There’s something for everyone:
Lay Speaking Ministries
- Annapolis Southern Region - 2 locations – register by September 1
- Community Crofton - Sept. 17-Oct. 10
- Trinity Prince Frederick - Sept. 7-Oct. 5
- Baltimore Region – 6 locations – register by September 15
- Wesley UMC - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- St. James - Oct. 4-Oct. 25
- New Waverly - Oct. 1-Oct. 29
- Mt. Vernon - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- Mt. Olive - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- St. Matthews - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- Washington Region - 2 locations – register by September 15
- Asbury DC - Oct. 1- Oct. 2
- Glen Mar - Oct. 1-Oct. 2
- Western Region - 4 locations – register by September 1
- Wesley Chapel - Sept. 12-Oct. 10
- Middletown - Sept. 17-Oct. 15
- Asbury Frederick - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- Camp Manidokan - Oct. 28-Oct. 29
School of Church Leadership
- Annapolis Southern Region - 2 locations – register by Sept. 1
- Community Crofton - Sept. 17-Oct. 10
- Trinity Prince Frederick - Sept. 7-Oct. 5
- Baltimore Region fall classes - 6 locations – register by Sept. 15
- Wesley UMC - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- St. James - Oct. 4-Oct. 25
- New Waverly - Oct. 1-Oct. 29
- Mt. Vernon - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- Mt. Olive - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- St. Matthews - Oct. 1-Oct. 22
- “NEW” Online Classes offered this fall
- Deepening Your Effectiveness – 4 weeks of online interactive discussion followed by 2 days of classroom study - led by Rev. Vicky Starnes Oct. 17-Nov. 19 - register by October 1
- Priesthood of all Believers – 4 weeks of online interactive discussion followed by a 1 day classroom study – led by Lesley Carter Oct. 10-Nov. 5 - register by Oct. 1
- United Methodist Polity – 4 weeks of online interactive discussion followed by 2 days of classroom study – led by Rev. Cynthia Moore Sept. 19-Oct. 17 - register by Sept. 15
- “NEW” Webcast Class – Same class offered in all 4 Regions on same day Sept. 10, 2011 – watch for details and when to register on the Discipleship Academy webpage
- Starting New Worship Services – led by Rev. Andy Lunt
- CLM Class of 2010-2012 Module 3 - Register by Sept. 1
- Trinity Prince Frederick Sept. 14-Oct. 26
- Timonium Sept. 17-Oct. 29
- First Hyattsville Sept. 12-Oct. 31
- Christ-Ballenger Creek Sept. 6- Oct. 18
- LaVale Sept. 13-Sept. 25
- CLM Class of 2011-2013 is now accepting applications. Download and return your application by Aug. 15. Then register online for the class location in your region. – Register by Sept.1
- Queens Chapel - Sept.19-Nov. 7
- Lakeside Waldorf - Sept. 20-Nov. 1
- Epworth Chapel – Sept. 21-Nov. 2
- Christ DC – Oct. 1-Nov. 15
- Emory DC – Sept. 19-Nov. 7
Courses for nurses in Health Ministry: This fall the first of the two-course sequence in Basic Faith Community/Parish Nursing will be offered by the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore on Saturdays. The courses are open to registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in any field. Successful completion of the two-course sequence results in a Basic Faith Community (Parish) Nursing Certificate. For more information, contact Dr. Pat Fosarelli at pfosarelli@stmarys.edu or 410-864-4204.
Study on war and terrorism available: A study guide, “Christian Understanding of War in an Age of Terror(ism),” is available for congregations. It was developed by the 2011 Ecumenical Centennial Gathering of the National Council of Churches (NCC) and Church World Service held in November in New Orleans. The introduction to the four-part congregational study stresses the need for faith communities to continue the conversation about war and a just peace. The paper on war, with study guide attached, is available for download at Christian Understanding of War in an Age of Terror(ism).
Resource on Social Principles: The General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) has developed bulletin inserts featuring individual United Methodist Social Principles. Designed to be included in church worship bulletins, the inserts can be downloaded for free. This new resource includes 12 Social Principles under Social Community and highlight positions approved by the denomination’s highest policy-making body, the General Conference, on issues such as immigrants, health care, religious minorities, racism and children’s rights. For information and to download the inserts, go to Social Principles Bulletin Inserts. For more information about this new resource or Social Principles training opportunities, contact the Rev. Neil Christie, assistant general secretary, Education & Leadership Formation, at (202) 488-5611.
Health Kits for Haiti Collection: UMCOR needs and welcomes Health Kits. And supplies are being depleted in other places. Any of the seven kits are needed - school, flood buckets, birthing, and others. Kit assembly and delivery instructions can be found at http://www.stmatthews-bowie.org/ under Missions/St. Matthew's Disaster Response/Outreach HUB. Check for delivery times at 301-262-4691 (Irene Schneider) or e-mail missions@stmatthews-bowie.org. They may be taken to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Dr., Mechanicsburg, Pa., about an hour north of Baltimore. The phone is 717-766-1533. Groups may wish to deliver kits and spend a day or part of a day volunteering. For more information about visiting, volunteering and other kinds of kits and supplies needed, visit : www.missioncentral.org.
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