District News

Save the Date UMM Prayer Breakfast

Date:  Saturday, September 22, 2018

Place:  Westphalia United Methodist Church

What: Washington East District United Methodist Men Annual Prayer Breakfast

Time:  Registration-8:00am; Breakfast-8:30am

Guest Speaker:  Pastor Kermit Moore, Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church

Donation:  $20.00

Additional Information:  Please contact Minister Cary F. Montgomery

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                                                                Cell:  240-381-5914

Young People’s Ministry

Are you interested in or passionate about the future of Young People’s Ministry within the BWC? Now is the time to let your voice be heard! As we realign our ministries for young people, we are seeking feedback and input from our local churches and young people themselves. We invite you to register and participate in one of three focus groups during the first week of September. The data collected will be used to create a strategic plan for Young People’s Ministry within the BWC. For questions or additional information, please contact Cheryl Cook 

 

reCall Summit - October 26-27, 2018

Regular Rate $129 Registering July 10 – August 31, 2018

Dynamic speakers Jim Wallace, founder and editor of Sojourners Magazine and Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, religious leader and dominate figure in the struggles for social, racial and economic justice.

Workshop led by “Just Peace,” a United Methodist center that prepares and assists leaders and faith communities to engage conflict constructively in ways that strive for justice, reconciliation and restoration of community.

http://www.bwcumc.org/events/the-recall-summit/

For more information contact Jo Chesson, Project Manager at 800-492-2525 ext. 490

Are you looking for ways to connect your skills, talents, and gifts with ministry? Have you ever wondered how to get involved with a wider network of individuals to create a bigger impact? The BWC is restructuring and realigning our areas of ministry to do such a thing! Whether your interest is young people or volunteers in mission, whether you are passionate about immigration or prison ministry, whether you are seeking resources for Safe Sanctuaries or are wanting to attend the latest leadership development training, the BWC wants to help connect you. Visit the Get Connected webpage for opportunities related to Leader Development, New Faith Expressions, Young People’s Ministry, Advocacy & Action, and Abundant Health.

Coach Approach Skills Training - Fallston UMC (note location changed from Fulton to Fallston UMC) - October 15-18, 2018. CAST is a series of trainings developed specifically to teach the "coach approach" in ministry to leaders, pastors and lay persons. The training prepares participants for certification in the field of coaching. Using the accompanying 50-page manuals participants learn the basic skills of coaching, advanced skills of coaching and group and team coaching skills. Participants come away with the ability to lead with a "coach approach" in their context for ministry and to effectively do "peer coaching". This training is highly participatory with heavy emphasis on the integration and practice of each skill. Registration required $1900 (deadline to register is October 8) http://www.coachapproachskilltraining.com/

Stepping Up to Staffing and Supervision -- Workshop Presenter: Susan Beaumont is a consultant, author, coach, and spiritual director. She has consulted with over one hundred congregations and denominational bodies across the United States and in Canada. She is known for her ground-breaking work in the leadership dynamics of large congregations. Registration required: http://www.bwcumc.org/event/1174899-2018-11-06-stepping-up-to-staffing-and-supervision/

NEJ Mission of Peace—Philippines, Dec 28 through Jan 15, 2019
The Mission of Peace is a yearly journey of discovery and Shalom to nations in our global community sponsored by the Northeast Jurisdictional Council on Youth Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Each year, every Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in the Northeastern Jurisdiction may select up to four youth to share in this experience. On each MOP, participants worship in churches, meet youth in churches and civic organizations and share with people who have a similar longing for peace and understanding. These times have been the high points of each MOP experience.

Students interested in attending this year’s trip to the Philippines are required to raise $5200 to cover the cost of the trip. Applications and the first $500 are due to Cheryl Cook by Aug 15. For questions or more information, please contact Cheryl at or 410-309-3446.