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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for February 4, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

February is Black History Month
For Friday, February 5, 2010
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference tithe. Thank you.
Edited by Dan Gangler, director of communication
Archives available here. 

Deadline for submitting items is 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Check out Indiana Conference Events calendar online at www.inumc.org. Top bar.

INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION TO MEET JUNE 10-13 IN MUNCIE

REGISTER SOON

INDIANA UM WOMEN’S SILENT RETREAT
  • March 12-14
  • Sarto Retreat House in Evansville, Ind.
  • For additional information and cost, click here or contact Cheryl Cole at 765-759-6712 or by e-mail at lcole10448@aol.com. 
  • Registration deadline for this event is Feb. 12.
BISHOP COYNER TO MEET WITH CONFIRMANDS SATURDAY, MARCH 6
  • CONNECT: The Bishop’s Confirmation Rally
  • Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First UMC of Noblesville
  • For more information, visit www.inumcyouth.org.
  • To register for the event, call 877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321 and talk to Brenda Gross.
  • Deadline is Friday, Feb. 19
  • For questions, call the Rev. Brian Durand at 877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321.
FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND THE BISHOP’S CONFIRMATION RALLY
  1. Feel the Spirit move in amazing worship!
  2. Get to know Bishop Mike personally (do you know the Bishop’s favorite color?).
  3. Know you are connected!
  4. Receive communion from Bishop Mike.
  5. Where else will you get to meet Methodist founder John Wesley!
REJUVENATE TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS COMING ACROSS INDIANA

Clergy and Laity are encouraged to participate in the “Extravagant Generosity” workshops led by Rev. David Bell. (Visit www.inumc.org/rejuvenate for the workshops’ locations.)

Clergy are to register for both Friday and Saturday workshops.

Registration fees

  • Friday: Clergy, $60 per person; clergy spouse, $15 per person (Meal is provided on Friday.)
  • Saturday: Clergy/Lay Team: $30 per church (Light refreshments provided on Saturday.)

REMINDER: Clergy applying for one of the initiatives’ grants must attend both the Friday and Saturday workshops. Childcare is available upon request (indicate need for childcare when you register). If you have questions, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb at (toll-free) 877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321. Clergy may attend any of the seminar locations.

  • March 5-6*, Northern Tier of the Conference, New Life UMC at Peru
  • March 12 -13, Central Tier of the Conference, Zionsville UMC
  • April 30-May1, Southwest and West District at First UMC in Vincennes (Central Time)
  • May 14 -15*, Southern Tier of Conference at St. Paul UMC in Bloomington

*March 5 and May 14 are for Local Pastors only who are unable to attend a day-long seminar on a Friday. For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate project director.

‘THAT THING’ SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
  • Epworth Forest Conference Center has announced that registration for the camping program known as That Thing is now open.
  • Learn more at http://www.gotothatthing.com
  • 2010 dates for That Thing: June 27-July 2, July 4-9, July 11-16 and July 18-23
  • Lodges will fill up quickly so, make your selection now to reserve your preferred housing and ticket options. Book online here. 
EO OFFERS DISCOUNT TO OBERAMMERGAU 2010 TRIP WITH BISHOP MIKE
  • August 3-13, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.inumc.org/events/detail/2665.
  • For more information and brochures, please contact Norm Nellis, Director of Travel Ministries with Educational Opportunities in Indiana. He can be contacted at 765-447-4152 or normgumc@aim.com.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

ONE-DAY FRUITFUL CONGREGATION JOURNEY TRAINING EVENTS

The Rev. Mark Gough, Indiana Conference director of church development, and his staff of associates announce theses workshops, dates and locations for the 2010 Fruitful Congregation Journey training events. All workshops will be 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

New Worship Service Workshops

  • March 13 – Indianapolis at Lawrence UMC, 5200 N. Shadeland Avenue
  • April 17 – Columbus at Asbury UMC, 1751 27th Street
  • May 1 – Mishawaka at Coalbush UMC, 15977 Jackson Road

Vital Merger Workshops

  • March 20 – Warsaw at First UMC, 179 S. Indiana Street
  • April 17 – Mount Comfort UMC, 3179 N. 600 W. in Greenfield
  • May 1 – Santa Claus UMC, 351 N. Holiday Boulevard

Multi-Site and Off-Site Workshops

  • March 6 – Clarksville at Ohio Falls UMC, 917 S. Virginia Avenue
  • April 17 – Fort Wayne at Aldersgate UMC, 2417 Getz Road
  • May 1 – Indianapolis at Roberts Park UMC, 401 N. Delaware (downtown)

Registration fee: $50 per church; an unlimited number of church members can attend. Fee must be paid at the time of registration. Make checks payable to “Indiana Conference.” Free for churches with five or more attending (including its pastor) - $50 registration payment will be returned after the event.

GARRETT-EVANGELICAL OFFERS EVENTS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Center for the Church and the Black Experience has organized a panel series during Black History Month at United Methodist-related Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. on compelling topics related to Black Church Ministries in “Post-Racial” America. The underlying issue for each panel and for the series in general is that many social factors that helped define purpose and identity for black churches through the mid-20th century have been called into question by cultural, ideological, and demographic shifts occurring in recent decades.

All events will be available live via Web casts. Those interested can go to www.garrett.edu within 30 minutes of the event and follow log-in instructions on the home page.

Following is the schedule of events and panelists:

  • “Black Churches and the Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights”
    • Tuesday, Feb.9, Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
  • “Black Churches and the New Demographics of Urban Ministry”
    • Tuesday, Feb. 16, Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
  • “African American Churches, Globalization, and Global Solidarities”
    • Friday, Feb. 26, Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY HELPS COLLEGE-BOUND INDIANA STUDENTS

College Goal Sunday (Feb. 21) gives college-bound Indiana students the chance to meet with financial aid experts from Indiana colleges and universities to receive help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools require students seeking federal financial aid, including grants and loans, to complete the FAFSA. Your FAFSA form must be received by the federal processor on or before March 10. Twenty-first Century Scholars are required to complete and submit a FAFSA form to claim their Twenty-first Century Scholarships. College Goal Sunday will help all college-bound students, including Twenty-first Century Scholars, complete the FAFSA properly.

College Goal Sunday 2010 will take place at 2 p.m. (local time), Sunday, Feb. 21, at 37 sites in 31 Indiana communities. The program will begin promptly at 2 p.m., and most sites close by 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.collegegoalsunday.org.

INDIANA UMW POSTS DATES OF 2010 SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION

The 2010 School of Christian Mission for the United Methodist Women of Indiana will be at Anderson University. The weekday school is July 13-16 and the Sampler Event is set for Saturday, July 17. The Sampler was formerly known as Drive-In Day or Super Saturday. This year’s Spiritual Growth study is: For the Love of God: John's Letters. Rev. Derek Weber will lead this study for all participants. Participants will choose from either the geographic study: The Beauty and Courage of Sudan or the social issue study: Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity. The school also offers Children’s Mission Camp (Chi-Mi-Ca) for children ages 3 through 5th grade and camp for the youth (Yo-Pe-Mi-Ca) grades 6 through high school. Kids ages 2-102 will enjoy Anderson University and its wonderful amenities. More information will be published as it is made available. – Submitted by Carolyn Maxey, UMW of Indiana Communications Coordinator

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

CENTRAL, NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICTS TO HOST PERSONAL PRAYER EVENT

Dr. Terry Tykl presents “An Experience in Prayer.” This day-long seminar will improve your personal prayer life as well as the way your church supports the needs of others and our world. This event is for both pastors and laity.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carmel UMC, 6221 Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN 46032.

Your $25 registration fee includes lunch and reservations are a must. Childcare will be provided by reservation at 765-864-0655 by Feb. 1.

This is a Central District and North Central District event. Call one of the district centers listed for registration information:

Central District: 317-924-4140 or (toll-free) 877-781-6707

You may send your check ($25 per person) to Central District UMC, 3901 N. Meridian Street, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46208. The registration form and information about this event is located here. Registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 8.

North Central District: 765-319-3704 or (toll-free) 877-781-6710

You may send your check ($25 per person)

NEXT STEP EVANGELISM TO HOST HAMILTON, DUNNAM AT ATLANTA EVENT

Every 3.6 second a person dies of hunger and 75 percent of these are children. What can we do to help? Next Step Evangelism Justice and Mercy Initiative presents Feasting and Famine: The Radical Middle on Hunger, an event featuring the Revs. Adam Hamilton and Maxie Dunnam in Atlanta, Ga. on March 4, 5 and 6. The event will include worship, panel discussions, a ministry fair, informative break-out sessions and opportunities for hands on ministry through First United Methodist Church in Atlanta. The conference cost is $50 including all materials and meals. Register at www.NextStepEvangelism.org. For more conference and hotel information, contact Kelly Brumbeloe by e-mail at kelly@nextstepevangelism.org or call the Next Step office at 765-742-6502.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

For complete details of these events, visit http://inumc.org/events.

INDIANAPOLIS AREA CHURCHES TO HOST BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT
  • Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis
  • Proceeds benefit Barnes’ Community Center
  • Tickets are $8 in advance for adults and $4 for children ages 8 to 17. Children 7 and younger are free. At the door tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
  • Tickets may be purchased online at www.stlukesumc.com or at all of the other participating churches.
  • For more information, contact Pat Johns or Janice Crowe at Barnes at 317-923-9197.
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE CENTER FOR CONGREGATIONS
DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM LEADER TRAINING EVENTS COMING
  • March 20 at New Life UMC in Mexico, Ind. from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET) or
  • April 10 at St. Mark's UMC in Bloomington from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
  • Contact Bonnie Albert at 219-464-1447 or 219-241-7250 or bonkay@hotmail.com for a registration form.
  • Registration deadline is March 14 for the March 20 event and April 4 for the April 10 event.
RELIGION COMMUNICATORS MEET IN CHICAGO ONCE-A-DECADE
  • Religion Communication Congress 2010, April 7-10, at the Downtown Marriott Hotel on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago.
  • It’s a once-a-decade event for religion communicators, pastors, mission interpreters.
  • Best-selling Tuesdays with Morrie author Mitch Albom will speak at the Congress on April 7. Albom’s new book, have a little faith, debuted in the No. 1 spot on the Oct. 16 New York Times nonfiction best-sellers list. The book describes his own journey of faith, influenced by a Jewish rabbi and a Christian pastor.
  • Early bird registration now $375 through March 1.
  • To register or get more information, visit www.RCCongress2010.org.
CHURCHWIDE CHANGE THE WORLD EVENT
DATES SET FOR ‘OUR LIFE TOGETHER’ FUTURE EVENTS FOR CLERGY
  • April 26-27, 2010 at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis
  • Feb. 28-March 1, 2011 (Monday-Tuesday)
  • Feb. 16-17, 2012 (a Thursday-Friday to avoid conflicting with Valentine’s Day)
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S ASSEMBLY COMING TO ST. LOUIS
  • April 30-May 2, 2010
  • For more information and registration, visit http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/assembly.
  • Do NOT make hotel reservations from this site if you want to stay with the United Methodist Women of Indiana.

  • For more information, contact Barb McCoy by calling 260-637-1842 or 260-705-0238, or by e-mail at barb.mccoy@verizon.net.

INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION TO MEET JUNE 10-13 IN MUNCIE
  • June 10-13, 2010 in Muncie at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium
  • Theme: Practice Faith
  • Keynote speaker will be Bishop Robert Schnase of Missouri
  • Author of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregation
  • For a copy of Bishop Schnase’s book, visit www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=446843.
‘THAT THING’ SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
  • Epworth Forest Conference Center has announced that registration for the camping program known as That Thing is now open.
  • Learn more at http://www.gotothatthing.com
  • 2010 dates for That Thing: June 27-July 2, July 4-9, July 11-16, July and July 18-23
  • Lodges will fill up quickly so, make your selection now to reserve your preferred housing and ticket options. Book online here.
NATIONAL UNITED METHODIST YOUTH EVENT COMING TO PURDUE 2011
  • July 13-17, 2011.
  • To receive e-mails about this upcoming event, sign up at www.youth2011.org/.
Send your events announcements for posting to dan.gangler@inumc.org.