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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for May 14, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, May 14, 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.

CANCELLED

The Rejuvenate workshop scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled

Rejuvenate Extravagant Generosity workshop with Dr. David Bell for Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 at St. Paul’s UMC in Bloomington has been cancelled.

THIS WEEK

Bishop to lead seminar on moving for newly appointed pastors, spouses, PPRCs
Educational Opportunities to hold tour host gatherings across Indiana
  • May 18 at Great Wall Restaurant in Bloomington
  • 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.

REGISTRATION DUE TOMORROW

Indiana Conference Mission Volunteers Resource team offers leader training workshop

United Methodist Committee on Relief Trainer Penny Krug, will lead a Volunteers In Mission Team Leader Training event on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET) at Northwest United Methodist Church, 21855 Brick Road in South Bend, Ind. This training is for leaders and/or participants of work teams and youth leaders.

The cost is $7 per person plus $25 for VIM Training Manual (only 1 needed per church). Please bring a sack lunch. Topics include: How to plan a mission trip, where to go when your church wants to send a team, spiritual enrichment, being a team member, cultural sensitivity, insurance and liability forms regardless of where you go, issues of risk, and answers to questions. Registration deadline is May 15.

Registrations forms are available online at www.inumc.org, click on Volunteer.

For more information, contact Bonnie Albert, bonkay@hotmail.com or call 219-464-1447.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Green Congregations sponsoring day-long workshop for green ministry June 5

Indianapolis Green Congregations is sponsoring a day-long workshop on Saturday, June 5 to provide tools and inspiration for your green ministry. The workshop will be held at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured speakers will be: Scott Russell Sanders, author of A Conservationist Manifesto and Luke Gascho, Goshen College and president of Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light. There will be a number of break-out workshop sessions. One may register by contacting Joyce Weidner at CTS at LifeEd@cts.edu, or by calling 317-931-4224. All faith-based groups in Indiana are welcome and encouraged to attend this annual event. For more information, contact Dennis Shock, a member of the Indy Green Congregations Board, at dennis.shock@gmail.com.

Conference announces workshop for youth, young adults interested in vocation of ministry

Exploring Ministry, a retreat for exploring God’s call in the vocation of ministry for those who have finished their junior year in high school, will be held Saturday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Indianapolis. There is no charge for this event. For registration or information, direct calls to Brenda Gross at extension 1040. Overnight lodging is available on Friday, June 25 for $50. Registration for this event is online at www.inumc.org/registration.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Friends of Africa University to hold breakfast at Annual Conference

Friends of Africa University plan to hold a breakfast meeting on Saturday, June 12 at 7a.m. during the Indiana Annual Conference at Ball State University in Muncie. Tickets are $7. If you are not a member of annual conference but can come for the breakfast, please call 877-781-6706 to reserve your ticket/s. The Rev. Glen Robyne of the Wesley Foundation at Purdue will be the speaker. He and a group of students will just have returned from three weeks in Zimbabwe, especially spending time at Africa University. This will be an opportunity to hear the latest news from the campus. Please share this information with others from your church who will be attending Annual conference this year. For more information, write to ruthellen1@juno.com – Ruth Ellen Stone

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

Brownsburg church to host stage managers clinic
  • May 23 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Calvary UMC
  • Cost: $20 (prepaid) $25 at the door.
  • For more information, visit www.calvaryunited.org or call 317-852-2541.
Educational Opportunities to hold tour host gatherings across Indiana
  • 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.
Peace with Justice Sunday
Center for Congregations Workshops
  • Building a Good Foundation – An In-Depth Learning Program
    • June-October in Indianapolis
    • Click here for more details and application information.
  • Flourishing Congregations Northwest
    • Thursday, Oct. 14 in Merrillville (Lake County)
    • Click here for additional information and on-line registration.
  • Events are limited to Indiana congregations.
2010 Indiana Annual Conference Session to Meet at Ball State in Muncie
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 only accommodates 350.
  • Cost is $13.50, prepaid dinner reservations and must be made through the conference.
  • Call the Indiana Conference Center at 877-781-6706.
  • A promotional flyer is available online.
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.
Upcoming Rejuvenate Events
  • Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
    • Sept. 13-16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Irvington United Methodist Church, in Indianapolis
    • Friday-Saturday, Oct. 15-16 “Extravagant Generosity” at First UMC in LaPorte, Ind. (registration deadline – Sept. 29).
    • Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6 “Extravagant Generosity” at Zionsville UMC in Zionsville, Ind. (registration deadline – Oct. 20).
    • Friday-Saturday, Nov. 12-13 “Extravagant Generosity” 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 ext. 1020 or toll-free 877-781-6706.
  • For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate project director.
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)
Bishop Coyner’s Confirmation Rally
  • March 12, 2011
  • Location to be announced.
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.