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Tuesday, Jul 23, 2019
Clergy may be the first individuals who become aware of elder abuse or exploitation in their communities, but clergy are often left out of discussions of elder justice. 'Leading Faithfully: Mobilizing Clergy to Help Respond to Elder Abuse" will help connect the dots for faith leaders that serve in communities across Ohio.
Workshops will be held in West Ohio on August 21 (Grove City), September 11 (Dayton), and September 18 (Toledo).
Cost is $25 for registration... continue reading
Tuesday, Jul 23, 2019
You are more likely to encounter someone - a friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community - in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Youth Mental Health F... continue reading
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
Now that I am in my 35th year of pastoral ministry, and my sixth year of serving as a superintendent, I have seen and worked with a wide variety of congregations. And what I am noticing in this season of ministry is that as our dialogue with each other has become more and more divisive and toxic, as we have seen the cultural trend that fewer folks are attending worship, and those who do are attending less often, we tend to lose sight of the fact that even now... continue reading
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
Whether you are getting set to launch fall ministries and programs, building your congregation's budget for 2020, or both, be sure to include a check-up of your building on your to-do list. An annual building check-up can prevent small maintenance issues from becoming major - and may ward off endangering the health and safety of your congregants and guests.
Get started by downloading this checklist produced by The Academy of Church Business Administrators.
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
A team is scheduled for November 5-13, 2019 to be in mission with Costa Rican Methodist Churches. The team will be led by VIM Team Leader, Jack Reif, and will focus on building Christian relationships and increasing Christian development.
Cost is $1600 per person, with a deposit of $500 due at time of registration.
For more information or an application, contact Jack at jack.reif34 [at] gmail.com.
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
Petitions for consideration by the 2020 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary now through September 18, 2019. For complete information about submitting a petition, click HERE.
Questions about the petition submission process may be submitted by e-mail to the Petitions Secretary at aherrera [at] umcgc.org.
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
North Broadway UMC Sprague Leadership Institute, with support from MTSO, and in partnership with Columbus Sanctuary Collective, the Columbus Mennonite Church and Community Refugee and Immigration (CRIS) presents: Sanctuary For All, a faith-based conversation and workshop about the Accompaniment Movement on Thursday, July 18, 10:45 am - 4:30 pm. Keynote speaker, Ravi Ragbir, is an immigration rights activist at New Sanctuary Coalition in New York. Ravi will shar... continue reading
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
Splish, splash and sploosh are all sounds of summer. And you will hear them all during Splash-A-Palooza at Camp Wesley.
Youth ages 7 to 17 can jump in on this classic week of Camp Wesley packed into 3 days. You will get soaked as you swim in the pool, slosh down the turbo-shoot water slide, rock climb, rope swing, slide, and jump off Adventure Island at a beach. Water balloons, inner tube water polo, and a water carnival will drench you in new and wacky ways.... continue reading
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
The Discipleship Ministries Racial Ethnic Local Church Grants (RELCC) provide funding to strengthen the ethnic local church through leadership training, small groups, worship, stewardship and spiritual formation within and beyond the church. Grants up to $10,000 are available. Applications are due September 10.
For full details and the application form, click HERE.
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
Mission u, sponsored by The United Methodist Women, is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. It also provides opportunities for all to grow in faith, hope, and love in action. Both members and non-members of UMW are encouraged to attend.
The deadline to register for the 4-day Mission School is June 26, deadline to register for the 1-day s... continue reading