(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
May 6, 2014
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
3645 N BRIARWOOD LANE, SUITE B
MUNCIE, IN 47304
(765) 282-2322
Office hours 8:30 am to 2:30 pm monday-Thursday; Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 pm / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
online training offered by united methodist communications
united methodist women sponsored mission u registration now open
live webcast about annual conference session coming may 4
Operation classroom workteam at baoma umc school
continuing education reports due may 31
“writing with a purpose” seminar to be held may 8 at indiana conference
professional boundaries and diversity training dates set for 2014
2014 indiana annual conference session news
making a good move seminar
Continuing Education opportunities for pastors
JOIN BISHOP MIKE ON A 2014 WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR
course of study school 2013-2014
PASTORS – HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT?
vital congregations goals
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
2012-2013 educational opportunities
online training offered by united methodist communications
Online training dates: May 7-June 18Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes six weeks of instruction. A facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums.
A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full or after May 6. Click on the title for more information.
- Communicating Faith in the 21st Century – Cost: $29 | Syllabus|Register
- Connectional Giving – Cost: $0 | Syllabus|Register
- Moodle 100: Basic Training – Cost: $119 | Syllabus| Register
- Moodle 300: Course Facilitation – Cost: $119 | Syllabus|Register
- Web Ministry 100: What Is Web Ministry? – Cost: $49 | Syllabus|Register
- Welcoming Ministry 100 – Cost: $29 | Syllabus|Register
united methodist women sponsored mission u registration is now open
GREENCASTLE, Ind. – Mission u is for everyone – women, men, youth, children, laity, clergy – you! Mission u is where people of all ages come together to grow in understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context through study, fellowship, worship and fun. Each year, three tracks are featured at the school. This year’s studies are:- Spiritual Growth: “How is it with your Soul”
- Geographic: “The Roma of Europe”
- Social Issue: “The Church and People with Disabilities”
An all day Mission u Sample School will be held Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Registration deadline is July 21. Click here for more information and registration.
Both sessions of Mission u will be held at United Methodist-related DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. Scholarships are available for first time attendees, youth, children, young women (age 18-39) and clergy. Contact your local UMW president for an application form. Local churches and UMW organizations may offer scholarships also.
regional pre-annual conference briefings coming sunday, may 18
There will be three face-to-face briefings held across the state Sunday, May 18. Times and location of those informational meetings are:- 3 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. CT at Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan Street in Plymouth
- 3 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. CT at Scottsburg United Methodist Church, 615 South Honeyrun Parkway in Scottsburg
- 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 E. Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis
operation classroom workteam at baoma umc school
Operation Classroom will be sponsoring a workteam to volunteer at Baoma UMC School in Sierra Leone. The work will probably involve painting, either in the new assembly hall, or the older buildings. The team is scheduled to leave Indiana on October 28 and return on November 18. The cost could be estimated to be around $3,200 which includes air fare, travel insurance, room and meals in Sierra Leone. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Kay Hess at 765-847-2748 orContinuing education reports due may 31
Click here to view requirements and download report form.“writing with a purpose” seminar to be held may 8 at the indiana conference
INDIANAPOLIS (Together) – Writing is a task all pastors and laity in ministry do constantly from sermons to letters to newsletter articles, however, church professional may have had a yearning for something bigger – like publications. Love to....but.The Rev. Todd Outcalt, senior pastor of Calvary UMC in Brownsburg, felt the same way until he took the plunge more than 20 published books and countless commentaries ago. You may have read his commentaries, “Body, Mind and Spirit” in the Hoosier United Methodist Together. Outcalt invites pastors and other church leaders, especially those in ministry who want to become better writers, to his second annual writer’s seminar, “Writing with a Purpose” Thursday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indiana Conference Center, 301 Pennsylvania Parkway in Carmel just north of I-465 east of North Meridian Street. The cost of the event is only $20 per person and includes lunch. The event is limited to the first 40 who register. For more information and registration, click here.
professional boundaries and diversity training dates set for 2014
Diversity and Professional Boundaries Training is part of Healthy Relationship Awareness. This training is required for all appointed pastors in and beyond the local church at least once every quadrennium. Facilitators will be Jackie Chandler, Greg Hinkle for Professional Boundaries and Sharon White for Diversity. All sessions are from 9 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (local time) Registration is limited to 50 persons per workshop. Additional workshops will be added, if needed.- Friday, Sept. 12 – St. Luke, 700 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo – Click here to register. – Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Saturday, Sept. 13 – Crosswind, 616 N. State Rd. 25, Logansport – Click here to register. – Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Thursday, Oct. 9 – First UMC, 201 E. Third St., Seymour – Click here to register. – Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Friday, Oct. 10 – Castleton, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indianapolis – Click here to register. – Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 2
- Friday, Oct. 17 – Mishawaka First, 201 E. Third St., Mishawaka – Click here to register. – Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 9
- Saturday, Nov. 15 – St. Mark’s, 100 North Highway 46 Bypass, Bloomington – Click here to register. – Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 6
2014 indiana annual conference session news
Registration is now open!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATIONFor the Sixth Annual Conference Session of the
Indiana Conference – The United Methodist Church
Indiana Convention Center, Downtown Indianapolis
For Worship Leader workshops, Thursday, May 29
from noon to 5 p.m., click here.
Indiana Annual Conference Session housing reservations now available online
INDIANAPOLIS – Online hotel reservations are now available for the May 29-31 Indiana Annual Conference Session at . To receive the discounted rate, your hotel reservation needs to be made through this online site. These discounted rates are NOT available by calling the hotels directly. Indiana Annual Conference Session events registration will open online April 2 at . Conference registration will include registration to special luncheons and dinners, workshop sessions and the Saturday outreach mission project with Kids Against Hunger.
Reports, agenda and other information about the Sixth Indiana Annual Conference Session are being posted online at as they become available. The list and descriptions of Wednesday and Thursday AC14 workshops are now available.
Exploring Ministries Dinner
Friday, May 30, 5:45pm
Indianapolis Convention Center
Cost $20
Have you sensed God calling you to a vocation in ministry? Perhaps a pastor, friend at church, or a family member has said, "Have you ever thought about being a pastor, or missionary, or children's ministry director?" Maybe you've had a clear feeling that God has been calling you to a church vocation but haven't known where to start. The Exploring Ministry Dinner is a new opportunity to explore, to learn about vocational ministry in The UMC and paths to serve, and to gain tools for vocational exploration. Join Associate Director of Leadership Development Brian Durand and others exploring God's call. (This dinner is open to all ages. While it is part of the INUMC Annual Conference, you do not have to be attending conference to attend.)
Delegates to Annual Conference should register through the conference registration process.
Non-delegates can register as a guest at the link below by choosing the Exploring Ministries dinner.
Register at
FRIENDS OF AFRICA UNIVERSITY INVITE YOU TO BREAKFAST DURING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
INDIANAPOLIS – Friends of Africa University will have a breakfast during Annual Conference at 7 a.m. Friday, May 30, in the Indiana Convention Center. All are invited to attend. Reservations (which must be purchased ($20.25) ahead of time) can be made from the Indiana Annual Conference Session website at . If you are only attending the breakfast, register as a guest. If you are registering as a member of the annual conference, remember to make your reservations for the breakfast. Featured speaker this year will be Andra Stevens. She keeps in touch with many students and graduates of Africa University so she can tell their stories of how Africa University is making a difference in their lives and making a difference across Africa. Those of you who have visited the campus probably met her there before she began work in the Development Office of Africa University in Nashville, Tenn. The AU Breakfast will be a time of good food and fellowship, as well as of inspiration. Remember to order your ticket soon.
Mission Opportunity at Annual Conference
Hard to believe it’s time to register for Annual Conference again! Don’t forget to check out the mission opportunity immediately following the Ordination Service on Saturday, May 31. At 12:00 we begin packing meals with Kids Against Hunger. Half the meals will go to food pantries in Indiana – Kokomo Rescue Mission in Kokomo, First UMC Food Pantry in South Bend, Harrison County Community Services in Corydon, and Fletcher Place and Vida Nueva in Indianapolis. The other half will go to Mission Guatemala. The more volunteers we have, the faster the packing will go, but plan on being done by 2:00 p.m. You can register through the Indiana Conference website, or by contacting Deanne Heidrich, , 317.525.0915. Cost is $5 per person. If you plan to bring a group, call for information. We’d love to have youth groups, Sunday School classes, or anyone with a passion for helping others.
Children’s Drawings for 2014 Indiana Annual Conference Session
The 2014 Indiana Annual Conference Session Implementation Team would like to again involve children in each of our Districts across the state by having them create drawings to interpret the theme from their unique perspective. These will be displayed for delegates to see as they enter the conference on May 29-31 to do their work of loving learning and leading. This art project is also a way to teach our children about this important annual event in our conference and to hear their thoughts on our theme for this year – The Outwardly Focused Church.
We are asking your church to lead the children to create art to welcome and those who attend the session. Their drawings and words will reflect their understanding of what it means to look outwardly from their church, see needs, and transform and change the world so that it will be a better place for people to live in God’s eyes.
To make the pictures, please use these guidelines:
Use full or half sheets of 8.5” x 11” paper (any color)
Drawings and words would reflect the theme The Outwardly Focused Church.
Sign with first name only, name of church and city.
Use the attached template if desired.
Please mail or deliver the artwork by Friday, May 23 to:
Indiana Conference Center UMC
c/o Ruth Ellen Needler
301 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46280
Thank you for your ministry with God’s children and for helping to make the people who take the time to attend this Annual Conference feel extra special and loved by others in the church. If you have questions, please contact .
making a good move seminar
The Pastor that is moving should register the entire group (spouse and PPRC representatives) that will be participating in the seminar. Registration deadline is Sunday May 11 at 11:59 pm.Bishop Mike Coyner and Dr. Doug Anderson will lead the Making a Good Move seminar,requiredfor all clergy moving to new appointments this year. The seminar is scheduled to begin Friday May 16 at 2:00 pm (ET),and end around 8:00 pm (ET)with dinner included on Friday night.Pastors are required and their spouse is invited,if available to attend the seminar on Friday.SPRC Chairs or their representative is required to attend the Saturday morning session.
There is no cost to attend the seminar. However, registration is required in order to have materials and meals available for all.
The seminar will continue on Saturday May 17 from 10:00 am until Noon (ET) for clergy and representatives of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of the new appointment church. Lunch is not included on Saturday.
The purpose of this seminar is to help clergy, spouses and the PPRC begin their new appointments and get off to a good start.
Topics of the seminar include:
· Leaving well "Saying Good-bye"
· Your First Impressions
· Your Leadership Results
· Your Teamwork with Pastor-Staff Parish Relations Committee
· Your First Sunday
· Your First Week
· Your First Few Months
· Your First Conflict
· Your Spiritual Survival Kit
Click here for registration Making a Good Move registration
continuing education opportunities for pastors
September 26-27, Dr. James Harnish, Hyde Park UMC, Florida, teaching on Discipleship, Everyone Welcome! Location TBAjoin bishop mike on a 2014 wesley heritage tour
Join Bishop Mike Coyner and the Indiana Conference for nine exciting and educational days in 2014 on The Wesley Heritage Tour. The dates are July 23-31, 2014. Brochures will be available soon. For more information please contact Bishop's Trip Coordinator Norm Nellis at .course of study school 2013-2014
An Extension School of Garrett Evangelical Theological SeminaryThe Indiana Conference Extension Course of Study School is a non-residential United Methodist School (for part-time local pastors only) offering the approved curriculum of the Division of Ordained Ministry of the United Methodist Church.
All classes are held at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis. Click here for additional information, brochure and registration.
pastors—have you activated your INUMC email account
Vital Congregations/GCFA will be using inumc.org email addresses for pastors exclusively. So now your inumc.org email is a necessity. Once activated you can have it forwarded to your personal email address. Eventually this will be the only email address used by the District as well. Carla (877-781-6706) at the Conference Center will be happy to help you if you experience problems.vital congregation goals
Based on the email address you submitted when you enrolled you will receive a weekly email reminder to submit your information. You may submit it weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.REPORTS - Once you enter and save your weekly information, you can click on the “Reports” tab at the top of your screen to see your local church’s dashboard of information.
QUESTIONS - Email if you have further questions or call 317/564-3254.
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
Click here for policy resources. There is also “Safe Sanctuaries” material available through Cokesbury at .LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day, providing bags of groceries and cleaning supplies for those in need, fourthWednesday of each month. Sunday evening meals provided by local churches. Contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545. Clothing made available to community 1st Wednesday of each month. Following is a list of items needed in each bag If you or your church would like to donate bags of groceries or cleaning supplies for Community Day.Food List for Community Day
2 small cans of tuna
1 18-oz jar of peanut butter
1 jar of jelly
2 cans of vegetables (any kind)
1 box cereal (any kind)
1 can applesauce or other fruit
2 cans of soup
1 box spaghetti
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 box of corn bread mix
Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies
1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soap
Laundry detergent (small bottle or box)
Dish detergent (16 oz)
Facial tissue (1 box)
Toilet paper (4 rolls)
Shampoo/conditioner
Place in brown bags with handles, if possible.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2014 Trips: May 14, Indianapolis; June 17-20 Door County, Washington Island & Lambeau Field WIS; July 9, Beef & Boards: Church Basement Ladies IV; August 6, Quilt Gardens of Elkhart County; August 8-17, Danube River Cruise; September 4-10, Civil War to Civil Rights: Gettysburg & Washington, DC; September 17, Mystery Trip; October 8, “Made In America: Factories Fall and Food”; October 17-19, Holmes County, OH & Longaberger Baskets; November 8-15, Coastal Georgia Mission Trip; November 12, Beef & Boards: Fiddler on the Roof; December 3, Beef & Boards: Christmas Celebration. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email
Muncie Riverside UMC – Come to The Well on Wheeling on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 5:30pm for a light dinner and stay and celebrate fora full hour of spirit filled music. Colin and Emily Hart will be joined by Colin's musically gifted father and sisters to lead a concert of truly, spectacular music and a spirit filled message. Both have played music of varying genres professionally and have performed in venues in Nashville TN. and New York including Carnegie Hall. The Well on Wheeling is located at Riverside UMC 1201 N. Wheeling. Call 288-4257 for information.
Muncie St. Paul’s UMC – 6th Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser for Covenant Partners Ministries, Friday, May 9, 2014, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s UMC, 1707 E 26th Street, Muncie, 765/288-6454. Dine in or carry out pork chop meal $8.00. Hot dog or extra pork chop $5.00. Tickets are available through many United Methodist Churches and the East District Center. Purchase tickets early. Only a few available at the door. Sponsor: South Muncie Ministry Cluster; Avondale UMC, Fountain Square UMC, Industry UMC, Madison Street UMC, Main Street UMC, Normal City UMC, St. Paul’s UMC, Trinity UMC and Covenant Partners Ministry.
Come to Muncie St. Paul’s UMC for Lunch, Good Food, Fellowship & Fun. Open to public 4th Friday of each month at noon beginning March 28. RSVP by Wednesday prior to lunch at 765/288-6454. Cost $3.50.
The Delaware County Home Extension Chorus meets on Thursday evenings at St. Paul's (Muncie) @ 6:45-8:30.
Chorus group is only a small group that when combined statewide is a much larger group of over 400 voices that gather @ Purdue Univ. in June, and appear @ State Fair in August. Usually State Fair Group is not full Chorus - 150-200.maybe.
Karen Bartling is Director, Madalyn Ayers accompanist. We invite anyone who likes to sing to come and join with us in music.
We like to share music if you are needing a group to sing, call Karen Bartling @ 289-0887.
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