Great Plains Conference Episcopal Area ~ Weekly Update ~
Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church - Thursday, 24 October 2013 ~
Featured at www.kswestumc.org:
Enroll in health-insurance plan by Nov. 15 to be covered in 2014
All eligible Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebraska conference clergy and some lay employees who work for local churches, agencies and the conference need to enroll for health insurance to have coverage in 2014 when the conference merge into the new Great Plains Conference.
All eligible Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebraska conference clergy and some lay employees who work for local churches, agencies and the conference need to enroll for health insurance to have coverage in 2014 when the conference merge into the new Great Plains Conference.
For the Kansas West and Nebraska conferences, it will bring a change in providers, from HealthFlex to Cigna. The HealthFlex health-insurance plans will end on Dec. 31.
Find out more about the plans being offered at www.kswestumc.org/news/detail/1119.
Sanctuary on the Horizon open house, Nov. 3
Camp Horizon will celebrate the grand opening of the new sanctuary Nov. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. with a short dedication service at 3 p.m. Spend time enjoying the new sanctuary and look at all the other improvements around camp.
Camp Horizon will celebrate the grand opening of the new sanctuary Nov. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. with a short dedication service at 3 p.m. Spend time enjoying the new sanctuary and look at all the other improvements around camp.
Get more information at www.kswestumc.org/events/detail_kw/4837.
Upp’s mission update
Updates on the ministry of Rev. David Upp, a Kansas West Conference missionary, are posted in the newsletter archives at www.kswestumc.org/enewsletterarchives.
Updates on the ministry of Rev. David Upp, a Kansas West Conference missionary, are posted in the newsletter archives at www.kswestumc.org/enewsletterarchives.
Classified ads online
Classified ads are posted on the conference website, including:
Classified ads are posted on the conference website, including:
Media producer, Great Plains Conference
Social media coordinator/writer, Great Plains Conference
See more classifieds at www.kswestumc.org/classifieds.
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Open-enrollment video available online
A video of the 2014 Great Plains health insurance open-enrollment meeting is available to watch online at www.greatplainsumc.org/videos/detail/77. If you were unable to attend one of the meetings or just want to refresh your memory, you can learn about the plan by watching this video.
A video of the 2014 Great Plains health insurance open-enrollment meeting is available to watch online at www.greatplainsumc.org/videos/detail/77. If you were unable to attend one of the meetings or just want to refresh your memory, you can learn about the plan by watching this video.
Salina University youth to create displays discouraging tobacco use
Through a $750 grant from the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition, members of the youth fellowship at Salina University UMC are planning displays showing the ill effects of tobacco use in an effort to discourage young people from taking up the smoking habit.
Through a $750 grant from the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition, members of the youth fellowship at Salina University UMC are planning displays showing the ill effects of tobacco use in an effort to discourage young people from taking up the smoking habit.
Add off-site Christmas Eve services this year
Many churches know they are not connecting with the world around them but don’t know what to do about it. However, on Christmas Eve, it’s as if the world stops and looks at the church and says, “We don’t pay much attention to you through the year, but tonight, we’ll listen. What do you have to say?”
Many churches know they are not connecting with the world around them but don’t know what to do about it. However, on Christmas Eve, it’s as if the world stops and looks at the church and says, “We don’t pay much attention to you through the year, but tonight, we’ll listen. What do you have to say?”
What I have learned in my experiences of reaching out on Christmas Eve at restaurants, nursing homes, prisons, football stadium parking lots and bars, is that on Christmas Eve people want to remember. If you are uncomfortable with this idea, you are in good company.
Duke task force to look more into clergy depression findings
Duke Divinity School has implemented a task force to continue reviewing the findings of a recent study by the Clergy Health Initiative. The study found that pastors are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.
Duke Divinity School has implemented a task force to continue reviewing the findings of a recent study by the Clergy Health Initiative. The study found that pastors are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.
5 ways churches can use Pinterest
By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest. It’s gaining interest among churches and for good reason. United Methodist Communications have five ways you can use Pinterest to engage your congregation. Learn more at www.umcom.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=mrLZJ9PFKmG&b=6084863&ct=13274055¬oc=1.
By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest. It’s gaining interest among churches and for good reason. United Methodist Communications have five ways you can use Pinterest to engage your congregation. Learn more at www.umcom.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=mrLZJ9PFKmG&b=6084863&ct=13274055¬oc=1.
Cat-Hawk Challenge, Nov. 9
The 2013 Cat-Hawk Challenge is Nov. 9 at Valley View UMC in Overland Park. The challenge is an annual fundraiser to support United Methodist campus ministries at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
The 2013 Cat-Hawk Challenge is Nov. 9 at Valley View UMC in Overland Park. The challenge is an annual fundraiser to support United Methodist campus ministries at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
The doors open at 5 p.m., and the evening will conclude at 7 p.m. Enjoy a free dinner, a pep-rally atmosphere and wear your favorite school colors. It is a fun evening for the whole family and includes free child care.
Make an online pledge or reserve your place for the dinner at www.cathawkchallenge.com.
Young Clergy Leadership Forum, Jan. 26-29
Up to two young clergy, elders or deacons, from each conference are invited to participate in the Young Clergy Leadership Forum Jan. 26-29 in Washington, D.C., hosted the General Board of Church and Society.
Up to two young clergy, elders or deacons, from each conference are invited to participate in the Young Clergy Leadership Forum Jan. 26-29 in Washington, D.C., hosted the General Board of Church and Society.
Get the details about the forum at https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50192/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=73329.
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Contact Information:
Great Plains Episcopal Office
9440 E Boston, Suite 160
Wichita KS 67207
316-686-0600
800-745-2350
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