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Written: 11/19/2009
Register now for the first Path 1 Coaching Forum, at West End United Methodist Church, 2200 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN on January 7-9, 2010. This year's theme, Chart the Course, will launch a dynamic new ministry to support new church development across the country. Designed to assist those who...
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Written: 11/19/2009
Nov. 13, 2009 | LAS VEGAS, NV - An exciting conference for young adults (ages 18-30) throughout The Western Jurisdiction, February 12-13 in Las Vegas, will explore the concept of the power of 10. This theme will be woven throughout the event, challenging participants to imagine the power of 10 new d...
Garrett-Evangelical Offers New Scholarship
Written: 11/19/2009
EVANSTON, IL (UMNS) - Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is offering a new scholarship program, the Eliza Garrett Scholarships, that pays full tuition and a $10,000 annual stipend and is available to full-time students enrolling in a master's degree program in the fall of 2010.
"Th...
Scholarship Deadline Extended to December 7 for UM Continuing Educators
Written: 11/19/2009
The Office of Continuing Formation for Ministry for United Methodist Continuing Educators has 15 scholarships available, to cover the fee ($350) to attend the annual meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for Ministry (SACEM) - and is extending the deadline to apply, to D...
January 10 Deadline to Apply for Ethnic Local Church Grants
Written: 11/19/2009
Program seeks to strengthen ethnic minority churches as they engage in social justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 10 is the deadline to apply for an Ethnic Local Church Grant from the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS). The grants program is to strengthen ethnic minori...
Clergy Sexual Boundary Training Being Offered Three Times in 2010
Written: 11/12/2009
Think about it:
· Are gifts from parishioners really gifts?
· Can pastors be friends with parishioners?
· What about that $500...
Changes Announced in MEF Grants and Support Services Grants
Written: 11/12/2009
Information Regarding Availability of Continuing Education Grants
The Board of Ordained Ministry provides grants to clergy who are participating in approved continuing education classes and events. The board has approved grants of up $400 per calendar year for each clergy person. In addition, the ...
Gathering of the Orders Registration Deadline Is Sunday
Written: 10/29/2009
This Sunday, November 1 is the deadline to register for the Gathering of the Orders - an opportunity for clergy to gather for inspiration, learning, and fellowship at the invitation of Resident Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. of the California-Nevada Annual Conference. Everyone under appointment by the ...
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Written: 10/28/2009
Two Cal-Nevada Conference leaders to be in attendance By Elliott Wright GBGM Information Officer COLUMBIA, SC - Major portions of the seventh national "summit" of Communities of Shalom, a movement of faith-inspired community development, will be broadcast live and free of charg...
Speakers Announced, Registration Opens for Earl Lectures 2010
Written: 10/23/2009
BERKELEY, CA - The 109th annual Earl Lectures and Leadership Conference will take place at the Ecumenical Center of Berkeley, on Scenic Avenue across the street from Pacific School of Religion, host and sponsor of the event, January 26–28, 2010. Spiritual but not Religious: Chasing the Divine ...
Remember to Register for the Gathering of the Orders 2009 - Deadline is November 1
Written: 10/23/2009
Join clergy friends and colleagues for inspiration, learning and fellowship, November 17-19 at Zephyr Point in Lake Tahoe. Everyone under appointment by the Bishop is invited and encouraged to attend.
Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., Resident Bishop of the California-Nevada Annual Conference ...
Curing Your 'Money Madness' Workshop
Written: 10/23/2009
How can we thrive in stressful economic times? Identify your "Money Monster!"
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church is sponsoring a one-day workshop with Spencer Sherman, named one of the top wealth advisors in the United States and author of The Cure for Money Madness: Finding Financial...
Register Now for Gathering of the Orders 2009 - Deadline Is November 1!
Written: 10/15/2009
More than 200 clergy friends and colleagues will be gathering at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, November 17-19 for inspiration, learning and fellowship. Plan to join them!
Attendees will be guided in conversation and learning by California-Nevada Annual Conference Resident Bishop Warner H. Brown, J...
Change in CEU Grant Policies Announced
Written: 10/15/2009
The Board of Ordained Ministry has adopted a change in the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) grant policies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
As of November 1, 2009, the maximum grant for continuing education for those who qualify is $400 per calendar year. In addition, grants are limited...
Register by October 30 for PSR's Lay Theological Day on November 7
Written: 10/15/2009
Read the Bible "with new eyes" at a Pacific School of Religion Lay Theological Day event, Saturday, November 7 at Eden UCC in Hayward, California. Dr. Jeffrey Kuan, Associate Professor of Old Testament at PSR (and chair of the California-Nevada Annual Conference Commission on Religion and ...
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Written: 10/9/2009
By Tim Ghianni Oct. 6, 2009 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) For the first time in more than a century, The United Methodist Church is putting a national priority on planting new churches. And it is looking for 150 good women and men to help lead others in the work of building new congregations...
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Written: 10/9/2009
United Methodist-related campus ministers and chaplains are preparing to gather at The Woodlands UMC in The Woodlands, Texas, December 14-17, to be inspired, trained, and refreshed. Registration has been opened for REFRESH 2009, an annual event funded by a grant from The Foundation for Evangelism ...
First UMC Sacramento Hosts 'Singing to God' Workshop and Hymn Festival on Oct. 24
Written: 10/7/2009
First United Methodist Church of Sacramento reprises its blues workshop and hymn festival this month, with a new format and a new focus that make it a new experience. "Singing to God: The Old, the New, the Borrowed, and the Blues Workshop and Hymn Festival" will take place Saturday, Octobe...
Registration Deadline Is Near for 2009 Gathering of the Orders
Written: 10/2/2009
Clergy: Earn One CEU in Disciplemaking
November 1 is the deadline to register for the 2009 Gathering of the Orders, November 17-19, at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe. Everyone under appointment by the Bishop is invited and encouraged to attend this time of connection and renewal, "Out of the Cocoon:...
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Written: 10/2/2009
Representatives of 14 United Methodist Churches joined members of other faith communities at San Ramon Valley UMC in Alamo, California on Wednesday (September 30) for a workshop, "Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Supporting Recovery: Strategies and Tools for Clergy and Other Congregati...