WPAUMC e-News for August 11, 2010
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Here's your e-news for Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
Christian Education Sunday is Sept. 12. For resources and information from the General Board of Discipleship, click here.
Tell Us What You Think! The Conference Communications Commission is looking at ways to cut costs. With another postal increase looming, we’re considering less expensive ways of getting the Cross and Flame bulletin insert to the people in our pews. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey about the Cross and Flame. Go to www.wpaumc.org/survey.
Christian Vocation Scholarships: Scholarships are available from the Conference United Methodist Woman for college or graduate students pursuing pastoral ministry or other Christian vocation. Read more.
Retreat for Persons with Disabilities: The 2010 retreat at Olmsted Manor for persons with disabilities will be held September 12-14. The Revs. Alyce Weaver Dunn and Keith Dunn will lead the retreat titled Transition: Finding your Way through Change. The cost is $75 but free for necessary caregivers. Learn more.
Soul-Tending: The Rev. Lisa Grant will lead a Fall Women’s Spirituality Retreat at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center from Sept. 19-21. Learn more.
Your Life is Your Message! That’s the theme of the Clergy Spouse Retreat, scheduled Nov. 19-20 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Cranberry Twp. The event will offer Tools for Living an Authentic Life in a Chaotic World. It is sponsored by East Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Annual Conferences. Click here to download a brochure/registration form.
More Young Adults Entering Ministry: USA Today reported today that prayers that more young people will enter ministry are being answered. Read more.
Imagine No Malaria Tip of the Week: Just ask, you never know who will respond! Read more.
When Night Comes: Follow the impact of mosquitoes on the lives of people in Africa, and learn what we can do to fight it, with the film When Night Comes from the United Nations – available in the Media Resource Center.
Baseball and Theology: This seminar with Shaun Casey of Wesley Seminary is about more than praying for a Pirates win. Only a few slots remain for the August 23 seminar at the UM Center, followed by dinner and a club level box seat at PNC Park. Learn more and register.
Social Media Etiquette: Whether you use Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums or websites, proper etiquette can set the tone for how people view you and your church. Check out UM Communications’ Social Media Etiquette Handbook.
Ready to Retire? Olmsted Manor Retreat Center is offering an Oct. 19-21 retreat on decision-making and sustaining vitality in retirement. Leaders include Bishop Donald Trautman of the Diocese of Erie discussing the spirituality of letting go and attorneys Susan Burkett and Elizabeth Burkett of Monroeville UMC, who concentrate their practice on elder law and estate planning. To learn more, click here.
Scout Event Boosts Anti-Malaria Fight: Pittsburgh District Superintendent Don Scandrol says seeing Bishop Bickerton connect with youth and their leaders the Sunday of the United Methodist worship at the national Boy Scout Jamboree was one of the highlights of his 38 years of ministry. Read more and see photos.
Has Your Community Changed? Demographic reports can be eye-opening. Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership writes about a recent report from the Brookings Institution. One noteworthy item: Only 21 percent of U.S. households are married couples with children under 18. That’s half the number of 40 years ago. Read more.
New Spiritual Formation Program for Laity, Clergy: Drew Theological School launches its spiritual formation certification program with an intensive class October 18-21. Five courses are required to receive the certification; all will be offered during a two-year cycle. This non-degree program is open to lay members, clergy and deacon candidates. You may enroll during any semester. For more info, go to www.drew.edu/theo and look under “United Methodist Certification and Courses.”
Connect and Deepen Your Faith: Let members of your congregation know about opportunities to grow in discipleship on-line through the Wesley Ministry Network. Wesley Seminary has partnered with Bishop Richard Wilke’s Institute for Discipleship to offer several classes open to everyone. Fall courses begin Sept. 12. Learn more or sign up.
AIDS Conference: Lighten the Burden III, the third international AIDS conference sponsored by the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund committee, will be Oct. 14-16 at the Radisson Central Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Join AIDS activists and advocates on this educational and spiritual journey to work toward an AIDS-free world. To register for Lighten the Burden III, click here by Sept. 20.
Boards of Ordained Ministry Resources: A variety of resources for those who work with candidates for ordained ministry are now available on the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s Web site. Read more.
Religion and Race Meeting: The Commission on Religion and Race will host a joint meeting with Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) at noon, Sept. 18 at Calvary UMC in McKeesport. The meeting will begin at noon. The session will assist CORR in establishing priorities for the coming year. Questions? Contact Barbara Payne, CORR chairperson. For reservations, contact the Greensburg District office at 724-863-5673.
News for Golfers and Friends: There’s still space in two upcoming golf fundraisers – the August 20 event at Glengarry Golf Course near Latrobe to benefit Jumonville’s HOPE Camp and camp scholarships and the Sept. 13 Bishop’s Cup Golf Outing at Grove City Country Club. Click here for a brochure.
Mountain Praise Youth Rally: Camp Allegheny will rock with the music of Furthermore and Christian hard-rock band Still Waiting in concert Sept. 12. For details, click here.
Jumonville Adventure Challenge: Jumonville will hold its First Annual Adventure Challenge on Labor Day, Sept. 6. The Challenge is a timed race involving bouldering, high challenge course, mountain biking and running. It’s open to teams of two, ages 13-17. Adult volunteers are needed. Click here to learn more.
Youth Leaders-Save the Dates! SPARK dates for 2011 have changed slightly. The great gathering for youth will be January 7,8, and 9 at the Sheraton Station Square. Eric Samuel Timm will be featured, along with the band Willet and illusionist Jared Hall
Blessing of the Animals: Janes UMC in Creighton will host Paws To Give...A Tail-a-thon for Animal Protectors this Sunday, August 15 from 12:30-4:30 pm. Animal Protectors of New Kensington will have animals for adoption. There will be a blessing of the animals at the top of each hour, dog massages and dog training tips. All proceeds benefit Animal Protectors.
Jobs: Wesley Woods is seeking a full-time camp director. The UM Credit Union is looking for an assistant, and the deadline for applying to be host couple at the UM Mission House at Chatauqua has been extended to Aug. 22. To see these and other job postings on wpaumc.org, click here.
Hard Walk for Churches: West Virginia’s churches are both loved and loathed by mining interests and families, according to a front-page article in Sunday’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Bishop William Boyd Grove is quote. Read more.
Perils of Aid Work in Muslim Nations: The attack that killed 10 aid workers in Afghanistan, including a United Methodist supported by the General Board of Global Ministries, prompted an NPR story detailing the perils facing faith-based organizations operating in Muslim nations. Read more.
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