Washington East District News & Update 8_9_18
Advocacy & Action
United to Love: Rally for Love, Peace and Justice on Sunday, August 12 on the Capitol ground from 11-3:00. Please stand with us against hatred of all kinds. For more information and to register, click here: www.unitedtolove.org
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
Email:
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
Youth Pool Party on Aug 19!
Join with youth of the Baltimore-Washington Conference for an afternoon pool party at West River from 2-5pm. All youth are welcome and encouraged to attend! The party is free to attend, but snacks and drinks to share are welcomed!
Registration is limited (due to pool capacity) and closes on Sunday, Aug 12. To register yourself or youth, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-ministry-pool-party-tickets-48213106700.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Cook at
or 410-309-3446.
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
Leadership Development
School of Congregational Development (SCD) 2018 SPECIAL Online Teaching Event “Live” from San Diego, CA. The School of Congregational Development is a premier event for United Methodist leaders for equipping conference leaders, clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations.
- August 17 (in Spanish Only),Presenter: Pastor Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz
- August 18 (in English Only),Presenters: Genevieve Cavil-Harris, Cedrick Bridgeforth, Larry Hygh, Lynda Byrd.
Two Opportunities. Two Languages. Three Maryland Locations. Learn more and register. http://www.bwcumc.org/event/1158902-2018-08-17-2018-scd-momentum-livestream/
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.
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.