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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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 The North Central District is now on Facebook. Please go to our Facebook page and "Like" us!!
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Open House and Consecration Service
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 Sunnycrest United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that our sister United Methodist Churches of our North Central District are invited to our Open House and Consecration Service this coming Sunday, Sept. 18 of our new church addition which was completed recently. The Open House will begin at 2:00 p.m. so the public can tour the new and spacious classrooms, kitchen, and restrooms for men and women. The total new square footage is 3,344 sq. ft. There will be light refreshments served during the Open House time. The Consecration Service of the new space will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The North Central District Assistant Superintendent, Rev. Lamar Imes, will be present and will share a message at the Consecration Service. The location of Sunnnycrest U.M.C. is 1921 W. Bradford St., Marion, Indiana.
Mark Helm, Pastor |
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Clergy and SPRC Assessment is now LIVE!!!!
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 The Clergy and SPRC Assessment for pastors is now LIVE! For information on the process, please click here. The assessment should be completed by the appointed full time clergyperson (Self Assessment) and the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee (Team Assessment) no later than November 30.
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Disaster Response Update
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Comple ted cleaning buckets are now being collected at Kokomo St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 700 E. Southway Blvd, Kokomo IN 46902, during office hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Cleaning buckets will be used for immediate needs in the Kokomo area. Remaining buckets will be sent to Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Collection will run now through Monday, September 19. The cleaning bucket supply list can be found here.
If you would like to donate funds, please send them through your church to one of the following:
- Indiana Disaster Fund - being used for immediate needs and relief in the Kokomo and South Bend areas. To designate your donation, please select "Indiana Disaster Fund."
- Kokomo Urban Outreach - being used for immediate needs as well as recovery for the outreach center and the community it serves.
- Midwest Mission Distribution Center - funds will be used for restocking the shelves with flood buckets (over 4,000 were sent to Louisiana and other areas)
- UMCOR - provides grants and funding after disasters strike
For location and delivery questions, contact Kokomo St. Luke's UMC, (765) 453-0555, and office@stlukesumc.net (Julie).
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NC District United Methodist Women Fall Event
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 The North Central District United Methodist Women will be having their fall meeting on Sat., Sept. 17, registration at 12:30 p.m., program from 1-4 p.m., at Russiaville UMC, 180 N. Union St., Russiaville. Rev. Derek and LaDonna Weber, will talk on "The Bible and Human Sexuality." Rev. Derek Weber is the pastor at  Aldersgate UMC, Fort Wayne.The election of officers will be held. A hands-on mission for Lucille Raines of laundry soap (small size), toilet paper (4-8 pack), deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste. Resources available: 2017 program Books and prayer calendars, reading program materials, free UMW materials, and Lucinda Pins.
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Fall Lay Servant Academy
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The Fall Lay Servant Academy will be Saturdays, September 24 and October 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kemp UMC, 228 N. Main St., Tipton. Persons must attend both sessions. The classes that will be taught are:
- Basic Course led by Rev. Cindy Osgood
- Advance Course - "Class Leaders" led by John Mansur
- Advance Course - "Life Together in the UM Connection" led by Rev. Kevin Miller and Karen Zimmerman
The cost is $25. Students are to obtain their own books. You may obtain a brochure by clicking here.
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One Charge Conference!
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 The North Central District will be having one large charge conference on Sun., Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m. at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville. This information is different than what was previously announced.
- The charge conference forms are now available online. You may go to the website by clicking here. The pastor needs to be the first one to log in using their inumc.org email and then they may allow other users.
- For important instructions on completing your charge conference forms, please click here. The document used for the charge conference trainings is available by clicking here.
- There are to be at least four lay and the pastor at the charge conference from each church.
- Charge conference forms and parsonage inspection forms are due no later than Mon., Oct. 17 and signature pages no later than Mon., Nov. 7.
- No paperwork will be handled on November 13.
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Pastor Salary and Health Insurance Information
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Compensation Guidelines for 2017 may be obtained by clicking here.
Health Insurance rates for 2017 may be obtained by clicking here.
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Charge Conference Form Training Cancelled
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The charge conference form training on Sat., Sept. 17 has been cancelled.
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Laity Day with the Bishop - A Call to Hope
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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.
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Clergy Covenant Day - November 10
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 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:
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"Hope Sightings" & "Signs of Hope"
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 The North Central District Center would like to hear your "Hope Sightings" and "Signs of Hope" around the District. In preparation for charge conference celebration on Sun., Nov. 13 from 3-5 p.m. at Noblesville High School, we would like you to submit pictures/video that represent "Hope Sightings" or "Signs of Hope" that may be shared during the conference. Some examples are ministry and mission opportunities that have had a transformative effect on the recipient, or acts of mercy and compassion, or the sharing of Jesus' love and grace with others. They can represent the congregation as a whole or individuals from the congregation. In all cases, it is about how we represent hope to others through Jesus Christ. We would also like pictures of persons who have become members by baptism or by professions of faith. Submit the photos/video to Lay Leader, David Johns (davidjjohns@comcast.net) or to the District Center by Monday, October 17. - Where did this story start and how did it come about?
- What does hope look like in your story? Who or what embodies hope?
- What does the next step for this story look like?
District Operational Team
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Celebration of Life/Memorial Service
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Friends and colleagues of our North Central District,  Some of you have inquired if there is going to be a Celebration of Life/Memorial Service for our son, Jason, here in the United States. The answer to that question is yes. The service will be on Sat., Sept. 24 at Memorial Wesleyan Church, New Castle. The address is 2701 N. Memorial Drive. There will be calling to share your condolences with his wife, Rachel and the kids from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Memorial Wesleyan Church. The service will be at 3 p.m. in their church sanctuary. Grace & peace, Mark & Kathy Helm
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"Honoring God Through Caring for Your Body" - Parish Nursing
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 "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.
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Special Sundays
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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
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Job Opportunities
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For more information on the following job opportunities, please click here.
- Carmel St. Mark's UMC - Director of Children's Ministry
- Carmel St. Mark's UMC - Administrative Assistant for Congregational Care and Music
- Carmel St. Mark's UMC - Administative Assistant for Pastor and Program Support
- Ford St. UMC, Lapel - Director of Youth Ministry
- Shiloh UMC, Kokomo - Director of Youth Ministry
- TransFormation Internship Application
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Vital Signs
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 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.
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Youth Events
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 Click here for more details on these events and other youth events.  Make plans for camps this fall! Check out beacamper.com.
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United Methodist Women Upcoming Events
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 Please click here for the District UMW website. The UMW September newsletter may be obtained by clicking here.
- District UMW Fall Meeting, Sept. 17, 2016, Russiaville UMC, 180 N. Union St., Russiaville. Speakers Rev. Derek and LaDonna Weber
- 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
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District & Conference Upcoming Events
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- District Operational Team, Thurs., Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairmount UMC, 301 S. Walnut St., Fairmount
- 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-wide Charge Conference, Sun., Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m., Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville
- District Lay Leadership Training, Sat., Nov. 19, TBD
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Area Events - For full details, please click here.
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- Shoe Collection, Sept. 11-Oct. 2, St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel
- Smoked Pork Chop Dinner, Fri., Sept. 16, 4-7 p.m., The Factory across from the First UMC, 109 S. 8th St., Frankton
- Blackwood Legacy, Sat., Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Russiaville UMC, 180 N. Union St., Russiaville
- Sunnycrest UMC Open House & Consecration Service, Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m., Sunnycrest UMC, 1921 W. Bradford St., Marion
- Fall Fish & Chicken Fry, Sat., Sept. 24, 4:30-7 p.m., Shiloh UMC, 5741 W. 100 N., Kokomo
- Walk to Emmaus (Men's Walk #239), Oct. 6-9, Epworth Forest, North Webster, IN
- Angels' Attic Bazaar, Craft Show & Chicken Noodle Dinner, Sat., Oct. 8, Booths 8 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Luke's UMC, 700 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo
- 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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North Central Central Newsletter
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District Staff Contact Information
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Rev. Michelle Cobb, District Superintendent
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