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Clergy HealthFlex Annual Election Deadline Reminder
November 19, this Friday, is the deadline for your HealthFlex 2010 elections. This is your only opportunity to make elections for 2010 health benefits (unless you experience a "change of status" event during the year. To make your elections go to http://www.gbophb.org/, in the right column click on "Annual Election". This will take you to the HealthFlex/WebMD login screen. After you login you'll be able to access helpful information about your options and instructions to make your elections. |
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Tell us About It
- LITURGICAL ARTS: Please send pictures of your altars and worship centers by email attachment to apearson@nyac.com for posting on a Liturgical Arts page on our Web site.
- IT WORKED FOR US: Please share your best ideas with concise descriptions and pictures by email attachment to apearson@nyac.com for posting on our Web site. For viewing submissions go to www.nyac.com, click on "Resources" and in the column on the left select "It Worked for Us."
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Order of Deacons Event 2009
December 5, 2009 9:00 am-3:00 pm open to all Deacons, Diaconal Ministers, Certified Persons. For more information click Deacons. |
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2010 Safe Sanctuary Workshops
POSTPONED TO 2010: December 6 Safe Sanctuary Workshop @ St. James, Kingston, NY. To see a listing of all the 2010 Safe Sanctuary events Click here>>. For registration information, please contact Lynda Gomi lgomi@nyac.com or LearningCenter@nyac.com; toll free: 1-800-696-6922, ext. 219 or direct at 914-615-2219.
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Youth
- IGNITE 2KX ON JANUARY 29-31, 2010 AT THE CROWNE PLAZA IN WHITE PLAINT. For more information go to umyouth.com.
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- DUKE YOUTH ACADEMY FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION June 20-July 3, 2010 summer program. The deadline for applications is February 26, 2010. To download an application form go to www.duyouth.duke.edu and click on "Application" in the left column or call (919) 613-5332.
- SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 2010 for information about this campaign including registering your congregation and helpful resources, go to www.souperbowl.org.
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Bishop's Convocation
January 19-21, 2010 at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonkson, NY. Connecting Movement: Connecting with God the Church, and the World" with Bishop Richard Wilke, Retired. We promise you a time of Renewal and Relaxation! Please click here to provide input on topics you'd like Bishop Wilke to address. For more information and to download the registration form please click here. |
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Upcoming 2010 VIM Trips
The United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) currently send VIM teams to the following countries: Biloxi, Iowa, Chile, Haiti, Ghana, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mozambique, Youth Ambassadors, Thailand/Cambodia. For a general schedule of missions, dates, leaders and contact information click here to go to the NYAC Web site mission page and click "Volunteers in Mission Trip Opportunities 2010" in the left column or click on the country you are interested in. | |
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Children's Home
- "EVERY CHILD IS A GIFT" HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN - The holidays are quickly approaching and the Children's Home in Binghamton, NY is reaching out for help to fulfill the special wishes and dreams of their children this holiday season. To learn more about the Children's Home and how you can help click Every Child is a Gift.
To access their list of "Most Requested Gifts on Holiday Wish Lists" and stocking stuffers ideas click here>>. - CHILDREN'S HOME SUNDAY RESOURCES - for an invitation letter and a suggested liturgy, sermon and children's message, go to www.chowc.org/sunday.cfm.
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MFSA Annual Advent Auction & Potluck
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Educational Opportunities
DREW UNIVERSITY offers a variety of learning programs whether you're seeking CEUs or searching to mine the intellectual depths of your faith. To view a program list and for more information click http://www.drew.edu/theo/cue. |
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Helpful Materials
- THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY FOR THE NY ANNUAL CONFERENCE has been published and is available for viewing online. Click here to access the directory.>> You must type in the case-sensitive password to view the directory: EXgdgT.
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RETHINK CHURCH BULLETIN COVERS are available for use and can be found on the United Methodist Communications Web site by clicking here>>.
- WORSHIP PLANNING CALENDAR for 2010 is available free simply by downloading it. It is extremely helpful for worship leadership teams, church school and others.
- FROM THE GENERAL BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP:
- Revised Common Lectionary for 2010 is available free simply by downloading it. This is a helpful reference for Altar Guilds, worship leadership teams, and others.
- Helpful Thanksgiving Resources can be found by clicking here>>.
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Resources
- THE LEARNING CENTER RESOURCE LIBRARY at 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains is now on line. You may view a list of the resources by going to the NYAC.com Web site, click on "Resources" and then "Resource Library" to search for resources that meet your needs.
- VIDEO LICENSING - Legally show movies for church activities. Click here to visit the Christian Video Licensing Web site for more information>>.
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Sincerely,
Ann Pearson
Director of Connectional Ministries
New York Annual Conference
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