20/20 Vision: Leading to God's New Horizons
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Upcoming Clergy
Birthdays!
April 12 - Robert Hicks
April 22 - Melissa Engel
April 23 - Karen Martin Tichenor
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Contact Information
Superintendent
Carlo Rapanut
cell 907-854-8340
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2015 Conference Journal
The Conference Journal is posted on our website and you can access it anytime you would like. Download it onto your computer desktop for easy research.
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 Bishop's Blog
On a recent trip on an airplane, Bishop Hagiya had a conversation with a man. The conversation reminded him about life, choices, and his joy in mentoring others. Read his blog here. |
 Superintendent's Blog
Have a wonderful week. |
Annual Conference Registration is OPEN!
On the conference website, you will find an array of Annual Conference related items: forms, workshop information, award opportunities, schedule, etc. Start taking a look at things so that you become familiar with the events and so you don't miss submission deadlines. |
Conference Reports Due April 15th
If you are a chair of a committee and you have not sent in your committee report, you have until April 15th to do so. Refer to your email for the guidelines.
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 Wear Blue in April
By Maria Del Rosario, AK-UMW Social Action Coordinator
April is the advocacy month for Child Abuse Prevention and Autism Awareness. In recollection, there are two similarities that describe them- a perception in life of rejection and misunderstanding and the other is, the striking increase in their prevalence. Both have chosen blue as the signature color for their cause. Read more of her letter here. |
 Church Rummage Sale
Anchor Park UMC will be having a Big Huge Church Sale on Saturday May 7th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you are doing your spring cleaning and have items you would like to contribute to the sale, please bring them by 2300 Oak Drive between 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. You can contact the office at 277-0152 if you have questions. Then come back on May 7th and shop! |
 Annual Potluck and Auction
The Annual PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Potluck and Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, April 21st from 6-8pm at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road.
Come out and help support our organization all while enjoying great food and company!!! If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Pintsch at 240-7409 or dpintsch@gci.net.
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 Women by the Numbers at GC2016
A total of 864 delegates will meet for General Conference on May 10-20 in Portland, Oregon. Their task will be to revise church laws, adopt new ones and approve plans and budgets for churchwide programs. Of those delegates, 311 are women. As part of its monitoring responsibilities, the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women digs into the numbers.
Read story about central conferences Read story about U.S. jurisdictions
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 Methodists Meet with Pope Francis
Pope Francis said that Catholics and Methodists have much to learn from one another as they work together in loving service to the world, Vatican Radio reports. The Pope met April 7 with leaders of the World Methodist Council, the Methodist Council of Europe and the Methodist Church in Britain. A new ecumenical office also was dedicated at the Methodist Church at Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome.
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 Grant Helps Alaskans Address Community Issues
The Peace with Justice Sunday special offering is helping an Alaskan United Methodist organize churches to address local social problems. Barbara Dunlap-Berg reports on how church-based community organizing is building community, thanks to this grant. Peace with Justice Sunday is May 22.
Read story
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 Phyllis Sullivan is Turning 90!
Come to an Open House Cake and Punch Social in honor of Phyllis Sullivan's 90th birthday. The celebration will occur on Friday, April 15th from 2-5 pm at Anchor Park UMC (2300 Oak Drive). Everyone that knows Phyllis is invited to attend. Phyllis currently attends Christ First UMC in Wasilla. If you are not able to attend, please send her a card at 1725 Tillicum Avenue, Wasilla, AK, 99654. No gifts please! |
 UMM Retreat
The 12th Annual United Methodist Men's retreat will take place at the Hope Retreat Center on April 16th. United Methodist Men from the Anchorage Metro Area, the Valley and the Kenai Peninsula are invited. Rev. Nico Romeijn-Stout, Pastor of Discipleship and Social Justice at St. John UMC, will be the resource person for the event and lead two discussions. The participants will have the opportunity to experience a Wesleyan class meeting. Read more about the event here. |
 Come Fly a Kite
You are invited to come fly a kite at an Earth Day Event here in Anchorage on Saturday April 23. For those of you not in Anchorage, we encourage you to consider a similar event in your community. Earth Day provides a wonderful opportunity for all of us, who care about the earth and all life to join together and say so. The plan is to gather on the Park Strip between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ... to fly kites in celebration of wind and all the other systems that provide beauty and life on this planet!
Bring your own kites, if you wish. Decorate them with your church's logo, or with a slogan and/and symbols celebrating earth and life. For those who don't have a kite when they arrive, there will be kite-making materials available.
Food vendors will be also be invited, so plan to eat lunch there. This event is presented by Citizens' Climate Lobby and other local community groups. |
 Come Celebrate 50 Years!
East Anchorage United Methodist Church will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, April 24 at their 9:00 am service. All are cordially invited, especially those who have been a part of their journey in ministry over these 50 years.
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 Two Weeks Left for INM!
Our Imagine No Malaria campaign will wrap up on World Malaria Day (April 25th). Although the Alaska Conference has exceeded our goal, not all of the Alaska churches have reached theirs. With $20,000 left for the Episcopal area to be raised, lets take this opportunity for our churches to reach their individual goals. You can read Julia Frisbie's latest article about all the success our fundraising has provided as we near the 1 million dollar goal. |
 Annual Conference Award Nominations
Each year at Annual Conference, people receive awards for various things. If you would like to nominate someone for any of the awards that the conference presents, please fill out the nomination forms from the conference website. The awards being presented this year are the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy, Lay, and Youth and the Outstanding Lay Person of the Year. There are lots of wonderful people in our communities who deserve these acknowledgements. Take a moment and nominate them! The nomination deadline is April 26th. |
 Make a Prayer Lantern for GC2016 Climate Vigil
United Methodists are invited to celebrate Earth Sunday by making or decorating a prayer lantern for use at climate vigil at General Conference 2016. The Pacific Northwest Conference is hosting the vigil on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center Plaza. The Rev. Jenny Phillips writes about how churches can make the lanterns to celebrate Earth Sunday.
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 Help Support a Mission Trip
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 Cook Needed at Birchwood Camp
Birchwood Camp is hiring 2 additional positions on their kitchen team- a lead cook and an assistant cook. Cooks are responsible for food preparation, serving, storage, and clean up, under the supervision of Birchwood Camp's Food Service Manager. Hours range from 10-40 hours per week depending on the camp's summer schedule. Flexibility and willingness to work a varied schedule, including many weekends, is a must. For more information, job descriptions, or to apply for a position visit: http://birchwoodcamp.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/
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 Ketchikan Hostel Seeking a Manager
Ketchikan Hostel, a ministry of First United Methodist Church, is seeking a manager.
The hostel operates from May 28th through August 31st.
The manger is responsible for the oversite of this ministry. You will welcome and register guests from 5:00pm - 11:00pm at which time the doors lock for the night and open again from 7:00am - 9:00am. The hostel is closed during the day allowing you to explore and enjoy the community.
If you have a bucket list of places to visit this should be on it. Our island community is located in the southern southeast of the Tongass National Forest. The fish run thick and a catch is guaranteed. Hiking trails abound with spectacular views.
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 Eagle River United Methodist Camp
Eagle River United Methodist Camp located in Juneau, Alaska will be having Discovery Camp for kids going into 3rd thru 8th grade. The dates for camp are July 17th - July 21st. This year's theme is "Power Up". To sign-up please contact the Sitka United Methodist Church at 907-747-8775 for a registration form. Children from other communities in Southeast Alaska and beyond are welcome to participate. Let's get together for camp!!!
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 FREE Webinars
Below you will find a list of webinars for church leaders offered by Discipleship Ministries' Leadership Ministries division for April and June. These webinars are free of charge. You can register by going to www.umcdiscipleship.org/webinars.
April 13 - Children and Covenant Discipleship April 14 - Transitioning from Multigenerational to Intergenerational April 21 - Vital Congregations: Living into Our Journey May 5 - Camp and Retreat Ministry May 5 - Let the Children Give: Raising Generous Children May 18 - Social Holiness: The Method of Methodism May 31 - Connecting with Communities and Schools June 15 - Covenant Discipleship with Youth |
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