(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
October 8, 2013
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
3645 N BRIARWOOD LANE, SUITE B
MUNCIE, IN 47304
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
Information about changes to retirement benefits
volunteer-in-mission team leader training
2014 equitable (minimum) compensation guidelines
plan to receive pastor appreciation offereing
East District Africa university rally day november 3
UMVIM Training
Indy’s Inaugural Festival of faith
Celebration in Music
Lay Servant Ministries
2013 Cluster Charge Conference schedule
bishop changes dates for 2014 indiana annual conference
changes coming to charge conference forms
gathering of all indiana conference clergy
Diversity and Professional boundaries training workshop schedule
JOIN BISHOP MIKE ON A 2014 WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR
course of study school 2012-2013
PASTORS – HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT?
vital congregations goals
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
2012-2013 educational opportunities
information about changes to retirement benefits
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Conference Administrative Services Team has sent information about changes in the pension program to all full-time, three-quarter-time and half-time clergy whose primary appointment is to an Indiana UMC local church, their staff-parish chairpersons and church treasurers. The information also is posted at www.inumc.org/benefits. The General Conference made a change to the Defined Benefit being provided by the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP), which is the pension program for UM clergy appointed to churches. These changes are described in a 3-minute video which can be viewed at www.gbophb.org/CRSPMatch/index.asp. The Indiana Conference Rejuvenate Ministry also has a grant it is offering to those who are in the CRSP and have NOT been participants in UMPIP for 2013. They are eligible to receive a matching grant of 3 percent of Plan Compensation, if the participant also makes a personal contribution of 3 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2014. This offer is posted at www.inumc.org/benefits.Volunteer-in-mission team leader training
Volunteer-In-Mission Team Leader training coming to Richmond, Nov. 16
The Indiana Conference Disaster Team will offering United Methodist Volunteer-in-Mission Team Leader Training from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Central UMC, 1425 E. Main Street in Richmond. Team leader training is open to anyone. Registration fee is $15 per person and includes lunch. Maximum number of class participants is 30. Optional UMVIM Manuals can be ordered during the registration process for $25 per manual. Each church needs at least one manual. You will need the manual during class so please bring your church's copy or order one during the registration process which you will receive when you check in for the class. For questions about the event please contact Beth Stickles-McDaniel () at 317-705-1870. Payment is required in advance of the class. You may pay online with credit card or check. Register online here. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 13.
2014 equitable (minimum) compensation guidelines
A. Minimum salary for Full-Time Elders appointed to serve alocal church is set at 60% of the DAC (DenominationalAverage Compensation) as calculated annually by theGeneral Board of Pension and Health Benefits. (2014 =$39,112)B. Minimum salary for Full-Time Associate and ProbationaryMembers appointed to serve a local church is set at 58% ofthe DAC (Denominational Average Compensation) ascalculated annually by the General Board of Pension andHealth Benefits. (2014 = $37,808)
C. Minimum salary for Full-Time Local Pastors appointed toserve a local church is set at 55% of the DAC(Denominational Average Compensation) as calculatedannually by the General Board of Pension and HealthBenefits. (2014 = $35,852)
The recommended Cost of Living Increase for 2014 is 2.2%. This range is based on Cost of Living indexes published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Midwest Region of the country – June 2012 to June 2013
Merit/Performance Recommendation:
• Poor/No increase
• Fair/.50-1.50%
• Good/1.51-3.00%
• Excellent/3.01-4.50%
Please Note: These are recommendations to assist you. The Book of Discipline clearly states that the primary responsibility for determination and payment of pastoral salaries remains withindividual pastoral charges.
plan to receive pastor appreciation offering
FISHERS, Ind. – Earlier this year, the Indiana Annual Conference session approved a conference-wide offering for seminary scholarships in September. The Pastor Appreciation Offering is an opportunity to say thank you for the pastoral leadership you have had and to invest in the leadership that you will have. A gift of one dollar ($1) from each member would provide scholarships for up to 20 students and this can be doubled with the Lilly Endowment grant. Your participation in this offering will help gifted students complete their seminary education with fewer financial burdens, allowing them more energy and resources to invest back into ministry. For more information, contact Mary Ann Moman at .
east district africa university rally day november 3
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Bishop Mike Coyner will be leading ten Africa University Campaign Rallies across Indiana to raise awareness of Africa University and the Indiana Conference’s pledge to raise $1.6 million for AU during the next three years. Speakers will include Coyner, the Rev. Bill Keith, chair of the campaign, an AU student or graduate and Hoosier United Methodists who have visited or help funded AU. A short video and still pictures featuring AU will be shown. AU welcomes students from all nations of Africa without regard to race, class, ethnicity or political and religious affiliation. The University’s annual enrollment is nearly 1,400 students from 25 countries. The AU Campaign hopes to raise $1 million to endow a professorship in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources and $600,000 for endowed scholarships. All are invited to learn more about Africa University and how Hoosier United Methodists can support Africa University. All the rallies will be held on Sundays, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. local time.
Join us for a time of worship and fellowship as we learn more about the ministry happening at Africa University. Bring a team from your church to learn how you can partner with the Indiana Conference in this vital ministry! November 3, 3:00 p.m., Muncie High Street UMC, 219 S High Street, Muncie.
T-shirts will be available for purchase for $10.00 each by cash or check only.
umvim team leader training
UMVIM Team Leader TrainingSaturday October 19 at Chesterton UMC
Team leader training is open to anyone. Registration fee is $15 per person and includes lunch. Maximum number of class participants is 30. Optional UMVIM Manuals can be ordered during the registration process for $25 per manual. Each church needs at least one manual. You will need the manual during class so please bring your church's copy or order one during the registration process which you will receive when you check in for the class.
For questions about the event please contact Cathy Allison at or 219-926-1478
Payment is required in advance of the class. You may pay online with credit card via Paypal (you do not need a Paypal account) or check. Please mail checks to: INUMC, Attn: Lisa Timmerman, 301 Pennsylvania Parkway, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46280
UMVIM Team Leader Training registration
Indy’s inaugural festival of faith
From our friends at the Center For Interfaith Cooperation:Central Indiana has a long history of honoring our religious diversity. In a world where religious differences too often separate people and communities, Hoosiers have learned to work together to understand and respect our growing multi-faith society. On Sunday October 13, 2013 we will come together for an Inaugural Festival of Faiths in downtown Indianapolis to learn about our religious heritage and share the joy of our many unique faith traditions. Click here for complete details.
Celebration in Music
Just imagine singing alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ from over 100 different United Methodist churches! The mass "Metro Choir" will perform at the Celebration in Music, Metro Ministries, Inc. 90th Anniversary event, October 18, 7-9 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis. Go to the Metro website to share the invitation with your congregation.Click here for complete details.
lay servant ministries
Fall ClassesTwo Saturdays, October 26 and November 9, 2013
Portland Trinity UMCC, 323 S Meridian St, Portland and Richmond Faith Trinity UMC, 2900 W Main St, Richmond
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Winter Classes
Six Sundays: Connersville First UMC, 729 N Central Ave, Connersville, starting January 19 through February 23, 2014.
Muncie Riverside UMC, 1201 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie starting January 26 through March 2, 2014
All classes 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Price is $30 per class, includes materials
Click here for brochure/registration
2013 cluster charge conference schedule
CLUSTER NAME LEADER DATE/TIMENational Road…………………………Curt Hunt………………..…….….….Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m.
Carthage, Knightstown, Spiceland, Salem, Greensboro
(Location: Knightstown UMC)
Believers……………………………….Tom McGilliard……………..…….…Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.
New Castle First, New Castle Christ’s, New Castle Trinity, Sugar Grove (Henry)
(Location: New Castle First UMC)
Randolph Treasure Hunters…...Sandi Lumpkin/Sherrie Drake…....…..Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Deerfield, Farmland, Parker City, Rehoboth, Ridgeville Calvary
(Location: Rehoboth UMC)
Blackford County…………………….Gary Hall………………..……………Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Hartford City Grace, Hartford City Trinity, Montpelier, Mt. Carmel, Pleasantdale,
Pleasant Grove (Location: Hartford City Grace UMC)
Fayette County……………………….Carolyn Judd…………………..……Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Alquina, Columbia, Connersville East Side, Connersville First, Connersville Grace, Connersville Grand Avenue, Orange (Location: Connersville Grand Avenue UMC)
“X”…………………………………….Scott Bell…………...…………………Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Brownsville, College Corner, Greenwood, Liberty Edwards Memorial, Old Franklin, Springfield (Location: Liberty Edward Memorial UMC)
Peanut Buster………………………...Darren Williams………………..…..Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Winchester, Saratoga, Spartanburg
(Location: Saratoga UMC)
Nor Del Cluster………………………Frank Oakman…………….…….…..Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Albany, Albany Bethel, DeSoto, Eaton, Muncie Morningside (Location: DeSoto UMC)
Wesley …………………………..……Randy Davis……………………...…Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Dunkirk Bethel, Dunkirk Calvary, Dunkirk Mt. Tabor, Fairview (Randoph), Redkey,
Sugar Grove (Jay) (Location: Redkey UMC)
Elshaddai……………………………...Sam Dickson…...………………….Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Boston, Cambridge City, Centerville, Milton, Pershing, Richmond Central, Richmond
Faith-Trinity, Richmond First (Location: Richmond Central UMC)
Crossroads……………………………Cindy Osgood………..……………Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.
(Cammack, Corinth, Daleville, Gaston, Honey Creek, Middletown, Yorktown
(Location: Daleville UMC)
Cluster of Grapes……………………..Forrest Bowers………………..….Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m.
Losantville, Modoc, Union Chapel (Randolph) (Location: Losantville UMC)
No Name Cluster………………….…..Jim Truelove……..……..…….…..Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m.
Bartonia, Mt. Zion (Randolph), Fountain City, Hopewell, Richmond Webster,
Middleboro, Whitewater (Location: Losantville UMC)
South Muncie………………………...Gordon Jackson………………..…..Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Muncie Avondale, Muncie Fountain Square, Muncie Industry, Muncie Madison Street,
Muncie Main Street, Muncie Normal City, Muncie Trinity, Muncie St. Paul’s, Muncie Covenant Partners (Location: Muncie Fountain Square UMC)
North Muncie…………………………Rusty Clements……………...……..Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Muncie Center Chapel, Muncie College Avenue, Muncie Gethsemane, Muncie High
Street, Muncie Riverside, New Burlington, Selma Christ, Selma United
(Location: Muncie Center Chapel UMC)
Blue Jay………………………………Wes Schemenaur…………..….……Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.
Bellefountain, Fairview (Jay), Mt. Zion (Jay), Portland Asbury, Portland Trinity,
Westchester (Location: Westchester UMC)
Sod Buster……………………………Priscilla McFarland…………………Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.
Center, New Mt. Pleasant, Oak Grove, Pennville (Location: Westchester UMC)
Nettle Creek………………………….Rodney Frieden……………….……..Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Economy, Hagerstown, Green’s Fork (Location: Hagerstown UMC)
bishop changes dates for 2014 indiana annual conference
INDIANAPOLIS -- Bishop Mike Coyner has announced a change of dates for the 2014 Session of the Indiana Conference. The new dates will be Thursday-Saturday, May 29-31. The reason for the change of dates is a schedule conflict at the Indiana Convention Center. Coyner stated: "After we learned of the schedule conflicts at the Convention Center, which would have displaced us from the rooms and arrangements that worked so well the past two years, our conference staff worked to find other options. The best option was to move our dates to a week earlier than this year's dates, which will allow us to continue the use of the same space." In addition, Coyner noted that the dates for 2015 also will be at the end of May, tentatively set for Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31, which is a day longer due to the election in 2015 of delegates to 2016 General and the North Central Jurisdictional Conferences.changes coming to charge conference forms
The district assistants got a preview of the completely revamped charge conference reports. The changes are dramatic yet very user-friendly. The pastors' inumc.org email accounts will be a key component.Access to the new charge conference forms will be granted using this email account, so it is vital that these accounts are set up now, and working.Pastors will be able to designate other users and email integrity will be preserved throughout the process.(If you are one of the few pastors who have not yet activated or use your inumc.org email address, now is the time. Carla (1-877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321) will be happy toassist you, if you need help with your email account.)
The online reports are now available. Please begin planning now for your charge conference by setting meetings to have the proper information gathered at that time. If the charge conference reports are not completed and submitted online two weeks in advance of the scheduled conference (to allow sufficient time for review, correction of errors if necessary and approval), your charge conference may need to be rescheduled.
New this year: Each church's clergy MUST attendand the bishop and cabinet have determined that at leastfive laypersons from each church need to be present to be a legitimate charge conference.
gathering of all indiana conference clergy
The Gathering of all Indiana Conference Clergy will be November 5, 2013, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Castleton UMC, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indianapolis. Lunch will be provided.Online registration will open soon for this event, in order to have the proper amount of lunches provided. Coyner said, "The purpose of this Gathering is to strengthen our clergy covenant through worship and sharing together.” A part of that sharing will be to hear presentations about issues that have specific application to clergy:
1. The implications for clergy and congregations of the Affordable Care Act, and
2. Continued conversation about how to provide for the health insurance needs of our retired clergy and spouses.
All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries need to attend this important gathering. While this is not a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend.
Diversity and professional boundaries training workshop schedule