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Meet the new North East District Community Outreach Minister Dear Colleagues in the Ministry of Jesus Christ,
I am very pleased to announce to you that Jim Young will be serving as the Community Outreach Minister in the North East District.
Jim is a long-time Jacksonville resident, a long-time United Methodist serving as a member first at Lakewood UMC and now Crossroad UMC. Most important, Jim is a real-time follower of Jesus Christ who is led by the Spirit because he practices the daily and weekly spiritual disciplines that are central to the Methodist Way. He embodies a contagious passion for Jesus with a mature and disciplined Christian life. He has personally come alongside a number of persons and guided them into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
As Community Outreach Minister, Jim will travel among the churches of our entire district, working with individual congregations and also co-operative congregations desiring to work collaboratively to share the gospel in a common mission field. Jim aptly describes his work as resourcing, coaching and empowering churches to practice a “balanced outreach of mercy, justice and evangelism.” Jim will be a powerful resource for you and your church because he personally lives the balanced life of mercy, justice and evangelism!
Jim has served in the local church as a teacher, evangelism outreach leader and Church Council chairman. In the metro-Jacksonville area he has served on the boards of “Here’s Life” Inner City, City Rescue Mission, and “Transform Jacksonville and NE Florida.” Several years ago his imagination was captured by a growing prayer ministry, originating in South Africa and moving across the continent of Africa, called the “Global Day of Prayer (GDOP).” God opened the way for Jim to travel to South Africa to participate in the GDOP. Jim brought that vision back to North East Florida, and the past two years have seen a new networking of ministers and priests and congregations across N. Florida, united in prayer and service to the community. Last May over 10,000 people gathered in Veteran’s Arena for a Pentecost GDOP celebration of praise and prayer, which was broadcast to an estimated 400 million Christians in 220 nations around the world.
Our mission, individually and corporately, is “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Jim is on board to resource you in leading your congregation in its development of ministries of mercy, justice and witness.
I hope you will welcome Jim and invite him to “your neck of the woods” soon. Contact Jim through the district office.
Yours in faith and hope and love,
Tim
February 2012 Newsletter
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NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT CORNER! Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Herbert, Exec. Director
“Scratchings on the Pulpit”
The widely respected Swiss theologian and pastor, Karl Barth, scratched on the inside of his pulpit the words, “That they might see Jesus!” to constantly remind himself that a preacher’s role isn’t to gain popularity, or to entertain, or to coddle, but to do one thing and one thing only: preach the sacrificial Love of Jesus Christ!
Our North East District Committee on New Church Development focused on this important reminder at our initial meeting for 2012 and is dedicated to maintain it as we manage current missions and new church starts as well as prepare for our new one coming this July.
Regardless of one’s thoughts about Rev. Barth’s theological insights, all who knew him were quick to point out that Karl Barth was known for being a Christ-centered man in his daily living and thinking as well as in his profound writings. If such an intently focused Christian was wise enough to appreciate the need to be constantly reminded of staying centered on Jesus, certainly it would be prudent for us to do the same. Please pray often for our New Church Development team’s guidance in Kingdom labors.
And the great everyday reminder for all of us is…
“That they might see Jesus!”
Northeast District UMVIM News
Looking for a place to serve in mission? The Southeast Jurisdiction, especially North Alabama Conference is looking for mission teams to continue to help with last spring’s storms. Consider taking a UMVIM team to serve!!!
Check out the conference UMVIM page and our Facebook (UMC Florida Conference UMVIM) for UMVIM Team Leader trainings and other helpful information.
Plans are being made for our 2nd District Mission trip to Haiti – most likely in the fall. If anyone is interested please send me an email. ([email protected])
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Dare 2 G.R.O.W. - A Student Leadership Training Event February 17-19, 2012
Warren Willis United Methodist Camp, Fruitland Park, FL
Are you looking to train your student leaders? Dare to G.R.O.W. is the 4th annual Student Leadership Conference developed and produced by the Conference Connection on Youth Ministries (CCYM). This year it is happening at Warren W Willis Camp, February 17-19. 2012. Students are called to be leaders in their homes, their churches, their schools, and their communities. But since every situation is different, that is not an easy job! Enter, the Student Leadership Training event! This weekend is for leadership teams and their adults to come together and learn with other students what it means to be GROWing in God and how they can be effective leaders, no matter what their context.
The cost is $95/person for our current registration cycle, (that includes everything!) this is too good a deal to miss! For more information or to register, go to the Ministries with Young People website (www.flumc-mwyp.org) and click on "youth", or email Kelly Minter ([email protected]).
Important Reminders:
This has been a busy time of year, Profiles should be finished now, and Year End Statistics are due Friday, February 10.
The next big thing will be the March 31 forms that are due in the district office BY March 31:
Child/Youth Protection Policy adoption Fiscal Responsibility & Management Policy: Financial Controls, Policies, & Procedures Sexual Harassment Policy adoption Annual Report to the District Housing Committee / Parsonage Disaster Recovery Quick Resource Survey
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Clergy Team Meetings
February 21, 2012
Shrove Tuesday Breakfast and Clergy Meeting 9 a.m. Faith UMC
4000 Spring Park Rd; Jacksonville, FL 32207 Click Here to Register (9 A.M. Meeting)
(Alternative meeting on the south end of the district) IHOP Restaurant
1350 South Walnut Street Starke, FL 32091
Click Here to Register (6 P.M. Meeting)
All Clergy under appointment are required to register their attendance for one of the Clergy Team Meetings. If you are unable to attend please send your regrets to Tim Smiley at [email protected].
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Lay Servant Ministries Training February 24 & 25, 2012
(both days required)
Friday, February 24th at 6:30pm -9:00pm and
Saturday, February 25th at 8:30am-5:00pm
Calvary UMC-Orange Park
112 Blanding Blvd (1/2 mile south of I295 on Blanding Blvd Hwy 21)
The basic course will qualify the participant as a Local Church Lay Servant, focusing on the three primary aspects of lay servant ministry: leading, caring and communicating. This course will be taught by Esther Lee, CLS The advance course qualifies a Local Church Lay Servant as a Certified Lay Servant and fulfills the three-year educational requirement for continuing certification. This course will be taught by Kathy Walther, CLS The course fee is $30.00 which includes materials and lunch. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening with the first session starting at 6:30p.m. Click here for registration form. For more information contact Patrice Peterson, District Lay Servant Ministries, Director at (904) 553-2217 or email [email protected]
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Beyond 50 Ministries Task Team Invites You to Tapestry IV - 21st CENTURY CHALLENGES for BOOMERS AND BEYOND March 2-3, 2012 FUMC Clermont 850 7
th Street
Clermont, FL 34711
This conference is presented by the Beyond 50 Ministries Task Team of The Florida Conference. It will focus on offering assistance in dealing with the 3 major challenges facing these two groups –
1. Caring for Aging Parents or an Aging Spouse, who may no longer recognize them! Part 2 of this
session will discuss the equally important issue of caring for the caregivers. 2. Adult children moving back "home" which frequently result in the Boomers' grandparents assuming the
role of caring for these children. 3. Retirement Planning which discusses the confusing financial situation in a multi-generational situation
and the need to adjust earlier financial plans. There will also be a session on potential legal hurdles for both groups. We will not have all the answers but we are prepared to continue to work with you to find solutions. The conference will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Clermont, Florida. For registration and reservation information please contact [email protected]
Building the Beloved Community Mandatory Inclusivity Training for all Full-Time Clergy
A letter of invitation was mailed from the Bishop's office with details regarding the mandated inclusivity training that all full-time clergy will need to attend in 2012. Some details related to the exact locations of these training events are still being finalized at the Conference Center. However, we wanted to let you know the dates and regions that are being targeted for this training so you can get one of the training sessions on your calendar now. You will be able to use CE or RA funds for the cost and it will count for your continuing education requirements for 2012. Also, Conference CE funds may also be available depending on whether or not you have used those funds recently.
Here are the dates and regions that are set at this point: February 27-29: Gainesville Hotel & Conference Center [Click Here] for registration.
7417 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 332-7500 September 27-29 (Fort Lauderdale/Pompano area) October 8-10 (Daytona area) October 15-17: First UMC of Brandon, 120 North Knights Avenue, Brandon, FL 33510 Every full-time clergy must attend one of these events, so please put one of these session dates on your calendar now and protect it.
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October 15, 2011 10am-3pm at Avondale UMC
Member of the Florida Conference Spiritual Formation Team
will be the facilitator for the Spiritual Pilgrims dialogue.
Scholarships
The Florida United Methodist Foundation is now accepting applications for two scholarship programs. The Sinclair Scholarship, available to students who will be incoming freshmen in fall 2012, and the Alice W. Lockmiller Scholarship, open to students already enrolled in a college or university. Deadline for application is March 9, 2012.
Applicants must be active church members with a solid academic record and a commitment to church and community service. Application forms may be downloaded from the Foundation web site, www.fumf.org. Please post the attached information so that your church families can see it. These scholarships are available to United
Methodist students only. Click here for Brochure
12th Annual 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation Sunday, March 11 - Friday, March 16, 2012
Life Enrichment Center in Fruitland Park, Florida
Rev. Dr. Roberta Bondi
A time to fill the deep spiritual hunger that characterizes many lives An opportunity for intentional spiritual growth in a disciplined, accepting community A place where community silence enhances personal prayer and reflection A time of spiritual renewal and discovery through academic presentation, personal reflections, and
communal sharing A sharing of spiritual growth in covenant groups A time for healing to continue For both clergy and laity
Registration will be Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Orientation & Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM; The week will conclude on Friday, March 16, 2012 following the Eucharist at Noon, with lunch.
For complete information about this event [Click Here] for the brochure. Visit the website: www.fl5dayacademy.org.
Rev. Dr. William Thiel
The Academy for Spiritual Formation is...
Featured presenters are Rev. Dr. Roberta Bondi and
Rev. Dr. William Thiele
Real Ideas Conference March 1 & 2, 2012 Van Dyke Church
Do you want your church to:
Grow more disciples for Jesus Christ?
See worship attendance increase?
Have more energy and vitality?
Have more Missional impact in your community?
See increased financial giving? I highly recommend this conference for you, your staff and volunteers. I know Matt and Jorge who are helping many grow their church! They want to share what they have found helpful in their local contexts. More information will be coming soon! Check out www.realideasconference.com
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UM Volunteers in Mission Team Leader Training March 17, 2012 - First UMC of Port St. Lucie*
*Spanish translation provided
Are you interested in leading a mission team from your church? Do you want to lead a team to Haiti when long-term recovery efforts begin?
UMVIM Team Leader Training prepares volunteers to lead Volunteer in Mission teams to projects in the United States and around the world. You will learn the "ins and outs" of organizing a mission trip from recruiting the team, to picking the location, getting support, staying safe, planning the work and much, much more. You'll also enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship with other "mission-minded" folks.
Not sure if you're ready to lead a team? Come and learn what it takes - you'll be well informed and a better team member!
Cost is $40 per person. Starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Participants receive a Team Leader Manual and lunch is included. Please register online at: www.flumc.org/UMVIM
For more information, please contact Pam Garrison (800) 282-8011 x 148 or by email [email protected]
Black Church Quarterly Seminar - NE District on March 17 Simpson UMC, 1114 Cleveland Street, Jacksonville
Seminar Facilitator: Reverend Dr. Harold D. Lewis, Sr., Director of Black Church, Center for Congregational Excellence, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. A full day of intensive, empowering and edifying knowledge. A practical and user friendly participant's workbook as a take home reference. The opportunity to dialogue face to face with other seminar participants, as well as the facilitator about questions
pertaining to YOUR church or ministry. One (1) CEU credit and certificate.
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COMMUNITY ARISE BASIC DISASTER MINISTRY TRAINING
Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:00 – 3:00
Tomoka UMC 1000 Old Tomoka Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
This training provides an introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response. You and your church will hear practical ideas on how to effectively respond to disaster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management officials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the importance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis.
There is no cost for this training; however, registration is required for planning purposes.
Check in begins at 9:30 and lunch is provided.
For more information or to register, please visit www.flumc.org/DisasterRecovery and follow the links to Community Arise.
Training provided by Disaster Recovery Ministry
a service of the Office of Ministry Protection Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Lakeland, FL 33815
(800) 282-8011 Ext. 148
RECLAIM 2012
A gathering to encourage ministry for and with young adults
and to inspire the next generation to reclaim their place in the church
The event will be held at Riverside Park UMC in Jacksonville, Florida. Registration is open now. We have an amazing line-up of faculty and worship leaders, such as Bishop Will WIllimon of the North Alabama Conference, Pastor Candace Lewis, Dr. Sandra Richter and more. These amazing men and women will be coming to share with us for the weekend, and there will also be times to connect with them one-on-one.
We are calling church leaders and young adults from all over Florida to connect at Reclaim 2012. This year's gathering will have special sessions for those interested in reaching out to the next generation.
Please continue to check in at www.reclaimgathering.com for updates and information regarding Reclaim, registration, blogs from leaders across Florida and encouragement to do ministry for and with young adults! If you have any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected].
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Hannah Project Submit forms by April 1, 2012
The Hannah Project is our yearly award presented at Annual Conference that recognizes churches who are creating a culture of call. As you’re planning worship and ministries this year, we hope you’ll keep in mind the six objectives of the Hannah Project. Then, submit a form by April 1, 2012, so that we can recognize your church with an award at Annual Conference, and hopefully inspire more and more churches to lift up God’s call to ministry for all people to hear.
The instructions and form are available on our website at: http://www.flumc2.org/pages/detail/1878
Grace In Action Weekends April 20-22 | August 17-19 | October 19-21, 2012
Grace Church, 13 Southeast 21st Place, Cape Coral, Florida 33909
Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor
During this weekend, you and your team will experience and learn about the vision and strategy of Grace Church with a focus on recovery (Celebrate Recovery) and compassion outreach ministries (Third Saturday Outreach). On Friday night, you will worship with 300-400 adults, youth, and children at Celebrate Recovery. On Saturday morning, you will join 150 volunteers as they reach out to thousands of neighbors at our Third Saturday Outreach when we give away thousands of pounds of food and offer more than a dozen other ministries. On Sunday morning, you will have an opportunity to worship at three of our four campuses. For information or questions contact [email protected] or register on-line at www.egracechurch.com
Some of the best learning we can have as church leaders is a combination of inspiration and instruction. Grace Church wants to invite you to a "come and see" as well as a "come and learn" weekend. Grace Church is a multiple-site, United Methodist Church with four campuses in Southwest Florida (Cape Coral/Fort Myers area). Grace Church has grown from 400 to 2800 in worship attendance, from one campus with two worship services to four campuses with thirteen weekly services.
BLACK CHURCH PREACHING SEMINAR March 29-30, 2012
Life Enrichment Center Fruitland Park, FL
The Black Church Office will be hosting a Preaching with Purpose, Power and Passion seminar and lecture series with the Rev. Dr. William B. McClain, homiletics professor of the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.
This seminar is open to all pastors, lay speakers and laity within the church.
Please mark your calendars and register for this time of reclaiming and renewing your passion for preaching the Gospel of Jesus the Christ. For more information contact Harold D. Lewis, Sr., Director of the Black Church Office, Center for Congregational Excellence at 1-800-282-8011 ext. 346
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General Conference 2012 - April 24 through May 4, 2012 Hospitality Volunteers Needed
The Florida Conference will be hosting General Conference 2012 at the Tampa Convention Center, April 24 thru May 4. This conference brings together delegates from around the world who determine current and future policies of the United Methodist Church.
Under the leadership of Rev. Jim Harnish, the Florida Hospitality Team has been working to provide "a warm welcome" for the arrival of up to 5,000 delegates, visitors and guests. "We ask for everyone's support to meet the large need for volunteers to host this event".
This is a great opportunity to get your church members, ministry groups and committees involved. More information is available in the new resource "Toolkit" and Volunteer Recruitment DVD. The Toolkit CD and the DVD may be downloaded and are also available by calling 1.800.282.8011 x 197 or by emailing [email protected]. [Click here] for information and resources related to General Conference 2012.
Greetings,
My name is Lee Lallance, and I am the Mass Choir Coordinator for General Conference, which is being held at the Tampa Convention Center from Tuesday, April 24, 2012 through Friday, May 4, 2012. This is the gathering of United Methodist Bishops, delegates, and musicians from all over the world who come together every four years to make global decisions about the United Methodist Church. For many of us this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved at a world conference of this magnitude.
I am writing to ask if you and your choir would be interested in participating in the opening ceremonies of General Conference. Outstanding composers have been commissioned to write the opening choral and orchestral music, and our hopes are to have a 350 voice choir and orchestra for this world event.
The opening of the General Conference will happen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Tampa Convention Center with a rehearsal prior in the late morning and a run through in the afternoon (exact time still to be decided).
The music is almost complete and shortly I can send you the anthems which can be reproduced for your singers.
Please consider participating in this fabulous event which won't be held close to us again for quite some time. Please let me know as soon as possible if you and your choir are willing to participate and I will make sure you have the appropriate music and information to make this a huge success.
Thanks for considering this great opportunity. Rev. Lee Lallance [email protected] Minister of Music and Fine Arts cell (863) 409-7565
First United Methodist Church, Lakeland church (863) 687-9856
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DLC Nurse & Learn News
LET DLC BE YOUR LOCAL MISSION PROJECT IN 2012!
If your church is considering a local mission project in 2012, we invite you to adopt DLC Nurse & Learn. For 22 years we have partnered with area churches and provided child care services, therapies and support to families that have a child with a disability or serious medical condition. We are a child care ministry for children with special needs that cares for more than 120 children per year. DLC is also an outreach ministry of the Northeast District of the United Methodist Church We are supported by approximately 20 churches on a regular basis and receive donations from various agencies in the community. This year our goal is to raise awareness to continue to help families in need. There are many ways in which you can help, including donating your time, talents and money. You can also “Adopt a Child” by personally donating to their care and therapy. Additionally, your Sunday school or church group could pool their resources. Each member can make a small donation each month to meet the goal of raising between $100-$500 to cover child care, nursing and therapies for one child. ($10 x 12 members x 12 months = a scholarships for one child for a year.)
We will share each child’s progress and achievements as well as photos and invite your group to special events. Please call Amy Buggle at (904) 387-0370 for more information on how to get involved.
DLC GOLF TOURNAMENT
DLC Nurse & Learn is preparing for its 13th Annual Golf Tournament. This year we are looking forward to hosting groups of golfers as well as volunteers at the Deercreek Country Club. The tournament will be Sunday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m.
Our golf tournament is hosted annually to help raise funds for DLC’s scholarship fund. Last year, DLC gave away more scholarships than ever before. With the downturn in the economy, families are struggling to make ends meet and to pay for basic necessities, including child care.
We invite you to join us in making this tournament the most successful ever! Please consider being a sponsor, volunteer or golfer. The gift of your time and resources will make such a difference to our families! Sponsorship levels are as follows: Platinum $5,000, Gold $1,000, Silver $500 and hole sponsors are $300. If you are interested in sponsoring or simply golfing to support our mission, please call the office. We anticipate having great prizes, fellowship and fun!
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Employment Opportunities
Volunteer Keyboardist Wanted for Praise and Worship Band… Perhaps you have this talent, equipment and desire for this type of ministry. We play every Sunday evening at our service from 6 pm - 7pm. We practice every Sunday afternoon from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. We faithfully commit and volunteer our time and talents to this ministry. Please call Garden City United Methodist Church at 904-764-4627 or email [email protected] .
Classified Ads
Christ UMC, Neptune Beach has started a new Praise and Worship service on Sunday evenings at 5pm. We do not have any sound equipment for this or projector, and are asking if other churches, who have progressed to more advanced systems, would be willing to give or sell their old systems. Please contact the church office at (904) 249-5370
The Global Leadership Summit; 2011 Team Edition on DVD” is available at the district office to check out.
Receptionist
Mandarin United Methodist Church is seeking a full time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. A High School Diploma or GED are required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong skills in word processing/spreadsheet software are mandatory. Experience in reception or answering the phone in a business or office preferred. Interested persons may request an application from the church office and return it with a letter of interest and a resume. Questions may ne directed to Margie Quintana, Business Administrator.
Part time Administrative Assistant
Mandarin UMC seeks a part time Administrative Assistant for Visitor Follow Up and New Member Assimilation. This is a 15 hour a week position (4 hours on Sunday). High School graduate or GED required plus two years data entry experience with strong skills in word processing and spread sheets. Must have excellent oral/written communication skills. Interested persons may pick up an application packet in the church office at 11270 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32223. Phone 904-268-5549.
Mount Zion UMC is in dire need of a 15 passenger bus. Perhaps your church is ready to purchase a new one and you want to sell the old one (which is still in good shape) for a reasonable price. If so please contact Pastor Georgia Gaston, 904-998-0144.
Music Leader
First UMC, Baldwin: We are looking for a person who has the ability to lead the congregation in singing traditional and contemporary worship music. The position will require the ability play the piano, organ and or guitar. The job will require 3-5 hours per week. Please send resume to Baldwin First United Methodist Church, Attention SPRC Chairperson, 51 Chestnut Street South, Baldwin, FL 32234
New Custodian position
First UMC, Baldwin: We are seeking a person to clean the sanctuary, offices, classrooms, and restrooms maintaining the facility’s readiness for weekly services, programs, and special events. The job will require 3-5 hours per week. Please send resume to Baldwin First United Methodist Church, Attention SPRC Chairperson, 51 Chestnut Street South, Baldwin, FL 32234
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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
February 2012 6 NC/NE Districts Mission Centered Ministry Event, Trinity UMC, Gainesville 10 Year End Statistics Due 17 Workers Comp Audit Complete online annually. 17-19 Dare 2 G.R.O.W., Warren Willis UM Camp, Fruitland Park 20 President’s Holiday – Conference Center and District Offices Closed 21 Shrove Tuesday Clergy Team Meeting 9 a.m. Faith UMC, Jacksonville
Clergy Dinner Meeting 6 p.m. IHOP Restaurant, Starke 27 District Committee on New Church Development Meeting, 10 a.m. District Office 27 District Leadership Council Meeting, 7 :00 p.m. Orange Park UMC 27-29 Building the Beloved Community Inclusivity Training, Gainesville
March 2012
*Recurring Monthly Reports 2-3 Tapestry IV Beyond 50 Ministries 17 Black Church Quarterly Seminar, Simpson Memorial UMC 26 District Committee on New Church Development Meeting, 10 a.m. District Office 26 District Leadership Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Orange Park UMC 31 Reports Due
Child Youth Protection Policy Fiscal Responsibility and Management Policy Sexual Harassment Policy Annual Report to the District Housing Committee/Parsonage Disaster Recovery Quick Resource Survey Fund Balance Report for the Year End 2011 April 2012
*Recurring Monthly Reports 6 Good Friday Conference Center and District Offices Closed 23 District Committee on New Church Development Meeting, 10 a.m. District Office 23 District Leadership Council Meeting, 7 :00 p.m. Orange Park UMC
April 24-May 4 General Conference, Tampa Convention Center June 14-16 Annual Conference
To access Calendar of Reports due for 2012 Click Here
