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DISTRICT DATES (Subject to Change) Oct 14 dCOM Punxsy First 9:00 Oct 16 1to1’s and CC Cluster G 9:00am Detar, Eric - CALL 10:00am McKee, Saundra 11:00am Marshall, Deb 12:00pm Berkey, Wade 1:00pm Berkey, Ali 2:00pm Schall, Brenda 3:00pm DeLuca, Ernie 4:00pm Lindahl, Craig @ Kittanning First Charges: Kittanning First, Allegheny River, UMC4C, Sherrett 6:00 Oct 17 1to1’s and CC Cluster H 10:00am Morelli, Paul 11:00am Blose, Leon 12:00pm Thompson, Paul 1:00pm Kirby, Bob 2:00pm Tucker, Lance 3:00pm Kraus, Melissa @ Lakeside Charges: Dubois: Lakeside, First, Trinity, Good Shepherd, Pleasant Valley 6:00 Indiana District Newsletter 10/10/17

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DISTRICT DATES (Subject to Change)

Oct 14 dCOM Punxsy First 900

Oct 16 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster G

900am Detar Eric - CALL

1000am McKee Saundra

1100am Marshall Deb

1200pm Berkey Wade

100pm Berkey Ali

200pm Schall Brenda

300pm DeLuca Ernie

400pm Lindahl Craig

Kittanning First

Charges

Kittanning First

Allegheny River

UMC4C

Sherrett

600

Oct 17 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster H

1000am Morelli Paul

1100am Blose Leon

1200pm Thompson Paul

100pm Kirby Bob

200pm Tucker Lance

300pm Kraus Melissa

Lakeside

Charges

Dubois Lakeside

First

Trinity

Good Shepherd

Pleasant Valley

600

Indiana District Newsletter 101017

400pm Henderson Don

Oct 18 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster I

100pm McQuown Glenn - CALL

200pm Kociban Deb

300pm Howard Dennis

400pm Duffee Ken

Dayton

Charges

Templeton

Dayton

Ringgold Timblin

600

Oct 19 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster J

100pm Topar Tom

Marion Center

Charges

600

200pm Hill Raymond

300pm Dunlap Jim

400pm Mihoerck Kathy

500pm Wellner Erica

Marion Center

Purchase Line

Marchand

Oct 23 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster K

1000am Phillips Clint

1100am Smith Jim

100pm Prevot Chuck

200pm Lois Jackson

300pm Chiplis Janet

400pm Wolfe Doug

Punxsy Grace

Charges

Punxsy Crosstown

Cloe

Valier

Juneau

600

Oct 24 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster L

100pm Brunner Butch

200pm Howe Rick

300pm Gresick Ed

400pm Hall Randy

Luthersburg

Charges

Luthersburg

Grampian Hickory

Penfield

600

Oct 29 District Council District Office 630

Oct 31 Regional Clergy Breakfast - Indiana Eat-N-Park 800

Oct 31 Regional Clergy Lunch - Kittanning Thee Log Cabin 1200

Nov 1 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy The New Anchor Inn 1200

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1100

Nov 8 OMG Mentoring Group District Office 900

Nov 9 Ramps District Office 400

Nov 14 Superintendency District Office 100

Nov 18 dCOM Punxsy First 830

Dec 4 District Clergy Christmas Party Punxsy First 530

Jan 8 Trustee Location and Building District Office 630

Jan 10 Bishoprsquos Day on the District TBD TBD

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast - Indiana Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Lunch - Kittanning Thee Log Cabin 1200

Jan 24 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy Anchor Inn 1200

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1200

NEW NEWS

Regional Meetings of the Order of Elders

We will discuss issues facing the church and society

The meetings are expected to last from 10 am - 2 pm

The dates and locations are

October 30 Charter Oak UMC Greensburg

November 2 Oakland UMC Johnstown

November 10 Dutilh UMC Cranberry TWP

November 17 Allegheny College Meadville

Turkey Dinner

Cochrans Mill United Methodist Church

2571 Garretts Run Road Ford City PA 16226 (near Burrell Twp Fire Hall)

Saturday October 28th 4 PM until

Adults $10

Ages 6-12 $5

Ages 5 and under are free

Take-outs $50 extra

(724-842-2291 or 724-354-2010)

2018 Equitable Compensation Forms are due - Wednesday November 1 (where applicable)

Engaging amp Serving Your Community

with Rev Jeff Campbell of Discipleship Ministries

Sunday November 5 and Monday November 6 2017

Clergy and Laity both are invited to Jeffrsquos presentation at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center

beginning Sunday at 300 pm and ending Monday afternoon Hosted by the Kane District

Download Flyer

$30mdashfor Single room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$20mdashfor Shared room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$5mdashfor Sunday only (includes evening meal)

$15mdashfor Commuter Rate

For reservations contact AnneOlmstedmanororg or 814-945-6512

WPA MLK Racial Justice Scholarship

Individuals active in racial justice ministry who are pursuing ordination or licensing as a local

pastor may apply for the new Martin Luther King Jr Racial Justice Scholarship It is offered by

the Pittsburgh and Greensburg districts The deadline is Wednesday November 15 Get

application with details Get application in PDF

What to Expect at Creativity Orlando

Download our Brochure

for the schedule hotel information and more

Scholarships available Email sarahrogoishleadershipnexusorg

Global Migration Sunday

On Sunday December 3 United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in a day of

prayer and special offering to support displaced people around the world Thomas Kemper top

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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400pm Henderson Don

Oct 18 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster I

100pm McQuown Glenn - CALL

200pm Kociban Deb

300pm Howard Dennis

400pm Duffee Ken

Dayton

Charges

Templeton

Dayton

Ringgold Timblin

600

Oct 19 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster J

100pm Topar Tom

Marion Center

Charges

600

200pm Hill Raymond

300pm Dunlap Jim

400pm Mihoerck Kathy

500pm Wellner Erica

Marion Center

Purchase Line

Marchand

Oct 23 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster K

1000am Phillips Clint

1100am Smith Jim

100pm Prevot Chuck

200pm Lois Jackson

300pm Chiplis Janet

400pm Wolfe Doug

Punxsy Grace

Charges

Punxsy Crosstown

Cloe

Valier

Juneau

600

Oct 24 1to1rsquos and CC Cluster L

100pm Brunner Butch

200pm Howe Rick

300pm Gresick Ed

400pm Hall Randy

Luthersburg

Charges

Luthersburg

Grampian Hickory

Penfield

600

Oct 29 District Council District Office 630

Oct 31 Regional Clergy Breakfast - Indiana Eat-N-Park 800

Oct 31 Regional Clergy Lunch - Kittanning Thee Log Cabin 1200

Nov 1 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy The New Anchor Inn 1200

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1100

Nov 8 OMG Mentoring Group District Office 900

Nov 9 Ramps District Office 400

Nov 14 Superintendency District Office 100

Nov 18 dCOM Punxsy First 830

Dec 4 District Clergy Christmas Party Punxsy First 530

Jan 8 Trustee Location and Building District Office 630

Jan 10 Bishoprsquos Day on the District TBD TBD

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast - Indiana Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Lunch - Kittanning Thee Log Cabin 1200

Jan 24 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy Anchor Inn 1200

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1200

NEW NEWS

Regional Meetings of the Order of Elders

We will discuss issues facing the church and society

The meetings are expected to last from 10 am - 2 pm

The dates and locations are

October 30 Charter Oak UMC Greensburg

November 2 Oakland UMC Johnstown

November 10 Dutilh UMC Cranberry TWP

November 17 Allegheny College Meadville

Turkey Dinner

Cochrans Mill United Methodist Church

2571 Garretts Run Road Ford City PA 16226 (near Burrell Twp Fire Hall)

Saturday October 28th 4 PM until

Adults $10

Ages 6-12 $5

Ages 5 and under are free

Take-outs $50 extra

(724-842-2291 or 724-354-2010)

2018 Equitable Compensation Forms are due - Wednesday November 1 (where applicable)

Engaging amp Serving Your Community

with Rev Jeff Campbell of Discipleship Ministries

Sunday November 5 and Monday November 6 2017

Clergy and Laity both are invited to Jeffrsquos presentation at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center

beginning Sunday at 300 pm and ending Monday afternoon Hosted by the Kane District

Download Flyer

$30mdashfor Single room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$20mdashfor Shared room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$5mdashfor Sunday only (includes evening meal)

$15mdashfor Commuter Rate

For reservations contact AnneOlmstedmanororg or 814-945-6512

WPA MLK Racial Justice Scholarship

Individuals active in racial justice ministry who are pursuing ordination or licensing as a local

pastor may apply for the new Martin Luther King Jr Racial Justice Scholarship It is offered by

the Pittsburgh and Greensburg districts The deadline is Wednesday November 15 Get

application with details Get application in PDF

What to Expect at Creativity Orlando

Download our Brochure

for the schedule hotel information and more

Scholarships available Email sarahrogoishleadershipnexusorg

Global Migration Sunday

On Sunday December 3 United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in a day of

prayer and special offering to support displaced people around the world Thomas Kemper top

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

Page 3: Indiana District Newsletterwpa-email.brtapp.com/files/tables/emails/1853324/files/Oct 10, 2017... · Jan 10 Bishop’s Day on the District TBD TBD Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast

Nov 1 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy The New Anchor Inn 1200

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Nov 2 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1100

Nov 8 OMG Mentoring Group District Office 900

Nov 9 Ramps District Office 400

Nov 14 Superintendency District Office 100

Nov 18 dCOM Punxsy First 830

Dec 4 District Clergy Christmas Party Punxsy First 530

Jan 8 Trustee Location and Building District Office 630

Jan 10 Bishoprsquos Day on the District TBD TBD

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast - Indiana Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 23 Regional Clergy Lunch - Kittanning Thee Log Cabin 1200

Jan 24 Regional Clergy Lunch - Punxsy Anchor Inn 1200

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Breakfast - DuBois Eat-N-Park 800

Jan 25 Regional Clergy Lunch - Brookville Dennyrsquos 1200

NEW NEWS

Regional Meetings of the Order of Elders

We will discuss issues facing the church and society

The meetings are expected to last from 10 am - 2 pm

The dates and locations are

October 30 Charter Oak UMC Greensburg

November 2 Oakland UMC Johnstown

November 10 Dutilh UMC Cranberry TWP

November 17 Allegheny College Meadville

Turkey Dinner

Cochrans Mill United Methodist Church

2571 Garretts Run Road Ford City PA 16226 (near Burrell Twp Fire Hall)

Saturday October 28th 4 PM until

Adults $10

Ages 6-12 $5

Ages 5 and under are free

Take-outs $50 extra

(724-842-2291 or 724-354-2010)

2018 Equitable Compensation Forms are due - Wednesday November 1 (where applicable)

Engaging amp Serving Your Community

with Rev Jeff Campbell of Discipleship Ministries

Sunday November 5 and Monday November 6 2017

Clergy and Laity both are invited to Jeffrsquos presentation at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center

beginning Sunday at 300 pm and ending Monday afternoon Hosted by the Kane District

Download Flyer

$30mdashfor Single room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$20mdashfor Shared room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$5mdashfor Sunday only (includes evening meal)

$15mdashfor Commuter Rate

For reservations contact AnneOlmstedmanororg or 814-945-6512

WPA MLK Racial Justice Scholarship

Individuals active in racial justice ministry who are pursuing ordination or licensing as a local

pastor may apply for the new Martin Luther King Jr Racial Justice Scholarship It is offered by

the Pittsburgh and Greensburg districts The deadline is Wednesday November 15 Get

application with details Get application in PDF

What to Expect at Creativity Orlando

Download our Brochure

for the schedule hotel information and more

Scholarships available Email sarahrogoishleadershipnexusorg

Global Migration Sunday

On Sunday December 3 United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in a day of

prayer and special offering to support displaced people around the world Thomas Kemper top

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Turkey Dinner

Cochrans Mill United Methodist Church

2571 Garretts Run Road Ford City PA 16226 (near Burrell Twp Fire Hall)

Saturday October 28th 4 PM until

Adults $10

Ages 6-12 $5

Ages 5 and under are free

Take-outs $50 extra

(724-842-2291 or 724-354-2010)

2018 Equitable Compensation Forms are due - Wednesday November 1 (where applicable)

Engaging amp Serving Your Community

with Rev Jeff Campbell of Discipleship Ministries

Sunday November 5 and Monday November 6 2017

Clergy and Laity both are invited to Jeffrsquos presentation at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center

beginning Sunday at 300 pm and ending Monday afternoon Hosted by the Kane District

Download Flyer

$30mdashfor Single room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$20mdashfor Shared room (includes 3 meals plus room)

$5mdashfor Sunday only (includes evening meal)

$15mdashfor Commuter Rate

For reservations contact AnneOlmstedmanororg or 814-945-6512

WPA MLK Racial Justice Scholarship

Individuals active in racial justice ministry who are pursuing ordination or licensing as a local

pastor may apply for the new Martin Luther King Jr Racial Justice Scholarship It is offered by

the Pittsburgh and Greensburg districts The deadline is Wednesday November 15 Get

application with details Get application in PDF

What to Expect at Creativity Orlando

Download our Brochure

for the schedule hotel information and more

Scholarships available Email sarahrogoishleadershipnexusorg

Global Migration Sunday

On Sunday December 3 United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in a day of

prayer and special offering to support displaced people around the world Thomas Kemper top

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

Page 5: Indiana District Newsletterwpa-email.brtapp.com/files/tables/emails/1853324/files/Oct 10, 2017... · Jan 10 Bishop’s Day on the District TBD TBD Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast

WPA MLK Racial Justice Scholarship

Individuals active in racial justice ministry who are pursuing ordination or licensing as a local

pastor may apply for the new Martin Luther King Jr Racial Justice Scholarship It is offered by

the Pittsburgh and Greensburg districts The deadline is Wednesday November 15 Get

application with details Get application in PDF

What to Expect at Creativity Orlando

Download our Brochure

for the schedule hotel information and more

Scholarships available Email sarahrogoishleadershipnexusorg

Global Migration Sunday

On Sunday December 3 United Methodist churches are encouraged to participate in a day of

prayer and special offering to support displaced people around the world Thomas Kemper top

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

Page 6: Indiana District Newsletterwpa-email.brtapp.com/files/tables/emails/1853324/files/Oct 10, 2017... · Jan 10 Bishop’s Day on the District TBD TBD Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast

executive of the UMC Global Ministries said the mission of Global Migration Sunday is

threefold Learn pray respond Read more Find resources at umcmigrationorg

Know UMC History

Take the United Methodist Bishops quiz

OFFICE INFORMATION

DS Rev James N Pond indianadswpaumcorg Cell (724) 322-1718

Admin Sherry Meterko indianaofficewpaumcorg Office Closed Fridays

Office (814) 938-1742 Fax (814) 938-6457

Calendar httpwwwwpaumcorgindianacalendar

Lay Leader Corona McKee coronamckeeyahoocom

Lay Servant Ministries Jennifer Gordon djgordonfamgmailcom or check out this link

httpssitesgooglecomsiteindianadlsm

Treasurer Don Shaffer mtndew82gmailcom Please send all monies to him at

4765 Ramsaytown Rd Brookville Pa 15825

OCTOBER

BELONG Youth Retreat

Wesley Woods Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 God knows you and

He loves you anyway Here is your chance to unplug from the daily struggles in

your life and find some space ndash to think to rest and to learn about the love that

God has for each of us Enjoy time to catch up with God and yourself Ages 6th ndash 12th grade Cost

$95person (Zipline and Airsoft $10 extraperson) Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 1 pm

on Sunday Register

Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Western Pennsylvania Christian Ashram

Friday October 13 ndash Sunday October 15 at Jumonville Retreat Center Hopwood PA Many

daily disciplines of the Ashram are incorporated into this weekend event

Email the Registrar for more information Families are encouraged to attend together

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Day

Cherry Run Camp Fall Work Days are Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 We will

be meeting at camp at 800 AM Lunch and dinner will be provided We will close on Sunday

with breakfast followed by worship We will be painting raking leaves winterizing and

completing several other tasks There will be jobs for people of all skill sets We will have the

dorms open for anyone who wishes to stay Saturday night Anyone under the age of 18yrs who

wishes to stay Saturday night must be accompanied by a legal guardian We will not be providing

counselors for this weekend If you plan on coming RSVPrsquos to Ryan Dinger at

ryanpdingergmailcom are appreciated

Missional Outreach

Discover the Best Practices for Expanding Missional Outreach at the ACTIVATE

Conference which will be held at South Harborcreek U M Church 7929 McGill Road

Harborcreek PA on Saturday October 14 from 830 am to 230 pm Lunch is provided

There is no cost To register please call our church office at (814) 899-5962 This Conference

will empower your outreach with strong biblical foundations and principles to develop a

customized biblical outreach plan to make disciples of Jesus Christ Youll learn the principles of

forming local and global Kingdom partnerships and fund your outreach by faith So come and

discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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discover how to energize and embed mission outreach in your church culture

Racial Justice Grants

Applications are available for grants to help UM young people with a passion for racial justice to

initiate projects that can influence their church community and world Three agencies and the

Connectional Table are collaborating to provide up to $2500 per project The deadline is

October 15 To apply Read Discipleship Ministries press release

Join us for the first annual Clergy College at Jumonville

It will begin on Sunday October 15th with registration at 430pm and end on Tuesday

October 17th with closing communion at 11am The total cost of the event is $200 per person

for double occupancy and $260 per person for single occupancy This includes your lodging

either in Washington Lodge or The Inn and it includes Sunday dinner three meals on Monday

and Tuesday breakfast To register please visit us online at httpsjumonvilleorgclergy-college-

registration or call us at the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912

For our first Clergy College we will welcome as our instructor Dr Steve Martyn who is the

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore

Kentucky Dr Martyn will join us for five teaching sessions which he has entitled ldquoFocused

Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo This will be a retreat that seeks to assist

clergy to step into their deepest callings as leaders of our Lordrsquos Body The retreat will center on

the leadership role of clergy (in our Wesleyan tradition) in the worship discipleship and

missional life of the church

Clergy College is open to all clergy and CEUrsquos will be offered according to our Annual

Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Conferencersquos policies There will be 34 of 1 CEU offered based on 75 hours of instruction

We look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks on the mountaintop at Jumonville for the

2017 Clergy College

Ruck the Bay

15K Military-Style Ruck MarchWalk in honor of our local fallen heroes and to end Veteran

homelessness It will take place on Sunday Oct 15 2017 with Registration at 1 pm with the

Ruck starting at 2 pm at Presque Isle State Park Beach 11 Erie Online registration will begin in

early July

Proceeds will benefit Erie United Methodist Alliancersquos (EUMA) Liberty House the only

transitional housing program in Erie County specifically for homeless Veterans The house is a

safe haven for the men who protected our freedom and are now in need of a new beginning

Ruck the Bay participants will complete the 15K (or optional 5K) carrying a loaded

rucksackbackpack and will observe memorials at every kilometer honoring those who have lost

their lives in service to our country Participants are encouraged to fill their rucksack with items to

donate to Liberty House (such as menrsquos hygiene products paper products laundry and

cleaning supplies linens and blankets towels etc) Drop-off boxes to unload your donations will

be located at the finish line

Pre-registration until September 15 Individual $30 Team of 4+ $25 includes Ruck the

Bay official t-shirt

Registration September 15 through day of event Individual $35 Team of 4+ $30

For more information contact the EUMA office at (814) 456-8073 or SGT Kelly Whitney

at 814-602-3602

Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Clergy College at Jumonville

Dr Steve Martyn associate professor of spiritual formation at Asbury Theological Seminary will

be the guest teacher for Jumonvilles first Clergy College event scheduled from Sunday dinner

October 15 through Tuesday morning October 17 2017 Open to all clergy the topic will be

ldquoFocused Ministry Fulfilling Godrsquos Purposes for the Churchrdquo The cost of this event is $200 for

double occupancy and $260 for single occupancy Learn more and register

Jumonvillersquos Sponsor Dinner

Wednesday October 18 2017 at the South Hills Country Club It is one of three fundraising

events each year The sponsorrsquos dinner has traditionally been held in mid-October

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Bishop of the WPA Conference of the United Methodist

Church will share her enthusiasm for the ministry of Christian Camping that takes place on the

Jumonville Mountaintop

Join the Celebration

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and President David Esterline of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

invite you to a reception celebrating the relationship between PTS and the UMC Itrsquos Thursday

October 19 from 630 to 9 pm at Calvary UMC on Pittsburghrsquos North Side RSVP by October

12 Download invitation with details

Technology in Ministry Workshop

9 am ndash 3 pm Thursday October 19 at Perkins Restaurant 505 Galleria Drive Johnstown

PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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PA The purpose of this workshop is to support the Conference Core Values and one of our Five

Areas of Focus Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world

The goals of this workshop are not limited to but expect that attendees will better be able to

use the Conference website to find forms and various documents they need to better serve their

appointment(s) Also to be better able to use the church and clergy dashboards and address any

questions related to the use of the conference website Attendees will also be able to address any

issues related to the use of technology in the church to help them offer worship and ministry to

those more technologically inclined Lastly we will address the entry of the year-end statistical

reports into EZRA and address issues people might have using this tool As part of John Wilsonrsquos

presentation we will learn how to use Mission Insight the conference demographic tool This tool

is valuable in helping clergy and their church boards and ministry teams to direct ministry

properly based on the demographics in the areas where they serve the church Cost $10 (includes

lunch) Register

Registration 830am

Welcome and Introductions 900am Larry Dunn

WPA Annual Conference Website ndash

Forms and dashboards 915am - 115am Ben Harsch

Lunch Break 1130-1215

Technology in Ministry 1215 ndash 130pm Bill Jacka

Year End Statistical Reports and Mission Insight (demographics) 130 ndash 300pm John Wilson

Each presenter will handle their own Q amp A at the end of their presentations

Addressing Opioid Addiction

Faith community leaders are invited to breakfast and a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological

Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Seminary to learn how to address addiction in the church and community Itrsquos scheduled for

Friday October 27 Get details and register

Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Fall Meeting

Saturday October 28 at Faith Delmont UMC 305 Freeport Street Delmont PA 15626 from

930 am to 230 pm Speaker Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi All women welcome Contact

Diane Miller at dianemiller2747gmailcom

ldquoThe God Diagnosisrdquo

By Dr Greg Viehman

Sunday October 29th 3pm amp 7pm

at Hickory High School 640 N Hermitage Rd Hermitage PA

Dr Viehman was an atheist doctor who set out to disprove God While doing so he found so

much evidence to something greater and knew something was missing in his life This is a tale of

his journey He has written 2 books about it and the one he will speak about is The God

Diagnosis Please join us

Tickets are free but we need a count of people

Please RSVP by October 14th via phone at 724-981-9450

or email at hickoryumcyahoocom Sponsored by the Shenango Valley Cluster

NOVEMBER

Young Adults Invited to Exploration 2017

Adults age 18-26 are invited to Exploration a three-day event November 3-5 in Portland

Oregon It is held every two years to help young adults explore their gifts for service as a deacon

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

Page 13: Indiana District Newsletterwpa-email.brtapp.com/files/tables/emails/1853324/files/Oct 10, 2017... · Jan 10 Bishop’s Day on the District TBD TBD Jan 23 Regional Clergy Breakfast

or elder in The United Methodist Church This yearrsquos event will be held Young adults who have

a sense that God might be calling them to ordained ministry who have wondered what ministry

in The United Methodist Church is all about who would like help sifting through issues involved

in an ordained vocation or who want to learn more about The United Methodist seminaries and

theological schools should attend this event ExploreCallingorg

Contact Rev JR Virgin at 814-244-5654 or jrv920yahoocom anytime until September 1

2017

Braddock Road Preservation Associations French amp Indian War History Seminar

November 3-4 2017 Passion Spies Murder and Intrigue How Western PA Events Ignited a

World War

In the mid-1700s Southwestern Pennsylvania was the global epicenter for a dramatic series of

ldquobetter than fictionrdquo events that ultimately defined our modern world In 2017 the Braddock

Road Preservation Association (BRPA) revisits the actual sites stories and people behind these

events

ldquoAs one of the largest seminars on this topic in the country this event continues to attract

more scholars experts and history fans each year The Jumonville venue ndash and all the sites we visit

ndash are so rich with history that participants say they can feel itrdquo said Dr Walter Powell president

of the BRPA Board of Directors

Highlights of the seminar include an optional Friday bus tour of the Forbes Road and a visit

and dinner at Fort Ligonier Saturday speaker sessions feature numerous national and

international pre-Colonial experts and scholars The seminar is designed to examine the critical

role our region played in French and Indian War history through hands-on engagement and

discussion Click here for more details

ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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ldquoMore Church LeadersStronger Church Leadersrdquo

Conference amp Live Stream on Saturday November 4 from 10 am ndash 1 pm Eastern Churches

with vital growing ministries learn to leverage leadership potential within their congregations

Learn strategies to identify and support new leaders and build and maintain effective ministry

teams Discover a more synergistic and fruitful way of being in ministry together

Attendees may participate in person at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC or

via live stream from their own computer or mobile device Learn more and register

Save with Early-bird Registration through October 9

Live stream registration $50 $40 for one person $75 $60 for groups of two or more people

In-person conference registration $50 $40 per person

Current Wesley Theological Seminary students may register free for the in-person conference

Presenters Rev Dr F Douglas Powe Jr Dr Ann A Michel amp Rev Stephanie Remington

Sessions

bull Finding the Leaders Your Church Needs to Thrive

bull Simple Strategies for Raising Up New Leaders

bull Benefits of the Team Approach to Ministry Leadership

bull How to Lead a Team Effectively

bull Harnessing the Power of Synergy

Home Camp UMC Invites YOU to go on A Mission Trip to Jamaica

November 5 -12 2017

The total trip price of $155000 includes airfare accommodation transportation food

building material wages tips and taxes The trip will be partnering with Won By One To

Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Jamaica (wwwwonbyonetojamaicacom) a group with over 25 yearsrsquo experience in bring mission

groups to Jamaica A down payment of $10000 reserves your spot on the trip

Donrsquot worry about being the only one from your church on the trip As a part of Godrsquos

family we are all part of the same group After attending for the first time last year his

congregation has seen the change that it has made on his life and he advises anyone that has ever

wanted to go on a trip to contact him rp_howeyahoocom or (814)583-7330 if they have

questions or wish to reserve a spot to go along

Join Nicaragua VIM Team

The WPAUMC - East German Partnership Committee is recruiting volunteers for a joint

mission team to Nicaragua scheduled for November 6-14 2017 The deadline to apply is

September 15 Team members will do ground prep and planting for a reforestation project on a

hill overlooking Jinotega They will also spend time at local Methodist churches An information

session is scheduled for Saturday September 9 in Indiana PA For details contact Rev Joe

Stains jrstains1gmailcom

Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 Online Course Dates

November 6 ndash December 8 2017 Would you like to prepare to do ldquopulpit supplyrdquo or lead

worship with your pastor This course will focus on basic understandings of worship gaining

skills for Lay Servants planning and leading worship and fulfill requirements for Lay Speaker

Certification Particular emphasis will be given to studentsrsquo role in relation to other leaders and

the congregation

All students are expected to have or have access to The United Methodist Hymnal (1989)

and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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and The United Methodist Book of Worship (1992) All other course materials are included as

downloads in the course Price $8500 This course is eligible for 10 CEU Enroll now

Note Be aware that this course has daily assignments and there is an expectation of daily

online group participation Students should expect to spend a minimum of an hour a day on

weekdays

This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of

Discipleship) as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries and is the ldquoworshiprdquo class required

for Lay Speaker certification

Christian Unity Gathering

ldquoResilience Resistance and Persistencerdquo is the theme for the Christian Unity Gathering of the

National Council of Churches in Silver Spring MD November 8 - 10 Featured speakers include

Bishop W Darin Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Vanita Gupta

president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The event also includes a

tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture To register

Examine Implicit Bias

Learn what implicit bias is how it affects our behavior and what we mean by the terms race and

racism during a workshop facilitated by members of the Conference Anti-Racism Team on

Saturday morning November 11th at Trinity UMC in McMurray Get details and register

WPA Conference Ministerrsquos Chorus on November 16

Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Brookville First UMC Contact Don amp Shirley Bloomster (814-927-8692) Pat Cleary (254-

241-0680 wpclearygmailcom) or Lola Turnbull (814-745-2231 pastorljtyahoocom) with

any questions

DECEMBER

Holy Spirit Seminar

On Friday December 1 United Theological Seminary will host its 6th annual Holy Spirit

Seminar Guest speakers Guillermo Leon Mighty and Adria Ortiz Nuacutentildeez co-pastors of Havana

Central Methodist Church in Cuba will explore Holy Fire Holiness and the Holy Spirit Get

details

Olmsted Christmas Open House

Sunday December 3 amp 10 2017 from 4 pm to 8 pm both evenings Join the staff and friends

of Olmsted as we open our doors to celebrate the Christmas season Guests can enjoy homemade

cookies and punch next to the warm fireplace or take a tour of the freshly decorated manor

Whether you are coming to visit your home away from home or are seeing Olmsted for the

first time we hope you will join us for an evening of celebration and fellowship Click to

Download Flyer

Mission of Peace

Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly

after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe Applications are available

now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba Itrsquos scheduled from about December 28 2017- January 12

2018 Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb 1 2017 Get application

JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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JANUARY

Orientation to Ministry

The next Orientation to Ministry sponsored by the Conference Board of Ministry will be

held on Saturday January 6 2018 at Christ UMC in Franklin from 930 ndash noon

The Orientation is a requirement for anyone pursuing licensed or ordained ministry However

this initial gathering is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the various types of

set-apart ministry that exist within the United Methodist Church Information will be presented

about the broad range of opportunities including CLM professional certification local pastor

and ordained ministry

Registration is required and is available at the conference website (wwwwpaumcorg) under

ldquoEventsrdquo There is no registration fee Any questions should be sent to Rev Janet Lord

Coordinator of Ministerial Services (jflrd425aolcom)

Bahamas Mission Team

Anyone over age 18 is invited to join a team that will travel January 7-13 2018 and serve in

home repair community ministry andor disaster response Bahamas Methodist Habitat staff

have just returned to Eleuthera and are evaluating projects in Bahamas and other parts of the

Caribbean Cost is $1400 Young adults under 35 are eligible for a $500 discount Apply by

October 10th by sending the WPA VIM Team application to Missions Coordinator Stephanie

Gottschalk Get application here

SPARK 2018

Jan 19-21 2018

Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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Sheraton Station Square

Registration is open now

SPARK is our annual retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and 2018 is our tenth year

For more information and to register check out wwwwpaumcorgspark

MAY

UMW Gears Up for Assembly

The Power of Bold is the theme for the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women

set for May 18-20 2018 in Columbus A promotional video and other resources are already

available The early registration fee is $295 with a November 30 deadline Regular registration is

$330 Includes two healthy lunches Registration closes April 9 2018 Learn more Watch

video

JULY

YOUTH 2019

The youth 2019 media kit is here

We are less than two years away from youth 2019

and there is no better time to start getting your youth excited for all

The fun we are going to have in Kansas City

And what better way to do that than with our youth 2019 media kit

The next national gathering of UM youth

July 10-14 2019 in Kansas City Missouri

Plan now for your youth to attend

The national gathering for UM youth takes place every four years

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

12 Pastor Melissa Kraus

15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell

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15 Pastor Mark Griffith

16 Pastor Joni Williams

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

10 Pastor Loye amp Joyce Startzell