April 20, 2016

2016 Annual Meeting
Plan to participate in special events throughout Annual Meeting
 
The 2016 NWC Annual Meeting will take place April 28-30 at Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN, and we've got great speakers and events lined up!
 
Annual Meeting attendees, you don't want to miss out on these special events and additions to this year's gathering!
  • Covenant Trust Company Lunch: Covenant Trust Company (CTC) would like to extend an invitation to pastors, staff and lay leaders of churches in the Northwest Conference to join them for lunch on Thursday, April 28, at Noon at Lakeview Covenant Church (just prior to the start of the Ministerial Association Annual Meeting). CTC representative Steve Allison will be there to answer your questions and to introduce you to the services Covenant Trust Company offers to churches, ministries and individuals. RSVP to Steve Allison (srallison@CovenantTrust.com or 1-877-768-1766).
     
  • Project Blue Experience: On Friday afternoon during the 2016 NWC Annual Meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Project Blue workshop, as well as learn more about the initiative during our "Celebration of Mission" Ministry Fair. To learn more about Project Blue, visit CovChurch.org/ProjectBlue.
     
  • Ministry Fair & Mission Experience: This year we've expanded the Ministry Fair to include a Mission Experience, focused on global outreach initiatives and organizations from throughout the Covenant.
Theme: Serve Globally
While correlating to one of the mission priorities of the ECC, our 2016 theme primarily emanates from the historic commitment that NWC churches have had to proclaiming the good news of Jesus around the world. Join us as we celebrate the good things that are being done to do just that through our churches and people!

Speaker: Al Tizon
Al Tizon is Executive Minister of Serve Globally, the international ministries arm of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
 
Registration
For more details as they become available, and to register online, visit our 2016 Annual Meeting page.

Duluth Connection
Children, Youth & Family Ministry Leaders

Saturday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN
 
All who work with children, youth and families are invited to connect with others for fellowship, encouragement and a guided discussion about trends in child and adolescent ministry.

Bring your lunch and another volunteer leader from your church. Hosted by Ginny Olson, Director of Youth Ministry, and Kara Stromberg, Director of Children & Family Ministry. Email ginny@northwestconference.org or kara@northwestconference.org to let us know if you're coming so we can plan for you.
 
Pastoral Care & Development  
We create the space and you decide how to fill it based on your current needs

WHEN: May 16-17

WHERE: Lake Beauty Bible Camp

This is a self-directed time away for whatever is most needful for you right now: prayer, rest, study, advance planning, quiet reflection or any combination of the above.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
  • Private room for sleeping
  • Quiet places to work, pray, unwind
  • Three good meals with colleagues
  • Retreat coordinator available for personal conversation
Fee: $30 per participant
 
To download a promotional flyer or for registration details, click here.  

Finance Connection meeting again soon 
Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
 
The newly forming Finance Connection is off to a great start! Volunteer and paid staff serving in any area related to the finances of a local church are welcome to join us for conversation, peer resourcing, encouragement and learning either in person at the NW Conference Office or electronically through a WebEx connection.

We'll meet again on Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. when our topic will be preparing and interpreting financial reports, how the income and expense report interacts with the Balance Sheet. Spread the word! 
 
Contact Sandy Norris at sandy@northwestconference.org or 651-707-6617 for more details.  
 
MOVE: Unsung highlight video available
Look for photos and a recap story coming soon ...  

MOVE was amazing and fast. This highlight video goes even faster! 
 


Children & Family Ministry
Registration now open! 
Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  |  First Covenant Church, St. Paul
 
Register Now  |  Go:Serve Event Page  |  Go:Serve Promo Video

Do your families know about Go: Serve? For $10/family, families with elementary-aged kids will minister together in family-friendly, safe, but stretching environment. Serve and learn together as a family, spark discussion and inspire kids to make a difference in their communities.

New ministry sites in East St. Paul this year! All families will participate in all ministry sites.

Register online as a family by May 2. Hope to see you there!


Evangelical Covenant Church 
Trauma & Healing Workshop     
 
Monday, June 6, 2016, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL
 
Professor Elizabeth Pierre will lead this one-day workshop exploring trauma, its effects, race and cultural impacts of trauma, and healing from trauma. For more information, and to register, visit www.northpark.edu/events/featured. Portions of this workshop will be recorded and posted online following the workshop for those who are unable to attend in person. 

To see the full NWC Calendar, visit northwestconference.org/events/

April 28-29, 2016
Ministerial Association Annual Meeting - Lakeview Covenant Church + First Covenant Church, Duluth, MN
 
April 29-30, 2016
Northwest Conference Annual Meeting - Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN

May 7, 2016
Go:Serve - First Covenant Church, St. Paul, MN

May 23, 2016
CHET NWC Graduation - Minnehaha Academy, Upper School
 
June 18-25, 2016
Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN

June 23-25, 2016
Gather 2016 - Phoenix, AZ

July 28-31, 2016
Triennial XV - Kansas City, MO
 
August 4-6, 2016
MUUUCE - Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN

September 7-9, 2016
CRIM Retreat - Covenant Pines Bible Camp, McGregor, MN

October 3-5, 2016
Ministerial Association Retreat - Chase on the Lake, Walker, MN

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