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2013 Mission of Peace trip to Cuba

 New England Youth: Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Mission of Peace trip to Cuba The Mission of Peace is a yearly journey of discovery and Shalom to nations in our global community sponsored by the Northeast Jurisdictional Council on Youth Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Each year, the New England Conference may select up to three youth to share in this experience.  On each Mission of Peace (MOP), participants worship in churches, meet youth in churches...

No Longer My Own But Thine-Feb 8 2012

"No longer my own, but Thine" Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Join Bishop Peter Weaver and folks from the New England Conference for a day focused on nurturing your spiritual journey and transforming the local congregation. Bishop Weaver will deliver the keynote address, "No longer my own, but Thine", during opening worship. The day's schedule includes morning worship, morning and afternoon workshops, and closing worship with Holy Communion. The registration fee...
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Job Opening

Minister of Music

Posted On: 2/1/2012
Contact: Mark Demers
Phone: 802-777-1952

Minister of Music First United Methodist Church in Burlington, VT is looking for a music leader who wants to be part of an emerging worship team. If you are skilled, passionate and ready to work...

Job Opening

Nursery Coordinator

Posted On: 1/25/2012
Contact: Barbara Michel
Phone: (603) 531-0193

NURSERY COORDINATOR AT HAMPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH This position is responsible for child care and overseeing the Nursery facilities. The Nursery is open during both Sunday morning services...

Job Opening

PART-TIME ORGANIST

Posted On: 1/25/2012
Contact: Jan Campbell
Phone: 802-878-8071

PART-TIME ORGANIST One Sunday morning service, 3 weeks/month, year round; Sept - May. Accompany choir & choir rehearsals 3 weeks/month. Additional Christmas/Easter rehearsals & programs. Music...

Wanted

VBS Camp Edge Materials

Posted On: 1/25/2012
Contact: Jody Hinds
Phone: 207-451-8542

Looking for resource materials for Cokesbury VBS 2009 program, Camp E.D.G.E, Experience and Discover God Everywhere. If anyone still has the materials I would love to hear from you. We are looking...

Job Opening

Youth Director/Sunday School Teacher

Posted On: 1/25/2012
Contact: Rev. Jackie Brannen
Phone: (207) 242-2770
Thomston Federated Church in Thomaston, Maine is looking for a part time Youth Director/Sunday School teacher to both develop and implement a youth program in the Thomaston area. This position would...

Free Items

Adult Choir Robes

Posted On: 1/22/2012
Contact: Annie Huebner

St. Mark's UMC has 16 blue adult choir robes that are in good condition. We would love to donate these to another church. For additional information, please Annie Huebner at hueby@comcast.net

Events

Nurturing Passionate Spirituality

2/8/2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 "No longer my own, but Thine" Join Bishop Peter Weaver and folks from the New England Conference for a day focused on nurturing your spiritual journey and transforming the local congregation. Bishop Weaver will deliver the keynote address, "No longer my own, but Thine", during opening worship. The day's schedule includes morning worship, morning and afternoon workshops, and closing worship with Holy Communion. The registration fee...

Tending the Fire Retreat 2

3/20/2012
Tending the Fire Clergy, how do you maintain yourself in the midst of the demands of ministry? Even at its best, pastoral ministry is a demanding profession. And when conflicts rage in a congregation ... when old solutions don’t work any more ... when you have cared for those in pain and those with questions that don’t have easy answers ... how do you keep your balance in the midst of it all? Tending the Fire is a process based on Bowen Family Systems Theory...

A Notorious Hope: Clergy Retreat 2012

4/10/2012
Clergy Retreat Tuesday April 10 - Thursday April 12 A Notorious Hope Come away for a time of retreat and renewal during the week after Easter Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Robert Mulholland will be the retreat leader. The schedule includes time for worship, 5 sessions with Dr. Mulholland, and gracious space for personal retreat and reflection. Location: Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford Maine - on the ocean Additional information and registration details available at a...

VMT District UMW Spring Gathering 2012

4/14/2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Spring gathering of United Methodist Women First United Methodist Church, BRATTLEBORO VT Deaconess Lucie Fortier, presenter Flyer available soon!...

Tending the Fire Retreat 3

5/22/2012
Tending the Fire Clergy, how do you maintain yourself in the midst of the demands of ministry? Even at its best, pastoral ministry is a demanding profession. And when conflicts rage in a congregation ... when old solutions don’t work any more ... when you have cared for those in pain and those with questions that don’t have easy answers ... how do you keep your balance in the midst of it all? Tending the Fire is a process based on Bowen Family Systems Theory...
Obituaries

Holt, Donald

1/31/2012
The Rev. Donald Holt died on January 31st. Please keep Don’s wife, Deborah, and his family in your prayers. A Memorial Service for Don will be held this Saturday, February 4th at 1:00 PM at the First UMC of Chatham, MA, located at the corner of Main St. and Cross St. Deb has requested that those clergy who plan to attend wear a stole in remembrance of Don and his faith filled ministry. Don served 36 years in the New England Conference at churches in Massachusetts including churches is...
UMC.org News

Young leaders watching church in action

The Bishop Melvin G. Talbert Leadership Institute Fellows are being nurtured to become ethical leaders of vital congregations.

Alternate game plan for Super Bowl

United Methodist Women join others in bringing awareness of human trafficking to festivities in Indianapolis.

Ending hunger in 5 years ‘doable’

Include God and make the effort, urges president of international hunger-relief organization.

Food ministries flourish on different paths

Two churches in the heart of Indianapolis find different ministries to feed the hungry and enable people to reach potential.

Black College Fund celebrates 40 years

United Methodist support helps recruit outstanding faculty and provide students with academic, cultural and spiritual guidance.

Will restructuring cut vital ministry?

That’s the question church staff want General Conference delegates to consider in weighing various reorganization proposals.