December 15, 2009
Iowa Conference News
MUMMs helps with Recovery in Oakville
Read Peg Egbert’s message of thanks by clicking here.
A Resource of the General Board of Pensions
Servant Leadership Self-Care Retreat
Is your schedule crazy? Do you feel like you have no time and no support to make positive changes in your life? Is your body out of shape or your eating out of control?
TAKE TIME TO CARE FOR YOURSELF and LEARN A DIFFERENT WAY
February 28-March 1, 2009
5 pm to 5 pm at Wesley Woods Cost: $50
For clergy, spouses & conference Staff
Register by Feb. 19, 2010
Topics covered:
Time management tips
Healthy eating habits
Steps to improve work/life balance
Strategies for increasing physical activity
Suggestions for nurturing relationships
Leader: Kae Tritle, RN Wellness Coordinator
Contact bktritle @msn.com for more information and to register
Sponsored by the Iowa Annual Conference Wellness Program
United Methodist and Other News
The Academy for Vital Christianity
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
What is the Academy for Vital Christianity? A chance to take seminary-level classes on religion and faith at a convenient time and place.
The Academy, which offers short-term classes in churches around Minnesota, is a joint venture of United Theological Seminary in New Brighton and the Minnesota Conferences of the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church. Classes focus on such timeless issues as evil and suffering, understanding the Bible in contemporary terms, and sacred music and arts. Taught by United faculty members and regional experts, the 10-hour classes are offered evenings and weekends.
Among this spring’s offerings:
*Professor Christine Smith leads discussions on how we can respond to “Eco-Injustice.”
*Gail Anderson explores the Metro area’s growing communities of non-Christian faiths.
*Dean Richard Weis shares a 21st century perspective on the writings of the prophets.
An interactive format encourages a lively give and take, and United’s tradition of hospitality creates a sense of inclusiveness. Join others interested in strengthening their faith and understanding at a class this spring!
The early registration fee of $175 is available up to 2 weeks before the class starts. The regular fee is $225. There are additional charges for lunch for Saturday classes. Financial assistance may be available through your church or denomination.
For more information, including class details and registration, go to http://www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp or direct questions to Renee Flesner at 651.255.6138 or rflesner@unitedseminary.edu.
TRAINING
Individual Volunteer training offered through the Mission Volunteer office of the General Board of Global Ministries will be coming to Camp Kingswood, Mound, MN for the extended weekend of April 15-18, 2010. The cost is $150.
Did you ever want to spend more time on a mission venture than the usual 1-2 weeks, but didn't think you were ready to become a full-time General Board of Global Ministries missionary? We have just the deal for you and those like you! The United Methodist Church, in partnership with churches and institutions in the U.S.A. and other countries, has identified opportunities for individual volunteers or married couples.
Living in a different culture as Individual Volunteers presents challenges that require certain attributes:
Maturity
Interpersonal relationship skills
Cross-cultural skills
Physical & emotional health
An active prayer life
Interracial experience
A great sense of humor
If you have these attributes, you are ready to be an Individual Volunteer!
The program requires that volunteers serve for 2 months or longer with host communities, complete the application forms and attend a training/orientation weekend prior to service and be in prayer about your calling.
Volunteers will be greatly rewarded by finding joy in making new friends and relationships with people of other cultures and growing in your faith and learning more about God's wonderful, beautiful world and God's people who inhabit it!
If your interest is piqued visit the Individual Volunteer website for all details.
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