August 25, 2016
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 2016 charge conferences has been set! Just like last year, 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 center 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:
DATE
TIMELOCATION
Sunday, October 30th2:00 PMCrawfordsville First UMC
Sunday, October 30th6:00 PMUnited Methodist Temple
Sunday, November 6th2:00 PMBrazil Union UMC
Sunday, November 6th6:00 PMLinton First UMC

 The following churches have not scheduled their charge conference meeting: 
Benson Chapel UMC
Brick Chapel UMC
Coal City UMC
Greencastle Union Chapel UMC
Lena UMC
Lewis UMC
Linton Nine Mile UMC
Memorial UMC
Mineral UMC
Patricksburg UMC
Prairie City UMC
Quincy Millgrove UMC
Shiloh-Wesley UMC
Simpson Chapel UMC
Sullivan UMC


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.

Welcome Service for Bishop Trimble
Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 4:00 PM ET
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
100 W 86th Street, Indianapolis
There will be a welcoming and celebration ofassignment service in honor of our newly appointed bishop, Julius C. Trimble, and his wife, First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble. The service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W 86th St, Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday, September 11 at 4 p.m.

To learn more about Bishop Trimble, his history of service, credentials, and family, read: Trimble assigned as new Indiana Conference Bishop 
Laity Day with the Bishop
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Castleton United Methodist Church
7101 Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis
Join us for a meaningful day of learning and listening with our new bishop.  Come hear the call to hope, be reminded that hope restores us and moves us.  Come hear the hope stories of others who are partners with us in the work of Christ and the church.  Share together in workshops that will inspire, teach and challenge your personal call to hope.

We hope that you are encouraged and inspired to discover, develop, and deploy fruitful leaders!

Clergy Covenant Day
Thursday, November 10, 2016 
Zionsville United Methodist Church
9644 Whitestown Road, Zionsville
Our Bishop, Leadership Development and Chairs of the Indiana Conference Clergy Orders call for a gathering of all clergy and clergy candidates (certified candidates, deacons, elders, local pastors, retirees and seminarians) to cultivate our clergy covenant.

All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries need to attend this important gathering. While this is not a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend.

Advance registration is requested. Onsite registrations will not have lunch available.

This event is for clergy only; we are unable to accommodate spouses.

This is event is FREE of cost. Lunch is optional at a price of $5.00, but must be purchased during the registration process

Child care will also be available. 

Registration for this event ends Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm.


West District Lay Servant Academy
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Sullivan First UMC
Lay Servant Ministries
Please mark your calendars for the fall session of the West District Lay Servant Academy. Classes will be held Saturday, November 19th at Sullivan First United Methodist Church. 

More details and registration forms will be coming soon!
NEW Davis
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
Preferred Telephone Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.