(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 3, 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
important dates for clergy calendars
indiana united methodists join with united methodists in florida to spark change on gun legislation
student leadership academy
indiana annual conference june 7-9, 2018
continuing education units
2018 East District Fall Lay Academy
2018 Bishop’s lenten study: now is the time
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
PASTORS – HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT?
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
important dates for clergy calendars
April 13& 14, 2018, CLM AcademySeptember 8, 2018, East District Leadership Day for Clergy and Laity. Details TBA.
September 23, 2018, Installation Service for incoming Conference Superintendent 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.
Indiana United Methodists join with United Methodists in Florida to spark change on gun legislation
The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church announced Monday, March 26, 2018, its intention to gather 5,000 letters to encourage lawmakers and public officials to take a stronger look at the value of our children and the children of our neighbors in all communities.Read the full story here. #5000MOREstudent 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 District Assistant. 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
2018 Bishop’s lenten study: now is the time
For more information, visit
Engage Locally in Person
United Methodists from across Indiana will have ample opportunities to engage in critical conversations by meeting in person with neighbors from around their community to continue to explore and reflect on the statement, “Now is the Time!”. In the East District, on each Wednesday morning 9:30 - 12:00 from March 7 - March 28 we will host a discussion at First UMC, New Castle. These discussions will be facilitated by trained leaders from our District: Rob Judd, Cindy Garver, Jake Ohlemiller, and Mick Miller. These folks will help move the conversation along, ensuring that participants are taking full advantage of the tools and the time to foster fruitful, inclusive, and enriching dialogue. These opportunities are open to all persons, however,all East District clergy under appointment are expected to be present for these fourin-person gatherings on these Wednesday mornings.
Prior toMarch 7th please make every effort to read the book: Is It Time?, by Adolf Hansen.
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
Eaton UMC in Eaton, Indiana (about 20 minutes from Muncie) is looking for a pianist and/or organist to play during Sunday morning worship service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Pay is negotiable. If interested please contact Jesse Bivens @ 765-768-6848 (leave a message and will get back to you).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
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September 2016 Newsletter
June 2016 Newsletter
March 2016 Newsletter
pastors—have you activated your INUMC email account
Vital Congregations/GCFA will be using inumc.org email addresses for pastors exclusively. So now your inumc.org email is a necessity. Once activated you can have it forwarded to your personal email address. Eventually this will be the only email address used by the District as well. Carla (877-781-6706) at the Conference Center will be happy to help you if you experience problems.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
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.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
EventsTo order brochures
important links
Sign up for e-HUM, calendar, etc. –Camping –
Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
UM Foundation of Indiana–
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