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Happy New Year!
January 2 – BWC Scholarship Application Opens
Once again, the BWC 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 2021. The application process opened on January 2 and closes March 24, 2021. For details about the individual scholarships or to apply for a scholarship, please visit: http://www.bwcumc.org/administration/local-church-resources/scholarships/
January 12 – Deadline for Mission Shares
As a reminder, the deadline for Mission Share payments is January 12. See how Mission Shares are used https://www.bwcumc.org/administration/finance/apportionment-giving/
January 12 (9:30 am) – Best Practices for Church Cemeteries
This webinar is designed for Clergy and Laity who want to know more about best practices of managing a church cemetery. Come and learn: Why and how to 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? This webinar is presented by the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation. Register here:https://form.jotform.com/203436005622141
January 13 (7:00 pm) – Financial Impact Training for Smaller Congregations
This webinar is designed for clergy and laity who want to know more about how to raise funds during this COVID era and how to establish priorities for budgeting and spending. Register by going tohttps://form.jotform.com/203375111670144. The convener is Cary James, download the flyer for more details.
February 5-6 – ROCK 2021
ROCK(ish) 2021 will be a FREE interactive online event. Friday night features an interactive time with Bishop Easterling as well as music by Urban Street Level and the ROCK Mass Choir! For the full schedule and to register, go to www.bwcumc.org/ROCK
March 1 (noon) – New 2020 Stat Due Date
The Council on Finance and Administration met and, with input from the BWC Cabinet, authorized the postponement of the due date for 2020 church statistical reports. The new deadline is March 1 by noon. More information about the statistical reports can be found by going to https://www.bwcumc.org/administration/finance/statistical-reports/. Playback the statistical report webinar for further guidance: https://youtu.be/Zp8BrxNhkts.