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Christian Educator Group Invites Others To Join
Nurturing Passionate Spirituality - Sold Out
Invitation from Cambridge Welcoming Ministries
Register Now for Metro Boston Leadership Academy
Spring 2010 Lay Speaking Courses Announced
What's New on www.UMCWorship.org
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Christian Educator Group Invites Others to Join

All who work in Christian Education, volunteer or paid, are invited to the monthly meetings of a group that meets on the second Thursday morning of the month. The locations rotate among participants. The next meeting is on Thursday, February 11, 10 am to noon, at West Chelmsford UMC, 242 Main Street, North Chelmsford, MA 01863. The group shares resources and curriculum ideas and provides a sounding board for ideas. Newcomers are always welcome. The West Chelmsford contact person for this meeting is Sarah LaFlamme, 978-761-5385 or sarah.laflamme@gmail.com. For more general information, contact Rev. Leslie Hastings at Wilmington UMC, 978-658-4519 or wumcchristianed@verizon.net.

Nurturing Passionate Spirituality

Feb 23rd at Rolling Ridge is SOLD OUT

There is a long waiting list.

Looking for more passionate spirituality opportunities?

Clergy Spiritual Renewal Retreat - April 6-8 Biddeford, Maine.

Leader: Marjorie Thompson, author of Soul Feast and many of the Companions in Christ materials.

Praying with and for Others - March 23rd at Rolling Ridge

A Day Apart Retreat with Leader Rev. Paul Millin

Attitude of Gratitude - April 13 at Rolling Ridge

A Day Apart Retreat with Leader Lisa Fagerstrom

Check out the many retreats at Rolling Ridge and watch for news about a new summer spirituality event at Rolling Ridge.

Invitation from Cambridge Welcoming Ministries

Cambridge Welcoming Ministries (CWM) invites all members and friends of our congregation to join us in celebrating the ministry of Reverend Tiffany Steinwert as she begins a new journey as the Dean of the Chapel at Syracuse University. Please join us on Sunday, February 14th at 5 pm for worship followed by a fellowship meal at Cambridge Welcoming Ministries, 14 Chapel Street, Somerville, MA.

We are grateful for Tiffanys vision, witness, and ministry with us. When she co-founded CWM in 2002, she made a commitment to build up a new type of congregation and to work within it to find new ways of be-ing Church. The work has often been difficult, but her faith in the God who calls each of us gave her the strength always to continue the work of building the kin-dom of God.

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Tiffany, but we rejoice in this new opportunity for her to continue to share the Good News of Gods love with all people.

Register Now for Metro Boston Leadership Academy

Spaces still available for these workshops

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010.
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Pearl Street UMC, Brockton, MA

Each workshop will have two parts; Part I in the morning session, and Part II in the afternoon session.

--Hospitality: It's More than Coffee and Donuts. Rev. Curtis Brown.

--Leading in Prayer. Ms. Chantal Charles.

--Lay Leader: What is Your Role? Ms. Wendy Millar-Page and Ms. Alexx Wood.

--Prayerfully Green. Ms. Marla Marcum.

--Moving Gracefully Through Pastoral Transitions. Ms. Evelyn Johnson-Moore.

REGISTER ONLINE

or click here to download a flyer with mail-in registration form.

SPRING 2010 Lay Speaking Courses Announced

NEW HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT (NHD)

Moultonboro UMC, Moultonboro, NH

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time: All day course starts 8:00 AM; Registration begins at 7:30

Courses offered:

- Basic Lay Speaking $20.00

- Advanced Lay Speaking: Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism $20.00

Grantham UMC, Grantham, NH

Dates: Five Thursdays: February 25, 2010 through March 25, 2010

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Course offered:

- Advanced Lay Speaking: "United Methodist Heritage" $12.00

First UMC, Littleton, NH

Dates: March 27 and April 10, 2010

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

- Basic Lay Speaking $35.00

- Advanced Lay Speaking: Lay Speakers Lead in Prayer $45.00

St. Pauls UMC, Manchester, NH

Dates: April 10 and April 24, 2010

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

- Basic Lay Speaking $35.00

Advanced Courses:

- Lay Speakers Create Disciple-Making Faith Communities $50.00

- Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline $50.00

Registration

Visit www.neumc.org/layspeaking-nhd for more information and registration forms.

ALL Registrations and questions should be directed to Aaron R. Cox, 93 Oak Hill Avenue, Littleton NH 03561, Telephone (603) 444-6388. Email ascox@roadrunner.com

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CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT (CMA)

Leominster UMC, Leominster, MA 01453

Each course will meet on three consecutive Saturdays:

April 10, 17 and 24, 2010

1:00 to 6:00 PM

Fee: $35.00 ($20.00 for BASIC Youth Course)

Registration Deadline: March 31, 2010

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Courses offered:

- Lay Speaking Ministries - Basic Course ($35.00)

- Youth Basic Lay Speaking Course ($20.00)

- Lay Speakers Tell Stories - Advanced Course ($35.00)

- Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline - Advanced Course ($35.00)

- Lead Bible Study - Advanced Course ($35.00)

For More Information and for a registration packet:

Email chas.frasier@verizon.net, or contact Charles Frasier at 508-435-4668.

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RHODE ISLAND/SOUTHEASTERN MASS DISTRICT (RISEM)

Cornerstone of Faith UMC, Coventry, RI

Lay Speaking Ministries - Basic Course ($35.00)

Course will meet on five Mondays:

March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010

6:30 to 8:30 PM

Registration

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Registration ends one week prior to class starting. Course materials will be mailed to you. Courses can be taken for sheer interest and not for certification; however, registration is still required. Some scholarships are available.

Mail check and application, including email address to:

Rob Newell, PO Box 26, Sandwich, MA 02563, ph 781-856-9768, rnewell@capecod.net

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MID-MAINE DISTRICT (MME)

Lay Speaking Basic Course ($20.00)

Location: Fairfield UMC

Dates: Saturday, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 2010

Time: 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

Cost $20.00 (checks payable to New England Conference)

Advanced Courses:

Lay Speakers Discover Spiritual Gifts ($30.00)

Location: Oakland Sidney UMC