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Flint, Michgian Offering
Welcoming Service for Bishop Trimble
Clergy and SPRC Assessment
Charge Conference Form Training Dates
Change of Date for Fall Pastors' Meeting
AC Mission Collection
Pastor Salary and Health Insurance Info
Laity Day with the Bishop
Clergy Covenant Day
Hope Sightings
Honoring God Through Caring for Your Body
Change in Date for Fall Pastors' Meeting
Charge Conference Dates
Picnic for Pastors and their Families
Celebrations
Sympathies
Special Sundays
Job Opportunities
Vital Signs
Youth Events
United Methodist Women
District & Conference Upcoming Events
Area Events
Newsletter Publication
District Staff Contact Information
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August 11, 2016

 
Pastors and laity are invited to drop in and visit with Rev. Cobb at her "Virtual" offices on the calendar. Click the button above. If you would like to have a scheduled appointment, please contact the District Center. 

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Flint, Michigan Water Offering:
"Thank you, North Central District Congregations"


 
Words cannot express my gratitude to you as well as my appreciation for you, North Central District congregations, for your response to my request for financial assistance to the residents of Flint, Michigan.

According to our records, congregations submitted a total of $1,350 to the appeal.  Thank you.

Thank you, too, to those congregations and individuals who made financial contributions prior to the District's request in June.

Your actions are an example of your being hope to others. 
 
Welcoming Service for Bishop Trimble - September 11

 
Save the date! There will be a welcoming service in honor of our newly appointed bishop, Julius C. Trimble, and his wife, First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble. The service will be held at St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th St., Indiana, on Sunday, September 11 at 4 p.m. EST.  For more information go to here.
 
Update on Clergy and SPRC Assessment

 
In the last District newsletter it was mentioned that the Clergy and SPRC Assessment would be ready to start August 1 and be available until November 30.  The launch of the assessment has been delayed until August 15.
 
Charge Conference Form Training Dates

 
The North Central District is offering charge conference training again this year. Pastors will receive information at the District pastors meeting on Wed., Sept. 14. This training is for anyone new in filling out the charge conference forms or just want more information. The forms have not changed from last year. The training dates are:
  • Tues., Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's UMC, 700 Southway Blvd., Kokomo
  • Wed., Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at Fishers UMC, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers
  • Sat., Sept. 17 at 9:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive UMC, 2015 N. 300 W., Marion

If you are interested in attending one of the above training sessions, please email the District Center at least a couple of days before the date you would like to attend to make sure we have enough to hold the training and so we may have enough materials.   

 
Change of Date for Fall Pastors' Meeting

 
The fall pastors' meeting that was originally scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 8 is needing to be rescheduled for Wed., Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at Cross Roads UMC, 2000 Scatterfield Road, Anderson.  A breakfast will be provided by the church. If you should need child care, please contact the  District Center by Wed., Aug. 31.

This is mandatory for all full-time clergy in the North Central District. Part-time pastors (local and supply pastors) are expected to attend this gathering of pastors under appointment in the North Central District. Those pastors on extension ministry and retired pastors are welcome. 
 
Report on 2016 Annual Conference Mission Collection

 
During the Annual Conference gathering, the North Central District collected adult toothbrushes for the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Illinois.  The other districts were assigned other items.  A total of 792 pounds of health kit items, as well as $602 for toothpaste and shipping.  More items were sent directly from churches to MMDC after Annual Conference and items were not all counted upon collection, so it was difficult to get an accurate item count total.  Indiana did a great job supporting the Midwest Mission Distribution Center and the collection was helpful in raising awareness of MMDC and UMCOR.

Pastor Salary and Health Insurance Information

 
Compensation Guidelines for 2017 may be obtained by clicking here.

Health Insurance rates for 2017 may be obtained by clicking here.

Laity Day with the Bishop - A Call to Hope

 

Laity Day with the Bishop will be Sat., Oct. 15 at the Castleton UMC, 7101 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. 
 

 

Workshops include:

  • Lead the Way - Laity and Leadership with Jodi Cataldo
  • Welcoming the Next Generation with Emily Krach
  • New Places for New People with Ed Fenstermacher
  • Missions and Advocacy with Cathy Burris and Lisa Morris
  • Generosity and Gratitude with Mary Ann Moman and Manet Shettle

For more information and to register, please click here.

 

Clergy Covenant Day - November 10

 
All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries, are all invited to a clergy gathering designed to help cultivate our clergy covenant. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, November 10, Zionsville UMC. This is not a mandatory event, however, clergy are strongly encouraged to attend. This event is for clergy only. Childcare services will be made available. Deadline for registration is end-of-day, Tuesday, November 1. To learn more and register, visit:  
Hope Sightings


'"Be. Hope." was the theme of the 2016 Indiana Annual Conference held Thursday through Saturday, June 9-11, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. The three-day event focused on three prongs of embracing, living, and realizing hope in communities around Indiana and also throughout our world. During this time two scriptures were used to center the body on HOPE:
  • For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. -Jeremiah 29:11
  • But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure. And endurance builds character, which gives us a hope that will never disappoint us.  -Romans 5:3-4
During the opening worship service, Thursday, June 9, Bishop Michael J. Coyner and other conference leaders used a unique mission and ministry weaving to announce the official open of the Conference.
   
"Hope. It's quite a theme isn't it," remarked Bishop Coyner. He continued, "if there is anything our world needs, it's hope." He also said that true hope is more than wishful thinking.'

The North Central District Center would like to hear your "Hope Sightings" around the District.  If you have something you would like to share, please email the District Center.
 
"Honoring God Through Caring for Your Body" - Parish Nursing

 
"Honoring God Through Caring for Your Body," sponsored by Health Ministries and Faith Community Nursing of the Indiana Conference, Sat., Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Grace UMC, 219 E. Mulberry St., Kokomo. The keynote speaker will be Chef Wendall Fowler, Author-Health Columnist, Spiritual-Motivational Speaker and Host Contributor for WISH-TV.
  • "Seeking Balance in the Land of Milk & Honey," Jessica Ward, MS, RD, CD, CEDRD, Director of Therapeutic Services at Selah House
  • "Supplemental Interventions in Weight Management and Implicated Obesogens," Kim Mossburg, MS, RD, LDN, ATC, Lecturer in Nutritional Science
  • "Healthy Living - Putting It Together," Cheryl Howard, RN, BSN, Care Manager, Faith Community Nurse
  • "Healthy Eating as Your Age: Feeding Your Mind, Body & Soul," Valerie Amend, MS, RD, CD Instructor, Nutrition Dept. of Family Consumer Sciences
  • "Raising Healthy Eaters," Lindsey Pedigo, MPH, CHES HHS Extension Coordinator Purdue Extension Howard Co. and Linda Echelbarger, NEP, Assistant Purdue Extension Howard and Tipton Counties

To obtain a brochure click here.  You may register at inumc.org/parish nursing.  The deadline to register is Sept. 15.  

Change in Date for Fall Pastors' Meeting

 
The fall pastors' meeting that was originally scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 8 is needing to be rescheduled for Wed., Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at Cross Roads UMC, 2000 Scatterfield Road, Anderson.  A breakfast will be provided by the church. If you should need child care, please contact the  District Center by Wed., Aug. 31.

This is mandatory for all full-time clergy in the North Central District. Part-time pastors (local and supply pastors) are expected to attend this gathering of pastors under appointment in the North Central District. Those pastors on extension ministry and retired pastors are welcome.
 

Charge Conference Dates

 
The District Operational Team has set the 2016 charge conference dates and locations. Charge conferences will not meet in cluster groups as in the past. Each church has been assigned a location. All sessions are from 3-5 p.m. To find a list of the dates and locations, please click here. If a church has a conflict with a date, please contact the District Center on what date/location your church wishes to attend.   

Picnic for Pastors and their Families

 
The North Central District will be having a picnic for the pastors and their families on Sat., Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Davis Park, 4507 Nichol Ave., Anderson.  The food and table service will be provided.  Please RSVP to the District Center by Mon., Aug. 22.
Celebrations

 
Hopewell UMC, 3460 E. 500 N., Frankfort will be celebrating their 175th anniversary on Sat., Aug. 27 at 3:00 p.m. 
   
Sympathies

 
Lynette Rene Frazier, sister of Michelle White and sister-in-law to Rev. Brian K. White (Carmel St. Mark's UMC), passed aw on Aug. 5.

Frank Ciampa (Terhune UMC) had a cousin pass away. 
   
Special Sundays

 
Six Sundays throughout the year have been dedicated as Special Sundays. On these days, offerings are collected to support ministries that can only be possible thanks to our connectional system. When our churches come together, we can create great change. You can find more information about these offerings at www.umcgiving.org. Mark your calendars now for these upcoming 2016 Special Sundays:

October 2
- World Communion Sunday
November 27 - United Methodist Student Day
 
 Job Opportunities

 

For more information on the following job opportunities, please click here.  

  • Ford St., Lapel - Director of Youth Ministry
  • Shiloh UMC, Kokomo - Director of Youth Ministry
  • TransFormation Internship Application 
   
Vital Signs
 
Vital Congregations

Reporting your church's vital signs continues to be important. Bishop Coyner and the Cabinet use this information every month.

  

Continue to report weekly; catch up if you have missed reporting; begin now if you have not reported vital signs in the past. Find more information HERE about the process.

 

If you have stopped receiving the weekly reminders, please contact the District Center.   

 

Youth Events
 
Connect

Click here for more details on these events and other youth events.

 

 

 

Make plans for camps this fall!  Check out beacamper.com.  

 

United Methodist Women Upcoming Events
 
Please click here for the District UMW website.  The UMW May newsletter may be obtained by clicking here.
  • Silent Retreat, Aug. 26-28, 2016, Sarto House, Evansville - To register, please click here.
  • District UMW Fall Meeting, Sept. 17, 2016
  • UMW Conference Celebration, Oct. 7-8, 2016, Grace UMC, 219 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
  • Leadership Development for District Officers, Nov. 5, 2016, First UMC, 3150 E. Myra Ln., Martinsville
  • Local officer Training, Nov. 12, 2016
District & Conference Upcoming Events
  • NC Supply/Retired Pastor Breakfast, Sat., August 13, 8 a.m., First UMC, 109 S. 8th St., Frankton

  • NC Supply/Retired Pastor Breakfast, Sat., August 20, 8 a.m., Russiaville UMC, 180 N. Union St., Russiaville

  • District Leadership Team, Thurs., Aug. 25, 3:00 p.m., TBD
  • District Pastors' and their Families Picnic, Sat., Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davis Park, 4507 Nichol Ave., Anderson
  • North Central District Pastors' Meeting, Wed., Sept. 14, Cross Roads UMC, 2000 N. Scatterfield Road, Anderson
  • New Bishop's Installation Service, Sun., Sept. 11, 4 p.m., St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis
  • Clergy Spouse Luncheon, Tues., Sept. 13, 12 noon, Hostess House, 723 W. 4th St., Marion
  • Clergy Spouse Dinner, Thurs., Sept. 15, 6 p.m., Wesley Manor,1555 N. Main St., Frankfort
  • Lay Servant Academy, Saturdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kemp UMC, 228 N. Main St., Tipton
  • Laity Day with the Bishop, Sat., Oct. 15, Castleton UMC, 7101 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis
  • Clergy Covenant Day, Thurs., Nov. 10, Zionsville UMC
  • District Lay Leadership Training, Sat., Nov. 19, TBD
Area Events - For full details, please click here.
  • Beth Moore Study of Daniel, Fridays, August 12-November 4, St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel
  • Tenderloin Dinner, Sat., Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m., The Factory, 110 S. 8th St., Frankton (across from the church).
  • Tenderloin Dinner, Sat., Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mt. Olive UMC, 2015 N. 300 W., Marion
  • Hopewell 175 Year Celebration, Sat., Aug. 27, 2-6:30 p.m., Hopewell UMC, 3460 E. CR 500 N., Frankfort
  • Mission Auction, Sat., Sept. 10, 9 a.m., Zion UMC, 5051 E. CR 400 N., Kokomo
  • Walk to Emmaus (Men's Walk #239), Oct. 6-9, Epworth Forest, North Webster, IN
  • Walk to Emmaus (Women's Walk #240), October 13-16, Epworth Forest, North Webster, IN
  • Chicken & Noodle Dinner, Sat., Oct. 15, Salem UMC, 6701 S. 775 E., Zionsville
  • Arts & Crafts Marketplace Vendors Applications Available, the Marketplace is Sat., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel
  • Chili Supper, Sat., Feb. 18, Salem UMC, 6701 S. 775 E. Zionsville
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District Staff Contact Information
 
Rev. Michelle Cobb, District Superintendent
     (317) 459-7220, [email protected], [email protected] 
Rev. Lamar Imes, Associate District Superintendent 
     (765) 251-0792, [email protected]
Rev. Steven Clouse, Church Development 
     (574) 238-2461, [email protected]
Becky Rees, District Assistant
     (877) 781-6710, (765) 319-3704, [email protected]