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PRAYER REQUESTSClergy and clergy families who are in transition.
Jerome Alsdorf, who has health concerns.
BIRTHDAYSThursday, July 5th – Naomi Weingard
Friday, July 6th – Duk-Hee Han
Saturday, July 7th – Seth McClymonds
Wednesday, July 11th – Caroline Judd & Lydia Sterling
IMPORTANT DATES(Check sections for more information.)
Wednesday, July 4th to Thursday, July 5th – District Office Closed (District Notables)
Friday, July 6th to Sunday, July 8th – Unstoppable Young Women’s Retreat (Conference Website Links & Conference Events)
Sunday, July 8th – Mission Trip Information Session (District Events)
Tuesday, July 10th to Sunday, July 15th – Youth Mission u (Conference Website Links & Conference Events)
ANNIVERSARIESSunday, July 8th – Harry & Ann Zurasky
Tuesday, July 10th – Jeff & Kerry Bobin
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSEDPlease note that the District Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Andrea will also be out of the office on Thursday, July 5th.
CLERGY EVALUATIONS OVERDUE!Clergy evaluations were due on Tuesday, May 15th. If you have not yet completed and submitted them, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea at the District Office.
CLERGY MOVING EXPENSESClergy who are moving to new appointments in 2018 need to email their moving expenses to Kathleen Lasky, Conference Benefits Officer, at [email protected]. You may be surprised to learn that the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will require treating your moving expenses as income. SEE STATEMENT
PRE-CHURCH CONFERENCE BRIEFINGSTwo Pre-Church Conference Briefings have been scheduled for the Erie-Meadville District. The first is on Wednesday, July 25th at 7:30pm at Weis Library and the second is on Wednesday, August 8th at 10am at Conneaut Lake. Clergy, please plan to attend one; an email was also sent out.
MISSION TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONSunday, July 8th, 12pm, Summit UMC (1510 Townhall Road, Erie, PA 16509)Would you like to spend a life-changing week in Jamaica with the Won by One mission team? During the week of February 17-24, 2019, a mission team from Summit UMC in Erie will join mission teams from Wattsburg UMC and the Tri-County Church in Dubois for this life-changing mission in the small mountain village of Harmons, Jamaica. You are invited to come and learn more about this opportunity during this event. For more information, contact Mandy Barney at 814-460-6955.
MESSY CHURCHThursday, July 12th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Summit UMC (1510 Townhall Road, Erie, PA 16509)Messy Church creates the opportunity for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children to enjoy expressing their creativity, sit down together to eat a meal, experience worship, and have fun within a church context. Join this once-a-month worship experience! For more information, call 814-864-3271.
CHAMPION FOR GODTuesdays in July (17th, 24th, and 31st), 6pm to 7:30pm, Diamond Park (Meadville, PA 16335)Join us in Meadville’s Diamond Park for an exciting evening of fun for the whole family as we explore what it means to be a champion of God through story, music, crafts, and snacks. Open to all ages, we encourage you to come even if you are only able to attend one of the Tuesdays. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sponsored by First Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Stone United Methodist Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church. Preregistration is encouraged by Friday, July 13th. Sign-up sheets are available at all of the sponsoring churches or online at goo.gl/jq4PzA. For more information, call 814-333-2161 or 814-724-6736.
2018 ERIE-MEADVILLE DISTRICT UMW DATESDate Event LocationJuly 12th-15th Mission U California UniversityJuly 14th Mission U Sampler Day California UniversitySeptember 22nd Day Apart Wesley WoodsOctober 21st District Annual UMW’s Meeting Erie Asbury UMCOctober 27th Conference Annual UMW’s Meeting Butler District
ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREE IN YOUTH MINISTRYSouthwestern College, a UMC school in the Great Plains Conference, is offering an affordable, Wesleyan-based, and entirely online Master’s degree in youth ministry. Go to www.beadisciple.com/masm/youth or https://ps.sckans.edu/master-arts-specialized-ministries to learn more and apply. Students can enter the program at any time, but “Intro to Ministry” starts Monday, August 13th and is a great place to begin the course rotation. Students should apply no later than Tuesday, July 31st if they want to be in that end-of-summer class.
17 th ANNUAL LAST SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, September 8th, Riverside Golf Course (24537 Highway 19, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403)Consider becoming a partner with Wesley Woods in raising funds to provide children an outdoor experience where they can learn about the love of Jesus and where adults can get away for rest and to recharge in the beauty of God’s creation. A letter with more details and an event sponsor form are attached to the email. For additional information, contact Rev. Matthew Judd, tournament chair, at 724-316-2631 or [email protected].
FREE VBS ITEMSContact Meadville Grace at 814-724-6312 or [email protected] to arrange pickup or possible delivery.
Cave Quest: large stalactite/stalagmite decorations for stage, halls, or rooms Maker Fun Factory: battery-operated free-standing logo display (approximately 4.5x5 ft.); five large mascot posters mounted to cardboard
ORGAN SPEAKER AVAILABLE AT LOCAL CHURCHAn organ speaker (Leslie Organ Speaker 130, Electro Music Model #H80185) is available at Woodcock UMC (23048 Gravel Run Road, Saegertown, PA 16433). It is free to anyone who can make use of it. If interested, please call 814-382-4128.
LAITY ACADEMY FOR STEWARDSHIPThe United Methodist Foundation of Western PA invites laity to participate in a Laity Academy for Stewardship and Leadership, a two-year program that kicks off with an event at Lakeside Chautauqua. LEARN MORE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME RESPITE CARE COORDINATORAll God’s Children Ministries is seeking a part-time respite care coordinator. Please see the AGCM section below for more details.
CLASSIFIEDS SECTION OF WPAUMC WEBSITEGO HERE
2017 RENTAL/HOUSING ALLOWANCE INFO2017 Rental/Housing Allowance information has been posted on the Benefits page of the Conference website. It is listed near the bottom of the page under “miscellaneous” and includes legislation and a worksheet. Go to www.wpaumc.org/benefits.
2018 REVISED COMMON LECTIONARYDiscipleship Ministries offers a two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors for 2018 Sundays and special days. DOWNLOAD
NEW UMC HANDBOOKThe new United Methodist Church Handbook, which covers the next four years, is available, providing a detailed overview of the denomination’s beliefs, mission, structure, and history. The handbook is a free, go-to resource for anyone in search of information about the church and is helpful for leaders and new members. GET HANDBOOK
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTBoth lay and clergy will find information about events, ongoing programs, and continuing education opportunities, as well as scholarship applications,
on our newly updated WEBPAGE. If you have an event that you’d like to see listed, contact Rev. Susan Moudry at [email protected].
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
REFLECTIVE LEADERSHIP GRANTSClergy or lay leaders of Christian organizations whose work is at a pivotal moment can apply for up to $15,000 to support space and time away from daily obligations to determine how to faithfully move forward. They are available through Duke Divinity School’s Leadership Education program. The application deadline is Wednesday, August 1st. DETAILS
NEW PEOPLE/NEW PLACES GRANTSThe Conference’s Parish and Community Development Committee is implementing a new process for awarding its “New Places/New People.” The deadline is Friday, September 28th. Decisions on grants will be made as soon as possible after the deadline. DETAILS AND APPLICATION
BISHOPS OFFER ECUMENICAL MINISTRY AIDThe Council of Bishops is offering financial assistance for ecumenical and interreligious ministry in the form of grants to Annual Conference groups, training for young adults, and a scholarship for The Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. DETAILS AND APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIPSThere are a variety of scholarships at www.umc.org/resources/scholarships and at www.wpaumc.org/scholarshipforms.
SEMINARY FINANCIAL AIDApplications are available at www.wpaumc.org/BOOM.
www.euma-erie.org
19 TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE REFUGE Pedal for a purpose at the 19th Annual Ride for The Refuge, a charity bicycle ride to end homelessness for families with children at EUMA’s The Refuge on Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd). The Ride is a bicycle event featuring great tours through scenic countryside, water/snack stops along the way, sag wagon services, and our Rider’s Picnic. Each Ride location (Shades Beach in East Erie County and Albion Borough Park in West Erie County) offers routes of various distances and difficulty levels – appealing to everyone from the recreational rider to the bicycle enthusiast. For more information and registration, visit www.euma-erie.org or see the attached registration brochure. Event details include:
Registration at 7:30am Ride at 8am for 50 mile and 100 km and 8:30am for 25 km and 50 km Pre-register by Wednesday, August 22nd for a discount off the participation fee and a Ride for The Refuge t-shirt
SHOE DRIVE UPDATEWe received word that your donated shoes weighed 29,585 pounds! Because of your generosity and commitment to our shoe drive, EUMA and All God’s Children Ministries will share roughly $11,834 for our programs! Thank you to all who participated! If you still have shoes to donate, visit our website at www.euma-erie.org for drop-off locations.
MINISTRY NEEDSCurrent ministry needs include pillows and twin bedding for new families at The Refuge. As The Refuge welcomes 30 to 40 adults and children each month, this is an ongoing need. If you can help, donations can be dropped off directly at the shelter (1027 East 26 th Street). Thank you!
http://allgodschildrenministries.org
PART-TIME RESPITE CARE COORDINATORAll God’s Children Ministries is seeking a part-time respite care coordinator. Key qualities include: understanding the needs of families of children affected by disability; basic knowledge and experience in planning and implementing children’s Christian education; and a willingness to make needed adaptations in programming to address individual needs. Key competencies include: organizational skills; volunteer recruitment and management; and a love of children. Interested applicants should contact Rev. Debbie Hills at [email protected] or 440-812-4624.
RAMPS OF HOPEhttp://allgodschildrenministries.org/programs/ramps-hope
T-SHIRTS FOR SALEThere have been several requests for new Ramps of Hope t-shirts. Email Rev. Debbie Hills at [email protected] with how many you would like
and the size(s) you need. T-shirts are $12 each. If you pay by check, please make it payable to AGCM (cash is fine, too!).
Respite Care http://allgodschildrenministries.org/programs/respitecare
SEEKING VOLUNTEERSRespite care volunteers are being sought for one or two Saturday afternoons a month. Options are to help as an ongoing or occasional volunteer. Please contact Sarah Deemer for more information at [email protected].
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PRAYER RETREATWednesday, July 18th to Friday, July 20th
Join Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi on an adult prayer retreat this summer. There will be times of learning about prayer and how to pray. There will be great conversations, free time to explore Jumonville, campfires, fellowship, and wonderful food. Participants will be staying in private rooms at Jumonville’s Inn so space is limited to nine rooms. The cost of this event is $190.
DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY RETREATSunday, July 29th to Wednesday, August 1st
Join Rev. Lance and Amy Tucker for a discipleship journey. It will be a time for refreshing and rejuvenating for your soul. We will enjoy fellowship, reflection, and discussion to deepen our own personal spiritual journey. Topics will include a spiritual gifts inventory for help discerning personal spiritual strengths. There will be evening campfires, time at the cross, free time for hiking, reading, journaling, and experiencing the prayer walk. Come away from the chaos of the world for a bit; leave refreshed, renewed, uplifted, and encouraged with the knowledge that no disciple walks the journey alone. Participants will stay in the Inn so space is limited to nine rooms.
2018 SUMMER CAMPThe new 2018 summer camp brochure is ready for you! You can either view it online (HERE) or get it in the mail. If you attended camp in the last couple of years, your family will get a brochure in the mail very soon. And if you need extra copies of the brochure for either your family or your friends, you can call the Jumonville office at 724-439-4912 and they will mail them to you or send them directly to your friends if you give them their contact information. Brochures are also being sent to the churches. Feel free to check out the 2018 summer camp schedule on the Jumonville website. Remember, you can register online so you don’t have to wait until you get your brochure in the mail.
SUMMER CAMP GIFT CERTIFICATESComplete an online form HERE and you will receive the gift certificate in the mail so you can give it as a gift. That person’s summer camp account will be credited with the amount of the gift certificate. You can also download the form HERE. Simply print the file, complete it, and mail it to Jumonville with your check. They will follow up by mailing your gift certificate to the address that you provide.
https://www.campallegheny.org/
WOMEN’S RETREATFriday, August 24th to Sunday, August 26th
This weekend is designed to let women refresh and renew their walk with the Lord. It is filled with worship, a wonderful speaker, great meals, and free time activities. Come enjoy fun and fellowship on the mountaintop. Open your hearts to a weekend of encouragement, faith building, and God’s love. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also call Camp Allegheny at 814-754-5122. You may download the registration form (HERE) and mail it plus the deposit to the address on the form.
http://www.wesleywoods.com
WELCOME TO WESLEY WOODS!To make visitors feel more welcome and at home, Wesley Woods wants to replace all of its signs with some that are easier to read, accurate, and more exciting. You can help by making a financial donation or sharing your ideas, resources, or talents. To do so, contact Kira Argot, Wesley Woods’ program director, at [email protected].
CHER R Y RUN CAMP
http://cherryruncamp.org/youth/
2018 CHERRY RUN CAMP MEETINGSaturday, July 28th to Sunday, August 5th
Cherry Run Camp is in need of volunteers to work at the camp in varying capacities. Volunteering at the camp would be a wonderful short-term mission work project for teams or individuals. Helpers are needed in the two weeks prior to camp and kitchen help is needed the week of camp. For more information or to schedule a day or two to work at the camp, please contact Mr. Dennis Mahle at 814-648-1676.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
UNSTOPPABLE YOUNG WOMEN’S RETREATJuly 6th to 8th
Olmsted Manor
YOUTH MISSION UJuly 10th to 15th
California U of PA
MISSION UJuly 12th to 15th
California U of PA
CHURCH PROFESSIONALS RETREATJuly 22nd to 24th
Olmsted Manor
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BE A COACH!The East Ohio and WPA conferences are co-sponsoring a coaching cohort for clergy and lay people interested in earning International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification as a ministry coach. Certification requires attendance at three training modules (May, September, and November 2018) and practice of coaching skills under guidance of a certified coach. The trainings will be held at Boardman UMC near Youngstown, OH. For more information, visit www.empowercoaches.com or contact Amy Wagner at [email protected].
UNSTOPPABLE YOUNG WOMENFriday, July 6th to Sunday, July 8th, Olmsted Manor (17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA 16333)Invite a young woman (ages 14 to 25) you care about to this retreat. The cost is $25. The speaker is Rev. Jane Ellen Nickel, chaplain at Allegheny College. For more information, email Laramie ([email protected]) or Denise ([email protected]). To register, visit the Unstoppable Facebook page (www.facebook.com/umwunstoppable) or call Olmsted Manor at 814-945-6512.
YOUTH MISSION UTuesday, July 10th to Sunday, July 15th, California University of PA (250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419)Youth Mission u is for youth in grades 6 through 12. The youth stay in dorms, participate in various hands-on mission projects in the area, learn, experience innovative intergenerational worship, and have fun. Registration will be open soon. DETAILS
MISSION UThursday, July 12th to Sunday, July 15th, California University of PA (250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419)Time is almost up to register for this event with programs for adults and children. Rev. Lisa Grant will lead the spiritual growth study. Tina Whitehead will offer a pre-mission u update on conditions in the Holy Land on Thursday afternoon. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
EARLY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT) RE-CERTIFICATION TRAININGSaturday, July 14th, 8:30am, Latrobe UMC (440 Main Street, Latrobe, PA 15650)Every three years, ERTs are required by UMCOR to be re-certified. If you were last certified in 2015 and want to maintain your certification, a four-hour class is scheduled for the summer. Parking is available on the side street. Prior registration is required by contacting Richard Ziegenfus at 724-238-3158 or [email protected]. The cost is $25, which can be paid on the day of the class. Plan to arrive by 7:45am to complete the registration process.
UTH 4 MISSIONSMonday, July 16th to Friday, July 20th, Jumonville (887 Jumonville Road, Hopwood, PA 15445)Registration is live for this mission event for youth in grades 6 through 12 and their leaders. The youth will work at construction and outreach sites in Connellsville and Uniontown areas. There will be youth-led worship, campfires, and activities in the adventure center. Cost is $220 per person. Get forms and schedule at www.wpaumc.org/youthevents.
TAIZÉ PILGRIMAGEWPAUMC young adults (ages 17 to 30) are invited to join in a life-changing pilgrimage to Taizé, France from Friday, July 20th to Monday, July 30th. DETAILS
WILDERNESS CANOE TRIPSOur Conference Camping Ministry is sponsoring two week-long wilderness canoe trips this summer to Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park: Sunday, July 22nd to Tuesday, July 31st and Monday, July 30th to Wednesday, August 8th. Participants enjoy a week of peace and solitude in a rugged and beautiful setting of lakes, rivers, and forests. Lakeside campsites provide the setting for campfires and learning about God, His creation, and what it means to live out the life of discipleship together. Cost is $450 for adults and $420 for youth ages 15 to 17. This includes transportation as well as canoeing and camping equipment. Previous canoeing and camping experience is helpful, but not necessary. Adults 19 and older must have a passport. The first trip is led by Revs. Scott Hamley, Craig Lindahl, and Doug Burns. The second trip is led by Rev. Dave Coul, Rev. Drew Myers, and Lindsey Myers. Registration is through the Conference website at www.wpaumc.org/camping. For questions, please contact Scott Hamley at 724-859-6745 or [email protected].
6 TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT Friday, July 27th, 7:05pm, PNC Park (115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212)Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Mets game and stay after the game to hear Manager Clint Hurdle and your favorite Pirate players and coaches share their personal experiences with how their faith has impacted their lives and their careers in baseball specifically. Since Faith Night is being held on a Friday for the first time, we expect the event to be more popular than ever! Therefore, it is highly recommended to secure seats with a deposit. Groups of 15 or more can secure a block of seats with a deposit and then will have until Monday, June 11th to give your final ticket count and pay the balance. Contact Chad Glover at [email protected] or 412-325-4756.
ACADEMY FOR CLERGY WITH DISABILITIESWednesday, August 1st to Friday, August 3rd, Gallaudet University (800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002)The UM Association of Ministers with Disabilities will hold the Disability Leadership Academy: Taking Our Place at the Table. This conference is designed to bring United Methodists with disabilities together for training, conversation, and strategic thinking. EVENT FLYER REGISTER
LICENSING SCHOOL/CLM TRAININGSunday, August 5th to Wednesday, August 15th, Olmsted Manor (17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA 16333)The application for the 2018 Summer Residential Licensing School and Certified Lay Minister Training is now available. DETAILS
BIKE-A-THONLike to bike? Like a challenge? Join with bike-minded United Methodists for a five-day, 315-mile bike-a-thon from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. from Monday, August 13th to Friday, August 17th and raise funds for the Bishop’s Camping and Retreat Initiative. Bikers will begin at Boston UMC, travel the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail, and complete the trip in Washington, D.C. Get details at www.wpaumc.org/bikeathon.
PREACH!Monday, September 24th to Tuesday, September 25th, Dutilh UMCFive United Methodist pastors from across the U.S. who are known for their dynamic preaching will preach and lead inspiring workshops at this event, sponsored by the Conference. Details and registration will open soon.
#SEE ALL THE PEOPLEMegachurch pastor and author Jorge Acevedo will be the keynote speaker for Where Compassion and Evangelism Meet, a day-long workshop offered by the Conference Evangelism Team in two locations in late September. Registration will open in July.
Friday, September 28th, Glenwood UMC (in Erie) Saturday, September 29th, Crossroads UMC (main campus in Oakdale)
Don’t forget! You can now check a running list of WPA VIM trip opportunities online anytime at www.wpaumc.org/opportunities. Also, opportunities to give/help can be found at UMCOR.
MISSION TRIP TO HONDURASThe Conference Committee for Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean is organizing a mission trip to Honduras from Saturday, September 22nd to Monday, October 1st. The team will help to complete the construction of a church in rural Honduras. Although people with construction skills would be especially helpful on this team, ANYONE who is interested is encouraged to apply. For more information, email Encounter liaison Jodale Barnhart at [email protected]. APPLICATION
WPAUMC VOLUNTEERS IN MISSIONUnited Methodists voluntarily serving people outside the church – local, regionally, nationally, or internationally.
What teams can I join? www.wpaumc.org/opportunitiesHow do I learn about leading a team? www.wpaumc.org/VIMtrainingOnce we have a team planned, what do we do?
Register your team at www.wpaumc.org/registerVIMteamsGet VIM insurance at www.umvimnej.org
Once our team returns, what do I do? www.wpaumc.org/missionreportWhere can I find local church resources?
www.wpaumc.org/localchurchmissionsHow do I get involved in Disaster Response?
Take UMCOR training at www.wpaumc.org/disasterresponseMake sure your local church has a local disaster planVolunteer at Eastbrook Mission Barn or one of its satellites
What if there is a disaster in my church’s community?Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to their District SuperintendentLocal pastor reports damage to church and with their community to Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, Rev. Calvin Cook at 814-442-5899
MISSIONSHIELD VIM INSURANCE OFFEREDAs health care laws change and deductibles grow, it is important to have coverage for volunteer teams serving in the U.S. as well as abroad. This
Northeastern Jurisdiction UMVIM board has worked with Seven Corners to make policies available for all VIM teams. Get forms and details at www.umvimnej.org/mission-insurance.
2018 CONFERENCE VIM TEAMSCHECK OUT THESE WAYS TO SERVE IN WESTERN PA
UM A.R.M.Y – www.ne.umarmy.orgYour church can be a youth work camp as youth and chaperones partner with UM A.R.M.Y to love your neighbors.
EASTBROOK MISSION BARN – www.wpaumc.org/missionbarn
UPDATESSee what’s happening at the Eastbrook Mission Barn in their BLOG.
UMCOR KITS NEEDEDAlthough the Eastbrook Mission Barn received a good number of cleaning buckets and hygiene kits during Annual Conference, more are needed. With flooding in southwestern PA and other areas, the Mission Barn has already shipped 500 buckets and close to 1,000 hygiene kits here in western PA.
UMCOR KIT INGREDIENTS CHANGESome of the ingredients in UMCOR kits have changed. In hygiene kits, the number of band aids has increased to ten. In cleaning buckets, instead of including sponges, donors are asked to put in $1.50 for purchase of foam sponges. NEW RECIPES
