AN District News......UMC Buzz....January 13, 2023
Statistical Report Training Information
We thank all those who attended our Training Tuesday webinar to learn more about the new statistical reporting system (ACStats). As mentioned in training, the information below will provide some key resources for pastors and church leaders involved in the statistical reporting process. To watch or replay the Stats video, go to https://www.bwcumc.org/article/training-tuesdays-statistical-report-training-ac-stats/.
- Please visit our Statistical Reporting web page for information and resources -- https://www.bwcumc.org/administration/finance/statistical-reports/.
- We strongly recommend downloading a copy of the ACStats Account Setup Guide.
- To log into the new system, you will need your church's GCNO (General Church Number) and the initial password (Stats2022!). Use our online tool to quickly locate your church's GCNO.
- Bookmark the ACStats webpage for easy access -- https://stats.gcfa.org/
Jan. 15 -- Human Relations Day Sunday
Human Relations Day calls United Methodists to recognize the right of all God’s children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with one another. The special offering benefits neighborhood ministries through community developers, community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services and work with at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program. Check-out resources to celebrate and promote this Special Sunday.
Jan. 15 (deadline) -- Second Saturday Serve
The VIM Ministry team needs your help to get ready for Second Saturday Serve. Gather with VIM teams from across the Conference to be a blessing to a community each 2nd Saturday per month starting March 2023. Share a project idea in the Central Maryland District no later than Jan.15. Final decisions will be posted in the eConnection on Jan. 30. All submissions should be emailed to
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Jan. 18 (10am) -- Developing a Year-Round Stewardship Plan Webinar
Hit the ground running in 2023! Learn from our Financial Leadership Academy coaches! Get month-by-month action steps that can be acted on immediately and receive ready-to-use templated materials. Four different time slots are available. Register now and be ready to make 2023 the Year of Generosity! This free webinar is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation. Learn more and register for one of the sessions online.
Jan. 18 (3pm) -- Disabilities Ministries Gathering
The General Board of Church and Society, General Commission on Religion and Race, and the Disability Ministries Committee of The United Methodist Church invite you to join them for a gathering of all Disability Ministry chairs and coordinators, Church and Society chairs, Peace with Justice coordinators, and other disability rights advocates for a one-hour, Connection-wide online discussion. The conversation will be held on Zoom. Register now. Feb. 5 is Disability Awareness Sunday, learn more and find resources.
Feb. 1 (deadline) -- Annual Conference Resolutions
Resolutions to be considered by BWC conference members send email to Conference Secretary, Kevin Silberzahn at
. The Annual Conference session is May 31-June 3. Find more details here.
Multiple Dates -- Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training
The Wellness & Missions Board invites you to attend the training. Earn a 3-year certification. CEUs are available for clergy. Registration deadlines are not flexible. This ensures participants have adequate time to complete the pre-work. For more information, send an email to
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• Feb. 2 (9am-4pm) -- Register now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACAE2EA7F8C70-adultmental4 -- the registration deadline is Jan. 12
• Mar. 17 (4-8pm) & Mar. 18 (9am-1pm) -- Register now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACAE2EA7F8C70-adultmental5 -- the registration deadline is Feb. 24
• Apr. 20 & Apr. 21 (9am-1pm) -- Register now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACAE2EA7F8C70-adultmental6 -- the registration deadline is Mar. 30
Feb. 2 -- Journey to Beloved Community: 6 Actions for Belonging and Becoming Course
This 8-session course will focus on six actions that you and community partners can take to grow in building beloved community and hence create spaces of belonging and becoming. Learn more and register.
Feb. 6-Mar. 6 (7pm) -- Living Our Principles: A Look at The United Methodist Church's Social Principles
Cost: $35 ~ Instructor: Rev. Neal Christie ~ (Virtual Lay Servant Discipleship Academy)
Over the next five Mondays, participants will engage in meaningful interactive dialogue, group exercises and personal reflection that will expand their knowledge about the UM Social Principles. Learn more and register.
Mar. 30 (deadline) -- Now Accepting Applications for the Annual College Scholarship
The Baltimore-Washington Conference will be awarding scholarships for qualified students currently attending college, as well as high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of 2023. The application process is now open. For details about the individual scholarships or to apply for a scholarship, click here.