AN District News.......UMC Buzz.......September 12, 2019
Bishop on the District
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling will be visiting each of the districts for conversation this fall. She'll meet with clergy from 2 to 4:30 p.m., and with laity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn more and Register here.
- Annapolis District - Oct. 10, Severna Park UMC in Severna Park
Orders meet with bishop: Bishop LaTrelle Easterling will meet with the Order of Elders from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Reisterstown UMC at 246 Main St. in Reisterstown. The bishop will meet with the Order of Deacons Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the BWC Conference Center and with the Fellowship of Local Pastors Oct. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Linden Linthicum UMC, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane in Clarksville.
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Youth: Your voice matters! As the BWC seeks to create its Student Leadership Cohort program, they are seeking the input of highs school students. All youth are invited to take this 90-second survey.
Featured this Week
Outward Mindset:
The “Outward Mindset” training will help move you from the default of being self-focused and having an inward mindset or heart at war. Developing and Implementing an outward mindset increases self-awareness, collaboration, engagement, growth and accountability. Developing and implementing an outward mindset positively effects every relationship and area of influence you have.
Play and Communication:
Communication is a key factor for success in any workplace environment. A breakdown in communication can be a periodic nuisance, or it can spell the end of an organization. Research has begun to show that play, of all things, can be an important and effective tool for improving communication between individuals and teams—this is an environment for you and your teams to work out problem-solving kinks and issues on small, inconsequential problems, so when you need to tackle meaningful challenges there will be smooth sailing.
I hope to see you there and please feel free to bring others who may benefit from this amazing workshop.
Church Administrators Workshop
BWC, 11711 E Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759
September 24, 2019
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lunch is included!
Faith UM Church at 905 Duvall Highway in Pasadena will host its Faith's Fall Fiesta and Bazaar Saturday, Sept 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leadership Development
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- Learn more about the practical steps to consecrated, licensed or ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church at the Living Your Call Summit Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mission Center. The keynote speaker will be Chaplain Stephen Faller, author of "Christianity and the Art of Wheelchair Maintenance: A Dialectical Inquiry at the End of the World." Learn more and register.
- "revitup!" is a benefits and financial educational event for clergy ages 25-39, and will be held Oct. 28 to 30, in Baltimore. This event is sponsored by Wespath, and scholarships are available to cover registration fees and two nights at the Sheraton Inner Harbor. Complimentary childcare is also available. Learn more.
Young People's Ministry
- Fall Youth Worker Training, Saturday, Oct. 12, at Asbury UMC in Arnold, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Led by Kyndra Davis, LMSW, this training will provide you with the basics of mental health, what it may look like, how it can affect you, how to manage it, as well as managing your own self-care amid caring for others. You will also learn information about the different populations that are affected and how to help. Cost: $10. Learn more and register. Registration closes Thursday, Oct. 10.
- ROCK 2020 will be held Feb. 7-9 at the convention center in Ocean City. Learn about this life-transforming event at www.bwcumc.org/rock. Register online starting this Sunday.
- World Communion Sunday is Oct. 6: On World Communion Sunday, United Methodist churches will receive a special offering to support scholars in their education. Learn more and download resources.