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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for August 27, 2010

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-vents

For Friday, August 27, 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 WEEKEND, COMING WEEK

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
  • Find more information at www.beacamper.com/fallyouthrally.html.
  • $12 tickets are available at the door.
Folk, traditional music trio Dishpan Pie to appear at Under the Sun Cafe

Dishpan Pie will visit Under the Sun Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to share folk and traditional music on guitar, hammered dulcimer, banjo and string bass. 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 www.underthesuncafe.com or call 317-535-0502.

ACTION NEEDED TODAY

Speaker named for national United Methodist investing summit

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UMNS) – Timothy Smith, senior vice president of Walden Asset Management, has been named the keynote speaker for the 2010 Socially Responsible Investing Summit. The gathering is scheduled Oct. 18-19 at St. Paul School of Theology. Smith has been working to promote socially responsible investing for more than 40 years. In 2008, he was elected to the board of directors of the United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits.

The summit aims to offer an exchange of ideas about The United Methodist Church’s evolving understanding of socially responsible investing practices. Registration for the summit, which costs $50, has been extended to Aug. 31. Registration is available here.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Starting New Worship Services workshops being offered Sept. 11, Sept. 25

Is your church considering launching a new worship service in order to reach a new group of people? Is your church considering applying for an Indiana Conference Church Development Worship Matching Grant? If so, consider attending one of these workshops being offered this fall. The workshops, led by Indiana Conference Church Development staff members, promises to give churches the fundamentals needed in order to successfully launch a new service. The content draws from the experiences of many churches that have previously tried. No need to reinvent the wheel. Learn from others’ successes and mistakes. Churches bringing a team of five people (including their pastor) will be eligible to apply for a Worship Matching Grant.

Cost: There’s no cost to attend but pre-registering a week ahead of time is required. A freewill offering will be received to cover the cost of refreshments.

  • Workshop 1
    • Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
    • Wanatah United Methodist Church, 15555 S. 900 W., Wanatah, IN 46390 (near Valparaiso)
    • Leader: Ed Fenstermacher with registration deadline on Sept. 4.
  • Workshop 2
    • Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT
    • St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 N SR 46 Bypass Bloomington 47408
    • Leader: Sharon Washington with registration deadline on Sept. 18

Register for either workshop by calling: 877 781-6706 or on-line at: www.inumc.org/registration.

Abraham to speak at Wesleyan Theological Forum at UIndy Oct. 19 (updated)

The Indiana Conference will begin a Wesleyan Theological Forum at the University of Indianapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. in McCleary Chapel. William J. Abraham, Outler Chair of Wesley Studies and University Professor at Southern Methodist University, will open the forum by focusing on the “Treasures of Methodism” for the church’s renewal. The event is open to all clergy and laity. One CEU will be offered. Cost is $25, payable to the Indiana Conference. Register online at www.inumc.org/register. The Forum is being sponsored by the Wesleyan Connexion Project of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Andy Kinsey, Dean of the Wesleyan Connexion Project, will be convening the forum. Questions about the Forum can be sent to Andy Kinsey at pastorandy@franklingrace.org. Kinsey hopes clergy and laity will take advantage of this opportunity. The goal is to have more continuing education events in the Indiana Conference that will focus on Wesleyan theology and practice. Suggested reading: Suggested Reading: The Logic of Renewal by William J. Abraham (Eerdman’s Publishing, 2003)

Orders chairs call clergy to Our Life Together retreat

The chairpersons of Ordained Orders of the Indiana Conference invite all clergy to join them for Our Life Together 2011, Monday, Feb. 28 through Tuesday, March 1, for a “Dying to Live: Pre-Lenten Retreat.” The Rev. Jim Harnish, senior pastor of Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, Fla. will guide participants through a retreat for the clergy of the Indiana Conference, focusing on personal and congregational transformation. He has written numerous books, Bible studies and articles. In preparation for Our Life Together, the chairpersons encourage those who will be attending to read and discuss with clergy covenant groups, his book, You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life available from Cokesbury. Registration will open in December. – Chairpersons of the Orders (Tim Burchill, Jennifer Pollard and Don Ransford)

Portage First UMC to celebrate 175th anniversary

Portage First UMC will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Oct. 9 and 10. On Saturday, Oct. 9 there will be games and activities for all ages at Crossroads UMC from 1 to 3 p.m. While at Crossroads, enjoy the music provided by our Praise Team and our SONday Praise Band. A potluck dinner will be served at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. Music will be provided in the sanctuary from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Oct.10, Bishop Mike Coyner will preach at all three worship services.

Internationally noted black theologian to speak at Garrett-Evangelical on Sept. 15

Dr. James Cone, professor of systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, will be the featured speaker during Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary’s Academic Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful at 11 a.m. His address is titled “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: The Cross and the Lynching Tree in the Black Experience. A Church and the Black Experience Awards Luncheon will follow at 1 p.m. in the James Allen Center. To purchase $20 tickets, call the CBE office at 847-866-3984. A panel discussion with Dr. Cone will be held in the chapel at 3 p.m. on the subject “The Impact and Future of Black Theology” and will feature theologians from three continents. The event is open to all. For more information, including live webcast details, visit www.garrett.edu/convocation.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

North United Methodist Church in partnership with Clarian Health presents:

Healthy Market Meal Nights in the Fellowship Hall

  • Thursday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

* Bring your WIC Vouchers to receive a bonus healthy food basket & recipes!

Join us for free healthy food, friends, and fellowship. Learn tips on how to prepare delicious meals with your Farmers’ Market produce!

Don’t miss our special presentation by a Clarian Health dietician from 6 to 7 p.m. for “A Walk-Through your Bonus Healthy Food Basket!”

Center for Congregations offers church finance workshops Sept. 22 and Sept. 23

Essentials of Church Finance workshop to be led by Vonna Laue, Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Carmel and Thursday, Sept. 23 in St. John.

Vonna Laue, co-author of Essential Guide to Church Finances and partner with the accounting firm Capin Crouse, leads congregational leaders through workshops covering topics of church accounting practices, planning and budgeting, internal controls and risk management, and financial reporting. Although this workshop is Part 2, having attended Part 1 is not a pre-requisite. All congregations are welcome to attend the event in Carmel in Hamilton County or St. John in Lake County. Click here for additional information and on-line registration.

Engaged Encounter – United Methodist Weekend planned for Oct. 1-2

Engaged Encounter – United Methodist Weekend teaches couples how to keep love at the heart of married life. Pass this information along to any couple you know who is getting married. Parents and grand-parents, this would make a lasting pre-wedding gift. The fall weekend is set for Oct. 1-2 (Friday through Saturday) at Fishers United Methodist Church titled “A Wedding is a Day, a Marriage is a Lifetime!” To register, click on www.encounter.org, e-mail Steve & Rita Sowers at srsowers@sbcglobal.net or call Steve & Rita Sowers at 317-257-7701.

Registrations need to be submitted as soon as possible, preferably before Saturday, Sept. 18. Visit www.encounter.org for weekends in other states. Visit www.youtube.com Engaged Encounter for viewing a video.

Jurisdiction to hold Disaster Response Academy Oct. 3-6

The West Ohio United Methodist Conference has invited the rest of the North Central Jurisdiction, including Indiana, to join them at Widewater Camp in Liberty Center, Ohio, for a Jurisdiction-wide Disaster Response Academy to be held Sunday-Wednesday, Oct 3-6. Driving Directions

Participants can pick from 4 major training classes:

  • Track I (Basic Early Response Team (ERT) – two-day class
  • Track II (ERT, Train the Trainer) – two-day class
  • Track III (Connecting Neighbors Leadership) – two-day class
  • Track IV (Caring for Children) – three day class

For those opting for Tracks I - III above, choose another class on Wednesday:

  • UMCOR Basic Disaster Ministry,
  • On-Site Management & Volunteer Management,
  • Earth Stewardship and Disaster Response or
  • Conference Disaster Leadership Seminar.

Please click on the link below to make payment. Once participants have registered their intent to attend, please fill out the class registration form found on the West Ohio Webpage.

Mail the completed form and your check to the UMVIM-NCJ office (UMVIM-NCJ, 928 4th St #2, Brookings, SD 57006) OR if you pay online, e-mail completed form to umvim-ncj@brookings.net.

Additional Site for Church Treasurers’ Training and Enrichment named

The Marion First UMC (624 S. Adams Street) in Marion, IN is the site for a training and enrichment opportunity for church Treasurers.

The date is Saturday, Sept. 11. The time is from 9 a.m. to noon.

Register online at www.inumc.org/register.

Contact Michelle Cobb, Project Director (michelle.cobb@inumc.org) if you have any questions.

First Mondays Series starts Sept. 13

Led by P.T. Wilson from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $20 per session or $125 for all 10 sessions for any clergy or laity of the Indiana United Methodist Conference ($75 per session for all others) Register online at www.inumc.org/register.

St. Paul UMC, 4201 W. Third St., Bloomington

  • Sept. 13, 2010 – Counseling as Listening
  • Oct. 4, 2010 – The First 15 Minutes (group development of PDI, professional statement, disclaimer statement, etc.)
  • Nov. 8, 2010 – An Ethics Regarding Pastoral Care
  • Dec. 6, 2010 – An Ethics Regarding Pastoral Counseling
  • Jan. 10, 2011 – Conflict Assessment Using Game Theory: Three Positions
  • Feb. 7, 2011 – Conflict Diagramming Using Game Theory: Formula G
  • March 7, 2011 – Conflict and Harm Using Game Theory: Three Degrees of Damage
  • April 11, 2011 – Conflict Resolution Using Game Theory: The Advantage of Playing
  • May 2, 2011 – The DSM and Depression(s)
  • June 6, 2011 – A Philosophy Behind Pastoral Care and Counseling
Governance and Ministry

Good governance starts with clearly defined roles and authority; it succeeds when lay and professional leaders conduct ministry together as collaborating partners. Workshop presenter Dan Hotchkiss helps congregations move beyond frustrating and ineffective management of boards, clergy and staff.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 15 in Jeffersonville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, Sept. 16 in Evansville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
  • $30 per person ($25 each for groups on three or more)
  • Fees include lunch and a copy of Hotchkiss’ book, Governance and Ministry.
  • For details or to register online visit www.centerforcongregations.org.
  • Limited to Indiana congregations.
Church Development One Day Advance Workshop to be held in Central District

Let’s Put It All Together to be hosted by Metro Ministries and presented by the Indiana Conference Church Development Team

  • Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • 3901 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis in the RCI meeting room
  • For laity and clergy
  • No cost, lunch and refreshment provided by Metro Ministries
  • Registration is required. Register at www.indymetroumc.org  
  • Questions? Contact Lisa Morris at 317-542-4786 or lmorris@indymetroumc.org.
‘It’s Our World: Lessons for Peace and Reconciliation’ Conference coming Nov. 6

One of Indiana’s own United Methodists was transformed by her visit to the United Nations when she was a high school junior and joined the youth who traveled to Washington, D.C., and the UN for seminars and briefings. Dr. Kathryn DeLawter, originally from Parker City UMC, has maintained her passion and commitment to the United Nations as a non-governmental volunteer representative to the United Nations on behalf of Kappa Delta Pi, the honorary education sorority. Dr. DeLawter’s primary work is that of professor of education at Pace University in New York. But she is very excited to share with Hoosiers an extraordinary opportunity. On November 6, 2010, a one-day conference, “It’s Our World: Lessons for Peace and Reconciliation,” will take place at Shortridge Magnet High School in Indianapolis. Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi and co-sponsored by the Committee on Teaching about the United Nations, the day will offer three keynote speakers and more than 15 workshop presentations. The cost is only $10.00 for junior and senior high school students and $35.00 for adults. For more information, go to www.kdp.org/internationalinitiatives. Registration is available now.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS

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

Clarian Health offers Clinical Pastoral Education for experienced pastors
  • Sept. 6-Dec. 17
  • Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • For more information, please contact Frank Impicciche at fimpicci@clarian.org or call 317 944-7415.
INUMC CONNECT Ministry with Youth Roundtables
  • Designed to accommodate busy schedules, you can choose one or combination of the following options at each location:
    • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roundtable Lunch – Share and learn with others in ministry with youth.
    • 2 to 5 p.m. Soul-Tending Workshop – A Sabbath afternoon designed for you, with tools you can use in ministry with youth.
    • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Dinner - Connect with fruitful youth ministry practices.
  • Coming soon to your district, the following dates are already set:
    • Thursday, Sept. 9 – South District at Edwardsville UMC, 4830 SR 64, Georgetown
    • Thursday, Sept. 16 – Northeast District at Fort Wayne Aldersgate UMC, 2417 Getz Rd.
    • Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Northwest District at Monticello UMC, 200 S. Main St.
  • The Roundtable events are complimentary with no fee. Lunch and dinner will be provided.
  • RSVP to Carla Johnson at carla.johnson@inumc.org or call 877-781-6706. Please indicate which roundtable you will be attending.
Benefit Jazz Concert for Children of Abraham coming to South Bend Sept. 9
  • Jazz music by:
    • Bryan Lubeck,
    • David Wells
    • Jim Pickley Trio
  • Thursday, Sept. 9
  • 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the O’Laughlin Auditorium in Notre Dame, Ind.
  • Adults: $20, Senior Citizens: $17
  • For more information, visit Children of Abraham.
Upcoming Rejuvenate Events
  • Rejuvenate workshop will be held on:
    • Monday-Thursday, 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 online.
  • For more information, contact the Rev. Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate project director.
Rejuvenate to offer training, enrichment for church treasurers Sept. 18, Oct. 9
  • Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. (Central) to noon at Community UMC, 1548 S Hart Street Road in Vincennes. Cost is $15 per person. Register online.
  • Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at Brazil UMC, 201 North Meridian Street in Brazil. Cost is $15 per person. Register online.
UMW of Indiana fall event includes children and youth
  • Oct. 8 and 9 at Castleton United Methodist Church in the Indianapolis
  • More information and lists of kits are found in the publicity brochure online.
Web ministry, social media training
  • October 8-9
  • Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston
  • Registration is as low as $119 for two days of learning.
  • To save an additional 10% off your registration (in addition to the Sept. 17 early-bird discount), use the following discount code when registering online: COUP1009.
  • Learn how you can register for M2LIVE Chicago at http://M2LIVE.org/Chicago.
Convocation for Pastors scheduled to meet in Columbus
  • Oct. 10-12 at the Columbus Holiday Inn Conference Center
  • A Pastors Convocation brochure is available here.
  • The registration fee is $125. Register here. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.
  • Make your own reservations with the Holiday Inn by calling 812-372-1541. Inform Holiday Inn you are with the United Methodist Pastors Convocation. Deadline for hotel registration with reduced rates is Sept. 15.
  • For more information, contact Sandy Harlan, event coordinator at sandy.harlan@inumc.org.
Habitat for Humanity United Methodist Build coming this fall in Indianapolis
  • Here are key building dates and information:
    • PROJECT: Central Indiana UMC Build
    • BUILD TIME-FRAME: Oct. 12 through Nov. 20
    • DEDICATION: Saturday, Dec. 4
    • BUILD LOCATION: 3233 North Capitol in Indianapolis
  • If you have any questions or updates from your congregation, please contact:
  • For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, visit www.indyhabitat.org.
Wesleyan Leadership Conference aims to spark revival of church heritage
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).
  • Register online at www.inumc.org/register.
  • 1 CEU
  • Suggested Reading: The Logic of Renewal (Eerdman’s Publishing, 2003)
  • For more information, contact Andy Kinsey at pastorandy@franklingrace.org.
Author of The Kite Runner to speak at Evansville University
  • October 21 at 7 p.m.
  • Aiken Theatre at the Centre
  • The event is free and open to the public.
Choir Music Weekend at Lake Junaluska, N.C.
Rejuvenate to host pre-retirement seminar
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Indiana Conference Center (first floor Conference Room)
  • Workshop for clergy and spouses who are eligible to retire in 5 to 10 years (2016-2021).
  • Registration is $25 for clergy. Spouses come as guests.
  • Register online at www.inumc.org/register.
  • This event is hosted by Rejuvenate in partnership with the Indiana Conference Benefits Team and the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church.
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 online.
  • 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
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.