- Nomination for Ziegler Award for Excellence in Preaching
- Nomination for Bryan Award for Excellence in Social Justice Actions
- Rebuild the Road! The 2010 School of Congregational Development
- Reconciling Ministries Training Event Postponed
- A Call to Action Week for Health Care Reform: March 16-22
- Church World Service Offers Workshop
- Appointment Changes
- Local Church Events
- Classifieds
Nomination for Ziegler Award for Excellence in Preaching
The Wilbur C. Ziegler Award for Excellence in Preaching is awarded each year at the Annual Conference session to a person who demonstrates excellence in preaching the whole Gospel, addressing both personal and social salvation.
For a nomination form in pdf format, Click Here
For a nomination form in Word format, Click Here
Nominations are due by April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact We Chang at pastor@fumcmanchester.org or Rev. Curtis Brown at curtis@neumc.org
Nomination for Bryan Award for Excellence in Social Justice Actions
The John Bryan Award for excellence in Social Justice Actions is awarded for persons and group whose actions embodies the biblical vision of peace and justice in our community and the world.
For a nomination form in pdf format, Click Here
For a nomination form in Word format, Click Here
Nominations are due by April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact We Chang at pastor@fumcmanchester.org
Rebuild the Road!
The 2010 School of Congregational Development
for The United Methodist Church in New England
Friday & Saturday, November 5-6
Lexington, MA
Now is the time to mark your calendar for this year's School of Congregational Development, which promises to be better than ever!
We're pleased to announce this year's keynote speakers: Rudy & Juanita Rasums of St. John's United Methodist Church in Downtown Houston, one of the most culturally diverse congregations in the country; and Jo Campe of The Recovery Church, a United Methodist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota that seeks to be a spiritual community for people in search of growth, healing, and recovery.
By popular demand, this year's school will return to Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA. New this year, we're dropping the Thursday component and extending the day on Saturday, thereby consolidating the event into Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, while keeping the high quality, comprehensive content.
This year's School of Congregational Development will include inspiring times of worship, challenging and encouraging plenary sessions, four workshop sessions (with more than 30 workshops to choose from), a Cokesbury bookstore, a prayer chapel, childcare, and multiple opportunities to learn and grow.
Plan now to bring a team from your church for what promises to be the most exciting leadership development event of the year, centrally located and affordable. Watch for more details coming soon!
Reconciling Ministries Training Event Postponed
The Reconciling Ministries Believe Out Loud Training Event originally scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at First UMC in North Andover, MA has been postponed. More information about the event will be forthcoming once a new date is set. For more information about the Believe Out Loud campaign, contact Carol Rabs at carolrabs@verizon.net or 978-688-1114.
A Call to Action Week for Health Care Reform: March 16-22
As the bishop invited us, members of the Board of Church and Society are calling United Methodists to raise their voice for health care reform this week. Please take a time to call your congressional leaders and urge them to vote to pass the health care reform this week!
Please invite others to join this week of action for health care justice.
Click Here for a list of congressional leaders.
Church World Service Offers Workshop
Church World Service is offering a very special workshop Saturday March 20. The Director of our Emergency Response Team, Donna Derr, (who serves in the front lines of CWS response to the most devastating disasters), will be accompanying Ernst Abraham, Director of Service Chretien D'Haiti, a program founded by CWS in 1954 that helps people with disabilities and vocational training. Click Here for a Workshop flyer. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience, lunch is provided for those attending. Call 860-598-9194 for questions or additional directions.
Appointment Changes
Appointment Changes are listed on the conference website as they are available to the Communications team. Click Here for an updated list.
Local Church Events
The Christ Story through Word and Song
Hudson First UMC, Hudson, MA
For More Info, Click Here
Classifieds
For Sale:
Konika Copier
Westbrook, ME
For More Info, Click Here
Job Opening:
Administrative Assistant
North Kingstown UMC, RI
For More Info, Click Here
Available:
Cape Cod Summer Rental
West Dennis, MA
For More Info, Click Here
