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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for April 16, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, April 16, 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.
2010 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 AROUND THE CORNER – FINAL CALL

Clergy retreat to focus on call to ministry April 26-27 at St. Luke’s in Indianapolis

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 per person.

The deadline for registration has been extended to next Thursday, April 22 with registrations online through next Thursday. USPS mailed registration must be postmarked by next Tuesday, April 20.

Click here to register online.

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

For hotel information, click here or View PDF.

THIS WEEK

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
  • Vital Merger Workshops
    • April 17 – Mount Comfort UMC, 3179 N. 600 W. in Greenfield
  • Multi-Site and Off-Site Workshops
    • April 17 – Fort Wayne at Aldersgate UMC, 2417 Getz Road
  • 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/
Greenfield church hosting live Hope for Creation simulcast Wednesday, April 21

Hope for Creation event simulcast is coming Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (ET). For more information and trailer, visit www.blessedearth.org/simulcast/. The event is hosted by Blessed Earth and sponsored by Asbury Theological Seminary. Participants can register either as groups or individuals. Trinity Park United Methodist Church, 207 West Park Avenue in Greenfield, Ind., is hosting this live simulcast. For more information, contact the church at 317-462-4303.

Upcoming Rejuvenate Events for both clergy and laity

Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
  • Thursday, April 22, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Aldersgate UMC in Fort Wayne, Ind. for both clergy and laity.
  • Saturday, April 24, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Avon UMC in Avon, Ind. for both clergy and laity.
  • 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, Rejuvenate project director.
Center for Congregations April Workshops
  • Dynamics of Worship
    • Led by Deborah Kapp
    • Wednesday, April 21, in Indianapolis
    • Thursday, April 22, in Fort Wayne
    • Worship is vital to congregational life. Minister, author and educator Deborah Kapp will lead a day of reflecting on worship in your congregation. Kapp explores with leaders how worship can support a congregation in living out its calling and identity faithfully, forming community and engaging the world. Click here for details and on-line registration.
  • Events are limited to Indiana congregations.

REMINDER

Singer McClendon to be featured in Change the World Concert in Indy (updated)

Sunday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s UMC, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis.

Performers include Lisa McClendon and the Later@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). Purchase tickets at: www.inumc.org/tickets $10 adults, $5 children-youth (ages 5-18).

For youth group discounts contact LeKisha Reed at LeKisha.Reed@inumc.org or call toll-free 877-781-6706.

Global official launch of Imagine No Malaria official launch scheduled for Sunday, April 25

Here is information on the national launch in Austin, Texas and how you can join in. Click here.

Downlaodable Resources: mosquito net sleep out instructions, sermon starter, worship graphics, bulletin cover.

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:

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

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENT

Bishop Coyner announces Confirmation Rally set for Saturday, March 12, 2011

The annual Bishop’s Confirmation Rally date for 2011 has been set for Saturday, March 12 at a place yet to be announced. This is a slight change from the typical date which has been the first Saturday of March. The reason for this change in 2011 is twofold: there is a large conference for youth workers being held in the Chicago area on March 5, which might draw away many of our local church youth workers on that date, and the Our Life Together Retreat for our clergy will be Feb. 28-March 1, which is just a few days ahead of March 5.

Please note this date change to March 12 and plan on bringing your youth and youth leaders to the Bishop’s Confirmation Rally. This event keeps growing in numbers, with 600 in attendance this year, so we hope that providing this date early will help everyone to plan ahead for 2011.

Brownsburg church to host stage managers clinic on May 23

Theatrical Stage Managing Clinic for congregational stage managers on Sunday, May 23 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 575 W Northfield Drive in Brownsburg, Ind. Cost: $20 (prepaid) $25 at the door

The clinic will be lead by Curt Arnold, professional producer of over 120 professional productions in Ohio, Florida and Illinois. The clinic is designed to give tools for pre-production, rehearsal and stage production responsibilities for beginning stage managers.

For more information, visit www.calvaryunited.org or call 317-852-2541.

Christian Theological Seminary offers spring courses for lay people

Opportunities for lay people – Beat the registration deadline!

Faith Learning Initiative Classes for spring 2010

The Faith Learning Initiative provides short-term opportunities for lay people to study in a seminary setting. They will have opportunities to read the latest Dan Brown novel with a church historian or the book of Genesis with a local rabbi. They can learn to answer their children's questions about people of different religions, practice prayer, or consider issues in the criminal justice system with local experts. There’s a little something for everyone this semester. Also, leaders bringing their groups to these classes will have the opportunity to study for free!

Register and find additional information online here.

Cost varies from $20 to $50. For more information contact Joyce Weidner, CTS Special Events Manager, at 317-931-4224 or LifeEd@CTS.edu.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Center for Congregations presents May Workshops

Diversity and Congregations

  • Gerardo Marti and Kevin Dougherty
  • Wednesday, May 12, Fort Wayne
  • Thursday, May 13, Indianapolis
  • Participants are invited to take a look at diversity and multi-cultural movements in congregations. Educators Gerardo Marti and Kevin Dougherty will explore with attendees the social trends of diversity and how faith communities reflect these wider developments. For additional information and on-line registration, click here.

Events are limited to Indiana congregations.

Reed to speak at annual conference UMW dinner

United Methodist Women from across Indiana will enjoy dinner together during the Indiana Annual Conference of the Church June 10 at Ball State University in Muncie. The Thursday evening dinner is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. The Rev. LeKisha Reed will address the mission-minded crowd.

Early reservations are encouraged as the facility accommodates 350 and the meal cost is $13.50. Prepaid dinner reservations must be made through the conference office by calling 317-564-3234. A promotional flyer for use in church and/or local and district newsletters is available online at: www.gbgm-umc.org/indumw/2010UMWDinneratAnnualConfFlyer.pdf. – Submitted by Carolyn Maxey, UMW of Indiana Communications Coordinator

Fletcher Place Community Center Fundraiser

Sunday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wheeler Arts Center, 1035 Sander Street, Indianapolis

Culinary Collage, “Food for Thoughtfulness” Food sampling, a silent auction, live animal entertainment and arts & crafts for children More Info: For tickets, call 636-3466 ext. 4

Tickets are $25/adult, $15/child 5-12 years of age.

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Pastors, please place this in your local church bulletin and invite everyone you know.

All proceeds benefit the Fletcher Place Community Center

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

Upcoming Rejuvenate Events Announced for April, May
  • Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
    • Saturday, April 24, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Avon UMC in Avon, Ind. Registration deadline is April 21.
    • Monday, May 3, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Newburgh UMC in Newburgh, Ind. Registration deadline is April 29.
    • Thursday, May 6, “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” at Ridge UMC in Munster, Ind. Registration deadline is May 4.
    • Friday-Saturday, Oct. 15-16 at First UMC in LaPorte, Ind. (registration deadline – Sept. 29).
    • Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6 at Zionsville UMC in Zionsville, Ind. (registration deadline – Oct. 20).
    • Friday-Saturday, Nov. 12-13 at Scottsburg UMC in Scottsburg, Ind. (registration deadline – Oct. 27).
  • 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.
  • To date 28 Indiana Congregations has joined this national event.
  • 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.

One-Day Fruitful Congregation Journey Training Events
  • All workshops are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • New Worship Service Workshops
    • May 1 – Mishawaka at Coalbush UMC, 15977 Jackson Road
  • Vital Merger Workshops
    • May 1 – Santa Claus UMC, 351 N. Holiday Boulevard
  • Multi-Site and Off-Site Workshops
    • May 1 – Indianapolis at Roberts Park UMC, 401 N. Delaware (downtown)
  • Registration fee: $50 per church
  • For more information, contact cdinfo@inumc.org.
South District to Host Youth Conference
  • May 8-9
  • Registration forms deadline 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.
Bishop to lead seminar on moving for newly appointed pastors, spouses, PPRCs
Dalai Lama to Speak at Conseco in Indianapolis
Educational Opportunities to hold tour host gatherings across Indiana
  • May 18 at Great Wall Restaurant in Bloomington
  • May 26 at Golden Corral Restaurant in Ft. Wayne
  • June 2 at Golden Corral in Evansville
  • Reservations are required.
  • Please e-mail Norm at normgumc@aol.com to reserve your space or if you have questions.
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
Music & Worship Arts Week coming to Lake Junaluska
  • June 20-25
  • Registration/Leadership/Schedule is available online.
‘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.
Sample featured at Congregational Leaders Institute
  • Aug. 1-5
  • CEUs are available upon arrangement with one of the sponsoring seminaries.
  • Registration for the week is $275, plus housing. Discount rates for spouses and children are available. Enrollment is limited.
  • For more information or to register, visit www.garrett.edu/bayview, or contact David Ahn at 847-866-3942 or david.ahn@garrett.edu.
Indiana Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat
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.