Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for June 25, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, June 25, 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.

Check the online Indiana Conference Calendar.

THIS WEEK

Conference announces workshop for anyone interested in vocation of ministry

• Exploring Ministry Retreat
• Saturday, June 26
• Overnight lodging is available on Friday, June 25 for $50.
• Registration for this event is online at www.inumc.org/registration.  
• For registration or information, direct calls to Brenda Gross 877-781-6706 ext. 1040.

Transition of East District Leadership coming this week

• A Farewell Reception for East District Superintendent Dale Mendenhall and Associate Superintendent Chip Gast will be held Sunday, June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Parker City UMC, 305 South Main Street in Parker City.
• An Installation Service for new East District Superintendent David Byrum will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 29 at Central UMC, 425 East Main Street in downtown Richmond, Ind.
• The East District Center is located in Muncie. The Rev. David Neckers of Muncie will be serving as Associate District Superintendent. Both of these appointments begin July 1.

ACT ON THESE EVENTS NOW

Indiana UMW 2010 School of Christian Mission – Faith , Hope, Love in Action

• The weekday school is Tuesday-Friday, July 13-16, registration deadline June 25.
• The Sampler Event is set for Saturday, July 17, registration deadline July 2.
• For more information, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/indumw/SOCMBrochure.pdf.
• For registration form, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/indumw/SOCMRegistrationForm.pdf.

Tex Sample featured at Congregational Leaders Institute

• Sunday through Thursday, Aug. 1-5
• Bay View retreat on Little Traverse Bay near Petoskey, Mich.
• Participants will hear Dr. Sample’s lectures Monday through Thursday mornings and have 90 minutes every afternoon for small-group conversations with him.
• 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. Deadline extended with a few spots left.
• For more information or to register, visit www.garrett.edu/bayview, or contact David Ahn at 847-866-3942 or david.ahn@garrett.edu.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Madison retirement celebration to be held July 13 at Frankfort

Chris and Virginia Madison invite friends and colleagues to a retirement celebration remembering Chris’s 34 years in ministry in the Indiana Conference on Sunday, July 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the church parlor of St. Matthew UMC, 1951 Wilshire Drive in Frankfort, Ind. The couple requests that any gifts be directed to the Chris and Virginia Scholarship Fund for Parish Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201-3298.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Indiana Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat (updated with brochure)

• Sunday-Tuesday, Sept.19-21
• Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Ind.
• Speaker: Jackie Chandler “Body, Mind & Spirit Care: Being a Healthy Clergy Spouse”
• There also will be free time for quiet reflection, crafts, hiking trails, possibly canoeing and much more.
• Registration deadline postmarked before Sunday, August 1.
• Click here for event brochure.
• For more information, contact
  • Lauren Ice ltice1021@yahoo.com (co-chairperson)
  • Melissa Padgett Melissaapadgett@yahoo.com  (co-chairperson)
  • Donna Wilfong dfwilfong@yahoo.com (registrar)

Crabb to be featured in concert in Indianapolis on Aug. 7

Jason Crabb will be featured in concert at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, 7995 East 21st Street in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 7 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and are available by calling 317-654-7887. Special guest will be Deeper Roots Unplugged. For more information, visit www.jasoncrabb.com.

Habitat for Humanity United Methodist Build coming this fall in Indianapolis

Have you partnered with Habitat yet?

Here are key building dates and information:

• PROJECT: Central Indiana UMC Build
• BUILD TIME-FRAME: October 12-November 20
• DEDICATION: December 4
• BUILD LOCATION: 3233 North Capitol in Indianapolis

If you have any questions or updates from your congregation, please contact: Stephen Craig, Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, scraig@indyhabitat.org or 317.921.2121, ext. 121; Joyce Walters, Faith Relations Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, jwalters@Indyhabitat.org or 317-921-2121., ext. 110; or Pastor Rodney Friedens, Castleton United Methodist Church, Rodney@castletonumc.org or 317-849-2947.

For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, visit www.indyhabitat.org.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

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.
• For more information and scholarship applications, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/indumw/socm-flyer.pdf.

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.

Retired Ministers, Spouses & Surviving Spouses Fellowship Opportunities

• Both events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 15 at Wesley Manor, 1555 North Main Street in Frankfort, Ind.
  • Tuesday, August 3 at Epworth Forest Conference and Retreat Center, 8580 East Wesley Lane in North Webster, Ind.
• Reservations: The Rev. David Hogsett, 1812 Hope Blvd., Plymouth, IN 46563 or phone 574-936-6927 or e-mail at davidh15503@embarqmail.com
• Cost is $5 per person to cover the meal cost.

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.

Disciples professor to hold Advent, Christmas, Epiphany preaching workshop

• Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
• To register or for more information, contact Joyce Weidner at LifeEd@cts.edu or 317-931-4224.
• Registration deadline is Aug. 10; cost is $30; $45 with lunch included.
• FREE tuition for CTS students, lunch for student $15.
• 4.5 CEU Contact Hours.

Fall Youth Rally at Epworth Forest

• Sunday, Aug. 29,  Epworth Forest Conference Center at North Webster, Ind.
• Comedian and illusionist Jared Hall
• Speaker and Artist Eric Samuel Timm
• Singer/Songwriter Nick Stanton
• Register online and find more information at www.beacamper.com/fallyouthrally.html.

Applications available now for Voices of Women program

• September 2010-May 2011 in Lafayette, Ind.
• The program cost is $1500.
• For additional information, a program schedule and registration, click here or contact Indiana Voices of Women at 765-464-8609.

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

• Sunday-Tuesday, Sept.19-21
• Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Ind.
• Speaker: Jackie Chandler “Body, Mind & Spirit Care: Being a Healthy Clergy Spouse”
• There also will be free time for quiet reflection, crafts, hiking trails, possibly canoeing and much more.
• For more information, contact
  • Lauren Ice ltice1021@yahoo.com (co-chairperson)
  • Melissa Padgett Melissaapadgett@yahoo.com  (co-chairperson)
  • Donna Wilfong dfwilfong@yahoo.com (registrar)

ENERGIZE: Convocation for Pastors

• Oct. 10-12 at the Holiday Inn in Columbus, Ind. (beginning with dinner Sunday)

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.

Center for Congregations Workshops

• 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.

Wesleyan Connexion Project present noted Wesleyan theologian

• Oct. 19
• 10 a.m.
• University of Indianapolis in McCleary Chapel
• Cost: is $25 (Payable to Indiana Conference UMC).
• 1 CEU
• Suggested Reading: The Logic of Renewal (Eerdman’s Publishing, 2003)
• For more information, contact Andy Kinsey at pastorandy@franklingrace.org.

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)

CONNECT: The 2011 Bishop’s Confirmation Rally

• Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• First UMC in Noblesville
• Committed this year to more interaction and more connection.
• Day will close with Communion served by Bishop Mike.
• Details at www.inumcyouth.org.  

National United Methodist Youth Event Coming to Purdue 2011

• July 13-17, 2011, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
• To receive e-mails about this upcoming event, sign up at www.youth2011.org/.
• To be a part of this extraordinary ministry with youth and offer some Hoosier hospitality as a volunteer, visit www.youth2011.net/volunteer/.
• See a video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJZrZueO6WM&feature=player_embedded.

Paul’s Second and Third Missionary Journey 2011

• November 2011
• To receive a brochure or obtain more information, contact Educational Opportunities Regional Director Norm Nellis at normgumc@aol.com or 765-447-4152.

Send your events announcements for posting to dan.gangler@inumc.org.