June 57:00 PM Lay Servant Ministry Team Meeting Conference Center

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June 57:00 PM Lay Servant Ministry Team meeting – Conference Center

June 15DCOOM – reorganizational meeting

July12Pre-charge Conference Briefing – Faith on 68 10 AM-noon (Clergy)

July 26Pre-charge Conference Briefing (make up day) Slippery Rock UMC 10 AM-noon

September 30 UMW Butler District UMC Fall Meeting @ New Brighton UMC

Fall – Retiree/Widows Luncheon – watch for details

October 28 Annual Conference UMW meeting @ Delmont: Faith UMC

September 16, 23 & 30 – Fall Lay Servant Ministry School – more details to follow.

November 4“Clear Day” – Helpshop – mark your calendar for this district-wide event.

February 18, 25, March 4, 11 & 18,2018– Spring Lay Servant Ministry School

March 2018 – Clergy Family Spring Party

June Birthdays

6/3-Cathy L. Newport-Poff

6/9-Pamela (Donald) Dotterer

6/9-Janice Owen

6/13-Michael Coats

6/17-Patricia (Chad) Bogdewic

6/18-Megan Berkebile

6/19-Laurie (Bruce) Gascoine

6/19-Kathryn Reitz

6/19-Kenneth F. Ryniec

6/22-Karen (Kenneth) Jacobs

6/23-Rodney Smith

6/26-David Wilson, Jr.

Appointment Changes

Several pastoral appointment changes were announced in churches last Sunday. See wpaumc.org/appointments.

.prayer concerns and joys

Please remember to keep in prayer:
2017 WPA Annual Conference at Grove City College.

Rev Jerry Pawloski (Bairdford UMCPlease continue to pray for Jerry as he continues his recovery from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Continued prayer from Tammy Hay, Connellsville District Administrative Assistant as she continues to recover from a stroke.

.Continued prayer for Rev Chance & Chelsea Kelosky and their infant daughter.
Pastor Donna Doutt recovering foot from surgery.
Pastor Janice Davis continues her recovery after an auto accident where suffered injuries to both legs, in November.
Pastors and churches in transition

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Annual Conference - June 8-11, 2017

Grove City Detour! PA Route 208, the main road from the I-79 Grove City exit to the college, is due to be closed for construction work beginning June 5 -- just in time for AC2017. There will be separate car and truck detours in place until mid-July. The car detour will use Irishtown Road (Route 2005), PA Route 58 and George Junior Road. Get details.
AC2017 App: Download the new mobile app for Annual Conference. You can post keep up with announcements, post pictures, tweet, and more. To install the app on your mobile device, visit
Be WPA Chic!Don’t forget to wear a T-shirt representing a ministry or mission or charity you are passionate about on Friday at Annual Conference. See other announcements at wpaumc.org/AC.

Get all of the annual conference details at

AC2017 Registration is open on the Conference website. Find the link at wpaumc.org/AC

AC Info Packet: This packet with helpful reminders was emailed to members last week. If you didn’t receive it, get it here.
Pre-Conference Booklet: If you received the Pre-Conference Journal by mail and are not going to Annual Conference, please pass it on to the person who is going in your place as your church or district's voting member.
Leadership Day: Some space is still available in the Wednesday afternoon and evening class The Worship Wardrobe, led by The Rev. Dr. Dawn Chesser. The workshop will discuss the pattern of the worship service, exploring how worship clothes us for God’s loving mission to the world. You’ll consider how teamplanning adds flair and style to our worship of God. Clergy and laity are encouraged to attend as a team. Use the orange Annual Conference registration button at wpaumc.org/AC.
If you’ve already registered for annual conference, use the link in your confirmation email and answer yes to the question about Leadership Day.
AC Reminders: Remember to bring donations of used shoes, UMCOR kits, or any funds to help “Float he Boat” to Annual Conference. Get details at wpaumc.org/AC

district news…..

Tips for Preserving Church History: Doris Wills, who has training in preservation of church documents and photos, offers these pointers to help local churches start saving pieces of the past. See video

Chippewa UMC upcoming events and activities schedule for June/July
Looking for a way to stay healthy and fit. Try "pickleball" at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, Community Life Center, 118 McMillen Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Our court is available for singles and doubles players of all ages on Mondays from 10 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. The cost is $5.00. Please contact our Community Life Center at 724-843-4032 ext 3 for scheduling, others times, and more information.
Our Church is interested in starting a co-ed volleyball league at our Community Life Center located at 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. If you are interested in joining or helping out, please contact our Community Life Center Director, Scott Ensworth @ 724-843-4032, ext 3 or send an email to him @ .
On Tuesdays, beginning on May 2nd from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Farmers Market for Beaver County begins. This community activity will be held at various locations throughout the county including the Chippewa United Methodist Church (CUMC) grounds. Vendors will be located in the CUMC parking lot located on Shenango and Darlington Roads offering fresh fruits and vegetables. What a healthy and nutritious way to start off the summer!
Spiritual Simplicity, (Part 2 of Chip Ingram’s True Spirituality) began on Wednesday, May 3rd and continues on consecutive Wednesdays for an additional seven weeks. Through Biblical teaching and practical insights, you will learn how to do less and love more, shifting from complex to simple, from hurried to peaceful, from never enough time to time enough for those you love. Offered classes are at 11:00 a.m. or 7 p.m. and will be held at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, in the Wesley Room. The cost for the book/material is $7.50. For more information, please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website.
A new session of Financial Peace University began on Tuesday, May 16 and will continue through Tuesday, August 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chippewa United Methodist Church, Wells Room, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.The benefits of taking this class are: it will help you turn your life around by helping you save more, decrease your debts, become better Stewards of God's gifts and help you to develop the spirit of giving. All participants must register online @ contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at
A Basketball Shoot Out Clinic for girls entering 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades will be held on June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. A free clinic and free throw contest will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Coaches are Steve Leaf and Jodie Fusetti. Event will be held in the CUMC’s Community Life Center @ 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Girls bring and friend, learn new skills and come have fun. Please contact the Community Life Center @ 724-843-4032, ext 3 or visit our website @
Girls’ Open Gym for basketball, grades 4th – 8th, starts on Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The cost is $5/player and will be held in the CUMC’s Community Life Center @ 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Girls – bring a friend and come and have fun in an air-conditioned setting. Please contact the Community Life Center @ 724-843-4032, ext 3 or visit our website @
“Victory”, our Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 6th grade begins on June 19-23, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon. Come to the ultimate pep rally and have fun with children from the local community. The Bible is filled with examples of God’s people shouting and cheering in response to His mighty acts of power. Victory invites children to do the same by remembering who God is, what He has done, and what He promises to do! Registration forms are available on line, in our Welcome Centers or by visiting our website. Please contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website at
Family Life and Youth Group “Outside Movie Night” is coming to the Community Life Center @ 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.on July 20th starting at 6:30 p.m. All welcome to participate. For additional information contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @
A Christian concert with local band “Seek” is coming to the Community Life Center @ 118 McMillen Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.on July 20th. The group starts playing/singing at 7 p.m. The concert will end @ 9 p.m. This event is meant to bring believers together, no matter the denomination to praise God. The band is hoping to encourage unity and empower those that attend to reach the world with the gospel message that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. There will be music, a message and a love offering taken. All welcome to participate. For additional information contact the Church office @ 724-843-4828 or visit our website @
Concord UMC
Scheduled Summer Movie Nights
All movies will be at the pavilion (unless rain, then in Bethany Hall) at dusk

Friday, June 23rd – Batman Lego Movie
Friday, July 21st – Christmas Story

Friday, August 18th Boss Baby
Bring a chair, blanket or something comfortable to sit on and plan to come with your children or just by yourself to enjoy some fun movies this summer. You are also welcome to bring a friend for these events. Popcorn and water are provided. Rain or shine!
Movie Nights are FREE!
Cabot UMC
Called Out by Grace
(Overcoming the Battle of Homosexuality and Same Sex Attraction)

Lois Murray
Lois is a former educator who holds a Bachelor of Education degree from West Virginia University and a Master of Education from Duquense University. She worked as a teacher in the public school system for twelve years as well as holding positions in both the criminal justice and health care fields.
Lois lived a same sex attraction lifestyle for twenty two years, but by God’s grace, her mother’s unconditional love and prayer for her and the solid teaching and support of her church she left this way of life.
Hear her personal testimony and participate in a Q/A
Dr. Mark Ongley of Restored Image Ministries will also share.
Sunday June 25 @ 3-5pm
Cabot United Methodist Church
707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA 16023
724-352-2074
Refreshments Following
Registration is Requested Please
Call 724-283-8675
Email

Clergy Corner

Clergy Excellence: There's an updated list of continuing education opportunities at wpaumc.org/leadershipdevelopment.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
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Clergy Excellence: There's an updated list of continuing education opportunities at wpaumc.org/leadershipdevelopment.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities: Download the new flyer of continuing ed opportunities, open to laity and clergy, here.
Online Lay Servant Ministries advanced courses offered by BeADisciple.com —Schedule of classes
For Clergy Continuing Education & Formation events click here: CCEF EVENTS
See full list of upcoming webinars atgbod.org/webinars
Continuing Educators e-News for Clergy: Keep up with news in clergy continuing education. Sign up for a new e-newsletter from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Learn more.
The Turner Center for Church Leadership at Martin Methodist College offers online training for church leaders in Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Older Adult Ministry and Children’s Ministry. Learn more.
NEWUMC Cyber Campus Website Please visit our new website by clicking here
From the Well Podcasts: The Upper Room's Academy for Spiritual Formation invites United Methodists and others to listen to “From the Well,” a podcast that draws from spiritual content gathered and shared at academies over the years. Listen and learn more.
Growing in Discipleship: Encourage your congregation to get into the Wesleyan pattern of daily prayer and scripture reading with A Disciple’s Journal 2017. Download a sample and/or purchase from the Upper Room.
Church Communication Online Training: UM Communications offers two new online classes. Effective Church Marketing provides a step-by-step process to develop a marketing plan and Your Church Website helps with website development and use. Learn more
Online Lenten Journey with CEU’s: United Theological Seminary offers a new online Journey through Lent.It’s $20, but for an additional $10 (and by submitting a journal response), a CEU is available. Get details at united.edu/journey-through-lent/

YOUTH

Calling all youth groups! Registration is open for Uth4Mission, scheduled for July 10-14 at Pitt Johnstown.There will be both work and outreach projects. Cost is $250/youth staying on campus, $150 for commuters.Register.

Youth Mission u: Youth in Grades 6-12 can attend this July 25-30 eventat California University of PA. There will be some hands-on mission work, worship, adventure and learning about the U.S. Missionary Conferences. Get details and download brochure.

YOUTH 2019

The next national gathering of United Methodist youth will be July 10-14, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. Young People’s Ministries, a division of Discipleship Ministries, is announcing details of the event to give churches time to plan for their youth to attend. The national gathering for United Methodist youth takes place every four years. Read press release

conference news

Water Justice Conference: Inter-Church Ministries of Erie will sponsor a “Water Justice Theological Conference” on Thursday, June 8,from 9 am – 2:30 pm at The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. 7th Street, Erie, PA. To share with someone who’s not going to Annual Conference, download this flyer.
Peace with Justice Sunday is June 11!Even if you’re at annual conference, an e-book and other resources from UMCgiving.org will help your congregation celebrate. OR you could choose another weekend to observe this churchwide Special Sunday. Get resources.

LIFE-CHANGING MEN’S GATHERING

About 1,000 men are expected to come together for worship, workshops, service and fellowship at the National Gathering of United Methodist Men on July 7-8. Held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, the event will inspire attendees to embrace new possibilities for ministry and discipleship.Learn more. Go to UMM event website

July 27-30

Mission u is an annual event offering opportunities for adults, youth and children to grow spiritually, learn about issues affecting society and experience Christian mission in its many forms. New in 2017 is a Mission in Action option; participants will travel to work sites each morning and return to the Cal u campus for afternoon/evening classes or activities.

Youth Mission u for youth in grades 6-12 begins two days before the main event to allow more time for building relationships and serving neighbors through hands-on work.

Mission u is sponsored jointly by the Conference Global Ministries team and the United Methodist Women. Set up as a long weekend at California University of Pennsylvania, it begins on Thursday evening, but the schedule allows for participation for those who can't arrive until Friday. Families are encouraged to attend and discount rates are offered for family members who room together. For more details, click here

Algonquin Canoe Trip

Monday, July 31, 2017 to Wednesday, August 9, 2017.Cost of the trip: $450 for 18 years old and older & $420 for under 18. Space is limited. Details to follow.Register.