An incorrect copy of the July apportionment report was posted last week.  Here is the corrected version.  It has been uploaded to the conference website in the place of the other copy.

The Alaska United Methodist Women are gearing up for their Annual Gathering which will be held at North Star Bible Camp from October 9-11.  In their latest newsletter that just hit the presses this week, you can find the registration form and information about what the amazing weekend will entail.  If you are a woman in Alaska you do not want to miss this!  Read the latest newsletter here.

Imagine No Malaria has featured our very own field coordinator, Julia Frisbie, in their most recent communications article.  She is doing an amazing job keeping us motivated to raise all this important money for Imagine No Malaria and to reach our goals.  Read the article here.

Legislation is coming to General Conference, the denomination's top lawmaking body, with the goal of increasing bishops' accountability.  Bishops themselves also are discussing how to hold each other accountable.  Read the report from United Methodist Communications.

Heather Wilson, UMVIM Western Jurisdiction Coordinator for the California-Pacific Annual Conference, offers this prayer on behalf of those affected by raging wildfires in California.  Wilson works to train, promote, uplift, and connect short-term mission volunteers of all ages throughout the Western Jurisdiction to serve in long-term recovery efforts, disaster response, and building relationships built on the love of Christ.

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 13th (date change).  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.

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!

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 25 - Choosing Curriculum

~Wednesday, August 26 - Bead and a Prayer

~Thursday, August 27 - Developing Your Ministry Plan-A Four Part In Depth Series; Session 1, Congregational DNA

~Tuesday, September 1 - Tuesday Tea with Melanie; Engaging Children in the Community-web chat

~Thursday, September 10 - Policies! Policies! Policies!

~Tuesday, September 15 - Celebrating Extended Advent: Why and How-to

~Tuesday, September 22 - What is Lay Servant Ministries all About?

~Thursday, September 24 - Developing Your Ministry Plan-A Four Part In Depth Series; Session 2, Discovering Your Congregation's Niche

~Thursday, September 24 - Grant Writing 101: Launching Projects & Ministries that Make a Difference

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.