Washington East District news and Update 9_21_18
Finding Peace amid the Storm: Registration is now open for Bishop LaTrelle Easterling's Pre-Advent Day Apart with the Clergy on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 9008 Rosemont Drive in Gaithersburg. This year, the guest preacher and presenter will be the Rev. Kirk Byron Jones, senior pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Lynn, Mass., and a professor of social ethics, preaching and pastoral ministry. His most recent book is "Soul Talk: How to Have the Most Important Conversation of All." The cost for the event, which includes lunch, is $35 for active clergy and $25 for retired clergy. Learn more and register
In preparation for Annual Election, the Staff of the Benefits Office will be spending a day in your district to talk to you individually or in a small group, depending on the demand, about questions and/or concerns you may have with your benefits, both pension (CRSP/UMPIP) and medical.
Clergy, please forward this invitation to your lay employees.
Calvary UMC, 3235 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601
Thursday, October 11
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
To sign up for a Benefits Consultation at Calvary UMC, click here:
However, if this date does not fit into your schedule, below are other dates and locations. Please feel free to come talk to us at any of these locations. You are not limited to your specific district.
Tuesday, October 2, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Cumberland-Hagerstown District
Hancock UMC, 170 W. Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750
Wednesday, October 3, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Frederick District
Jackson Chapel UMC,5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703
Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Annapolis District
Severna Park UMC, 731 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Friday, October 12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Central Maryland District
Glen Mar UMC, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD 2104
Tuesday, October 23, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Greater Washington District
First UMC, 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Wednesday, October 24, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Baltimore Suburban District
Epworth UMC, 600 Warren Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Thursday, October 25, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ~ Baltimore Metropolitan District
John Wesley UMC, 3202 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
Monday, October 29 AND Tuesday, October 30, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center, 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759
If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office at 410-309-3430.
Meditate Like Jesus Live Webinar (Lay Servant credit available)
Instructor: Rev. Kendrick Weave
Dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 webinars on Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8:30 pm
Meditative practices exist in every religious tradition. Although many are familiar with techniques such as mindfulness, few are aware of the meditative practice of Jesus. In this dynamic,
The Hebraic meditative tradition that shaped Jesus,
Unique principles of Jesus’ meditative approach,
Practical meditative methods, which will deepen one’s personal life and spiritual community.
This course will count as an Advanced Lay Servant
Class dates: Thursdays (Oct 25th, Nov 1st, Nov 8th, & Nov 15th) from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Details regarding how to access the webinar will be sent to registrants.
REGISTRATION DETAILS : Deadline: October 21, 2018.