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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for March 19, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, March 19, 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

Theme: Practice Faith.
Keynote speaker: Bishop Robert Schnase,
author of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations.
Visit www.fivepractices.org.

Check the online Indiana Conference Calendar.

CLERGY RETREAT COMING IN APRIL

Clergy retreat to focus on call to ministry April 26-27 in Indianapolis

Relax...connect with friends...retreat...listen for God’s voice...reconnect with your call to ministry. Our Life Together 2010 is a retreat for all Indiana clergy focused on what brought us to ministry in the first place. With ample time for worship, for fellowship, for rest and rejuvenation, the day-and-a-half experience offers pastors a chance to step off of the fast-paced treadmill of daily life and into space dedicated to spiritual renewal and clergy bonding. Come and remember those who encouraged your call, reconnect with God’s call within, and hear God’s prompting to encourage others in their call.

This year’s schedule will be more open and relaxed than past years. Two nationally-known musicians, Andrew Peterson and Lisa McClendon, will play concerts Monday. Tyrone Gordon, senior pastor of the 5000-member St. Luke’s “Community” Church in Dallas, and Wendy Edwards, president of United Theological Seminary in Dayton will speak. Bishop Mike Coyner will preach and preside over the Eucharist at the closing worship service.

Come share life together with friends and colleagues at this unique event, April 26-27 at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis. Cost is $60.

Click here to register online

(If you prefer a paper registration, click here.)

For more information, click here to read the February “Together” article.

For hotel information, click here or View PDF.

Clergy retreat planners ask participants to share their call to ministry.

THIS WEEKEND

Dishpan Pie to Perform at Whiteland's Under the Sun Cafe

Trio Dishpan Pie will appear at Under the Sun Cafe TODAY, Friday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. to share folk and traditional music on guitar, hammered dulcimer, banjo and string bass. They have as much fun performing the music as their audiences do hearing them play it. Check them out at www.dishpanpie.com. The cafe opens at 6 p.m. with its special concert menu available.

Under the Sun Cafe is located at 250 N. US 31 in Whiteland, just across the street from the pet supply store. Its purpose is to provide a community gathering place that generates support for youth, the hungry and the homeless in Johnson County. For a calendar of events and additional information about the cafe, visit the Web page.

One-Day Fruitful Congregation Journey Training Events
  • Vital Merger Workshops
    • Saturday, March 20 – Warsaw at First UMC, 179 S. Indiana Street
  • Workshop is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Registration fee: $50 per church
  • For more information, contact cdinfo@inumc.org.
Volunteers In Mission Team Leader Training
  • Saturday, March 20 at First UMC, 219 East Fourth Street (downtown) in Bloomington.
  • 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).
  • Bonnie Albert at bonkay@hotmail.com
  • Register online.

NEXT WEEK

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Workshop Set for Tuesday, 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.

UM-Related Community Center Celebrates Literacy Mission
  • Wednesday, 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.
Rejuvenate hosts tax preparation seminars for clergy in ministry coming Thursday

Tax preparations for clergy are not the same as tax preparations for non-clergy. Clergy who are interested in learning what the differences are (and how they can benefit) are encouraged to attend the “Tax Matters” seminar with Lynette Rice of the United Methodist General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The “Tax Matters” seminar is the morning part of a day-long seminar for clergy in ministry less than five years. The “Tax Matters” Seminar will be held Thursday, March 25 at St. Paul UMC, 4201 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, Ind. 47404 from 8:30 a.m. to noon Cost is $15 for the half-day seminar (includes lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Clergy in ministry for less than five years are invited for the whole day for the “Getting On the Right Track: Financial Matters for Clergy In Ministry Less Than Five Years” on Thursday, March 25 at St. Paul UMC in Bloomington from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 (which includes lunch from noon to 1 p.m.) The registration deadline for either event is Tuesday, March 23. For more information and registration, contact Lisa in the Conference Center at 317-924-1321 or toll-free 877-781-6706 to register. For more information about rejuvenate, contact Michelle Cobb (michelle.cobb@inumc.org), Rejuvenate project director.

REMINDERS

ERT training being offered April 10 at New Life UMC in Mexico

Disaster Early Response Training will be provided by: Disaster Response and United Methodist Volunteer In Mission Coordinators and the Indiana Conference United Methodist Church Mission Resource Team. The training will be offered Saturday, April 10 at New Life United Methodist Church near Mexico, Ind. Coffee and snacks from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. Training from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. UMCOR Trainer Rick Hill. Who should attend? All persons interested in Early Disaster Response work, pastors, District Disaster Response Coordinators.

Cost is $25, includes snacks, lunch and materials. For more information, contact Gary Petersonor call 260-437-1310 or Bonnie Albert or 219-464-1447.

Register online. 

Download a PDF to mail in here.

Still Time to Register for UMW Assembly

It is not too late to register for the Assembly 2010, a quadrennial event of United Methodist Women. The Indiana delegations of over 220 women will travel by bus to St. Louis, Missouri. Pickups are schedule throughout Indiana for departures on April 29 and will return on May 2. In order to be included with the Indiana group, reservations must be made through Assembly liaison, Barb McCoy, at 260-637-1842 or 260-705-0238, or by email at: barb.mccoy@verizon.net.

Carolyn Maxey, Communications Coordinator
Indiana United Methodist Women

May 1 Deadline for School of Christian Mission Scholarships

Indiana United Methodist Women are offering scholarships to first-time attendees of School of Christian Mission, July 13-16 at Anderson University (www.anderson.edu). Scholarships will be awarded to three different age groups:

  • Chi-Mi-Ca (children ages 3 through grade 5
  • Yo-Pe-Mi-Ca (youth grades 6 through 12)
  • Young Women (ages 18-35)

All application forms, instructions and applicable deadlines are available online at: www.gbgm-umc.org/indumw/scholarships.htm.

Carolyn Maxey, Communications Coordinator
Indiana United Methodist Women

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENT

Dr. Craig Evans to Lecture at United April 14

“Jesus Outside the Bible” is the theme of United Theological Seminary’s 2010 Heck Lectures and features Dr. Craig Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The lectures will be held on Wednesday, April 14, with registration and a continental breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. For a complete schedule, please click here. The seminary is located at 4501 Denlinger Rd., Dayton, OH.

The cost for the lectures is $50, $35 for United alumni/ae, and free to students (bring student ID) and to those who bring a prospective student. Registration for the lectures is requested and is required for the Wednesday lunch ($8 at the door). Please visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=0865e5 to register or call JoAnn Wagner at 937-529-2208 or jwagner@united.edu. Continuing Education credits are available for this event.

Dr. Otis Moss to Speak at United’s Vision to Victory

Dr. Otis Moss Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio will be this year’s featured speaker at Vision to Victory on Wednesday, April 21, at the 11:15 a.m. chapel service at United Theological Seminary, 4501 Denlinger Rd., Dayton, OH. Dr. Moss, theologian, pastor, and civic leader, is one of America’s most influential religious leaders and is a highly sought-after public speaker. He served on Dr. Martin Luther King’s staff, and presently serves on President Barack Obama’s 25-member White House Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Vision to Victory is a celebration of the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., observed by United around the time of Dr. King’s martyrdom. For more information, please visit United’s Web site at www.united.edu.

Indy community center presents Culinary College, April 25

The United Methodist-related Fletcher Place Community Center presents Culinary College Sunday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wheeler Arts Center, 1035 Sander Street in Indianapolis. Event includes food sampling, silent auction, live animal entertainment and art & crafts for children.

For tickets call 317- 636-3466 ext. 4. $25 for adult – $15 for child (ages 5 to 12 years). All proceeds to benefit Fletcher Place Community Center.

Singer Lisa McClendon to be featured in Change the World Concert in Indy

Change the World Concert, Sunday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s UMC, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis. Performers include Lisa McClendon and the Later at St. Luke’s Choir. This will be a fundraiser to benefit the United Methodist Imagine No Malaria campaign and Mission Possible Kids (St. Luke’s children’s ministry). Tickets online.: $10 Adults; $5 Children (ages 5-12). Visit www.rethinkchurch.org/changetheworld.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

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 ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

Showers Lectures at UIndy to Feature Notre Dame Professor
  • April 6
  • The first lecture will take place at 4 p.m.
  • “What I (as a Christian) Have Learned from Muslims Classical and Contemporary.”
  • The second presentation will take place at 7 p.m.
  • “Persistent Problems in Muslim-Christian-Jewish Interactions.”
  • For more information please contact Cindy Tyree at 317-788-2106.
  • For a copy of the Showers Lectures poster, visit http://eip.uindy.edu/docs/Doing_good_Fr_David_Burrell.pdf.
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
Volunteers In Mission Team Leader Training
  • Saturday, April 10 at New Life UMC 3039 W. 400 N. (U.S. 31) near Mexico, Ind.
  • 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 online.
  • Contact Bonnie Albert at bonkay@hotmail.com
Stewardship-Philanthropy Event Coming to Indiana
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
    • 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.
Ruth Fazal to Perform at Bedford First UMC
  • April 18 at 4 p.m.
  • Free tickets call First UMC in Bedford, 812-275-2627
  • For more information about Fazal, visit www.oratorioterezin.com/
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.
Upcoming Rejuvenate Events Announced for April, May
  • Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
    • 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.
  • Register for these and other Rejuvenate sponsored workshops by calling Lisa at 317-924-1321.
  • For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb (michelle.cobb@inumc.org), Rejuvenate project director.
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
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
‘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. 
Indiana UMW Dates for 2010 School of Christian Mission
North America Christian Ashram to Celebrate 70 Years
  • July 13-16
  • Lake Junaluska Camp and Conference Center in North Carolina
  • Registration for the event is $60 per person ages 21 and over; $30 per person ages 62+.
  • 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.
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.