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A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.
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Please click the button above to see the schedule for West District Missional Office locations. 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 both laity and clergy.
Blessings and Prayers,
The West District Staff
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The schedule for 2015 charge conferences has been set! The format for meetings this year will be different than in years before. Instead of having one meeting for each cluster, we will have four regional charge conference meetings. Each church needs to choose which meeting to attend. Reports will be due to the district center no less than two weeks prior to the meeting chosen.
Because of limited space at each location, we will be limiting the number of churches that will be able to attend each date. Please contact Katie Swisher at the district office by email or telephone as soon as possible to reserve your church's chosen date and location.
Below is the schedule of charge conference meetings in the West District:
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LOCATION
| Sunday, October 25th | 2:00 PM | Crawfordsville First UMC | Sunday, October 25th | 6:00 PM | Memorial UMC | Sunday, November 1st | 2:00 PM | Linton First UMC | Sunday, November 1st | 6:00 PM | Brazil First UMC |
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West District Lay Servant School
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Saturday, June 13, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gobin Memorial UMC
Greencastle, IN
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Mark your calendars now for the next West District Lay Servant School! More details and a registration form will be released soon. Join us for a great day of learning!
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Sermon Contest Opened to Laity
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The Indiana Conference's Lay Leadership Team offers an opportunity to express thanks and praise to God by asking laity to submit an original sermon manuscript for judging. This contest is open to all lay people in the Indiana Conference. Following the theme of Indiana's 2015 Annual Conference Session, the theme for this year's manuscript contest is "Share Your Story," based on Joel 1:3.
The winning sermon manuscript will be presented during the Laity Session or Laity Luncheon on Thursday, May 29. Manuscripts should be no more than 15 minutes in length. Entries will be judged based on creative and original development of the theme, but could be eliminated due to length.
Manuscripts need to be mailed to Doris Clark, 7504 Normandy Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46278 or sent by email to [email protected].
The manuscript must be accompanied by a cover sheet or letter that includes the writer's name, address, phone number, email address, local church name and district. Entrants are asked not to include any personally identifying information in the manuscript itself since it will be assigned a number and judged anonymously.
All entries must be received by April 28 and the winner will be notified by May 12.
For additional information about the contest, please contact Anthony Swinger, Central District Associate Lay Leader, at [email protected] or call 317-372-4991.
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Youth Ministry Leader Position Available
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Brazil First United Methodist Church
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Brazil First United Methodist Church is searching for a Youth Ministry Leader. This position would be a part-time paid position with an estimated 6-10 hours per week. Job duties and expectations include:
- Assisting the Youth Ministry Team in nurturing the spiritual development of youth
- Supporting the development of new youth programs and initiatives
- Leading the middle/senior high youth group
- Working to develop a sustainable youth support team and train volunteers
- Assisting with planning and implementation of special youth events and activities
- Attending weekly Sunday morning worship services
For more information about this position, including qualifications required, compensation, and application instructions, please click here.
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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].
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Revive is an event meant to refresh and reinvigorate our community of clergy spouses, in between our retreats. This will be a one-day event held at Lawrence United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. The cost of this event is $25, and includes inspiring learning sessions and lunch. Free child care is available for children under the age of 1. Registration deadline is April 11th.
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United Methodist Women of Indiana Events
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Silent Retreat - Praying in Color
May 15-17, 2015
Sarto Retreat House, Evansville
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Spend time with God by drawing, doodling, and coloring. Moving our hands allows our bodies to participate in prayer and keeps our minds from being distracted. Use color and shape, prayer time, music and scripture to connect you to God in a creative way.
CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FLYER
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Limitless: Redefine Tomorrow
An Event for Young Women
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Mission U 2015
Learning Together for the Transformation of the World
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West District United Methodist Women News & Events
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United Methodist Women Spring Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Fillmore UMC, 221 South Main Street, Fillmore
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Please make plans to attend the West District UMW Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 25th at Fillmore UMC. Anne Bunch will be presenting a program entitled "Be Just. Be Green."
Please RSVP by Saturday, April 18th. Child care is available for those who request when they RSVP.
Click here to view the detailed flyer for this event!
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March 2015 District UMW Newsletter
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Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
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Rev. John Davis
Associate S uperintendent
(office) 765-276-4797
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Katie Swisher
District Assistant
(office) 765-276-4797
Preferred Telephone Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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