August 25, 2015
WEST DISTRICT NEWS
A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.

 

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

 

 

 

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. Reports will be due to the district center no less than two weeks prior to the meeting chosen. Please click here for the full schedule of meetings and for charge conference instructions. 


 
SAVE THE DATE: Lay Servant School
Lay Servant Ministries
Saturday, November 21, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church 

Mark your calendars now for the Fall 2015 West District Lay Servant School. Class information and registration details will be released in October. 
Ministry Positions Available
Youth Ministry position available at Arlington UMC
The primary purpose of the Youth Facilitator at Arlington UMC is to continue the introduction of Jesus Christ to the youth, disciple them in spiritual growth, and lead them in serving Jesus Christ in their life. The facilitator will be expected to organize youth activities, and holiday programs, coordinate Children's Church and youth community service projects, attend youth activities, network with other youth workers for ideas and support, and encourage youth to participate in church leadership and programs. This position pays $15 per hour for no more than 10 hours per week. Interested persons should contact Arlington UMC directly at 812-332-0684.
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 west.district@inumc.org.
Clergy Spouse Retreat
September 18-20, 2015
Holiday Inn North, Indianapolis

 

You're Amazing! 

Celebrate the Journey

with Rev. Karen Devaisher

 

 

For detailed information and registration for the retreat please click here.



This workshop is open to all clergy and laity in the West District and beyond. Registration fee of $20 per person includes lunch, refreshments and materials for the workshop. Please register by Monday, September 14th. 
 

The West District Center is pleased to offer The Creative Worship workshop to be led by award-winning facilitator, Jason Moore. This workshop is designed for all churches regardless of size or budget as it teaches timeless techniques and methodologies that your congregation can use to make big things happen in worship and beyond.


 

The day is a mix of practical philosophy and tips for developing and maturing your use of technology and digital imagery to communicate the gospel through powerful, transforming stories in worship.

As a participant, you will:

  • strategize and learn models for digital-age worship;
  • examine what makes certain images effective and others not;
  • experience first-hand the power of working in a team; and
  • leave with drawings and ideas for how to configure your technical setups.
Creative Worship is led by award-winning author and animator/illustratorJason Moore (Midnight Oil Productions). This is not training just for techies, but for anyone who wants the screen to be a vital part of the worship experience. Whatever your level of media proficiency is as an individual or as a congregation, Moore helps you to understand the nature of digital ministry and how to use it best to communicate the gospel. This workshop was designed to be equally instructional for those wanting to take initial steps and those needing direction to re-ignite and flame their ministry efforts. The Creative Worship workshop is best experienced as a team with the other members of your worship and media design process or persons that have passion for this area of ministry.

Bishop's Student Leadership Academy
November 20-22, 2015
University of Indianapolis
The Bishop's Student Leadership Academy is a weekend retreat for high school youth (grades 9-12) to explore what they are passionate about, what problems in the world get them fired up, what gifts and tools God has given them, and what amazing ideas they have now for sharing Christ's love. Recommend a high school student leader from your church for an empowering weekend that emphasizes God's calling in his or her life both now and in any future vocation. Click here for more details on this awesome event!
Youth & Family Ministry Coffee Chats
Youth & Family Ministry Workers,

Join us for coffee chats this Autumn and Winter. Get to know other local ministry workers and join open discussions on youth and family ministry trends and practices. Our first coffee chats start in late August. 

See our list of locations and RSVP at INUMCconnect.org 

*Locations receiving no RSVP's will be canceled. 
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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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