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Ignite 2KX
 JANUARY 29-31, 2010 AT THE CROWNE PLAZA IN WHITE PLAINS. For more information go to umyouth.com.
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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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New Sunday School Blog for Christian Education Coordinators
We all face the challenge of keeping Sunday School a special place for our children and to help with this check out Lunda Gomi's new blog at http://www.nyac.com/blogs (or from the the NYAC Web site click on "News" at the top of the page and select "Blogs".) For Advent you will find an easy Christmas program that works well in congregations with just a few kids. Lynda will be working 2 weeks ahead of the Rock Solid curriculum come January and posting adaptations and ideas in the blog. Be sure and send any ideas of "things that worked" to Lynda Gomi at lgomi@nyac.com or to LearningCenter@nyac.com to be included in the blog.
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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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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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Youth
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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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Young Adults
Facebook Group NYAC Metropolitan District Campus Ministries - The Metropolitan District Committee on Higher Education and Campus Ministry needs your help connecting with our undergraduate and graduate students! Click here>> for more information about the ministry and two event dates to save-Sat., April 24 and Sat., July 31. |
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Upcoming Archives Workshops
The Commission on Archives and History has scheduled two workshops, each with a limit of 25 attendants:
- Sat., January 30: Church Records and Archives Management Workshop; noon-4:00 pm. This workshop is intended to support and assist pastors, administrative assistants, trustees and local church historians by introducing participants to basic archival concepts. Hands-on activities will be included. Lunch is provided at noon; the workshop begins at 1:00 pm.
- Sat., March 6: Genealogy Workshop; 1:00-4:00 pm. This workshop will include discussions with Saugerties historian, author and genealogist Audrey Klinkenberg.
Both workshops will be held at the New York Annual Conference Center, 20 Soundview Ave., White Plains, NY. To register for either or both of these workshops, contact Mary Robison at archives@nyac.com; toll free: 1-888-696-6922 or direct at 914-615-2128. |
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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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Bishop Rueben P. Job's New Devotional "When You Pray" Daily Practices for Prayerful Living
Prayer is one of the most important areas of a Christian's life. In When You Pray, Bishop Rueben P. Job explores the daily practices of living a prayerful life with this thoughtful devotional.
When You Pray is an excellent tool to use in daily prayer time and, while linked to the Revised Common Lectionary, non-lectionary users will feel comfortable reading this as well.
This stand-alone devotional can also be used for churches participating in Becoming a Praying Congregation as the leader, team members, congregation, small groups, families and individuals will be encouraged to use this resource in their prayer time.
To review or order this book, click on
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The UMC Black College Fund Committee Annual Luncheon
is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 14 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. For tickets and information click
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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
- 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.
- ADVENT RESOURCES can be found in:
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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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