Read my new blog post: Just One Candle.

You can always read past blog posts here.  Have a great week and Merry Christmas!

The informational flier and registration form are now posted on the the conference website.  We have also included the registration form for the Winter Rendezvous meetings as they coincide with the CCCG event.  Keep in mind that the pastor and one finance or stewardship person from each church will have their transportation and registration cost covered to attend the CCCG event.  More lay members are encouraged to attend if they are able but their transportation costs would not be covered.  We want to thank the Tuell Center again for their generosity with this event.  The CCCG event will be held at UMC of Chugiak on February 18-19, 2016.

Here is the apportionment report as of December 17th.  Twelve of our churches have paid 100% of their apportionments! Congratulations to you!  For those that haven't reached 100% yet, you have a few more days!

The reorganization adds one additional position to the agency's executive team with the promotion of Jennifer Rodia to the newly created position of Chief Communications Officer. Rodia will oversee member communication, seeker advertising and communications, global communications training and development, connectional giving marketing, UMCom.org and productions.
 
No reduction-in-force was associated with the reorganization plan, which takes effect immediately.

Every year the United Methodist Women of Alaska put on educational events based on study topics.  This year the studies are Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God which will be led by Susie Smalley and Latin America: People and Faith led by Walt Hays.  The first event will take place on the Kenai Peninsula.  It will be held at North Star United Methodist Church on January 15-16, 2016.  Please contact Bonnie Miller or Jennifer Miller if you have any questions.