navigate to the camp of your choice, and sign your family members up for another amazing summer with Impact 2818! Free Camp This Summer This summer you could be sending your kids for free. Seriously Impact 2818 is introducing the Happy Camper reward system, which uses an approach similar to direct selling companies like Pampered Chef, to allow parentFri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2685http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2685Due to updates being done by the host of part of the Conference registration system, you will be unable to access this weekend, Jan. 20-23 from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Monday. The registration will be unavailable for these events: Our Life Together Bishoprsquo;s Confirmation Rally Rejuvenate events First Mondays Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2684http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2684INDIANAPOLIS ndash; Indiana Bishop Mike Coyner announces the appointment of the Rev. Michelle Cobb and the Rev. John Groves to the Cabinet effective July 1. Cobb, currently the Director of the Rejuvenate Ministry, will serve as Superintendent of the North Central District based in Kokomo, following the Rev. Frank Beard who must rotate off the Cabinet after eight consecutive years of service as a District Superintendent. Groves, currently senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in VincenneThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2643http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2643Gracious God, whose coming we celebrate during Advent and Christmas, may You come swiftly and powerfully to the pastors and the people of our Indiana Conference. Protect those who are traveling, guide those who lead, comfort those who grieve, and strengthen those who are weakened by illness, by heartache, or by discouragement. Especially I pray, O blessed Lord, that You may bring JOY into the lives and ministry of our pastors. Let their preparations for worship services be blessed with responsiFri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2635http://www.inumc.org/news/detail/2635Check out these ways of helping pets Young chefs whip up biscuits to aid Portage pantry for needy pets Churches help four-legged friends Couple deliver food to people ndash; and pets ndash; in needThu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST