(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
May 1, 2018
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM, THURSDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
a special invitation from emerging leaders
volunteer marshals and pages sought for 2019 special session of the general conference
2018 sermon contest open to laity
important dates for clergy calendars
student leadership academy
indiana annual conference june 7-9, 2018
continuing education units
2018 East District Fall Lay Academy
end hunger now packing event scheduled for may 5, 2018
clergy ethics
2017 sermon contest open to laity
2018 Dates and information for church treasurers
employment opportunities
certified lay minister program
east district umw news and events
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
a special invitation from emerging leaders
We would like to encourage ministry leaders to invite young people to consider attending, serving, and leading at Annual Conference this June 7-9 in Indianapolis. There are many opportunities for emerging leaders to share their gifts, grow in their understanding, and speak into meaningful conversations. If you know a young person who would be interested, please share with them the opportunity to be involved and support them in talking to church leadership or your district office to learn how they can participate."Not only will this make the event of Annual Conference better, but we truly believe that this will make our church better and really help our church grow for years into the future." -Molly Bickle, High School Student on the Emerging Leaders Team
The Emerging Leaders Team believes that young people are the church NOW and has made it a priority to have more young people leading and learning at Annual Conference. If you have questions do not hesitate to contact Emily Krach at .
volunteer marshals and pages sought for 2019 special session of the general conference
Nashville, Tenn.: Beginning April 4, 2018, volunteers will be able to apply online to serve as marshals or pages during the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. The denomination's top legislative assembly will meet February 23-26, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri, in the U.S.Approximately 150 volunteers are needed to serve as marshals and pages during General Conference. Applicants must be able to serve all four days of the Special Session.
Marshals will be part of the team that will assist delegates, guests, and staff with seating, checking credentials, providing information, and other duties as assigned.
Pages will assist delegates, staff, bishops, members of the Judicial Council and official guests with communication and other needs. They distribute approved materials and deliver printed information. Pages should expect to do a great deal of walking.
Marshals and pages are responsible for their own travel and expenses. Those interested shouldsubmit an online application before the deadline of July 31. If you have additional questions, contact Dick Hooton at .
A separate process will be opened at a later date seeking marshals and pages for the 2020 General Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2018 sermon contest open to laity
The Indiana Conference’s Lay Leadership Team offers an opportunity to express thanks and praise to God by asking laity to submit an original sermon manuscript for judging. This contest is open to all lay people in the Indiana Conference.Following the theme of Indiana’s 2018 Annual Conference Session, the theme for this year’s manuscript contest is “See All The People,” based on Matthew 9:35-38.
The winning sermon manuscript will be presented during the Annual Conference’s Laity Session on Thursday, June 7. Manuscripts should be no more than 15 minutes in length. Entries will be judged based on creative and original development of the theme, but could be eliminated due to length.
Manuscripts need to be sent by email to or mailed to Anthony Swinger, 651 Masten St., Plainfield, IN 46168.
The manuscript must be accompanied by a cover sheet or letter that includes the writer’s name, address, phone number, email address, local church name and district. Entrants are asked not to include any personally identifying information in the manuscript itself since it will be assigned a number and judged anonymously.
All entries must be received no later than May 7. The winner will be notified by May 21.
NEW THIS YEAR: We will have an additional designated winner who is an emerging leader. If you are middle school, high school, or college age, please indicate “Emerging Leader” on the cover page of your submission.
For additional information about the contest, please contact Anthony Swinger, Central District Lay Servant Ministries Coordinator, at or 317-372-4991.
important dates for clergy calendars
September 8, 2018, East District Leadership Day for Clergy and Laity. Details TBA.September 23, 2018, Installation Service for incoming Conference Superintendent Dr. Aleze Fulbright, 3:00 p.m. New Castle First UMC, 1324 Church Street, New Castle. Details TBA
October 6, 2018, Laity Day with the Bishop
December 1, 2018, East District Day for clergy and laity with Bishop Julius Trimble, “The Way Forward”Details TBA.
student leadership academy
Join us July 8-14, 2018 or July 15-21, 2018 at the University of Indianapolis! Students will consider how their gifts and passions equip them for leadership now and into the future while examining prospective vocations in all fields. Watch the video to hear more about the impact of SLA. UMC leaders are being offered a $25 discount when you use the code "leader" when you register before the end of March.Further Information and Application Details are availableHERE.indiana annual conference june 7-9, 2018
Thursday, June 7 - Saturday, June 9, 2018
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
Click here for Annual Conference details.
continuing education units
We have updated the guidelines for clergy continuing education and spiritual formation. All clergy are encouraged to complete this form and have it returned electronically by June 30 or submitted with the Summer Conversation form to the Bernie, east.district@inumcorg. The CEU information and form can be found at this link:2018 East District Fall Lay Academy
Saturdays September 8 and September 159:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
New Castle First UMC
1324 Church Street
New Castle, IN
“Basic Lay Servant Ministries” plus Advanced classes “Leading in Prayer” and “Accountable Discipleship”.
Click here for Brochure and Registration
end hunger now packing event scheduled for may 5, 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018 we will once again “invade” Hagerstown High School with hundreds of volunteers.9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hagerstown High School
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
Register at:
For questions contact:
John Huff,
Ted Chalk,
Jay Barden,
clergy ethics
It was determined in the Fall of 2014 that the Indiana Conference needed to take a deeper look at the former “clergy boundaries and diversity training” experience. Since that time, a focus group of diverse clergy was convened for conversations, and a task team was created, to begin dreaming about the new possibilities to satisfy this requirement.We are excited to be in partnership with the Lewis Center for Church Leadership to provide Clergy Ethics online, with the course Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age. The cost for clergy is $25.00, and all clergyclassifications (associate members, elders, deacons, local pastors, supply, provisionals, and certified candidates) are required to complete the online clergy ethics course, by December 31, 2018. Additional information, along with login instructions can be found at this link: A list of those who have completed the course will be provided to districts on bi-annually.
Additional opportunities at Covenant Day and Life Together will be provided in late-2018 to enhance and expand the learning/expectations regarding clergy ethics.
2018 dates and information for church treasurers
The 2018 East District Tithe Form is available on the website atThe Church asking for 2018 is 1.15% of your tithable income.
January 15 Last day for prior year tithe payments
January 31 4th quarter 941, W2s to employees, W3, W2s to SSA (Earlier deadline!!), 1099s to
Independent contractors
February 15 Year end reporting closes, 1096, 1099s to IRS
February 28 WH3s to IN Dept of Revenue
April 1 Property tax exemptions to local assessor’s office (if changes)
April 30 1st Quarter 941
May 15 Form NP20 to IN Dept of Revenue, Personal property tax forms to local assessor’s office
May 31 Local church audit form to Conference Center
July 31 2nd Quarter 941
October 31 3rd Quarter 941
Useful websites
Audit/Financial Report Form click here
Financial forms on Indiana Conference website
General Council on Finance & Administration
Indiana Conference
UM giving
Indiana Department of Revenue
IRS forms
General Board of Pensions and Benefits
employment opportunities
Yorktown UMCin Yorktown, Indiana is looking for a part-time administrative assistant with flexible hours. Pay is negotiable. If interested please contact Peter r 765-759-7411.A good candidate will be:
- Friendly
- Skilled in organization and office technology
- Self-motivated
- Efficient
- Dependable
A good candidate will:
- be able to play guitar and/or piano as well as vocally lead
- be willing to try new things
- be willing to play hymns as well as contemporary music
- have a teachable attitude that is open to learning from others
- be able to work with and lead others
East district umw news and events
UMW Meet First Choice for WomenFirst Choice for Women exists to share the grace and truth of Jesus Christ and to uphold the sanctity of human life.
The Muncie High Street UMW will host Leslie Hatcher from First Choice for Women. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, in Parish Hall (219 S. High St. Muncie) at 10:00 a.m. A light brunch will be served. You are invited to join us and learn how First Choice accomplishes their mission. Attendees are asked to bring packages of baby wipes, which will be made available to new mothers/parents.
First Choice for Women is a pregnancy resource center based in Muncie, Indiana. Their dedicated staff and volunteers provide confidential free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy options consultations, a 24-hour Help Line, sexual risk avoidance education, parenting lessons, and material needs. At the heart of their life-saving mission is their passion to proclaim biblical truths that result in changed lives to the glory of God.
Reservations can be made by calling or emailing Carol Casazza at 765-289-6087 ().
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ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
Click here for policy resources. There is also “Safe Sanctuaries” material available through Cokesbury at .LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day at Covenant Partners provides groceries, cleaning supplies, and personal care items, along with breakfast, legal advice, hair cuts, and blood pressure checksto people in need of those services, on the fourth Wednesday of each month except December which is the third Wednesday.A meal is provided after the 4:00 Sunday worship service. If you are interested in making/serving a meal, please contact (765) 284-2545 at set up a Sunday evening.
Clothing and household items are made available to the community the 1st Friday of each month beginning April6ththrough October 11 a.m. –2:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring clothing and household goods to Covenant Partners the week of the give-away. Any questions, just call 284-2545 M-F 1:00-4:00 p.m.
There is a young woman in need of a baby crib.
Food List for Community Day
2 small cans of tuna
1 18-oz jar of peanut butter
1 jar of jelly
2 cans of vegetables (any kind)
1 box cereal (any kind)
1 can applesauce or other fruit
2 cans of soup
1 box spaghetti
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 box of corn bread mix
Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies
1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soap
Laundry detergent (small bottle or box)
Dish detergent (16 oz)
Facial tissue (1 box)
Toilet paper (4 rolls)
Shampoo/conditioner
Place in brown bags with handles, if possible.
Covenant Partners Ministry meets at Muncie Riverside UMC, 1201 N Wheeling Ave., on the first, third and if there is a fifth Thursday from 10-12 to quilt anddo other crafts. We make items to then sell to help purchase items for Community Day, and to supply the breakfast for that morning also. I noticed that the Wood Crafters that meet at the same time have an invitation for others to join them,and perhaps there would be people who would like to come and help make quilts and join the fellowship that goes along with it.
Questions, call 284-2545
Tenth Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fund Raiser
for Covenant Partners Ministries
Friday, May 11, 2018
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
At College Ave. UMC
1968 W. Main St.
Parking and entry north side of church
Dinner includes:
barbecue or plain pork chop
baked potato
green beans
applesauce
French bread
dessert
drink
Price: $9.00 presale
$10.00 at the door
Hot dog meal$5.00
Extra pork chop $6.00
Tickets available: call Covenant Partners Ministries at 284-2545
M-F 1-4 p.m.
or College Ave UMC at 289-7337
M-TR 9-4 p.m. and F 9-1 p.m.
We are in need of some volunteers to work the pork chop dinner fund raiser for Covenant Partners on Friday, May 11.
Here is a list of the different opportunities to help:
*Ticket taker and seller
*Dine in Line servers
*Take out line servers
*Dessert organizers
*Runners
*Clean up after dinner
*Kitchen help
Please contact Pastor Linda McBride at 284-2545 to volunteer.
We appreciate your help.
Muncie Riverside UMC – Wood Carvers & Crafters at Riverside
Wood Carvers & Crafters come together at Riverside UM Church on the 1st, 3rd and 5thThursdays each month at 10:00am to work on their projects and share ideas with one another. Beginners always welcome. Bring your projects and necessary project materials. Riverside is located at 1201 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN. Call 288-4257 for information.
Muncie St. Paul’s UMC – Come to Muncie St. Paul’s UMC for Lunch, Good Food, Fellowship & Fun. Open to public 4th Friday of each month at noon. RSVP by Wednesday prior to lunch at 765/288-6454. Cost $3.50.
important links
Sign up for e-HUM, calendar, etc. –Camping –
Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
UM Foundation of Indiana–
Vital Congregations -