Great Plains Conference Episcopal Area ~ Weekly Update ~
Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church - Thursday, 31 October 2013 ~ Featured at www.kswestumc.org:
Planting Hope in Rural Communities, Nov. 16
Celebrate rural life and learn ways to encourage others to share in the joys of farming and living in rural communities at Planting Hope in Rural Communities Nov. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Quinter UMC. Greg Peterson will show his video, “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” and discuss how to encourage young people to become involved in family farming.
Celebrate rural life and learn ways to encourage others to share in the joys of farming and living in rural communities at Planting Hope in Rural Communities Nov. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Quinter UMC. Greg Peterson will show his video, “I’m Farming and I Grow It,” and discuss how to encourage young people to become involved in family farming.
Registration is $10 per person, payable at the door. Get more information at www.kswestumc.org/events/detail_kw/4789.
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Connecting with the “plugged-in” at your church
More people of all ages are moving to online communications, and the church needs to change how it communicates to stay connected with an “always-on” congregation.
More people of all ages are moving to online communications, and the church needs to change how it communicates to stay connected with an “always-on” congregation.
Learn more at www.umcom.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=mrLZJ9PFKmG&b=6084837&ct=13274045¬oc=1.
2016 General Conference to see drop in delegates
The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore., will have about 15 percent fewer delegates than recent gatherings of The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking body. The Commission on the 2016 General Conference voted Oct. 18 to set the target number of delegates at 850.
The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore., will have about 15 percent fewer delegates than recent gatherings of The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking body. The Commission on the 2016 General Conference voted Oct. 18 to set the target number of delegates at 850.
Survey on online communion
As part of a recent discussion of the possibility of online Eucharist, church leaders endorsed surveying United Methodists to get their thoughts on the practice. All United Methodist members, clergy and other individuals who attend or affiliate with The United Methodist Church are invited to fill out this short survey on Holy Communion online.
As part of a recent discussion of the possibility of online Eucharist, church leaders endorsed surveying United Methodists to get their thoughts on the practice. All United Methodist members, clergy and other individuals who attend or affiliate with The United Methodist Church are invited to fill out this short survey on Holy Communion online.
Take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CF9PG8D.
Cat-Hawk Challenge, Nov. 9
The 2013 Cat-Hawk Challenge is Nov. 9 5-7 p.m. 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. 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.
The 2013 Cat-Hawk Challenge is Nov. 9 5-7 p.m. 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. 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.
Reserve your place for the dinner or make an online pledge at www.cathawkchallenge.com.
Your Health is Worth It workshop, Jan. 14
The Great Plains Health and Wellness Committee and the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund are sponsoring a free workshop Jan. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. for clergy attending the Orders and Fellowship gathering at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
The Great Plains Health and Wellness Committee and the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund are sponsoring a free workshop Jan. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. for clergy attending the Orders and Fellowship gathering at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
Rev. Tom Mattick, a frequent presenter on clergy wellness for the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, the Health Ministry Fund and Clergy Wellness LLC, will be the presenter.
Space is limited to 200 participants, and registration is required. Find out more and register at www.greatplainsumc.org/events/detail/813.
Orders and Fellowship Meeting, Jan. 14-16
The Orders and Fellowship Meeting, formerly Joint Called Clergy Session, will be Jan. 14-16, at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Blvd. in Leawood. The theme for the 2014 gathering is “Evoke Ministry Everyday and Everywhere.”
The Orders and Fellowship Meeting, formerly Joint Called Clergy Session, will be Jan. 14-16, at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Blvd. in Leawood. The theme for the 2014 gathering is “Evoke Ministry Everyday and Everywhere.”
Rev. Dr. Robert Martin, new dean of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., will be the featured speaker.
Early registration ends Jan. 3. Get more information, see the fees and register online at www.greatplainsumc.org/of2014register.
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