BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100302T050000Z DTEND:20100305T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full/Appointive Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Ordained Ministry DESCRIPTION:Full Membership Interviews END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100304T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School Retreat I DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100304T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Team DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference Analysis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Buffet Fundraiser for Haiti - UMCOR DESCRIPTION:The Washington United Methodist Churches are joining togethe r with Jeremiah's (where the monthly Gatherings are held) fo r a fundraiser to benefit relief work in Haiti through UMCOR . A buffet dinner on Friday, March 5th at 4 - 7 PM will be o ffered to all customers that attend. The cost - Donations. W hat a fabulous deal!Attached ia a flyer to help promote this event.“Jeremiah’s” is a beautiful banquet hall located on t he second floor above Jumper’s Junction restaurant, right be side CONSOL Park (where the Wild Things Play). Here is the a ddress for “Jeremiah’s”: 2111 North Franklin Drive Washingto n, PA 15301 We all need to eat, so why not support an urgent cause at the same time! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Confirmation Class TourRegistration dates:  Septem ber 1, 2009 through February 26, 2010Please plan to arrive 1 5 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large num ber of groups we are accommodating this year, it is importan t that we begin on time. Your stay at the Center, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, will run just u nder three hours. Please have a confirmed number of people a ttending before you register your group.  Confirmation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come first serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the time and date of your registration.  If you are unable to attend after you register your group please call Sarah Johnson at 724-776-23 00 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.Please download the School Release Form, print it on your church letterhead and send to student's school.To see a complete list of confi rmand tour, please click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Morning DESCRIPTION:Morning Confirmation Class TourRegistration dates:  Septembe r 1, 2009 through February 26, 2010 Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large numb er of groups we are accommodating this year, it is important that we begin on time. Your stay at the Center, including t he formal program, entertainment and snack, will run just un der three hours. Please have a confirmed number of people at tending before you register your group.  Confirmation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come first serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the time and date o f your registration.  If you are unable to attend after you register your group please call Sarah Johnson at 724-776-230 0 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.Please download t he School Release Form, print it on your church letterhead a nd send to student's school.To see a complete list of confir mand tours, please click here END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School Retreat I DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100306T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism planning and design team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100306T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100306T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School Retreat I DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100307T050000Z DTEND:20100310T045900Z SUMMARY:"Weaving Our Lives" Event at Olmsted DESCRIPTION:Weaving Our LivesThe 2010 Spring Women's Spirituality Retrea tThe book of Exodus begins with a story of women weaving tog ether...Over centuries and across cultures women of all ages have been weaving baskets. Some of these baskets have been beautiful, some useful, and many have been both.Over the cou rse of the retreat, participants will have the opportunity t o weave a basket (or two!), learning the technique and the c entering activity of the craft. Interwoven witht he basket-m aking will be times of prayer, reflection, worship and shari ng with the story of Moses in the bullrushes as the scriptur al center.This retreat will be led jointly by Sr. Andre Fuel ner and Rev. Sarah Roncolato.Sr. Andre Fuelner is a Sister o f Saint Joseph in Erie, PA and has for years been a spiritua l director, a retreat leader, and a basket weaver. She makes and sells baskets, and has directed numerous basket-making retreats.Rev. Sarah Daniels Roncolato is a United Methodist clergy from WPA. She will facilitate the worship and sharing during this retreat. Rev. Roncolato is currently serving as a pastor for two churches in the Western Pennsylvania Confe rence.CEU's: 1 Continuing Education Credit can be awarded fo r 10 contact hours.Cost: $192.00 per person. (private room a dditional $20). Cost of this retreat includes room & board, as well as all of the materials requred to make your basket. To register, visit www.olmstedmanor.org, or call: 814-945-65 12. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100308T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Zimbabwe Partnership DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100309T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Washington Distr ict DESCRIPTION:at Trinity UMC in McMurray If serving your local church as a treasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team m ember, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY l eadership role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance /Administration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - L earn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration websit e, Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Man ual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrust ees - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspecti on, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jack a, Church Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what encourages and discourages giving with practical sugge stions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, Unit ed Methodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know you r credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone Unit ed Methodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA Uni ted Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes i n health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. L eaders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emm a Smith will also have resources for review from the Confere nce Media Resource Center. ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.6:15 PM  Registration - Discover Why Peo ple Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 PM  Opening Worship and a wo rd from District Superintendent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                    Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                    Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord ., and Church Mutual Insurance                   Stewardship : Fred Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                    Credit Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Statistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statisticianNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Atten d any of the ten events, regardless of your district affilia tion. The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 11 - Connellsville District March 17 - Franklin Dis trict March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-M eadville District April 9 - Johnstown District April 1 0 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane District April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butler DistrictClick on the event to learn more about the location and time. Click here to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100309T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pensions Admin Sub Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100310T050000Z DTEND:20100311T045900Z SUMMARY:NCD Training DESCRIPTION:NCD Coach Training 2 at Corry: First U M ChurchContact Sharo n Schwab at (814) 938-1742 or indiana.district@wpaumc.org fo r more information.For a complete list of training dates and locations, click here.Cost: $25 at the door.Registration en ds 3/9/10. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100311T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bd of Pensions Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100311T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Min Team Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Global Ministries Team END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100311T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Connellsville Di strict DESCRIPTION:at Calvary UMC in UniontownIf serving your local church as a treasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team m ember, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY l eadership role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance /Administration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - L earn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration websit e, Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Man ual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrust ees - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspecti on, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jack a, Church Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what encourages and discourages giving with practical sugge stions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, Unit ed Methodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know you r credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone Unit ed Methodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA Uni ted Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes i n health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. L eaders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emm a Smith will also have resources for review from the Confere nce Media Resource Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 6:15 PM  Regi stration - Discover Why People Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 P M  Opening Worship and a word from District Superintendent7: 00 PM  Breakout Classes:                   Treasurer: Pat Mo rris, WPAUMC treasurer                   Trustees:  Bill Jac ka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Church Mutual Insurance                    Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                   Credit Score: Patti Columbe , CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Statistic al Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statisticianAtte nd any of the ten events, regardless of your district affili ation. The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 17 - Franklin Distri ct March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-Mead ville District April 9 - Johnstown District April 10 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane District April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butler DistrictClick on th e event to learn more about the location and time. Click her e to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Church & Society Mtg DESCRIPTION:Church and Society Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T050000Z DTEND:20100314T045900Z SUMMARY:NCD Training DESCRIPTION:NCD Coach Training 2 at Brookville: Evangelical U M ChurchCo ntact Sharon Schwab at (814) 938-1742 or indiana.district@wp aumc.org for more information.For a complete list of trainin g dates and locations, click here.Cost: $25 at the door.Regi stration ends 3/12/10. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men Annual Bowl Athon Pittsburgh District DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Men's Annual Bowl A Thon: Cost-$10:00 per B owler per 3 games includes shoe rental   Sat March 13 2:30 P Ines Plaza Lanes Registration: *South Area churches contact:  Donald Idecker 412-864-8957                    * North Area churches contact: Ronad Dagg 412-833-7111 A WIN_WIN_ for ch urch teams and fellowship and Church camp attendees!!!  A WI N  25% of your sponsorship stays your home churchA WIN for c ampers at our THREE CHURCH CAMPS, who can have $100.00 towar d costs. Eight chruch agencies Meals for Millions and WPA Un ited Methodist Men All will benefit from YOUR sposors and wo rk and fun.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Time begins DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T050000Z DTEND:20100313T045900Z SUMMARY:NCD Training DESCRIPTION:NCD Coach Training 2 at Arnold U M ChurchContact Sharon Schw ab at (814) 938-1742 or indiana.district@wpaumc.org for more information.For a complete list of training dates and locat ions, click here.Cost: $25 at the doorRegistration ends Marc h 12, 2010. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T050000Z DTEND:20100315T035900Z SUMMARY:One Great Hour of Sharing Special Sunday DESCRIPTION:ACT justly LOVE mercy WALK humblyAngie Willicore tells this woman’s story to illustrate the terrible stigma of AIDS in L iberia. Angie is a registered nurse for Ganta United Methodi st Hospital in Liberia and head of the community-based HIV/A IDS counseling team.“I want to relax them and get them to ta lk,” said Angie of her approach for patients such as this yo ung woman. “Talk, talk, talk. Every time, this is how I gain their trust. They then come straight back to me.” With her hand tapping at the door, Angie continues, “See this door? I t’s always open, and they know I will talk to them. I’ve eve n learned how to take blood directly for the HIV test becaus e people don’t wantto leave this room and go to the lab.”BE THERE AND BE HOPE WITH UMCORUMCOR supports Ganta and 16 othe r United Methodist hospitals in Africa and Asia in their com munity-based health programs, such as the HIV/AIDS ministry at Ganta Hospital. Committed people like Angie live out God’ s command to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly.Th rough comprehensive programs like these that help provide he aling and hope for some of the world’s most vulnerable peopl e, UMCOR is there on your behalf providing help to people in distress. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARINGGifts to One Great Hour of Sharing lay the foundation of all of UMCOR’s work by cove ring the costs of doing business. This means all gifts desig nated to specific programs can go 100 percent to those progr ams because UMCOR’s basic expenses are covered. Please give generously.To read additional stories on lives changed by yo ur gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday click here. Church treasurers: send you One Great Hour of Sharing offeri ng to The United Methodist Center, Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 5 002, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-0002. Resources for worship, s mall group study, community outreach, and  offering envelope s for the Six Special Offerings of The United Methodist Chur ch, including One Great Hour of Sharing, can be ordered thro ugh www.UMCGiving.org.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men Annual Bowl Athon Pittsburgh District DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Men's Annual Bowl A Thon: Cost-$10:00 per B owler per 3 games includes shoe rental   Sat March 13 2:30 P Ines Plaza Lanes Registration: *South Area churches contact:  Donald Idecker 412-864-8957                    * North Area churches contact: Ronad Dagg 412-833-7111 A WIN_WIN_ for ch urch teams and fellowship and Church camp attendees!!!  A WI N  25% of your sponsorship stays your home churchA WIN for c ampers at our THREE CHURCH CAMPS, who can have $100.00 towar d costs. Eight chruch agencies Meals for Millions and WPA Un ited Methodist Men All will benefit from YOUR sposors and wo rk and fun.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Jumonville Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone UM Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Poverty Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100316T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100316T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Discovery Camp Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100316T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100316T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Continuing Education and Formation DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100316T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100317T040000Z DTEND:20100318T035900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event - Franklin Distr ict DESCRIPTION:at Christ UMC in Franklin If serving your local church as a treasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team me mber, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY le adership role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/ Administration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Le arn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website , Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manu al; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTruste es - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church M utual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspectio n, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka , Church Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what encourages and discourages giving with practical sugges tions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, Unite d Methodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone Unite d Methodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help i s available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA Unit ed Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes in health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Le aders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will also have resources for review from the Conferen ce Media Resource Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO A TTEND ANY SESSION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 6:15 PM  Regis tration - Discover Why People Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 PM   Opening Worship and a word from District Superintendent7:0 0 PM  Breakout Classes:                   Treasurer: Pat Mor ris, WPAUMC treasurer                   Trustees:  Bill Jack a, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Church Mutual Insurance                    Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                   Credit Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Statistica l Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statisticianAtten d any of the ten events, regardless of your district affilia tion. The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsville Di strict March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-M eadville District April 9 - Johnstown District April 1 0 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane District April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butler DistrictClick on the event to learn more about the location and time. Click here to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100318T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CORR Mtg DESCRIPTION:Commission on Religion and Race Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100318T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance & Admin DESCRIPTION:Conference Council on Finance & Administration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100318T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100318T040000Z DTEND:20100319T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:   The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Mini sters’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and t heir spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original M inisters’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularly since then.  There are some members of th e Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for m ore than 40 years.  There were originally two separate choru ses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Choru s.  In October, 2003, the two choruses merged to form the We stern PA Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is curren tly under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  Those who come will have the unique opportun ity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing b oth separately and together.  There is no charge for admissi on; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come ou t and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you h ave any questions, please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 8 14-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February, March, April, May, Septe mber, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100320T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:2010 Mission Study Day - Pittsburgh District UMW DESCRIPTION:The Beauty and Courage of Sudan  Leader:  Linda Beher, autho r of the study book   Saturday, March 20, 20109:30 a.m. - 2: 30 p.m.   (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)First Bethel Uni ted Methodist Church5901 Library RoadBethel Park, PA  151024 12-835-0700 Cost:  $8.00 includes morning fellowship coffee and lunch  ·         Please make checks payable to Pittsburg h District UMW ·         Mail checks with this form to:      Brenda Vogel                                                                         2026 Croghan Drive                                                                         Carne gie, PA  15106 If you have questions, please contact Gerri C zado at 412-901-9798 REGISTRATION DEADLINE, PLEASE:Monday, M arch 15, 2010  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100320T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Spouse Retreat Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100320T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100320T040000Z DTEND:20100321T035900Z SUMMARY:NCD Training DESCRIPTION:NCD Coach Training 1 at Brush Run U M ChurchContact Sharon S chwab at (814) 938-1742 or indiana.district@wpaumc.org for m ore information.For a complete list of training dates and lo cations, click here.Cost: $25 at the door.Registration ends 3/19/10. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100321T040000Z DTEND:20100322T035900Z SUMMARY:Nothing But Nets Bowl-a-thon, FR District DESCRIPTION:White Chapel UM Church in New Wilmington is holding a bowl-a -thon to raise funds for the Nothing But Nets campaign. The kids group has been challenged to raise $500 and the goal fo r the whole church is $1,000.All are welcome to get sponsors and bowl or to be sponsors.The event will be held on Sunday , March 21, 2010 at the Colonial Lanes in New Castle. The ev ent will kick-off at 5:00 pm.Checks should be made to White Chapel UMC. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100322T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100322T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Connectional Network DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100322T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Directional Oversight Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100322T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Staff Lunch DESCRIPTION:All Staff Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100322T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100323T040000Z DTEND:20100326T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full/Appointive Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100323T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance and Administration DESCRIPTION:Budget Hearings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100324T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Extension Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100325T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance and Administration DESCRIPTION:Budget Hearings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100325T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Greensburg Distr ict DESCRIPTION:at Holiday Park UMCIf serving your local church as a treasur er, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team member, s tatistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leadershi p role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/Adminis tration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Learn abo ut: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Missi on Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustees - Fi nd out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual a udit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspection, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, Churc h Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what en courages and discourages giving with practical suggestions t o improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United Metho dist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United Metho dist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is avail able on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Meth odist district staffPensions - Learn about changes in health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Leaders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will also have resources for review from the Conference Medi a Resource Center. ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.6:15 PM  Registration - Discover Why People Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 PM  Opening Worship and a word from District Superintendent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                    Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                    Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and C hurch Mutual Insurance                   Stewardship: Fred L easure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                   Cr edit Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                    Statistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC s ecretary/statisticianNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Attend any of the ten events, regardless of your district affiliation. Th e other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsvill e District March 17 - Franklin District April 6 - Erie-Meadville District April 9 - Johnstown Dist rict April 10 - Indiana District April 10 - Ka ne District April 20 - Pittsburgh District Apr il 21 - Butler District Click on the event to lea rn more about the location and time. Click here to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100326T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Afternoon DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSEDAfternoon Confirmation Class TourRegistra tion dates:  September 1, 2009 through March 19, 2010Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large number of groups we are accommodating this year , it is important that we begin on time. Your stay at the Ce nter, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, will run just under three hours.Please have a confirmed num ber of people attending before you register your group.  Con firmation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come firs t serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the time and date of your registration.  If you are unable to a ttend after you register your group please call Sarah Johnso n at 724-776-2300 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.P lease download the School Release Form, print it on your chu rch letterhead and send to student's school.For a complete l ist of confirmand tours click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100326T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Morning DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSEDMorning Confirmation Class Tour Please pl an to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large number of groups we are accommodating this year, it is important that we begin on time. Your stay at the Cent er, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, w ill run just under three hours. Please have a confirmed numb er of people attending before you register your group.  Conf irmation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come first serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the time and date of your registration.  If you are unable to at tend after you register your group please call Sarah Johnson at 724-776-2300 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.Pl ease download the School Release Form, print it on your chur ch letterhead and send to student's school.For a complete li st of confirmand tour dates, click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100327T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Leadership Event (at Camp Allegheny) DESCRIPTION:Healthy Leadership Event at Camp AlleghenyHealthy churches h ave healthy leaders! What makes a healthy leader? How do we maintain balance – of mind, body, spirit – of the personal w ith the professional – of being and doing? What resources an d inspires a leader so that he/she is resourceful and inspir ational? These regional events will highlight the habits of healthy leaders and offer practical resources for developing congregational leaders that, by example, will discover the joy of mentoring other disciples into leaders. $12 per perso n. Pay online or at the door.  You can register online then pay at the door.Online registration: now until March 25, 201 0Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.Workshops for Healthy Leadership: Devotions and Discernment: How ar e meetings in the church different than other “business” mee tings? We will explore how devotions set the tone for decisi ons to be a group discernment of God’s leading. Communica te, Communicate, Communicate: How can we improve our ability to keep people informed and build participation and excitem ent about our ministry? We will explore the importance of sh aring what’s happening through a variety of communication to ols. Meetings Mechanics: What things need to be considere d to make our time together most productive? We will conside r everything from room set ups, agendas, flow of conversatio n and methods for decision making. Leading with Spiritual Gifts: What tools are available to help us discover and liv e out the joy of serving with our Spirit-given gifs? We will look at inventories and ways such information can help us e ngage others in our ministries. Death by Meeting: How can we most effectively use our time as we do our work together ? Using the basics of a popular book by the same title, we w ill explore the importance of having different kinds of meet ings for differing purposes. Right People in Right Places : How can we engage people in ministries that speak to their passions and need the skills they offer? How to invite and involve others are important skills for leaders and we will explore tips for the recruitment and care of volunteers. Not All Eyes!: How can he honor the rich diversity of God’s people? We will look at the different leadership styles and principles of dialogue that avoid the damage of conflict whe n we work together. Mentoring Leaders: How can we nurture and care for others in order to develop leadership in other s? The care and feeding of volunteers through delegation and appreciation are needed skills for leaders shaping leaders. The Three Colors of Spirituality For more information, c lick here. For a half-sheet (bulletin insert) for this event to share in your church, click here.Healthy Leadership Even t will also be offered at: Sunday, April 18, at Brookvill e Evangelical UMC (Indiana Dist.) Sunday, May 23, at Tri nity UMC in McMurray (Washington Dist.) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100327T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100328T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Passion/Palm Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100329T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100330T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100331T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Young Clergy DESCRIPTION:Young Clergy meeting and lunch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100402T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Good Friday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100404T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Easter Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100405T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Staff Lunch DESCRIPTION:All Staff Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100406T040000Z DTEND:20100409T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full/Appointive Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100406T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Erie-Meadville D istrict DESCRIPTION:at Edinboro UMC If serving your local church as a treasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team member, stat istician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leadership r ole, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/Administra tion events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Learn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manual; and mo re. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustees - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual audi t, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspection, the tru stee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, Church M utual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what encou rages and discourages giving with practical suggestions to i mprove giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United Methodis t Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credit sc ore, its affect on your financial well being, and how to man age it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United Methodis t Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is availabl e on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Methodi st district staffPensions - Learn about changes in health ca re, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Leaders: mem bers, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith wil l also have resources for review from the Conference Media R esource Center. ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.6:15 PM  Registration - Discover Why People Give Tr easurer's Manual6:30 PM  Opening Worship and a word from Dis trict Superintendent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                    Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                    Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Chur ch Mutual Insurance                   Stewardship: Fred Leas ure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                   Credi t Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                    Statistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secr etary/statisticianNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Attend any of th e ten events, regardless of your district affiliation. The o ther nine events (one for each district) are: Mar ch 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsville D istrict March 17 - Franklin District March 25 - Greensburg District April 9 - Johnstown District April 10 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane Dis trict April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butler District Click on the event to learn mor e about the location and time. Click here to download a broc hure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100406T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Poverty Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100406T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100408T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Laity Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100409T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Johnstown Distri ct DESCRIPTION:at Bethel UMC in Salix If serving your local church as a tre asurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team membe r, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leade rship role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/Adm inistration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Learn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, M ission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustees - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutu al audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspection, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, C hurch Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at wha t encourages and discourages giving with practical suggestio ns to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United M ethodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your cr edit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United M ethodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is a vailable on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes in he alth care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Leade rs: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Sm ith will also have resources for review from the Conference Media Resource Center. ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATT END ANY SESSION.6:15 PM  Registration - Discover Why People Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 PM  Opening Worship and a word f rom District Superintendent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                    Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                    Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., a nd Church Mutual Insurance                   Stewardship: Fr ed Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                    Credit Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Unio n                   Statistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAU MC secretary/statisticianNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Attend an y of the ten events, regardless of your district affiliation . The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connells ville District March 17 - Franklin District M arch 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-Meadvill e District April 10 - Indiana District April 1 0 - Kane District April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butler District Click on the event to learn more about the location and time. Click here to dow nload a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Archives and History DESCRIPTION:Archives and History Meeting (regular Meeting) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Indiana District DESCRIPTION:at Purchase Line UMCIf serving your local church as a treasu rer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team member, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leadersh ip role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/Admini stration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Learn ab out: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Miss ion Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manual; an d more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustees - F ind out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspection, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, Chur ch Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what e ncourages and discourages giving with practical suggestions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United Meth odist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credi t score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United Meth odist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is avai lable on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Met hodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes in healt h care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Leaders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will also have resources for review from the Conference Med ia Resource Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.   9:00 AM Registrati on  9:15 AM  Opening Worship and a word from District Superi ntendent  9:45 AM  Breakout Classes:                    Trea surer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                    Trust ees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Church Mutua l Insurance                    Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                    Credit Scor e: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                     Statistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary /statisticianAttend any of the ten events, regardless of you r district affiliation. The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsville District March 17 - Franklin District March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-Meadville D istrict April 9 - Johnstown District April 10 - Kane D istrict April 20 - Pittsburgh District April 21 - Butl er DistrictClick on the event to learn more about the locati on and time. Click here to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Kane District DESCRIPTION:at First UMC in St. MarysIf serving your local church as a t reasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team mem ber, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY lea dership role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/A dministration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Lea rn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manua l; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustee s - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mu tual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on inspection , the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, Church Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at w hat encourages and discourages giving with practical suggest ions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United Methodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and h ow to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA Unite d Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about changes in health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Lea ders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will also have resources for review from the Conferenc e Media Resource Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO AT TEND ANY SESSION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 1:30 PM Registr ation1:45 PM  Worship and a word from District Superintenden t2:15 PM  Breakout Classes:                   Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                   Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Church Mutual Insurance                    Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reasing er, UM Foundation                   Credit Score: Patti Colu mbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Statis tical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statisticianN O REGISTRATION REQUIREDAttend any of the ten events, regardl ess of your district affiliation. The other nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsville District March 17 - Franklin Di strict March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie- Meadville District April 9 - Johnstown District April 10 - Indiana District April 20 - Pittsburgh District A pril 21 - Butler DistrictClick on the event to learn more ab out the location and time. Click here to download a brochure . END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100410T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMM Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100411T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:2010 Lay Speaking Ministries DESCRIPTION:   2010 Lay Speakin Ministries   Dates:  Sunday, March 7th, March 21st and April 11th     Time:             2:00pm until 6:00 pm   Location:     South Avenue UMChurch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100412T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bd of Discipleship Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Discipleship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100412T040000Z DTEND:20100416T035900Z SUMMARY:The Liturgical Year with Rev. Dr. Bob George DESCRIPTION:The Rhyme of Time: A Study in the Liturgical Yearwith Rev. D r. Bob GeorgeApril 12-15, 2010 Participants in this workshop will study the history, origin and flow of the Christian ye ar. We will look at the development of the seasons and Holy days of Easter, Lent, Advent, Epiphany and other events thro ughout the Christian year. We will look at the historical co ntext and significance of teh liturgy used and apply it to t heir own church settings. Since this workshop has practical applications, it is important for those who are participatin g to bring with them worship information (bulletins) from th eir churches for the year. The first session will begin afte r dinner on Monday evening. Two full days of sessions follow , with the concluding time together on Thursday morning. Par ticipation in all sessions earns 2 CEUs. Rev. Bob J. George, Jr. is currently serving the United Methodist Church of Sme thport, where he has served as pastor since 2000.  Bob’s int erest in worship has led him to complete a Doctorate of Wors hip Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in 2007. Bob’s other interests include playing the g uitar, woodworking and spending time with grandchildren. Bob lives in Smethport, PA with his wife Janice. 2 CEUs can be awarded for full participation in this event. Total Cost:$26 3.00 per person.Private room request (if available): Additio nal $30. To reserve your place, follow the link below, or ca ll Olmsted at (814) 945-6512.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100413T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100415T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance & Admin DESCRIPTION:Conference Council on Finance & Administration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100415T040000Z DTEND:20100416T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:   The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Mini sters’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and t heir spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original M inisters’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularly since then.  There are some members of th e Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for m ore than 40 years.  There were originally two separate choru ses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Choru s.  In October, 2003, the two choruses merged to form the We stern PA Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is curren tly under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  Those who come will have the unique opportun ity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing b oth separately and together.  There is no charge for admissi on; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come ou t and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you h ave any questions, please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 8 14-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February, March, April, May, Septe mber, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100417T040000Z DTEND:20100418T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100417T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100417T040000Z DTEND:20100418T035900Z SUMMARY:NCD Training DESCRIPTION:NCD Coach Training 2 at Brush Run U M ChurchContact Sharon S chwab at (814) 938-1742 or indiana.district@wpaumc.org for m ore information.For a complete list of training dates and lo cations, click here.Cost: $25 at the door.Registration ends 4/16/10. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100418T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Leadership Event (at Brookville Evangelical UMC) DESCRIPTION:Healthy Leadership at Brookville Evangelical UMCHealthy chur ches have healthy leaders! What makes a healthy leader? How do we maintain balance – of mind, body, spirit – of the pers onal with the professional – of being and doing? What resour ces and inspires a leader so that he/she is resourceful and inspirational? These regional events will highlight the habi ts of healthy leaders and offer practical resources for deve loping congregational leaders that, by example, will discove r the joy of mentoring other disciples into leaders.Download a brochure/bulletin insert to share in your church. Click h ere.$12 per person. Pay online or at the door.  You can regi ster online then pay at the door.Online registration: now un til April 15, 2010.Dinner and snacks will be provided. Works hops for Healthy Leadership: Devotions and Discernment: H ow are meetings in the church different than other “business ” meetings? We will explore how devotions set the tone for d ecisions to be a group discernment of God’s leading. Comm unicate, Communicate, Communicate: How can we improve our ab ility to keep people informed and build participation and ex citement about our ministry? We will explore the importance of sharing what’s happening through a variety of communicati on tools. Meetings Mechanics: What things need to be cons idered to make our time together most productive? We will co nsider everything from room set ups, agendas, flow of conver sation and methods for decision making. Leading with Spir itual Gifts: What tools are available to help us discover an d live out the joy of serving with our Spirit-given gifs? We will look at inventories and ways such information can help us engage others in our ministries. Death by Meeting: Ho w can we most effectively use our time as we do our work tog ether? Using the basics of a popular book by the same title, we will explore the importance of having different kinds of meetings for differing purposes. Right People in Right P laces: How can we engage people in ministries that speak to their passions and need the skills they offer? How to invite and involve others are important skills for leaders and we will explore tips for the recruitment and care of volunteers . Not All Eyes!: How can he honor the rich diversity of G od’s people? We will look at the different leadership styles and principles of dialogue that avoid the damage of conflic t when we work together. Mentoring Leaders: How can we nu rture and care for others in order to develop leadership in others? The care and feeding of volunteers through delegatio n and appreciation are needed skills for leaders shaping lea ders. The Three Colors of Spirituality Healthy Leadership Event will also be offered at: Sunday, May 23 at Trinity UMC in McMurray (Washington Dist.) For more information, cl ick here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100418T040000Z DTEND:20100419T035900Z SUMMARY:Native American Special Sunday DESCRIPTION:Offering envelopes for the General Church Special Offerings can be ordered through www.UMCGiving.org or by calling UM Co mmunication at 615-742-5400. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100419T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100419T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Small Mem Ch Mtg DESCRIPTION:Small Membership Church Commission Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100420T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Pittsburgh Distr ict DESCRIPTION:at St. Paul's UMC in Allison ParkIf serving your local churc h as a treasurer, trustee, stewardship coordinator, finance team member, statistician, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leadership role, you should attend the Healthy Church F inance/Administration events. Courses will include: Treasure rs - Learn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Mission Share interpretation; the updated Treasurer 's Manual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference Treasure rTrustees - Find out about: church safety issues through a C hurch Mutual audit, the new parsonage policies, issues on in spection, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bil l Jacka, Church Mutual staffStewardship -  a comprehensive l ook at what encourages and discourages giving with practical suggestions to improve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members , United Methodist Foundation of Western PACredit Score - Kn ow your credit score, its affect on your financial well bein g, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keyston e United Methodist Federal Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Methodist district staffPensions - Learn about cha nges in health care, upcoming health care legislation, and m ore. Leaders: members, Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will also have resources for review from the C onference Media Resource Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCO ME TO ATTEND ANY SESSION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 6:15 PM   Registration - Discover Why People Give Treasurer's Manual 6:30 PM  Opening Worship and a word from District Superinten dent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                   Treasurer:  Pat Morris, WPAUMC treasurer                   Trustees:  Bi ll Jacka, WPAUMC facilities coord., and Church Mutual Insura nce                   Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reas inger, UM Foundation                   Credit Score: Patti C olumbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Sta tistical Reporting: John Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statistici anNO REGISTRATION REQUIREDAttend any of the ten events, rega rdless of your district affiliation. The other nine events ( one for each district) are: March 9 - Washington District March 11 - Connellsville District March 17 - Franklin District March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Er ie-Meadville District April 9 - Johnstown District Apr il 10 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane District Apri l 21 - Butler DistrictClick on the event to learn more about the location and time. Click here to download a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100421T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Church Administration/Finance event-Butler District DESCRIPTION:at Baden UMCIf serving your local church as a treasurer, tru stee, stewardship coordinator, finance team member, statisti cian, member of Pastor/Staff Parish, or ANY leadership role, you should attend the Healthy Church Finance/Administration events. Courses will include: Treasurers - Learn about: the new WPAUMC Finance and Administration website, Mission Shar e interpretation; the updated Treasurer's Manual; and more. Leader: Pat Morris -Conference TreasurerTrustees - Find out about: church safety issues through a Church Mutual audit, t he new parsonage policies, issues on inspection, the trustee guide, and accessibility. Leaders: Bill Jacka, Church Mutua l staffStewardship -  a comprehensive look at what encourage s and discourages giving with practical suggestions to impro ve giving. Leaders: Staff/board members, United Methodist Fo undation of Western PACredit Score - Know your credit score, its affect on your financial well being, and how to manage it. Leader: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone United Methodist Fe deral Credit UnionStatistical Reports - Help is available on your church reports. Leaders: Western PA United Methodist d istrict staffPensions - Learn about changes in health care, upcoming health care legislation, and more. Leaders: members , Conference Board of PensionsResources - Emma Smith will al so have resources for review from the Conference Media Resou rce Center.ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESS ION.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 6:15 PM  Registration - Disc over Why People Give Treasurer's Manual6:30 PM  Opening Wors hip and a word from District Superintendent7:00 PM  Breakout Classes:                   Treasurer: Pat Morris, WPAUMC tr easurer                   Trustees:  Bill Jacka, WPAUMC faci lities coord., and Church Mutual Insurance                    Stewardship: Fred Leasure and Joe Reasinger, UM Foundation                    Credit Score: Patti Columbe, CEO, Keystone UMF Credit Union                   Statistical Reporting: J ohn Wilson, WPAUMC secretary/statisticianAttend any of the t en events, regardless of your district affiliation. The othe r nine events (one for each district) are: March 9 - Wash ington District March 11 - Connellsville District Marc h 17 - Franklin District March 25 - Greensburg District April 6 - Erie-Meadville District April 9 - Johnstown District April 10 - Indiana District April 10 - Kane D istrict April 20 - Pittsburgh DistrictClick on the event to learn more about the location and time. Click here to dow nload a brochure. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100422T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bd of Pensions Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100423T040000Z DTEND:20100426T035900Z SUMMARY:Cherry Run Camp 2010 Spring Youth Retreat DESCRIPTION:Cherry Run Camp . . . . a light shining in the darknessA You th retreat for students 12-17 years old.Speaker: Joe RoseWor ship Band: The Silver HalosSee the brochure for complete det ails or go to Cherry Run Camp's website at www.cherryruncamp .org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100423T040000Z DTEND:20100425T035900Z SUMMARY:Exe Mission Team Mtg DESCRIPTION:Executive Mission Team Meeting UMW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100423T040000Z DTEND:20100424T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM Leadership Training DESCRIPTION:VIM TrainingRamp Building-Mission Barn-Eastbrook.Download th e registration form here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100424T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100424T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:VIM Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Greg Forrester of the NE Jurisdiction VIM Coordinator, will lead the training. Topics will include: identifying team lea ders, finding projects (local, national, international), req uired paperwork, insurance, cultural sensitivity, and other pertinent logistics information for sending and leading team s. The training is useful for both new team leaders and thos e who have "been there...done that" as new information about UMVIM and Disaster Response will be offered.Cost: $10 (incl udes lunch and one VIM manual). Additional manuals will be a vailable for $5.00 each.For more information, contact Diane Miller, WPA VIM Coordinator @ 724-652-9182 or diane.miller@w paumc.org.Download the VIM leader training registration form . END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Festival of Gods Creation DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pittsburgh District Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: Members of district churches will gather for:> DS Annual Re port> Nominaton /election of  PB  District Leadership and 20 11  Equalization Delegates  to AC> Mission Presentation " Im agine No Malaria"  -A United Response  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pittsburgh District Conference DESCRIPTION: District Conference......Sunday April 25, 2010          2:0 0 PM       Venue: TBN  The Agenda will include.......    *  District Superindent's  Annual Report          * Reports fro m District Committees    *  Election of   2011 Equalization Delegates    * Update on NBN, Zimbabwe, and INM Project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Washington District Conference DESCRIPTION: Dinner Menu: Ham Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, vegetable, and d essert. Cost $7.00. $3.50 ages 10 and under. Deadline to res erve: April 18, 2010. As a member of the United Methodist Ch urch in the Washington District, we would like to invite you to the Annual District Conference. In an attempt to make th e conference available to all churches and charges with mult iple services, the gathering will begin in the afternoon at 3:00 PM. Please make every effort to attend the business por tion of the event as our recent Lay Ministry School particip ants will be recognized.  Please invite your church leaders and families to come and celebrate the wonderful leadership and ministries on the Washington District and in the Western Pennsylvania Annual ConferencePlease use the form below and make checks payable to “Washington District” and mail to: 2 9 North College Street, Washington, PA 15301. Please include a list of the names of all people attending to assist with registration at the door. If you have any questions please c all the District Office at 724-225-6632 or email at Washingt on.District@wpaumc.org._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _                                                      Dist rict Conference 2010 Return this reservation coupon along wi th your payment Name ______________________________________   Church______________________________ Address ______________ ____________________________________________________________  ___________________________________________________________ ______________________ # of Adults attending ______      # o f kids attending ______          Amount enclosed $________    Please include a list of the names of all people attending to assist with registration at the door. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100425T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:World Malaria Day DESCRIPTION:World Malaria Day is April 25, 2010. Join United Methodists and many others in acting to stop malaria together! The worl d is hearing the message, "WE CAN STOP MALARIA NOW!"Bishop T homas J. Bickerton is leading the effort for the elimination of malaria across the world in our time. Join him in the fi ght. One easy way is to be raise funds to send bed nets to A frica and other parts of the world suffering most from the k iller disease. Just 10 bucks buys a net, sends it to the peo ple in need and provides for instruction, counseling and eve n vaccinations. Find resources at www.umcnothingbutnets.org. A new United Methodist effort to stop malaria is launching o n World Malaria Day -- No More Malaria. Continuing on the st rength of the secular and faith-based coalition called Nothi ng But Nets, Bishop Bickerton is leading No More Malaria, th at is part of the World Health Initiative, one of the United Methodist Four Focus Areas.Find out more about "No More Mal aria" and download resources for your church and community. Click here. Find out more about The United Methodist Church' s Four Focus Areas. Click here.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100426T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100426T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Connectional Network DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100426T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Directional Oversight Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100426T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100427T040000Z DTEND:20100430T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full/Appointive Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100427T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100429T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Laity Study Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100429T040000Z DTEND:20100502T035900Z SUMMARY:UMW Assembly DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Women Assembly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100430T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Confirmation Class TourRegistration dates:  Septem ber 1, 2009 through April 23, 2010Please plan to arrive 15 m inutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large number of groups we are accommodating this year, it is important t hat we begin on time. Your stay at the Center, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, will run just unde r three hours.Please have a confirmed number of people atten ding before you register your group.  Confirmation dates fil l up quickly, and is on a first come first serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the time and date of y our registration.  If you are unable to attend after you reg ister your group please call Sarah Johnson at 724-776-2300 o r email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.Please download the School Release Form, print it on your church letterhead and send to student's school.For a complete list of confirmand t ours click here END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100430T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Morning DESCRIPTION:Registration ClosedMorning Confirmation Class TourRegistrati on dates:  September 1, 2009 through April 23, 2010Please pl an to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large number of groups we are accommodating this year, it is important that we begin on time. Your stay at the Cent er, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, w ill run just under three hours.Please have a confirmed numbe r of people attending before you register your group.  Confi rmation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come first serve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the t ime and date of your registration.  If you are unable to att end after you register your group please call Sarah Johnson at 724-776-2300 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.Ple ase download the School Release Form, print it on your churc h letterhead and send to student's school.For a complete lis t of confirmand tours click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100501T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Confirmation Class Tour of The UM Center - Morning DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSEDMorning Confirmation Class TourPlease pla n to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Because of the large number of groups we are accommodating this year, i t is important that we begin on time. Your stay at the Cente r, including the formal program, entertainment and snack, wi ll run just under three hours.Please have a confirmed number of people attending before you register your group.  Confir mation dates fill up quickly, and is on a first come first s erve basis.  No changes will be made 2 weeks prior to the ti me and date of your registration.  If you are unable to atte nd after you register your group please call Sarah Johnson a t 724-776-2300 or email her at sarah.johnson@wpaumc.org.For a complete list of confirmand tours click here END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100501T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100504T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100508T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Archives and History DESCRIPTION:Archives and History (Reg meeting) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100508T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Church & Society Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Church and Society  Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100508T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100509T040000Z DTEND:20100510T035900Z SUMMARY:Golden Cross Special Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100509T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mothers Day /Festival of the Christian Home DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100510T040000Z DTEND:20100512T035900Z SUMMARY:EM/FR Bishop's Overnight Retreat with Clergy DESCRIPTION: Erie-Meadville and Franklin Districts PASTOR’S RETREAT WITH BISHOP BICKERTON Monday, May 10th & Tuesday May 11th, 2010 at Wesley Woods ***ALL PASTORS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THIS R ETREAT.***Contact your District Office if you need to arrang e for an alternate retreat. ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE:There are 3 lodges which hold a total of 27 persons and a limited numb er of motel style rooms with private or semi-private baths.  Linens are provided for these beds. There is an additional c harge of $5.00 for these accommodations. These will be assig ned – if requested - in the order that registrations are rec eived. *If you would like to ‘up-grade’ please write 2 check s made out to Wesley Woods: One for $46.00 and another for $ 5.00. The $5.00 check will be returned to you at the event, if the up-graded rooms are filled. If you want a PRIVATE (no roommate) room, that is a $10.00 charge (instead of $5.00).      · You may access your Continuing Education funds by uti lizing the form on the district website. Please send your ch eck now-don’t wait for the check from the Conference.     ·  Wesley Woods is located in Grand Valley, PA. Phone:   814-43 6-7802     · Be a good steward: carpool.     · All meetings will be held in the Dining Hall.     · This is a camp settin g. Accommodations are dormitory style. Please bring your own linens, sleeping bags and pillows – even if you requested u p-graded accommodations.   Upon arrival, you will find out i f you have an up-graded room with linens provided.     · Dre ss is casual; bring layers for warmth, if needed. There will be some free time for hiking and outdoor activities.    · B ring a folding lawn chair for comfortable seating around the campfire (weather permitting.)    · Plan to arrive for chec k-in at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Worship begins at 3:00 p.m.Dism issal is at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.   Please fill out the form be low, enclose your check made out to WESLEY WOODS for $46.00 and mail to your District Office.     * enclose a second che ck for $5.00/10.00 if you are requesting an upgrade. Rooms w ill be reserved on a First Come-First Served basis in the or der that the reservations are received.--------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------Name: _________________________________________ ___________Male________ Female________ Church/Charge: ______ _______________________District: Erie-Meadville_______ Frank lin_______ Check Amount (Made out to Wesley Woods):   $_____ ______________________Private (NO Roommate)            Upgra de $10(separate check made out to Wesley Woods) $___________ Private room: Yes_________   Upgrade $5 (separate check made out to Wesley Woods) $___________If Yes,Roommate request:Na me: ___________________________________   Church/Charge: ___ ___________________ Vegetarian: Yes_____________________   N o _______________________  Special dietary requirements: ___ _________________________________________________________ Ac cessibility needs: _________________________________________ ____________________________ Other Restrictions: ___________ __________________________________________________________ M ail registration to your District Office no later than April 26th, 2010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100510T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Staff Lunch DESCRIPTION:All Staff Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100511T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:District Administrative Assistants DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100511T040000Z DTEND:20100514T035900Z SUMMARY:NEJ CAH Annual Mtg DESCRIPTION:North East Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History A nnual Meeting - Open to all interested archivists and histor ians in the WPA Conference   This 3-day meeting involves pre sentations about the host conference's history, as well as i nformation relevant to all archivists and historians.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100511T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100513T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping & Retreat Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100513T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100513T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Min Team Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Global Ministries Team END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100515T040000Z DTEND:20100516T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitats for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Licensing Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:School of Mission Committee DESCRIPTION:School of Chrisitan Mission Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Section Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Practical training for section leaders in handling legislati on at the Annual Conference Session. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100517T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Poverty Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100518T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Butler Dist Lay Ministry Team DESCRIPTION:Lay Ministry School evaluations and followup discussionStart plans for next spring END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100518T040000Z DTEND:20100521T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full/Appointive Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100520T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CLM and Licensing School Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100520T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance & Admin DESCRIPTION:Conference Council on Finance & Administration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100520T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100520T040000Z DTEND:20100521T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:   The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Mini sters’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and t heir spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original M inisters’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularly since then.  There are some members of th e Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for m ore than 40 years.  There were originally two separate choru ses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Choru s.  In October, 2003, the two choruses merged to form the We stern PA Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is curren tly under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  Those who come will have the unique opportun ity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing b oth separately and together.  There is no charge for admissi on; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come ou t and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you h ave any questions, please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 8 14-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February, March, April, May, Septe mber, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100521T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CLM and Licensing School Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100522T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CLM and Licensing School Retreat II DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100523T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Healthy Leadership Event (at McMurray Trinity UMC) DESCRIPTION:Healthy Leadership Event at Trinity UMC in McMurrayHealthy c hurches have healthy leaders! What makes a healthy leader? H ow do we maintain balance – of mind, body, spirit – of the p ersonal with the professional – of being and doing? What res ources and inspires a leader so that he/she is resourceful a nd inspirational? These regional events will highlight the h abits of healthy leaders and offer practical resources for d eveloping congregational leaders that, by example, will disc over the joy of mentoring other disciples into leaders.Downl oad a bulletin insert/brochure to share in your congregation . Click here.$12 per person. Pay online or at the door.  You can register online then pay at the door.Online registratio n: now until May 20, 2010Dinner and snacks will be provided. Workshops for Healthy Leadership: Devotions and Discernme nt: How are meetings in the church different than other “bus iness” meetings? We will explore how devotions set the tone for decisions to be a group discernment of God’s leading. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate: How can we improve o ur ability to keep people informed and build participation a nd excitement about our ministry? We will explore the import ance of sharing what’s happening through a variety of  commu nication tools. Meetings Mechanics: What things need to b e considered to make our time together most productive? We w ill consider everything from room set ups, agendas, flow of conversation and methods for decision making. Leading wit h Spiritual Gifts: What tools are available to help us disco ver and live out the joy of serving with our Spirit-given gi fs? We will look at inventories and ways such information ca n help us engage others in our ministries. Death by Meeti ng: How can we most effectively use our time as we do our wo rk together? Using the basics of a popular book by the same title, we will explore the importance of having different ki nds of meetings for differing purposes. Right People in R ight Places: How can we engage people in ministries that spe ak to their passions and need the skills they offer? How to invite and involve others are important skills for leaders a nd we will explore tips for the recruitment and care of volu nteers. Not All Eyes!: How can he honor the rich diversit y of God’s people? We will look at the different leadership styles and principles of dialogue that avoid the damage of c onflict when we work together. Mentoring Leaders: How can we nurture and care for others in order to develop leadersh ip in others? The care and feeding of volunteers through del egation and appreciation are needed skills for leaders shapi ng leaders. The Three Colors of Spirituality For more inf ormation, click here.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100523T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Heritage Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100523T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pentecost DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100524T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Connectional Network DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100524T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Directional Oversight Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100524T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100525T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Overnight Retreat - Butler & Pittsburgh Districts DESCRIPTION:Starts 2PM on Tuesday, May 25 - Registration BeginsEnds 2PM on Wednesday, May 26 Bishop Bickerton’s visit with the Clerg y of the Pittsburgh and Butler districts will again be a joi nt event.We will meet Tuesday May 25 & Wednesday, May 26, 20 10 at Jumonville. NOTE: This is a different location than th e previous clergy retreats.  Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 18, 2010 The event begins in the afternoon on May 25th and concludes in the afternoon on May 26th.The cost varies by ro om accommodations, all of which includes bedding and meals:     $75/person - Dormitory style.Single and double rooms are now full-they were FIRST COME,FIRST SERVEDPlease remember yo u are NOT registered until payment is received at thePittsbu rgh Office.Financial aid is available through Continuing Edu cation fund and applications can be downloaded from the Conf erence website (or Download Now). Please send your money now – don’t wait for the money from the Conference.  Also, this is an expense that you can submit to your Reimbursable Acco unt at your church. All appointed clergy are expected to att end. First day schedule: TENTATIVE2:00 pm          Registrat ion4:00                 Opening Worship, Bishop's Presentati on5:30                 Dinner7:30                 Evening Pr esentation – Bishop, Devotion9:00                 Break and Informal Discussion Second Day7:30 am          Breakfast8:30                  Worship9:00                 Bishop's Presen tation Communion12:00 p.m.      Lunch1:00                 Cl osing Questions/Reflections2:00                 DepartureIf you will not be able to participate in the May retreat there are other dates and locations to choose below.  Please call the District Office of the host district to find out how to register.Send ALL registration payments directly to the Pit tsburgh District Office. Please do not contact the Butler/Pi ttsburgh District Office or Jumonville. This will only delay your registration.Two Step process: (1) Register online (be low) to get on the list and to identify your choice of accom modation.(2) Send with your check for payment made out to Pi ttsburgh District, and Mail to:        Pittsburgh District, 223 4th Ave, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222.        Please mark the envelope "Clergy Retreat, Attention: Guin Gregory"  Please REGISTER by TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010. NOTE! - DO NOT SE LECT ONLINE PAYMENT OPTIONS WHEN REGISTERING, BELOW   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100525T040000Z DTEND:20100527T035900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Overnight Retreat - Butler & Pittsburgh Districts DESCRIPTION:Bishop Bickerton’s visit with the Clergy of the Pittsburgh a nd Butler districts will again be a joint event.We will meet Tuesday May 25 & Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Jumonville. NOT E: This is a different location than the previous clergy ret reats.  Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 18, 2010 The event b egins in the afternoon on May 25th and concludes in the afte rnoon on May 26th.The cost varies by room accommodations, al l of which includes bedding and meals:$75/person  - dormitor y style, Single and double rooms are now full - they were FI RST COME, FIRST SERVED.  Please remember you are NOT registe red until payment is received at the Pittsibugh office. Fina ncial aid is available through Continuing Education fund and applications can be downloaded from the Conference website (or Download Now). Please send your money now – don’t wait f or the money from the Conference.  Also, this is an expense that you can submit to your Reimbursable Account at your chu rch. All appointed clergy are expected to attend.  First day schedule: TENTATIVE2:00 pm          Registration4:00                  Opening Worship, Bishop's Presentation5:30                  Dinner7:30                 Evening Presentation – B ishop, Devotion9:00                 Break and Informal Discu ssion Second Day7:30 am          Breakfast8:30                  Worship9:00                 Bishop's Presentation Communi on12:00 p.m.      Lunch1:00                 Closing Question s/Reflections2:00                 DepartureIf you will not b e able to participate in the May retreat there are other dat es and locations to choose below.  Please call the District Office of the host district to find out how to register.Send ALL registration payments directly to the Pittsburgh Distri ct Office. Please do not contact the Butler/Pittsburgh Distr ict Office or Jumonville. This will only delay your registra tion.Two Step process: (1) Register online (below) to get on the list and to identify your choice of accommodation.(2) S end with your check for payment made out to Pittsburgh Distr ict, and Mail to:        Pittsburgh District, 223 4th Ave, S uite 700, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222.        Please mark the envel ope "Clergy Retreat, Attention: Guin Gregory"  Please REGIST ER by TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010. NOTE! - DO NOT SELECT ONLINE PA YMENT OPTIONS WHEN REGISTERING, BELOW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100525T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100526T040000Z DTEND:20100528T035900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Overnight Johnstown/Connellsville Districts DESCRIPTION:Bishop and Clergy  RetreatCamp AlleghenyWednesday, May 26 20 10,  Registration 2:00 pmThursday, May 27th, 2010, Depart 2: 00 pmCost is $70.00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100526T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Regional VOAD DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Organization Aid Disaster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100530T040000Z DTEND:20100531T035900Z SUMMARY:Peace with Justice Special Sunday DESCRIPTION:Offering envelopes for the General Church Special Offerings can be ordered through www.UMCGiving.org or by calling UM Co mmunication at 615-742-5400. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100530T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trinity Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100531T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Memorial Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100601T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100605T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100608T040000Z DTEND:20100610T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100608T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100608T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100609T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Day of Preparation DESCRIPTION:Day of Preparation details coming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100609T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Pres meets w/ Provis AC DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Women President meets with Provisional Memb ers just prior to Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100610T040000Z DTEND:20100614T035900Z SUMMARY:Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100614T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Staff Lunch DESCRIPTION:All Staff Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100617T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance & Admin DESCRIPTION:Conference Council on Finance & Administration  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100620T040000Z DTEND:20100623T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100620T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Fathers Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100621T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100622T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Webstie Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100626T040000Z DTEND:20100627T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100627T040000Z DTEND:20100702T035900Z SUMMARY:Upper Atlantic Reg Sch of Mission DESCRIPTION:Upper Atlantic Regional School of Mission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100628T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100705T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed July Fourth Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100705T040000Z DTEND:20100711T035900Z SUMMARY:UTH 4 Mission DESCRIPTION:Details to follow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100706T040000Z DTEND:20100718T035900Z SUMMARY:Alpine Wonders DESCRIPTION:Alpine Wonders and the Oberammergau Passion Play 2010.Join t he Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference and Bishop Thomas Bickerton for a nine day European Adventure!For information and registration please visit: www.eo.travelwithus.com   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100706T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100710T040000Z DTEND:20100711T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100710T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMM Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100712T040000Z DTEND:20100717T035900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission Weekday DESCRIPTION:Registration for Cooperative School of Christian Mission Wee k July 12 - July 16.Mission Study Choices: Joy to the Wor ld! Mission in the Age of Global Christianity  The Beauty and Courage of SudanCost:Now through June 15, 2010: Adul t and Child: $190 Adult and Child Commuter:  $60 (meals a dditional)June 16 through June 30, 2010: Adult and Child:   $240 Adult and Child Commuter:  $85 (meals additional)  Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Cooperative S chool of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Grumling, 2 01 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Ga rdner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day. You must register for childcare before June 30.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100712T040000Z DTEND:20100717T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission Adventure: 6th-8th Graders DESCRIPTION:Mission Adventure for 6th to 8th GradersRegistration Cost: Now through June 15: $200 June 16th through July 6: $25 0 No registrations accepted after July 6.One Advisor for every 1-6 youth is needed.  All advisors must have current A ct 33/34 Clearances in order to participate.  Please select "Adult" if registering as an advisor.Any questions contact R ev. Rick Nelson at 724-651-6155 or youthcscm@nelsonrb.netCli ck here for the brochure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100712T040000Z DTEND:20100717T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission Discovery: 9th-12th Graders DESCRIPTION:Mission Discovery for 9th to 12th Graders.Registration Cost: Now through June 15: $200 June 16th through July 6: $ 250 No registrations accepted after July 6.One Advisor fo r every 1-6 youth is needed.  All advisors must have current Act 33/34 Clearances in order to participate.  Please selec t "Adult" if registering as an advisor.Any questions contact Rev. Rick Nelson at 724-651-6155 or youthcscm@nelsonrb.netC lick here for the brochure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100712T040000Z DTEND:20100717T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission Expedition Weekday: Kindergarten - 4th Grade DESCRIPTION:Registration for Mission Expedition Weekday July 12 - July 1 6.  Mission Expedition is for Kindergarten to 4th grade.All children must be accompanied by an adult attending the adult school.Cost:Now through June 15, 2010 Adult and Child:  $80 Adult and Child Commuter:  $60June 16 through June 30 , 2010 Adult and Child:  $120 Adult and Child Commuter :  $85 Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Cooper ative School of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Grum ling, 201 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Gardner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day You must reg ister for childcare before June 30. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100713T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Education Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:Conference Education Society Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100713T040000Z DTEND:20100714T035900Z SUMMARY:Sampler Day- Cooperative School of Christian Mission DESCRIPTION:Sampler Day Registration for the Western PA Cooperative Scho ol of Christian MissionDates: Tuesday July 13, 2010 Sa turday July 17, 2010Cost: Now through June 15: $25 Jun e 16 through June 30:  $35 Cost includes lunch and dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100715T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bd of Pensions Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100715T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T040000Z DTEND:20100719T035900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission Weekend DESCRIPTION:Registration for Cooperative School of Christian Missions We ekend:  July 16 - July 18.Mission Study Choices: Joy to t he World! Mission in the Age of Global Christianity  The Beauty and Courage of SudanCost:Now through June 15, 2010: Adult and Child: $120 Adult and Child Commuter:  $55 (m eals additional)June 16 through June 30, 2010: Adult and Child:  $170 Adult and Child Commuter:  $80 (meals additi onal) Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Coopera tive School of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Gruml ing, 201 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904 Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Gardner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day. You must re gister for childcare before June 30. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T040000Z DTEND:20100719T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission Expedition Weekend: Kindergarten - 4th Grade DESCRIPTION:Registration for Mission Expedition Weekend July 16 - July 1 8.  Mission Expedition is for Kindergarten to 4th grade.All children must be accompanied by an adult attending the adult school.Cost:Now through June 15, 2010 Adult and Child:  $58 Adult and Child Commuter:  $55June 16 through June 30 , 2010 Adult and Child:  $108 Adult and Child Commuter :  $80 Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Cooper ative School of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Grum ling, 201 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Gardner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day You must reg ister for childcare before June 30. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100717T040000Z DTEND:20100718T035900Z SUMMARY:Sampler Day Continued: Cooperative School of Christian Missi on DESCRIPTION:Sampler Day Registration for the Western PA Cooperative Scho ol of Christian Mission.For Registration Click HERE.Dates: Tuesday July 13, 2010 Saturday July 17, 2010Cost: No w through June 15: $25 June 16 through June 30:  $35 C ost includes lunch and dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100719T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100720T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100724T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conf Bd of Laity DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Laity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100726T040000Z DTEND:20100801T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100726T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100731T040000Z DTEND:20100809T035900Z SUMMARY:Cherry Run Camp Meeting DESCRIPTION: The regular annual encampment for Cherry Run Camp Meeting s tarts on the last Saturday of July and continues through 2 S undays into the month of August. Cherry Run Camp Meeting dat es back to 1862. The 2010 session will begin on Saturday, Ju ly 31, 2010 and continue through Sunday, August 8, 2010.Watc h here for the 2010 brochure or go to www.cherryruncamp.orgC herry Run is dedicated to the cause of our Lord and Savior J esus Christ. His Spirit delights to be there. Any conduct th at would grieve Him is out of place and is a poor witness to others. Let's be conscious of who we are and where we are." Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together; as the m anner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." -- Hebrews 10:25  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100807T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T040000Z DTEND:20100810T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T040000Z DTEND:20100809T035900Z SUMMARY:Rural Life Special Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100809T040000Z DTEND:20100810T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100809T040000Z DTEND:20100810T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100809T040000Z DTEND:20100810T035900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100816T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodsit Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100823T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100831T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100904T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100906T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Labor Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T040000Z DTEND:20100910T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100911T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMM Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100912T040000Z DTEND:20100913T035900Z SUMMARY:Christian Education Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100912T040000Z DTEND:20100913T035900Z SUMMARY:Sharon: First UMC celebrates its 200th anniversary! DESCRIPTION:HAPPY 200th ANNIVERSARY!!!Sharon - First United Methodist Ch urch is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.  A numb er of festive activities are being planned.  Among them are the Bishop preaching on September 12, 2010 and Charles Wesle y visiting in the Spring to lead a hymn sing. More informati on will come. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100914T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T040000Z DTEND:20100917T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:  NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC     This concert will be presented in a Pennsylvania prison and is not open to the public.      The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Minist ers’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and the ir spouses from throughout the Conference.       The Ministe rs’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is currently unde r the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.     If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Jo hn V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church , Franklin, PA at 814-432-7052.        The WPA UMC Minister' s Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February , March, April, May, September, October and November. For th e complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100927T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping & Retreat Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101002T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101003T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:World Communion Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101005T040000Z DTEND:20101008T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101005T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101008T040000Z DTEND:20101011T035900Z SUMMARY:Children's Sabbath DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101012T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101015T040000Z DTEND:20101018T035900Z SUMMARY:Laity Retreat DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101017T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Laity Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101018T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101021T040000Z DTEND:20101022T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:***THIS CONCERT WILL BE WITH THE CENTRAL PA CONFERENCE MINIS TER'S CHORUS KNOWN AS THE Chi Rho Singers.*** The Western Pe nnsylvania Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and their spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original Ministers’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularl y since then.  There are some members of the Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for more than 40 years .  There were originally two separate choruses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Chorus.  In October, 2 003, the two choruses merged to form the Western PA Conferen ce United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Choru s does eight concerts a year, and is currently under the dir ection of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  T hose who come will have the unique opportunity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing both separately an d together.  There is no charge for admission; however, a fr ee-will offering will be received.  Come out and enjoy an ev ening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you have any questions , please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 814-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thu rsday of February, March, April, May, September, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101022T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Sch of Miss Com Mtg DESCRIPTION:Cooperative School of Mission Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101023T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Womens Annual Meeting Speaker:   Julie Tulloch Womens Division Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101025T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101026T040000Z DTEND:20101029T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101026T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101031T040000Z DTEND:20101101T035900Z SUMMARY:Happy Halloween! DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101031T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Reformation Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101101T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:All Saints Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101102T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101106T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Mtg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Time ends DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T040000Z DTEND:20101108T045900Z SUMMARY:Youth Service Fund Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101109T050000Z DTEND:20101112T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101109T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101115T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118T050000Z DTEND:20101119T045900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:   The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Mini sters’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and t heir spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original M inisters’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularly since then.  There are some members of th e Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for m ore than 40 years.  There were originally two separate choru ses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Choru s.  In October, 2003, the two choruses merged to form the We stern PA Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is curren tly under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  Those who come will have the unique opportun ity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing b oth separately and together.  There is no charge for admissi on; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come ou t and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you h ave any questions, please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 8 14-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February, March, April, May, Septe mber, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. 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