AN District News.......UMC Buzz.......December 7, 2020
December 8 (7pm) – 2020 Statistical Reports Training
If you are responsible for completing the 2020 Statistical Reports, you are encouraged to register for this training. During our time together, you will learn what system to use, what information is used to calculate your Mission Shares, and what figures should and should not be included. Register now – https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=5887
December 10 (11am) – Church Administrators and Secretaries Tea Party
District Administrators are planning a virtual Tea Party for Church Administrators and Secretaries. We’ll gather through Zoom for a time of fun and fellowship. To register, follow this link – https://bwcumc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuceyopjwrGNT5jgnw87C8vxKTdsr7Cc7i. Share a favorite cookie recipe here – https://forms.gle/TtinspfCbebCuSMe8
December 15 – Advent Hope with our Heart, Mind, Body and Soul Clergy Retreat
Join Rev. Amanda McMurtrey for this half-day retreat designed for clergy to take a moment and pause in their own Advent journey. Allow your own heart, mind, body, and soul to connect with the hope of the Advent season as we remember and anticipate the fulfillment of God's promises. Register here – https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=5877
December 19 (7am) – UMM Potato Give-Away
The Annapolis District United Methodist Men, in partnership with the Society of St Andrew, will give away 800, fifty-pound bags of fresh Maine potatoes at Eastport UMC, 926 Bay Ridge Ave. in Annapolis. Churches can reserve 50-pound bags of potatoes for their own mission distribution – https://form.jotform.com/203234115356042
RESOURCES
A Digital Witness Toolkit
An exciting new resource for local churches, is now online. The toolkit is a guide for people of faith to lift their voices in support of creating Beloved Community. Explore it today and share it with others as we Rise United, for all to be free.
- View the Digital Witness Toolkit – https://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/widget.html?hash=z986pmjd1j
- Download the Digital Witness Toolkit
- See other Racial Justice resources – https://www.bwcumc.org/ministries/advocacy-action/racial-justice/
How are you Repping the UMC?
Over the past several months, the people of the Baltimore Washington Conference have lifted their voices against racism, and shared the love of God by delivering meals, making calls, virtual worship, fasting, and praying. There is another way to continue to represent the Body of Christ in the world. Consider purchasing a branded mask and/or t-shirt made available by United Methodist Communications. Order here – https://www.jimcolemanstore.com/umc/
Winter Grace Senior Ministries, Inc.
Check out their Advent devotional flip book – https://anyflip.com/mpfyh/wqhm/ or download a PDF copy at https://wintergrace.org/an-advent-devotional-2020/
I hope this information is helpful. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Best Practices for Church Cemeteries
A Webinar Presented by the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation
Designed for clergy and laity who want to know more about best practices of managing a church cemetery. Why and how would you establish a Cemetery Association? What are some pitfalls to avoid? What is a perpetual care fund? How does it work? What happens with a closed church cemetery?
Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Zoom Webinar 9:30-10:30am
Featured Speaker: John Strawbridge – Chair of Trustees, Baltimore-Washington Conference
Panelists: Paul Eichelberger – Treasurer, Baltimore-Washington Conference
Jack Brooks – Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation
www.midatlanticfoundation.org