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October 29, 2013
WEST DISTRICT NEWS
A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.

Virtual Office Calendar Now Online

VO Calendar  

On the West District website www.inumc.org/westdistrict, you will notice the VIRTUAL OFFICE CALENDAR Button.  Click on it.  This will lead you to a screen that displays John Groves, John Davis and Katie Swisher's Calendars for a week or two in advance.

 

It is our hope that when you notice where we are planning our "office for the day" you will join us for conversation and share what exciting events are taking place in your places of worship and ministry.

 

This office time is open to the laity and clergy.

 

Blessings and Prayers,

The West District Staff

 

 

Charge Conference Schedule Published
Calendar
The 2013 West District charge conference schedule is now published on the West District Center website.  Please click here to view the schedule.  Make sure to mark your church and personal calendars for your particular charge conference date!
 
There is a brand new charge conference reporting system being used this year.  Click here to be taken to the login page for this system.  The initial login for each church is the pastor's INUMC.org email address and the password that the system emailed to said email account weeks ago.  (If you need help accessing your INUMC.org email account, please contact the Conference Center at 317-924-1321.) More users can be added once your pastor has logged in.   To view the presentation from our charge conference training event, please click here.

One way your church needs to begin preparing for these changes is to have ALL PASTORS begin using the INUMC.ORG e-mail account provided by the Conference.  Access to the new charge conference forms will be granted using this e-mail account, so it is vital that these accounts are set up now.  If you have questions about setting up your INUMC.ORG account, please contact the Indiana Conference Center at 317-924-1321.

 

EVENTS
In an effort to keep this newsletter as concise as possible, we are listing local church events only on the district web site.  To view these events, simply CLICK HERE, and you will be directed to it.  If your church has an event you would like featured on this calendar, please e-mail the details to Katie Swisher at [email protected].

Mission & Advocacy Coffee Connections

Do you have a heart for serving others?

Do you long to see justice and peace in the world?


 

coffee

Connect with others who share your passion over a cup of coffee!  Share stories, experiences, and ideas as we grow into fulfilling God's mission for us in our communities and world.  Find ways to get involved, make connections, and get new ideas to use in your area.

  

All are welcome! We'll meet at 7:00 PM at each location (unless noted otherwise).

Please RSVP to [email protected].

 

Monday, Nov. 25

The Pour House Cafe - 314 Kirkwood, Bloomington 

 

Mendenhall Lecture with L. Gregory Jones
Learning Leadership: Daunting Challenges, Creative Opportunities
November 7, 2013

The Mendenhall Lecture this year will be on Thursday evening, November 7, 2013, at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church on the campus of DePauw University.  The lecture begins at 7:30pm.  L. Gregory Jones will be presenting the lecture. Dr. Jones' topic will be "Learning Leadership:  Daunting Challenges, Creative Opportunities."  

 

There will be a Mendenhall banquet beginning at 5:30pm.  It will be held at The Inn of DePauw, two buildings west of Gobin Memorial Church on Seminary Street.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling765-658-4615 or contacting Lesley at [email protected]  Please be our guest for the banquet but advance reservations are required because seating is limited.  Dr. Jones will speak briefly at the banquet as well as answer questions. 

 

This year we are providing an additional program with our Mendenhall lecturer.  On Friday morning, November 8, 2013, Dr. Jones will be available to meet with pastors from 10:00-11:30am.  This will be a time of general discussion and sharing.  Once again those who attend will be our guest but advance reservations are requested.  These can be made by call 765-658-4615 or contacting Lesley at [email protected]

 

NEW Groves
NEW Davis
NEW Swisher
Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
Rev. John Davis
Associate Superintendent
(office) 765-276-4797 
Katie Swisher
District Assistant
(office) 765-276-4797
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