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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-VENTS
For Friday, May 9, 2008 – Sunday is Pentecost and Mother’s Day
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Dan Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org.
Deadline for submitting e-vents is Thursday at 10 a.m.
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INDIANA AREA ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATES
THEME FOR BOTH CONFERENCESI Have Called You Friends – Friends with Christ, Friends with Each Other John 15:12-15 |
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North Indiana Annual Conference The United Methodist Church May 29-31, 2008 Purdue University, West Lafayette |
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South Indiana Annual Conference The United Methodist Church June 5-7, 2008 Indiana University, Bloomington |
TONIGHT
MURDER MYSTERY AT INDY’S EPWORTH: WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?
The Epworth United Methodist Church Green Team of Indianapolis is offering a free screening on TONIGHT, Friday, May 9, of the award-winning Sony Pictures documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?, an eye-opening look at what happened to General Motor’s zero-emissions electric car.
The documentary will be shown at 7 p.m. at the church, 6450 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis.
Who Killed the Electric Car? chronicles the life and mysterious death of the GM EV1, examining its cultural and economic ripple effects and how they reverberated through the halls of government and big business.
For more information on the program or the Epworth Green Team, call Epworth at 317- 251-1481.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE DIRECTOR TALKS ON PASTORAL LIFE
- “What they never taught you in seminary”
- Led by the Rev. Dr. Jim Bushfield
- Monday, May 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- South Indiana Conference Center in Bloomington.
- Cost $30, includes book and lunch.
- Registration info available at www.sicumc.org.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HOLD LUNCHEON FOR HOSTS
- May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Golden Corral located just off US 31 on the south edge of Kokomo.
- If you have any questions contact Pastor Norm Nellis at normgumc@aim.com or 765-447-4152.
MOSSBURG STRINGS TO PERFORM BENEFIT FOR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN
- May 16 at 7 p.m.
- Wesley UMC, 3423 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224.
- Cost: $10 Adult, Children under 12, $5. Family Ticket $25
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS
- Making A Great Move
- May 17 at two locations.
- Registration fee: $25 per church
- At Gobin Memorial in Greencastle, with Dr. PT Wilson, from 10-2, lunch is on your own.
- At Seymour First in Seymour with the Rev. Charles Wilfong, from 10-2, lunch is on your own.
- For more information, log on to www.sicumc.org.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS COMING
- May 17-18, 2008 University UMC Las Vegas, Nev.
- To register and find hotel options, visit www.gbod.org/thesource or contact Micki McCorkle, mmccorkle@gbod.org, 615-340-1797; or Sarah Smith, ssmith@gbod.org, 615-340-1780.
STUDY JOHN WESLEY WHILE LIVING IN AN ENGLISH MANOR THIS SPRING
- May 17-June 20, 2008
- Students interested in learning more can contact the Rev. Brian Erickson, be27@evansville.edu or http://faculty.evansville.edu/be27 or the UE Director of Study Abroad, Earl Kirk, ek43@evansville.edu.
NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
UINDY IN PLACE TO FEATURE BRAIN FITNESS MAY 15
The next University of Indianapolis IN Place series event is coming soon.
Topic: Brain Fitness, presented by Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH
Director of Research Operations, Indianapolis Discovery Network for Dementia Scientist at the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
Thursday, May 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center, Laikin Auditorium, 6701 Hoover Road in Indianapolis. Continental breakfast provided.
The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community's ongoing IN Place series is dedicated to addressing issues related to aging in place. This presentation is hosted by our partners at ElderSource and Elder-Friendly Communities.
There is no cost to attend, however reservations are requested. Please RSVP by May 9 to Stephanie Black, blackst@uindy.edu, or by calling 317-791-5930.
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE PLANS YOUTH CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER
Jr. High Youth Annual Conference is scheduled to meet Sept. 6-7 at Camp Rivervale
Guest Band: Alabaster Box MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Save the date flyer available on line at www.sicumc.org/YouthMinistries
Let the South Indiana Conference Youth Ministries know what your youth group is doing. Send an e-mail to Lourdes Gonzalez.
Stories will be posted on the South Indiana Conference Web site at www.sicumc.org.
PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY TO BE CELEBRATED MAY 18
Your gift offers The United Methodist Church a voice in advocating for peace and justice at home and around the world.
Peace with Justice Sunday is celebrated the Sunday after Pentecost. That’s May 18 this year. However, this special emphasis and offering can be received at any time of the year.
Recipients: Each of the two Indiana annual conferences keeps 50 percent of the receipts for Peace with Justice Ministries within the conference. The remaining 50 percent is used for Peace with Justice Ministries related to the General Board of Church and Society.
The 2007 offering totaled $301,357 nationwide.
In the South Indiana Conference, PWJ offering funds are used to help support gambling recovery, prison and jail ministry, and inmate reentry partnerships.
For offering and worship resources, log on to www.umc.giving.org.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS
FORT WAYNE CHURCH PRESENTS ‘ONE…’ PERFORMANCE ON JUNE 1
Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Rd, Fort Wayne will present 'ONE! Songs of Faith, Hope and Love' performed by Calvary's choir on Sunday, June 1 at 9:15 a.m. Following the program, the New Builders Class will serve their annual steak dinner featuring steak, baked potato and fresh strawberry pie. Cost: Adults $7, Children 10 and under $3. Contact 260-747-9218 for tickets and further information.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENTS REMINDERS
For complete details of these events, visit www.inareaumc.org/haps.htm.
YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS HOLY LAND TRIP SCHEDULED FOR MAY 18-28
- For more information, contact Rev. Duke at 812-385-2910.
2008 NORTH INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UMC
- May 29-31 at Purdue University, West Lafayette.
MEGACHURCHES WORKSHOP TO EXPLORE FACTS, MYTHS, LESSONS
- May 30
- Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
- The cost of the workshop is $30 a person ($25 a person for congregational teams of three or more)
- Registrations received by May 23 guarantee lunch and a copy of the book.
2008 SOUTH INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UMC
- June 5-7 at Indiana University in Bloomington.
UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JUNE 14, 21, 28
- Saturday, June 14 at Scottsburg UMC, 615 South Honeyrun Parkway in Scottsburg
- Saturday, June 21 at Old Bethel UMC, 7995 E. 21st Street in Indianapolis
- Saturday, June 28 at Aldersgate UMC, 5130 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville
- Sessions and lunch are provided free of charge.
- Call 877-391-8811 or e-mail Jenny Weber at jenny@umfsi.org.
- Registration deadline is May 30.
FIVE DAY ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION
- June 15 to June 20
- If interested, please contact Barbara Hale, MA - SF & E at 317-696-6747 or e-mail at: bhale1020@msn.com.
SPIRIT-FILLED CONFERENCE COMING TO COLUMBUS, OHIO
- July 2-6
- Visit Aldersgate for more information.
NORTH INDIANA SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SET FOR JULY 9-12
- July 9 for the Drive-In Day and Wed. evening
- July 9 through Saturday, July 12
- at Manchester College, in North Manchester, Ind.
- More information to come.
2008 NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE UMC
- July 15-19 at Grand Rapids, Mich. For more information, log on to www.ncj2008.org.
CHURCH SECRETARIES INSTITUTE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20-25 IN ATLANTA
- Limited scholarships
- Cynthia J. Haralson, Director of Records and Statistics, GCFA Staff Representative to PAUMCS. Phone 866-367-4232, ext. 2386 or by e-mail at charalson@gcfa.org
SOUTH INDIANA SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHEDULED FOR JULY
- July 26-Super Saturday Session or July 27-30 Weekday School
- For more information check out the “Southwind” newsletter by logging onto: www.gbgm-umc.org/sicumw/
UPCOMING SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS
- Worship Alive! Roots and Wings for Transformational Worship
- Aug. 25 at Castleton UMC from 9-3
- Registration fee is: $45 for Indiana Area clergy and lay ($65 all others).
- Retirement Planning Session for Clergy
- Sept. 15, at the South Indiana Conference Center in Bloomington from 9-4
- First Mondays
- September from 9-4 the first Monday of each month (except September which will be on the 2nd Monday)
- Registration fee is $25 for each session or $125 for all 10 sessions for clergy or lay of either UM Conferences ($75 per session all others).
- Convocation for Pastors
- Oct. 13-15, Columbus, IN.
- Urban Ministry
- Jan. 26 from 9 to 4
- For more information, log on to www.sicumc.org.
JOINT SESSION OF NORTH AND SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCES (if needed)
- Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
INFORMATION ON BISHOP’S 2009 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE NOW AVAILABLE.
- For brochures, more information or registration forms you may contact Norm Nellis at 765-447-4152 or normgumc@aim.com.
EO OFFERS DISCOUNT TO OBERAMMERGAU 2010 TRIP WITH BISHOP
- For brochures, information, or questions please feel free to contact Pastor Norm Nellis at normgumc@aim.com or 765-447-4152.
Send your events announcements for posting to dgangler@inareaumc.org.
Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.
Last updated on 05/08/2008