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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for April 23, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, April 23, 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.

POSTPONED

Estate Planning workshop for April 24 postponed

The “Estate Planning for Special Needs Dependents” workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 24, has been postponed. New dates will be identified and posted in the near future. For more information, contact Michelle Cobb at michelle.cobb@inumc.org.

CHANGE THE WORLD CONCERT ON SUNDAY

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

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 by Friday at LeKisha.Reed@inumc.org or call toll-free 877-781-6706.

CLERGY RETREAT MONDAY, TUESDAY – REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR

Clergy retreat to focus on call to ministry April 26-27 at St. Luke’s in Indianapolis
  • Registration now only at the event. A paper registration needs to be completed and brought to the event, click here. Cost is $60.
  • For hotel information, click here or view PDF.

THIS WEEK

NEW Tuesday, April 27 Petticrew Seminar in Indianapolis Explores Health Care Issues

The 2010 Petticrew Faith-in-Action seminar and luncheon are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland Street. This year’s theme is Health Care: Issues of Ethics, Vocation and Faith. Dr. William F. May, renowned medical ethicist, facilitates the morning seminar. Clarian Health President and CEO will present the luncheon address. The cost is $40 to attend both the morning seminar and luncheon or $20 each. Click here for additional information and on-line registration or contact CTS at 317-931-4224 or LifeEd@cts.edu. This program is presented by Christian Theological Seminary and Clarian Health.

Churchwide Change the World events coming April 24-25
  • April 24 and 25 around the world and in a neighborhood near you.
  • To date, 22 Indiana congregations have joined this national event.
  • 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.
Fletcher Place Community Center Fundraiser
  • Sunday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wheeler Arts Center, 1035 Sander Street, Indianapolis
  • For tickets, call 317-636-3466 ext. 4
  • Tickets are $25/adult, $15/child (5-12 years of age).
  • Read more...
United Methodist Women’s Assembly in St. Louis
  • Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2
  • For more information, contact Barb McCoy by calling 260-637-1842 or 260-705-0238 or by e-mail at barb.mccoy@verizon.net.

REMINDER

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

Center for Congregations Presents Events Statewide

Building a Good Foundation – An In-Depth Learning Program

June-October in Indianapolis

This three-part program prepares congregational leadership, staff and lay leaders to understand the stages of assessment, planning and implementation for a congregational building program. Central Indiana leaders will learn how to evaluate their congregations’ facilities and how they hinder or help the effectiveness of their ministries. Led by Keith Crouch and Russell Maddox of the National Center for Church Architecture, Building a Good Foundation is designed to help your congregation deliberate and plan for a building project before the first brick is put in place. Click here for more details and application information.

Flourishing Congregations Northwest

Thursday, Oct. 14 in Merrillville (Lake County)

Congregations in northwest Indiana are coming together to look at the positive. The Center for Congregations presents Flourishing Congregations on Thursday, Oct.14 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville. Flourishing Congregations is an exciting, hands-on educational experience that explores positive change processes and how they can work within congregations. Click here for additional information and on-line registration.

Events are limited to Indiana congregations.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

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 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.Christian Theological Seminary offers spring courses for lay people

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
    • 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.
Upcoming Rejuvenate Events Announced
  • Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
    • 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.
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.
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.
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.
Reed to speak at annual conference UMW dinner
  • Rev. LeKisha Reed, Associate Director for Missions and Advocacy
  • June 10 at Ball State University
  • Early reservations are encouraged as the facility accommodates 350
  • Cost is $13.50, prepaid dinner reservations must be made through the conference.
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
Dates Set for ‘Our Life Together’ Future Events for Clergy
  • Feb. 28-March 1, 2011 (Monday-Tuesday)
  • Feb. 16-17, 2012 (a Thursday-Friday to avoid conflicting with Valentine’s Day)
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.