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NY Annual Conference DVDs
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You are receiving this email newsletter from
the New York Annual Conference because of your
leadership position in your local church. It
is our hope that you will share this information
with the people of your church.
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Upcoming Safe Sanctuary
Workshops
There are four workshops planned for Summer
and Fall 2009 throughout the conference.
- August 19 & September
23: Introduction to Safe
Sanctuaries at United Methodist Conference
Center, White Plains, NY. Click on White
Plains for more information.
- August 29 & September
26: Introducton to Safe
Sanctuaries at Woodycrest UMC, Bronx, NY.
Click on Woodycrest for more
information.
- September 12: Advanced.
Youth and children workers' training for
churches with a Safe Sanctuaries Policy
at Korean MC and Institute,
Manhattan. Click on Korean for more information.
- October 17:
Advanced. Youth
and children workers' training for churches
with a Safe Sanctuaries Policy at Woodbury
UMC, Woodbury, CT. Click on Woodbury for more
information.
For all registration contact Lynda Gomi lgomi@nyac.com or LearningCenter@nyac.com; toll
free: 1-800-696-6922, ext. 219 or direct at
914-615-2219.
To learn more click Safe
Sanctuaries. Safe Sanctuary 6-week online
course. Click on BeADisciple, see listings in
right-hand column and click "Writing Your Safe
Sanctuary Policy." Course begins October
5-November 14. Course fee:
$15/person. Course is taught by our own
Rev. Beth Perry. Click Biography to learn about
her.
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Teacher Training - 2
events
"Rock Solid, Building a Heart of
Faith"
- September
12: Primary and elementary
school-age teacher training at Jesse Lee UMC,
Ridgefield, CT, 9:30 am-3:30 pm; featuring
interactive teaching tools, classroom setup and
management and a special emphasis on children's
spirituality. Presented by Lynda Gomi,
Children's Consultant and Ann Pearson.
- September
19: At Hempstead UMC, Hempstead,
NY, 9:30 am-3:30 pm; same as above.
For more information see Teacher
Training.
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Youth
- Save the
Date for Ignite 2010. For
information, click on Ignite.
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"A Day With Tony
Compolo"
The Office of Connectional Ministries in
partnership with The Parish Resource Center and
Talithacum Ministry invites you to "A Day with
Tony Campolo" on October 24, 2009 at Bible
Korean United Methodist Church. Early
registration is requested. For more
information and to register go to A Day
With Tony Campolo.
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United Methodist
Communications
- RETHINK CHURCH BULLETIN
COVERS will soon be ready for
use. They can be found by clicking here>>
- VIDEO LICENSING - Legally
show movies for church activities. Click
on http://www.CVLI.com.
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Gloster B. Current, Sr.
Scholarship
The Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship was
established in memory of Gloster B. Current, Sr.
to encourage young persons of African descent to
pursue careers in public service, such as, the
ministry, social work, health care or government
service. The applicant must attend an
accredited institution of higher education, have
leadership potential, financial need and be
recommended by a pastor of a United Methodist
Church. The application deadline
is August 15, 2009. Click GB
Current Scholarship for a copy of the
application or one may be secured by calling
John Carrington at (917) 617-4360 or by
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Engage Conflict Well
- Case Studies
A two day seminar for
clergy
On August 18-19, 2009 Rev. Scott
Summerville of Asbury UMC is conducting this two
day seminar for any interested clergy. For
details and registration information
click Engage
Conflict Well. | |
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September Quick
Takes
- PROPERTY AND
CASUALTY TRUST ("PACT") has a new Ministry Protection
Memo ("MPM") "Protecting our
People The Church and Face Book."
- WISDOM HOUSE announces its
September 25-27, 2009 Retreat for Spiritual
Renewal "Passion and Praise" (In Tune with the
Universe). Click Passion
and Praise for more information.
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 Race for Mission
Marathon
Join Bishop Park on Saturday, October
10, in Bushnell Park, Hartford, at 8:00 AM and
is in connection with the Hartford Marathon and
the Bishop's Partners in Mission. There
are several distances to choose from, including
a Kids Run and Team Relay. Click on
Marathon for
information. To register click on Race
for Mission. The registration
deadline is
September 26.
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Free
Publications
The C. Wesley Christman Archives of the New
York Annual Conference has a number of extra
copies of the following remaining
pamphlets. The publication dates are in
parenthesis. We'd like to offer them
free to anyone who'd like them
and we can send you as many copies as you
want as long as they are available. All we
ask in return is that you reimburse us for
postage.
- Maggie Newton Van Cott: First woman
licensed to preach in the Methodist Episcopal
Church (1969)
- From Chore Boy to Bishop: the story of
Francis Burns, first missionary bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church (1970)
- The Hunter Camp Meeting (1971)
- Chester A. Smith of Peekskill: His
Memoir (1966)
- Thomas Webb: A founder of American
Methodism (1975)
These pamphlets offer a rich view of
Methodist history in New York. Please
email archivist Mary Robison at archives@nyac.com with the
titles and number of copies, and include your
name and street address for mailing. |
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Helpful
Materials
- THE LEARNING CENTER RESOURCE
LIBRARY at 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains is
now on line. You may view a list of the
resources by clicking here to go to the nyac.com Resource Libraar and search for resources
that meet your needs.
THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY FOR
THE NY ANNUAL CONFERENCE has been
published and is available for viewing
online. To access the directory, type in
the URL address: http://om349519.onlineolanmills.com. You
must type in the case-sensitive password to view
the directory: EXgdgT.
- WORSHIP PLANNING CALENDARS for 2009 and 2010 are available free simply by
downloading them. They are extremely
helpful for worship leadership teams, church
school and others. Or, if you
prefer, there is a 2-page Revised
Common Lectionary 2009 that includes
holidays, special Sundays and liturgical
colors. This is a helpful reference for
Altar Guilds, worship leadership teams, and
others.
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Sermons Needed for
GoodPreacher Award!
Sermons needed for the December-January
issue of Lectionary
Homiletics for a chance to
receive a complimentary registration to the
Festival of Homiletics in Nashville,
May 17-22, 2010 plus $200.00 in expense money
for the Festival! . See GoodPreacher Award for more
information. | |
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Sincerely, Ann
Pearson
Director of
Connectional Ministries
New York Annual
Conference
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