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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for March 12, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, March 12, 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.

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

Check the online Indiana Conference Calendar.

SPECIAL REQUEST OF CLERGY

Clergy Retreat Planners Ask Participants to Share their Call to Ministry

Calling all Indiana clergy – How did your call begin? The theme for the 2010 Our Life Together clergy retreat is “A Lively Sense of Call.” During the two days together on April 26-27, the emphasis will be on nurturing the call to clergy ministry, encouraging others to hear the call, and sharing and celebrating each other’s call stories. What the event planners would like to hear from clergy is in 100 words or less, “How did your call begin?” Clergy, if you are willing to share the story of how your call began with the Our Life Together Worship Planning Team, please e-mail it to the Rev. Jennifer Pollard by Monday, March 22! Thanks for your help with this event and for your partnership in ministry. The Our Life Together clergy retreat will be held April 26-27 at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis. For more information, click here.

THIS WEEKEND

Rejuvenate Two-Day Workshop

Visit www.inumc.org/rejuvenate for 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.)
March 12-13, Central Tier of the conference, Zionsville UMC
For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate project director.

One-Day Fruitful Congregation Journey Training Events

New Worship Service Workshops
- March 13 – Indianapolis at Lawrence UMC, 5200 N. Shadeland Avenue
Workshop is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration fee: $50 per church
For more information, contact cdinfo@inumc.org.

NEXT WEEK

Rejuvenate Event

Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
Monday, March 15, retirewise – First UMC in Seymour, Ind.
Go to www.inumc.org/rejuvenate for registration and more information.
For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate project director.

Wesley Manor to Host Portrayal of C.S. Lewis, Tuesday, March 16

Wesley Manor Retirement Community will host a special presentation by Dr. Kevin Radaker, a professor at Anderson University. He will give a dramatic portrayal of C.S. Lewis entitled, “A Visit from C.S. Lewis.” This program gives insight into the life and writings of one of the most renowned Christian authors of the 20th century on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Harmony Hall. Wesley Manor is located at 1555 N. Main St. in Frankfort, Ind. For more information, contact Leah Borntrager at 765-656-2133 or lborntrager@wesleymanor.org.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENT

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Workshop Set for March 23

“March Gladness…Happy to be Cancer Free” will be presented Tuesday, March 23 at North UMC, 3808 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. During this workshop, Dipen Maun, M.D., a colorectal cancer surgeon/specialist with Kendrick Regional Center for Colon and Rectal Care will discuss symptoms, risk factors, screening tests, diagnosis and treatment. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. This free program open to the public is sponsored by the Central Indiana Colon-Rectal Awareness Network (CRAN) with support from the Indiana Cancer Consortium. Registration is required. RSVP by phone at 317-344-7800.

Garrett-Evangelical to Sponsor Two-Day Preaching Workshop in April

The Styberg Preaching Institute presents “The Weed that Takes Over the Garden” at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill., April 7-8.

Since the publication of his book, Choosing the Kingdom: Missional Preaching for the Household of Go, Dr. John Dally has heard from a lot of clergy energized by the notion of preaching the reign of God. This workshop will build on the book’s themes and continue the conversation that the book has begun, including:

Does preaching the reign of God mean the end of the institutional church as we know it?
Can I preach the reign of God and still get my pension?
Just what are we willing to give up to receive the kingdom into our midst?

Dally, an ordained priest of the Episcopal Church, served for 16 years as a full-time pastor. He is the visiting Associate Professor of Preaching and Missional Leadership at Garrett-Evangelical. He holds degrees from the University of California, Yale University and the University of Chicago. For more information, including a schedule of events, and to register, contact Dr. Gennifer Brooks, Director of the Styberg Preaching Institute (ph 847-866-3888 or gennifer.brooks@garrett.edu) or visit www.garrett.edu/styberg, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60202, www.garrett.edu.

Ministry Sunday Celebration with Dr. Phil Amerson on Sunday, April 11

In honoring the call to ministry, First United Methodist Church of Bloomington is celebrating the ministerial influence of Phil and Elaine Amerson and raising support to establish an endowed scholarship at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. in their name. The scholarship will support the education of others who attend the seminary in their journey to answer God’s call to ministry. You are invited to celebrate the call to ministry with the Amersons and First Church on April 11 at a special 10 a.m. worship service with a reception to follow. Dr. Amerson will be preaching. He is a clergy member of the Indiana Conference and served at First UMC in Bloomington for many years before serving as the leader of Claremont School of Theology and currently, Garrett Evangelical. For more information, contact First United Methodist Church Bloomington, 219 E. 4th Street Bloomington, Indiana 47408 or call 812-332-6396.

South District to Host Youth Conference May 8-9 in Corydon

The Cross Generations Cluster of the South District will be hosting the Life in His Presence Conference for youth, Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9 at Comfort Inn in Corydon, Ind. All YOUTH (ages 12-18), YOUTH LEADERS, and YOUTH GROUPS from any church are invited to attend. Please invite others to attend with you. Everything you need to know about the Life in His Presence Conference can be found at lifeinhispresence.com. Activities include workshops, learning sessions, worship, bible study and much more. Registration info/fees are attached to this e-mail and can be found on the site. Early registration deadline is April 10. After that date, registration is $15. Registration forms will NOT be accepted after April 18. Event is limited to 120 youth and their leaders. For more information, please contact Tyler Best at 812-969-2759 or 812-972-4277.

Indiana Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat Coming Sept. 19-21 at Turkey Run State Park

The 2010 Indiana United Methodist Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat is scheduled to be held Sunday-Tuesday, Sept.19-21 at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Ind. The speaker will be Jackie Chandler with the topic “Body, Mind & Spirit Care: Being a Healthy Clergy Spouse.”

The Indiana Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat Committee is busy planning this upcoming retreat, which is an opportunity to fellowship with other clergy spouses and enjoy a wonderful speaker. There is also free time for quiet reflection, crafts, hiking trails, possibly canoeing and much more. We encourage clergy spouses to save the date. Those attending in the past will enjoy this event once again. A warm invitation is especially extended to those clergy spouses for whom 2010 will be your first Clergy Spouse Retreat. Retreat planners welcome your participation. For more information, contact Lauren Ice ltice1021@yahoo.com, Melissa Padgett Melissapadgett@yahoo.com (co-chairpersons) or Donna Wilfong/Registrar dfwilfong@yahoo.com.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Showers Lectures at UIndy to Feature Notre Dame Professor, April 6

The 2010 Showers Lectures at the University of Indianapolis will take place on Tuesday April 6. Father David Burrell, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Theology of the University of Notre Dame, will be giving this year’s lectures. The focus of this year’s lectureship is Christian Approaches to Interfaith Relations. The first lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in McCleary Chapel in the Schwitzer Student Center at 1400 East Hanna Avenue on the south-side of Indianapolis. The title of that presentation is “What I (as a Christian) Have Learned from Muslims Classical and Contemporary.”

The second presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in the same location. The title of that lecture is “Persistent Problems in Muslim-Christian-Jewish Interactions.” These lectures are free and open to the public. For more information please contact Cindy Tyree at 317-788-2106.

Burrell is an internationally renowned Christian theologian who has contributed much to interfaith understanding. This event promises to be a significant opportunity for exploring what Christians can learn from other faith traditions even as we engage the persistent problems that have made interfaith interaction difficult in the past.

For a copy of the Showers Lectures poster, visit http://eip.uindy.edu/docs/Doing_good_Fr_David_Burrell.pdf.

For more information about UIndy, visit www.uindy.edu.

North America Christian Ashram to Celebrate 70 Years During National Retreat in July

The North America Christian Ashram entitled “Kingdom Living in the 21st Century” is scheduled for July 13-16 on the grounds of Lake Junaluska Camp and Conference Center in North Carolina. This retreat will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Christian Ashram movement in the United States.

This Christian Ashram is designed for the entire family, will host Bishop James Swanson, Dr. Maxie Dunnam, Bishop William W. Hutchinson, Dr. Evelyn Laycock, Bishop Richard Looney and the Rev. Dr. Diane Walker as keynote speakers.

Registration for the event is $60 per person ages 21 and over, $30 per person ages 62+. The maximum family fee for registration is $150. Registration fees should be mailed to B. Fosmire, NACA Registrar, P.O. Box 85, Flat Rock, NC 28731. For registration information, e-mail bfosmire@christianashram.org.

For more information, visit www.christianashram.org or call 318-232-0004.

Upcoming Rejuvenate Events Announced for March, April, May (UPDATED)

Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:

Thursday, March 25, “Getting on the Right Track: Financial Tools for Clergy in Ministry Less Than Five Years” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Ind. The following topics will be discussed at the day-long event: Review of Basic Financial Planning, Taxation Basics, Savings and Investing, Retirement, Managing Risks, Planning for Higher Education Funding, Estate and Planning Documents and Advisors and How to Select Them. Registration is $25 (includes lunch); spouses may attend at no cost. Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 25, “Getting on the Right Track: Financial Tools for Clergy in Ministry More Than Five Years” from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Ind. The following topic will be discussed at the morning session: Taxation Basics. The morning session ends at 12 noon. Registration is $15 (includes lunch). Spouses may attend at no cost. Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Aldersgate UMC in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Saturday, April 24, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Avon UMC in Avon, Ind.
Monday, May 3, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Newburgh UMC in Newburgh, Ind.
Thursday, May 6, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Ridge UMC in Munster, Ind.

Go to www.inumc.org/rejuvenate for registration and more information. “Extravagant Generosity” workshops have been extended into fall. Three additional David Bell “Extravagant Generosity” regional workshops will be offered this fall on Oct. 15-16; Nov. 5-6, and Nov.12-13. Locations are being finalized.

Take the Special Needs Dependents quiz on Rejuvenate’s Web page -Updates and News section.

For more information, contact Michelle Cobb, project director (michelle.cobb@inumc.org). Visit Rejuvenate’s Web site www.inumc.org/rejuvenate for a listing of additional 2010 educational opportunities

Ruth Fazal to Perform at Bedford First UMC

Ruth Fazal is an amazing violinist, composer and worship leader. She was originally born in the UK but makes her home in Toronto, Canada where she is the choirmaster of four orchestras.

She will be in concert on Sunday, April 18 at 4 p.m. Free tickets are available at First UMC in Bedford. Call 812-275-2627. For more information about Fazal, visit www.oratorioterezin.com/.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

One-Day Fruitful Congregation Journey Training Events

All workshops are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
New Worship Service Workshops
- 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
- 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
For more information, contact cdinfo@inumc.org.

Volunteers In Mission Team Leader Training coming March, April to Indiana

Saturday, March 20 at First UMC, 219 East Fourth Street (downtown) in Bloomington, Ind.
Saturday, April 10 at New Life UMC 3039 W. 400 N. (U.S. 31) near Mexico, Ind.
Both 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
$15 person which includes lunch and basic materials plus $25 for VIM Training Manual (only 1 needed per church).
Register now.
Contact Bonnie Albert at bonkay@hotmail.com

UM-Related Community Center Celebrates Literacy Mission

March 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with refreshments served at 6:30 p.m.
Brightwood Community Center, 2410 N. Station Street, one block west of Sherman Drive, in Indianapolis.

RCCongress 2010 Room Rate Cut, Early Registration Extended

Wednesday through Saturday, April 7-10
Chicago Downtown Marriott Hotel, room rate cut by $20 until March 31.
For more information and extended early-bird registration, visit www.RCCongress2010.org

Stewardship-Philanthropy Event Coming to Indiana

April 14-16
For more information, visit www.naccp.net.

Indy Church to Host One-Day Church Safety Training Seminar

April 20
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information or to register by phone, call 509-252-8533.
East 91st Street Christian Church
For more information about “Center for Personal Protection & Safety,” click here.

Churchwide Change the World events coming April 24-25

April 24 and 25 around the world and in a neighborhood near you.
The Rev. Mike Slaughter, lead pastor at Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio has written a book titled Change the World: Recovering the Mission and Message of Jesus, now available online at www.changetheworld.abingdonpress.com. He emphasizes, “As the United Methodist Church, we have worried too much about getting numbers into our churches instead of getting the people in our churches out into the world in relative ways. Even our smallest churches can have incredible impact when they leave their four walls to serve the needs of their neighbors, alongside of their neighbors.”
United Methodists are known for their commitment to social action. Be one who makes a change and together, we can change the world. To get involved go to www.rethinkchurch.org/changetheworld.
For more information, send an e-mail to changetheworld@umcom.org.

Dates Set for ‘Our Life Together’ Future Events for Clergy

April 26-27, 2010 at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis
Hotel information online
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.

Dalai Lama to Speak at Conseco in Indianapolis

May 14 at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, visit www.interfaithhungerinitiative.org and www.consecofieldhouse.com.

GA/GAM-ANON 2010 National Conference Coming to Louisville

May 21-23
For more information, click here
Contact David at 502-224-6031 or Gary at 502-618-6995.

Indiana Annual Conference Session to Meet June 10-13 in Muncie

Thursday-Sunday, 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
Visit www.fivepractices.org
For a copy of Bishop Schnase’s book, visit www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=446843.

Indiana UMW Dates for 2010 School of Christian Mission

The weekday school is July 13-16
The Sampler Event is set for Saturday, July 17
More information will be published as it is made available.

‘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.

Retired Pastor to Host Mediterranean Trip

Oct. 13-23, 2010
Cost is $2,699 round-trip from Indianapolis
Deadline for full payment is July 6
For more information, contact Brenda at 317-918-5685 or e-mail bjbishoprn@comcast.net.

Rejuvenate, Met-Life Retirement Finances Seminar

The three-session seminar – Nov. 9, 16 and 23
First UMC, 400 North Michigan Street in Plymouth, Ind.
Cost is $15 per couple for the three sessions
Child care will be available
Register by calling Lisa at 317-924-1321 or toll-free 877-781-6706
For more information, contact Rev. Michelle Cobb, project director

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.