BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions & Health Benefits DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120127T050000Z DTEND:20120130T045900Z SUMMARY:Catskill Hudson District UMW Winter Retreat DESCRIPTION:All women are invited and encouraged to come to the annual J anuary UMW retreat in Saugerties.  There are times for study , for quiet, for laughter in an older and newer river farmho use settingThe Catskill Hudson District United Methodist Wom enAnnual Retreat January 27, 28, and 29, 2012How Does Your G arden Grow?Sheila Peiffer, LeaderJoin us for a mid-winter vi sion of blooms and greenery as we use the garden as a metaph or for our spiritual life. What needs weeding and pruning wi th some new discernment techniques? Where should we water wi th meditation? What kind of prayer fertilizer is best? Which blossoms or fruits of the Spirit are we trying to cultivate ? Our weekend will encompass many kinds of spiritual tools t o foster new spiritual growth, help us transplant and rearra nge or rescue flagging soul “gardens”. Go home inspired to s tart right in on our spiritual blooms, despite the weather. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe Sanctuaries - Manhattan, First Spanish DESCRIPTION:The Save Sanctuaries Workshop is designed for congregations who don’t have a written Safe Sanctuaries Policy. The worksh op prepares a core team of 4 – 5 to work with the congregati on to write a policy, as well as providing information on ho w to train trustees, teachers, parents and pastors on the im plementation of that policy.Taught by Arturo MaineHere are a few details about this workshop:First, registration general ly runs for a half hour prior to training and the training r uns for a full three hours.Second, each church needs to purc hase one copy of the book Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Ris k of Child Abuse in the Church by Joy Thornburg Melton. It c an be purchased from Discipleship Resources or from Cokesbur y as well as other bookstores. Click here>>Abuse Statistics Handout>>Child Abuse Definitions>> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION:Location change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120130T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Religion & Race DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120131T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:General & Jurisdiction Conferences Delegation DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120201T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Basic ERT Training - Wappingers Falls DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Art Mellor, Ross PorterCost: $10 for Safe Sanctuar y Background Check END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NY/CT District 2012 Lay Speaking Classes DESCRIPTION:Lay Speaking Ministry 2012! It’s a spiritual car wash.God ca lls every one of us to proclaim the presence and power of Go d through all that we say and do.Is God calling you to serve in a new way? Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple ministry areas. There are many option s for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit sup ply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, following, partic ipating, caring, loving, praying and communicating are integ ral parts of the course. With so many avenues of training, i t will give you a valuable education and equip you for all f acets of lay ministry.Check out the awesome schedule. The co urse is more than just speaking! You, your church, and beyon d the walls of your church will benefit from taking this cou rse.Click here to view the full class schedule>> Class 3: February 4 , 2012 Time: Topic: Leader: Notes: 8:30-8:45 Set up, Sign-in, Food, Fellow ship     8:45-9:00 Openi ng devotion Class Members   9:00-12:00 **Teaching & Preaching Old Testament Appreciation, structure, roles, understanding language an d culture.   S am Deibler First Greenwich   12:00-12:45 Lunch       1- 3:45 **Healing in the Methodist Tradition Pastor Debbi Mygatt Dir. Healing Min istry @ Jesse Lee Ridgefield sanctuary   12:30 - 3:45 **Healing Service “         “   sanctuary 3:45 NO closin g by class Healing servic e is closing   **those marked with asterisks a re the classes designated for Advanced Classes and/or for no n-Lay Speakers. ContactElaine Winward, Director L ay Speaking Ministry for NY/CTewinward@optonline.net914 669- 5264  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120205T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Stewardship in Action Financial Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Financial Planning from a Christian PerspectiveWhat Will You Learn? Planned Living for Planned Giving. Get on soli d financial ground with proven programs that work. Don’t be caught short when you retire. Saving for college and s aving on income taxes, too. Protect your savings with gov ernment-paid nursing care.To register, please call the churc h office at 631-226-8690Click here for more information>> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120207T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Sessions Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120208T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Basic ERT Training - Drew UMC DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Wayne Carty, Bill ListwanCost: $10 for Safe Sanctu ary Background Check END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Basic ERT Training - Newtown DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Mel Kawakami, Ross PorterCost: $10 for Safe Sanctu ary Background Check END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120213T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Personnel Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120215T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Budget Hearings DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NY/CT District 2012 Lay Speaking Classes DESCRIPTION:Lay Speaking Ministry 2012! It’s a spiritual car wash.God ca lls every one of us to proclaim the presence and power of Go d through all that we say and do.Is God calling you to serve in a new way? Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple ministry areas. There are many option s for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit sup ply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, following, partic ipating, caring, loving, praying and communicating are integ ral parts of the course. With so many avenues of training, i t will give you a valuable education and equip you for all f acets of lay ministry.Check out the awesome schedule. The co urse is more than just speaking! You, your church, and beyon d the walls of your church will benefit from taking this cou rse.Click here to view the full class schedule>> Class 4:  February 18, 2012 Time Topic: Leader: Notes: 8:30-8:45 Set up, Sign-in, Food, Fellow ship     8:45-9:00 Openi ng devotion Class Members   9:00-12:00 **Teaching/Preaching New Testament Gospel and Good News, Paul, 1st Church, Revelation Rev. Bill Pfohl Jesse Lee Memorial     12:00 -12:45 Lunch       12:45-3:30 7-minute talks     Required of All Class Members           3:30- 3:45 Closing pray er     **th ose marked with asterisks are the classes designated for Adv anced Classes and/or for non-Lay Speakers. Contac tElaine Winward, Director Lay Speaking Ministry for NY/CTewi nward@optonline.net914 669-5264  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe Sanctuaries Workshop - Mt. Vernon, First DESCRIPTION:The Save Sanctuaries Workshop is designed for congregations who don’t have a written Safe Sanctuaries Policy. The worksh op prepares a core team of 4 – 5 to work with the congregati on to write a policy, as well as providing information on ho w to train trustees, teachers, parents and pastors on the im plementation of that policy.Taught by Cassandra NegriHere ar e a few details about this workshop:First, registration gene rally runs for a half hour prior to training and the trainin g runs for a full three hours.Second, each church needs to p urchase one copy of the book Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse in the Church by Joy Thornburg Melton. I t can be purchased from Discipleship Resources or from Cokes bury as well as other bookstores. Click here>>Abuse Statisti cs Handout>>Child Abuse Definitions>> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120220T050000Z DTEND:20120221T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Presidents' Day Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:General & Jurisdictional Conferences Delegation meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120222T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120223T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar for Clergy and Spouses DESCRIPTION:The New York Annual Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits invites you to a Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy, their spouses and lay employees (who are vested in the Gene ral Board Pension Program.)The seminar is limited to 50 part icipants. (This event is full; please contact Sally Truglia to be placed on the waiting list.)The seminar will provide a n overview of the United Methodist retirement plans and the Social Security system. Ron Coleman and Mark Connor, of the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, will present topics relevant to your future retirement, the procedures an d policies regarding your pension options, and Social Securi ty and Medicare. They will help you find the resources and a nswers to your questions, such as: When should I retire? Can I afford to retire? Am I emotionally, financially, sp iritually and physically ready to retire? How does my Hou sing Allowance affect my pension benefit? What planning d o I need to do to prepare for retirement this year, in two y ears or in ten years? How do I apply for Social Security and Medicare?The General Board will provide a personalized pack et of information created just for you, if you call before F ebruary Friday, February 10, 2012Reservations are required a nd space is limited at each location. Please contact Sally T ruglia for reservations by telephone 914-615-2220 or by emai l: struglia@nyac.com before February 10, 2012. Lunch will be provided.These seminars have been developed for you — to he lp you understand the necessary steps and procedures that yo u need to consider and plan for in anticipation of retiremen t — no matter when that will be. However, if you are plannin g on retiring within the next five years, we believe that th is seminar will be of tremendous help to you. We hope that y ou will join us.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120224T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Laity, Conference Call DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Council on Youth Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120226T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120226T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120228T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Finance & Administration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120229T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Kingswood Camp Director's Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mozambique Executive Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NY/CT District 2012 Lay Speaking Classes DESCRIPTION:Lay Speaking Ministry 2012! It’s a spiritual car wash.God ca lls every one of us to proclaim the presence and power of Go d through all that we say and do.Is God calling you to serve in a new way? Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple ministry areas. There are many option s for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit sup ply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, following, partic ipating, caring, loving, praying and communicating are integ ral parts of the course. With so many avenues of training, i t will give you a valuable education and equip you for all f acets of lay ministry.Check out the awesome schedule. The co urse is more than just speaking! You, your church, and beyon d the walls of your church will benefit from taking this cou rse.Click here to view the full class schedule>> Class 5: March 3, 2012 Time: Topic: Leader: Notes: 8:30 - 8:45 Set up, Sign-in, Food, Fellowsh ip     8:45 - 9:00 Openi ng devotion Class Member( s)     9:00 –12:00 **The Colors of Ministry: Are you a Moses, Mary, Peter, or some other? Rev. Ann Pearson Director of Co nnectional Ministries NYAC   12-12 :30 Lunch       12:45-3:45  **Methodis m Yesterday and Today: Plain and Simple Jerry Eyster Wesley scholar Lay Speaker Westport   3:45 Closing prayer Class Member   **those marked with asterisks are the classes designated for Advanc ed Classes and/or for non-Lay Speakers. ContactEl aine Winward, Director Lay Speaking Ministry for NY/CTewinwa rd@optonline.net914 669-5264  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120305T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet Meeting - Drew University DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120307T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Annual Black College Fund Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Click the "Related Link" below for more information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Team Meeting - Goal Setting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120311T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120311T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120312T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Personnel Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120313T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions & Health Benefits DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Spouses DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Immigration Task Force for Asian United Methodists DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NY/CT District 2012 Lay Speaking Classes DESCRIPTION:Lay Speaking Ministry 2012! It’s a spiritual car wash.God ca lls every one of us to proclaim the presence and power of Go d through all that we say and do.Is God calling you to serve in a new way? Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple ministry areas. There are many option s for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit sup ply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, following, partic ipating, caring, loving, praying and communicating are integ ral parts of the course. With so many avenues of training, i t will give you a valuable education and equip you for all f acets of lay ministry.Check out the awesome schedule. The co urse is more than just speaking! You, your church, and beyon d the walls of your church will benefit from taking this cou rse.Click here to view the full class schedule>> Class 6:  March 17, 2012 Time: Topic: Leader: Notes:  8:30 - 8:45 Set up, Sign-in, Food, Fello wship      8:45 - 9:00 O pening devotion Class Mem bers    9:00 -12:00 10-12 minute sermons (script ure reading not included in the 10-12) Required of All Class Members   12:00 -12:30 Lunch       12:45 – 3:30 ** United Methodist Doctrine and Poli ty Rev. Karen Karpow Danbury UMC     Bring  BOD UM Making Disciple bookle ts           Closing pra yer     **t hose marked with asterisks are the classes designated for Ad vanced Classes and/or for non-Lay Speakers. Conta ctElaine Winward, Director Lay Speaking Ministry for NY/CTew inward@optonline.net914 669-5264  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120318T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120318T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120319T040000Z DTEND:20120324T035900Z SUMMARY:Pastor's Clinic at NY Methodist Hospital DESCRIPTION:More details to come. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120320T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:General & Jurisdictional Conferences Delegation meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120321T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Call to Living into Inclusive Community DESCRIPTION:This event is sponsored by the New York Annual Conference Co mmission on Religion and Race.This event is free, but pre-re gistration is required by March 15. Lunch will be provided.T he Goal To address the question of why sincere intentionalit y has not led to adequate multi-racial, multi-cultural, and gender inclusive leadership in the NYAC.The Process, led by facilitators from the Kaleidoscope Institute:1. Spirit-led a nd grace-filled dialogue among the Bishop, Cabinet, conferen ce leadership, nominating committee, racial-ethnic caucuses, and other boards and commissions .2. Discussion of explicit structures and systems and implicit patterns, values, myths and beliefs that have shaped and continue to inform how lea dership is cultivated in the NYAC. 3. Development of a concr ete transformational process that moves beyond good intentio n to genuine multi-cultural and multi-racial leadership in t he NYAC.To print a copy of the flyer for this event, please click the "Related Link" below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120325T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120325T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120326T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Religion & Race DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120327T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Finance & Administration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120328T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NY/CT District 2012 Lay Speaking Classes DESCRIPTION:Lay Speaking Ministry 2012! It’s a spiritual car wash.God ca lls every one of us to proclaim the presence and power of Go d through all that we say and do.Is God calling you to serve in a new way? Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple ministry areas. There are many option s for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit sup ply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, following, partic ipating, caring, loving, praying and communicating are integ ral parts of the course. With so many avenues of training, i t will give you a valuable education and equip you for all f acets of lay ministry.Check out the awesome schedule. The co urse is more than just speaking! You, your church, and beyon d the walls of your church will benefit from taking this cou rse.Click here to view the full class schedule>> Class 7:  March 31, 2012 Time: Topic: Leader: Notes:  8:30 - 8:45 Set up, Sign-in, Food, Fello wship      8:45 - 9:00 O pening devotion Class Mem bers    9:00 -12:00 **Wesley on Leadership (Cool to be Methodist!) Jerry Eyster Weslyan Scholar Westport UMC   12:15 -12:45 Lunch       12:45 - 2:00 ** Prayer and Pastoral Prayer Pastor Debbi Mygatt   2:15 - 2:30 Closing comments El aine       2:30 - 3:45   Dedication S ervice District Superint endent Rev. Betsy Ott Cha pel **those marked wi th asterisks are the classes designated for Advanced Classes and/or for non-Lay Speakers. ContactElaine Winwa rd, Director Lay Speaking Ministry for NY/CTewinward@optonli ne.net914 669-5264  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:SNOW DATE: CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Margaretville DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:SNOW DATE: CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Modena DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Conference-wide Retreat DESCRIPTION:"There is a Room at the Table," Rev. T. Ann Daniel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120401T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:NYCT Lenten School - Grace UMC, Newburgh DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Lenten School will be again held at Grace United Me thodist Church in Newburgh, NY during the six Sundays of Len t (February 26th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 2 5th, and April 1st).School with soup, salad, sandwiches at 4 with classes from 4:30 to 7:30. We will have an opening wor ship service on February 26th and a closing worship service on April 1st.For those interested in becoming a lay speaker, please review ¶ 266 - 268 in  The Book of Discipline.Credit courses – Unless otherwise noted, each of the above courses will run for the six weeks of the school. Cost will be $35. 00 with a $5.00 discount for those who register before Febru ary 25th. Contact Tony Mitchell (TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net ) to register or for additional registration information. Pl ease use the registration form on page 3 in document linked below (Related Brochure).Basic Course in Lay Speaking (15 cr edits) – Taught by Jim Schoonmaker, certified lay speaker. T his course is for those individuals seeking to become a loca l lay speaker. It will cover the basics of lay speaking and lay leadership. Youth are encouraged to take part in this co urse.Advanced courses – You must either be a local lay speak er seeking to become an advanced lay speaker, a local lay sp eaker seeking a refresher course, or a certified lay speaker seeking an advanced course to register for these coursesAdv anced Course in Sermon Planning (15 credits) –Taught by Reve rend Bob Milsom. This course will focus on the preparation o f a sermon. The culmination of the course will be a 10 – 15 minute sermon.Advanced Course in Prayer (15 credits) – Taugh t by Peg Van Siclen, a certified lay speaker “This, then, is how you should pray:" Matthew 6:9 This is a look at prayer as Jesus prayed, as prayer is offered in cultural contexts a nd exploration of some ways prayer can be lifted in a liturg ical setting. In short, prayer it is not just words. Advance d registration is requested; please provide an e-mail addres s in order to receive course materials prior to the beginnin g of the course.Advanced Course in the History of Christiani ty (Part 1) (15 credits) - Taught by Bob Buice, a lay speake r. The birth, development, trials, and tribulations of the C hristian faith from the Apostolic period following the cruci fixion to the Great Schism of 1054.Advanced Course – Safe Sa nctuaries Workshop (7.5 credits) – Taught by Cassandra Negri . Will be held on 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11; there is no fee for t his workshop. Open to those working with children or youth o r involved with youth ministries. Workshop will cover the na ture of safe sanctuaries and will involve role-playing and d iscussion of issues related to safe sanctuary policies. A di scussion of how to write and implement a safe sanctuary poli cy will be part of the workshop.Advanced Course - Teaching f rom a Christian Perspective – Discipline, Praise, and Respec t (7.5 credits) - Taught by Lauriston Avery, a certified lay speaker Will be held on 3/18, 3/25 and 4/1; fee for this co urse is $20.00. The synopsis of the course would be “Knowing that God called has called us by name and that we are His: How we teach our children as a reflection of how God teaches us.” Individuals may register for one session but it is sug gested that you register for all three. Advanced registratio n is requested; please provide an e-mail address in order to receive course materials prior to the beginning of the cour se.The registration fee is $30.00 if paid by February 25, 20 12 and $35.00 after February 26th. Registration information may be returned electronically to TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.ne t; mail checks (make checks payable to the Lenten School and indicate the course that you are registering for on the mem o line) and other information to “Lenten School c/o Grace Un ited Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2556, Newburgh, NY 12550-07 96”For additional information, contact Tony Mitchell, 914-45 6-9247 or TonyMitchellPhD@optimum.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120401T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:SNOW DATE: CATHUD Lenten Lay Speaking School - Monticello DESCRIPTION: This event is an opportunity for Lay Speakers new and old t o network and connect in areas of common interests, needs an d possibilities. Choose a class which meets your needs or in terest. Lay Speakers will receive credit for Advance Courses . New Lay Speakers begin their process with the Basic Course . Non Lay Speakers are welcomed to take these courses for pe rsonal growth and enrichment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120402T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120406T040000Z DTEND:20120409T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Good Friday & Easter Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120409T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Personnel Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120414T040000Z DTEND:20120416T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet Retreat DESCRIPTION:Details TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120414T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Team Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120414T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120416T040000Z DTEND:20120420T035900Z SUMMARY:2012 Order of Elders Spirtual Retreat DESCRIPTION:Dear Elders and All Clergy Members of the New York Annual Co nference:Happy New Year! Blessings of heavenly Love, Grace a nd Peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I pray that many great things will happen in your personal life an d your ministry in the year 2012.It is already time to prepa re and invite all of you to the Order of Elders’ annual spir itual retreat, which will take place on April 16 – 19, 2012 at Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, New York (pleas e note the change of the venue. Since Mount St. Alphonsus cl osed down last year, we no longer meet there). This sacred g athering is open to all Elders including those to be ordaine d as Elders in June 2012, and all clergy members of the New York Annual Conference. It is also an opportunity to earn 1. 3 points of continuing education credit if present all four days.It will be a very interesting, exciting, inspiring and challenging event because we are inviting two world-renowned leaders/speakers for our retreat. The first session will be led by Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preachin g at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and the Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and Pra ctical Theology. An international survey by Baylor Universit y named Long one of the “Twelve Most Effective Preachers” in the English-speaking world. Dr. Long has served as the pres ident of the Academy of Homiletics and as senior homiletics editor of the New Interpreter’s Bible and Theology Today, an d is currently an associate editor of Journal for Preachers. Dr. Long is the author of numerous textbooks on preaching a nd worship, collections of sermons, and biblical commentarie s. Under the theme “Reading Other People’s Mail: Lively and Timely Possibilities in Preaching the New Testament Letters, ” he will present the new insights and perspectives to study the epistles. Because of changes in church, culture, and th e communicational environment of society, the time has come to give new consideration to the New Testament letters – to what they say, to why they say it, and to how they say it – as resources for engaging preaching today.The second session will be led by Rev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, Director of F aith Voices for the Common Good, an educational nonprofit sh e founded in 2004. Dr. Brock was a professor of religion and women’s studies for twenty years. From 1997 to 2001, she di rected the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University, dedicated to advancing the careers of outstandi ng professional women and men from around the world. From 20 01-2002, she was a Fellow at the Harvard Divinity School Cen ter for Values in Public Life. She was a founding member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Feminist Studies in Re ligion, and of the Asian North American Religion, Society, a nd Culture Group of the American Academy of Religion (AAR). Under the theme “Saving Paradise: Christianity’s Forgotten L ove for This World,” she will introduce how to read the bibl ical material in relation to the ancient church's affirmatio n of "the church is planted as the paradise in this world (I renaeus, Macrina, Cyril, Ambrose, Augustine, etc.).” This wo uld offer an entirely different understanding of salvation a nd Christian life and practice than later atonement ideas, w hich align with crusade ideology.Considering the difficult f inancial situations in all churches, the Order of Elders pro vides scholarships and keeps the registration fee as low as possible. Please see the detailed information on the fee in the registration form. If you have any questions, please con tact me at (631) 588-5856, or pastorconstance@msn.com .Come with joyful anticipation and fervent desire! We look forward to seeing you there soon. Shalom!Blessings,Rev. Constance Y . PakChairperson of the Order of Elders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120417T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Finance & Administration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120421T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120421T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Vision Bearer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120424T040000Z DTEND:20120505T035900Z SUMMARY:General Conference DESCRIPTION:Click for more details>> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120428T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Building a Youth Ministry That Builds Disciples, Duffy Robbi ns DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120428T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120508T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120509T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120512T040000Z DTEND:20120513T035900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission & Team Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120517T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions & Health Benefits DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Confirmation Rally DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mozambique/New York Connection Celebration Luncheon DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120522T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Finance & Administration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120523T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120526T040000Z DTEND:20120529T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Memorial Day Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet meeting with newly appointed pastors DESCRIPTION:Details TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120606T040000Z DTEND:20120610T035900Z SUMMARY:New York Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120609T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Children & Youth Event at Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:  Click the "Related Link"  for a printable version of the f lyer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120614T040000Z DTEND:20120617T035900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Quadrennial Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120616T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120616T040000Z DTEND:20120619T035900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Regional School DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120619T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120704T040000Z DTEND:20120709T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed - Independence Day Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120713T040000Z DTEND:20120715T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718T040000Z DTEND:20120721T035900Z SUMMARY:Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference DESCRIPTION:Click for more details>> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120719T040000Z DTEND:20120722T035900Z SUMMARY:NYAC Cooperative School of Christian Mission DESCRIPTION:PurposeThe purpose of Schools of Christian Mission and Missi on Education Events shall be to provide opportunities for pe rsons to grow in understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context. They shall initiate opportunit ies for spiritual and educational experiences, especially in preparation for leadership roles in United Methodist Women, the church and the world.Descriptions of Studies2012 CSOCM Mission StudiesHousing for School of MissionAgain this year you will need to make your own housing accommodations. A blo ck of rooms will be reserved at the Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbu ry CT. Details to be provided upon availability.Registration cut-off date: TBDPlease check back — this information will be updated soon! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120720T040000Z DTEND:20120722T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120721T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120727T040000Z DTEND:20120729T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120803T040000Z DTEND:20120805T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120810T040000Z DTEND:20120812T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120817T040000Z DTEND:20120819T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120818T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120818T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Ubuntu Day DESCRIPTION:"Immigration in the Bible" END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120824T040000Z DTEND:20120826T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120831T040000Z DTEND:20120904T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Labor Day Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120908T040000Z DTEND:20120909T035900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission DESCRIPTION:Will not be held at the Learning Center at the NY Conference Center. Location to be announced. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mozambique/New York Connection Election DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Team Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006T040000Z DTEND:20121009T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Columbus Day Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121020T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121027T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Save the date - location tbd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121029T040000Z DTEND:20121103T035900Z SUMMARY:Pastor's Clinic at NY Methodist Hospital DESCRIPTION:More details to come. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121103T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mozambique/NY Connection Executive Board DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121110T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Women District Officer Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121122T050000Z DTEND:20121126T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday Observed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121215T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121222T050000Z DTEND:20121226T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Center Closed: Have a Joyous Christmas! 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