West Virginia Conference UMC
WVUMC.org Maintenance Schedule 
In preparation for the transition to a new website, wvumc.org will undergo maintenance this Friday, February 12. Content will be available here; some links may not function normally.  We expect the current website to resume normal functionality Monday, February 15.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience as we work toward improving the Conference website.
Volunteers In Mission Awareness Sunday
VIM
February 21 is a special Sunday that informs and educates church members about United Methodist Volunteers-In-Mission. (UMVIM)

UMVIM offers several servant-ministry opportunities - from work teams to Wyoming County to a Christmas party for Russian orphans. 

Click here for resources on the VIM website to use in Church services.

Click here for a list of 2010 Special Sundays with remittance numbers.
UMCOR Haiti FoodThank you!
To date, churches in the WV Annual Conference have given almost $300,000 to UMCOR for Haiti relief efforts.  Thanks again for your support as we reach out to share the love of Christ to people in need.
Explore Ministry in March
How do you hear and respond to a call to ministry?
WWG (Wrestling with God): Exploring the Call will help answer this question March 12-13 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.

"We hope college students and those exploring career changes see this event as a way to learn more about their role in church leadership," said Rev. Susie Echols, Chair of WWG Design Team.

Registration ends February 26. Scholarships are available if needed, contact your district office to apply.

For other questions e-mail Rev. Susie Echols or call her at 304.358.3610.

For more information and to register, please download the brochure here.

United Theological SeminaryUTS LOGO
Exploring the call? UTS hosts an open house Saturday, February 20, from 10am - Noon, at Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV. For information call 304-342-9222.
Bishop's Confirmation Rally
The Bishop's Confirmation Rally is March 19 and 20 at West Virginia Wesleyan College.  Confirmed! Now What? is a time for those who are being confirmed  to experience the bigness of the church, the friendship of our bishop, and the joy of membership in Christ's family.

Come and join in the worship, feast at Christ's table, and learn more about what it means to be a United Methodist.
Upshur Parish House Position Available
The Upshur United Methodist Cooperative Parish is seeking an Executive Director for the Upshur Parish House, its place of ministry. Complete position description is posted on the Parish House website. Deadline for applications: March 1, 2010. Submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) references to  Angela Gay Kinkead by phone: 304-473-8372; e-mail;  or by mail to: 35 Hart Ave., Buckhannon, WV  26201.
 

In This Issue
WVUMC.org Maintenance Schedule
VIM Awareness Sunday
Haiti Response Update
Explore Ministry in March
United Theological Seminary Open House
Bishop's Confirmation Rally
Upshur Parish House Job Posting
Upcoming events:

February


7-10
BOOM Board Meeting and Interviews - John XXIII Pastoral Center

10-12 Cabinet Meeting

13  UMW District Training, Chapel Hill UMC, Buckhannon (re-scheduled due to weather from Feb. 6)

16
Ministry Accountability Team Meeting - Conference Center, Charleston

23-25 Cabinet Meeting

27 LK District Child Protection Standards Training - St. Luke UMC, Harrisville

View the full calendar here
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