(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
August 2, 2017
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
local church historian’s school
indiana conference disaster academy
important dates for clergy calendars
The Global leadership summit
student leadership academy november 17-19
the culture of the call church award
Local Pastor’s Retreat august 5
East District Fall Lay Academy—save the date—October 21 & 28
2017 sermon contest open to laity
New Pastor Orientation August 12
Bishop’s 2018 Israel trip
irs lowers mileage rates for 2017
2017 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?
vital congregations goals
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
2015-2016 educational opportunities
local church historian’s school
Hoosier church historians will go “back to school” this fall, as the second offering of the Local Church Historian’s School will get underway from September through December. The School is designed for United Methodists who are serious about caring for and improving their church’s program of history. Twelve weekly lessons will be delivered by e-mail. No fees, travel, meetings, deadlines, or exams are involved—just solid learning in the comfort and privacy of one’s home. There will be opportunities to apply the learning right in one’s own church. The only prerequisite is access to dependable email service. Minimal computer skills are needed, and a certificate of completion will be awarded at the end.Registration deadline:September 1, 2017
Contact Richard Stowe at with questions about the event.
Click here for registration.
indiana conference disaster academy
August 18-19, 2017, Camp MonetoThe Indiana Conference Disaster Academy is a training and connecting opportunity for any and all interested in Disaster Response or the work of UMCOR. Topics covered will include the foundations of Disaster Response, practical resources that equip the local church to respond, opportunities for serving, and more. UMCOR Trainer Christy Smith will be leading the event and it is likely that Cathy Earl, Director of US Disaster Response for UMCOR, will be joining us on Friday. Connect with others in your area or around the state and learn ways to transform lives of those in need before, during, and after disaster strikes.
Cost: $75.00 per person
Registration deadline:August 10, 2017 at 11:59 pm
Contact Allison Curts at with questions about the event.
Click here to register today!
important dates for clergy calendars
October 25, 2017, Clergy Covenant Day at Zionsville UMC from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.February 16-17, 2018, Our Life Together at Indianapolis Marriott East
the global leadership Summit
Thursday, August 10 to Friday, August 11, 2017Fresh, actionable and inspiring leadership content from a world-class faculty at a convenient location near you.
The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day simulcast event that pulls speakers from various career fields, faiths, and experiences. This year’s speakers include:
· Bill Hybels(Founder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church)
· Sheryl Sandberg(COO, Facebook)
· Marcus Lemonis(Star of CNBC'sThe Profit; CEO of Camping World and Good Sam)
· Laszlo Bock(Senior Advisor at Google; Best-selling Author)
· Andy Stanley(Leadership Author; Communicator; Pastor)
· See the full 13-speaker lineup
Included in the more than 600 locations that will LIVE telecast the event is St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis.
Discounted registration prices are availablefor all Indiana Conference attendees.
$99 until06/27/17(until11:59pm CDT) with priority code:SPO17
$129 after06/27/17with priority code: SPO17
For additional information or registration click here.
student leadership academy november 17-19
The Student Leadership Academy Fall Retreat is a weekend retreat for high school youth (grades 9-12) to explore what they are passionate about, what problems in the word get them fired up, what gifts and tools God has given them, and what amazing ideas they have now for sharing Christ's love. Recommend a high school student leader from your church for an empowering weekend that emphasizes God's calling in his or her life both now and in any future vocation. Learn morethe culture of the call church award
The Culture of the Call Church Award seeks out these churches so that we might highlight their ministry and provide local church leadership with a platform from which they can encourage and equip other faith communities for this life-transforming, church-transforming work.Know a faith community that excels in identifying, supporting, mentoring and encouraging young people age 35 and younger who are called to Christian service? We need to hear from you!
Anyone from the local church, district or conference may make nominations. Self-nominations are also welcome, but we need them no later than September 15th to be considered for 2017.
Click here to learn more or submit nominations.
local pastor’s retreat august 5
The East District Local Pastor Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at New Burlington UMC, 8081 S CR 475 E, Muncie. All Local Pastors are required to attend and Supply Pastors are invited to attend. The theme is “”Pastoring the Effective Small Church”.east district fall lay academy—save the date—october 21 & 28
New Castle First UMC1324 Church Street
New Castle, IN 47362
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch included
Class information TBA
new pastor orientation august 12
This year, we will again be offering a New Pastor Orientation for all pastors, CLM's, and Lay Serving in Supply who are in their first year of appointment in the Indiana Conference. It is a time for them to be introduced to the inter-workings of our Conference and to begin to build relationships with others. Provisional Members (those Commissioned at Annual Conference do not have to attend). The Orientation will be August 12th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The session will be held at Indianapolis Union Chapel UMC (2720 East 86th Street). As you are meeting with the people in your district, would you let them know of this opportunity.bishop’s 2018 israel trip
Pastors, join Bishop Julius Trimble and First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble in Israel. The dates are January 29 through February 7, 2018. You would be out of the pulpit for one Sunday unless you choose an extension to Egypt or Jordan.Pastors can earn a trip for every 5 full-paying passengers that accompany them. This does not add to the cost for those traveling with you. There are savings for those passengers who register in the next 5 months. Brochures are now available by registering for the cruise with Educational Opportunities Tours. If you are not yet a tour host it is easy to do so.
Feel free to contact Norm Nellis if you have interest or questions. He is the Trip Coordinator for the Bishop and is currently serving Pine Village UMC. He would be glad to talk with you or help you promote the trip. Contact Info: Norm Nellis, 765-491-5011 or
irs lowers mileage rates for 2017
The mileage rate has been lowered to 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven. Details here.2017 dates and information for church treasurers
The 2017 East District Tithe Form is available on the website at www.inumc.org/eastdistrict.The Church asking for 2017 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 websitehttp://www.inumc.org/financialforms
General Council on Finance & Administrationwww.gcfa.org
Indiana Conferencewww.inumc.org
UM givingwww.umcgiving.org
Indiana Department of Revenuewww.in.gov/dor
IRS formswww.irs.gov
General Board of Pensions and Benefitswww.gbophb.org
employment opportunities
The Compass UMC – The Compass Church Seeks Contemporary Worship Director for Selma Campus (full-time)The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Worship Director for our Selma Campus. Are you a creative, inspiring, team-building person who loves to worship Jesus? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? Does leading worship and overseeing a network of worship leaders across three campuses intrigue you? If so, we would love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the worship position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
The Compass Church Seeks Youth Ministry Director for Selma Campus (full-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Youth Ministry Director for our Selma Campus. Does leading youth ministry at a large church and overseeing a network of youth ministry leaders across three campuses interest you? Are you a motivated, Christ-honoring, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves middle school and high school teens? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the youth ministry position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
Portland Asbury UMC – Asbury United Methodist Church (Portland, IN) seeks an innovative self-starter for the full-time position of Family Ministries Director. This team-oriented individual will oversee and facilitate ministries pertaining to children and youth, with an emphasis on intergenerational connectedness and discipleship. For a job description, more information, and to apply, email .
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).
The Compass Church Seeks Children’s Ministry Director for Yorktown Campus (part-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” Does leading children’s ministry at a medium-sized church and working with a network of children’s ministry leaders across three campuses in a large church interest you? Are you an organized, fun-loving, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves children from birth to fifth grade? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! This is a part-time position (10-12 hours / week), beginning as soon as the candidate is available. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
HARTFORD CITY TRINITY UMC is seeking to hire a worship leader. The worship leader works with the lead pastor to plan, organize, and lead worship. Trinity Church has a blended style of worship that uses traditional elements of worship in a modern way. We are looking for someone who will help us build up the music portion of worship.If interested or you know someone who would be interested please contact Pastor Dustin Jones at 765-618-5344.
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
March 2017 NewsletterDecember 2016 Newsletter
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.vital congregation goals
Based on the email address you submitted when you enrolled you will receive a weekly email reminder to submit your information. You may submit it weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.REPORTS - Once you enter and save your weekly information, you can click on the “Reports” tab at the top of your screen to see your local church’s dashboard of information.
QUESTIONS - Email if you have further questions or call 317/564-3254.
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
Click here for policy resources. There is also “Safe Sanctuaries” material available through Cokesbury at www.cokesbury.com.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 checks to 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 284-2545 at set up a Sunday evening.
Clothing and household items are made available to the community the 1st Friday of each month May through October 11 a.m. – 2:0 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.