The July apportionment report has been posted to the conference website.  If you are interested in seeing how your church is doing, read the report here.

For further information, or to submit names, please contact me (Debbie Ervin) at akdrc99708@gmail.com or call (907)978-0537.  Let's develop a great program!

CROP Hunger Walks are coming up soon in Seward and Anchorage.  Those are the only ones currently scheduled to take place in Alaska.  If you are in either area, consider participating.  Up to 25% of the money raised stays in your area. 75% of the money raised goes to Church World Service. Seward will hold their walk on Sunday, September 6th.  Anchorage will hold their walk on Sunday, September 27th.  Check out CROP Hunger Walk to find out the specifics for the walk in your area.

One of the pre-conference workshops offered in June was led by JP Ouellette of the Conflict Resolution Center.  He has notified us that for a very limited time, the Center is offering their Four Steps to Resolution coaching series at a dramatically reduced price.  These coaching sessions are valued at $350, and they normally make them accessible to folks for $99.  However, they are offering a special promotion that runs until Tuesday, August 18th for $29.

This series was built after working with hundreds of cases and successfully taking people through these four steps.  Watch a brief introduction of the series here.

Birchwood Camp is seeking an extra cook to help provide nutritious & delicious meals to our campers and guests year round.  Our camp cooks work under the supervision of our Food Service Manager.  Position requires 20-40 hours/week during the summer; hours are flexible during the off-season, but include many evenings and weekends.  Start date is flexible.  $11-$14/hour DOE.  Position responsibilities include: preparation of meals, helping with serving meals, cleanup following meals, prepare snacks for campers and staff.  Assistant Cook or Lead Cook positions available.  More information and an application can be found online.

The Spiritual Life Minister position at AK Child & Family will be opening soon and they are looking for someone to fill the vacancy.  The position is 20 hours a week with varied hours throughout the week.  Some of the hours will include Sundays and various Holidays.  The pay range is $15.13-$16.53 per hour plus benefits (not including medical, dental, vision).  You can read the job description here.  Please contact AK Child & Family directly if you are interested.

Start registering now to attend the School of Theology, which will occur September 18-19, 2015 at St. John UMC.  You can go to our website for more information or view the registration brochure.

Church leaders from around our denomination are eligible to participate in these upcoming free webinars offered by the GBOD Leadership Ministries division.  You can register online by going here.  Here are a few of the webinars coming up:

~Tuesday, August 11 - Seasons: The Liturgical Year Opportunities for Older Adult Ministry

~Tuesday, August 11 - Still Created by God

~Thursday, August 20 - Earn, Save, Give: A Stewardship Campaign with a Wesleyan Foundation

~Tuesday, August 25 - Choosing Curriculum

~Wednesday, August 26 - Bead and a Prayer