April 25, 2017
Vol.6 Issue 4.4
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This week's newsletter highlights opportunities for ministries for and with youth and families:
There is also an opportunity for you to share photos of your vibrant local ministries with the Annual Conference Session in June. Deadline for submissions is May 1st.
On our hearts today is the UM Judicial Council hearing on the legitimacy of the election of Bishop Karen Oliveto. Many of you may have already seen the video of a press conference following that hearing today in which our Bishop Elaine Stanovsky and Bishop Oliveto both spoke.
The tie-in to the theme of today's newsletter has to do with loving whole people. Messy Church family ministry is about welcoming families as they are and letting them know of God's love for them. The Bend Youth Collective Ministry's theme is "We Love You Already," and they are explicit about welcoming all youth: "BYC is a sanctuary for every teenager." At the press conference, both Bishop Stanovsky and Bishop Oliveto spoke of the harm the church has done to LGTBQI persons, and of the alternative understanding they have of God's love for all. It was very moving. If you haven't yet seen the video, here is the link.
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Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! And we have been empowered to share that abundant life with all!
Funding Assistance for Youth Mission Trips
For a limited time, the OR-ID Conference, via its UMVIM (United Methodists Volunteering in Ministry) program, is offering funding assistance for youth mission teams. This offer is good for teams travelling between May 15 and September 15, 2017
Teams must meet the following requirements:
- Be made up of at least 80% youth
- Travel away from home between May 15 and September 15, 2017 for at least 2 nights
- Be registered, prior to departure, with the conference UMVIM coordinator (registration form)
- Show proof of insurance from one of the United Methodist US jurisdictions SE Jurisdiction or NC Jurisdiction
The conference will pay $10/night/youth up to a total of $50/youth and $500/team. These funds are in addition to any other funds allotted via the standard UMVIM policy for mission teams (background checks and partial reimbursement for insurance); see the full policy guide here
For additional details, contact your conference UMVIM coordinator, Becky Platt at ORIDUMVIM@gmail.com or beckyplatt1@peoplepc.com
Training for Ministry with Families -- All Kinds!
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Tigard UMC is offering Messy Church training on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The previously advertised registration deadline has been extended. While pre-registration will help with planning, you can contact Staci Lieuallen as late as Friday, May 5th and still get in!
What is Messy Church? It’s a non-traditional way of being church that fosters intergenerational relationships through creativity, celebration, and hospitality. The Messy Church movement began in the UK and has spread throughout the world. It’s been described as a fresh expression of church that offers families an opportunity to come together to be, to make, to eat, and to celebrate God. For more information on the program go to www.messychurch.org.uk
The Messy Church Training at Tigard UMC will be led by Rev. Roberta Egli, pastor of Trinity UMC in Eugene and the regional coordinator for Messy
Church for the Greater Pacific Northwest Area. Pastor Roberta’s church has been hosting monthly Messy Church since October 2013. Roberta has a passion for Messy Church as well as hands-on experience.
Bring: A team of 3-5 curious, fun-loving, and creative people who are excited about sharing the love of Christ. Both lay and/or clergy are invited.
Cost: $25/person or $100 for teams of 4 or more. This fee includes lunch and snacks.
Print out registration form and mail to Tigard UMC, Attn.: Staci Lieuallen 9845 SW Walnut Place,Tigard, OR 97223, or FAX 503-639-5141
Contact Staci Lieuallen if you have questions: staci.dcfm@gmail.com or 503-530-0247
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Get the Early Bird Price for Youth Camps
Early Bird Registration: $25 off Summer Youth events if registered by May 5!
See the full list of possibilities here: http://www.gocamping.org/campsessions?topic=Summer
Seeking Photos that Depict Signs of Abundant Life in Our Local Church and Ministry Settings
During Annual Conference in June we plan to highlight abundant life enhancing ministries taking place in our local church and ministry settings. Because we expect to have a large number of submissions, a selection committee will make the final decision on which photos will be used. If you would like to submit a digital photograph please:
- Ensure that you have a completed and signed photo release form on file in your church for each person in the photo.
- Provide a short written description of the ministry depicted in the photo
- Provide your name and contact information
- Send the photo in the largest .jpeg file you have available.
- Send the digital photo with the other information requested to: photos@greaternw.org
If you have any further questions please email one of the following conference lay leaders: Jan Nelson (jannelson515@msn.com) , Nancy Davis (ntamdavis@gmail.com), Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com) , or David Reinholz (dreinholz@gmail.com) .
All complete submissions received by May 1st will be considered
