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Pensions board holds public forum
The United Methodist Board of Pension and Health
Benefits will hold a public forum Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tampa. The forum will enable the board of
directors to hear concerns of constituents from across the church. The
session provides individuals the opportunity to speak with directors
during the course of their regularly scheduled board meeting. To
reserve a time on the agenda contact Joyce Gilman by Nov. 6 at
1-800-269-2244, extension 4560, or jgilman@gbop.org.
Russia Initiative celebrates 10th
anniversary
The Russia Initiative, a ministry of the General
Board of Global Ministries, celebrates its 10th anniversary
at the Russia Initiative Consultation X Nov. 7-9 at the Sheraton
Dallas Brookhollow Hotel in Dallas, Texas. All initiative participants
and local church, district and conference leadership interested in the
United Methodist Church’s ministry in Russia are invited.
Bishop Ruediger R. Minor of the Russian United
Methodist Church will share news of the expansion of the church in
Russia and several former Soviet republics. Participants will also
discuss the impact of terrorism and the ongoing economic crisis on the
Russian church. Workshops will present different ways congregations
can support the Russia Initiative.
The cost is $105 plus lodging. The registration
deadline is Oct. 28. For more information contact the Rev. R. Bruce
Weaver, director of the Russia Initiative, at 214-273-0330 or rbw101@aol.com.
Campus ministers invited to D.C.
seminar
Campus ministers are invited to learn how the
United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and
General Board of Church and Society can enhance their ministry with
college students. The three-day event is Nov. 20-22 in Washington,
D.C.
The two boards will lead simulation games and
exercises designed to help youth and young adults connect social
issues, introduce participants to the communities in the nation’s
capitol and public policy with their faith, and offer tips for
planning a trip to Washington, D.C.
Registration is $75. The program is free for the
first 10 people who register. For more information contact Ana Toledo,
General Board of Church and Society, at 202-488-5651 or atoledo@umc-gbcs.org.
New books teach teachers what they need
to know
A new series of books released by the Christian
education staff of the General Board of Discipleship is designed to
help teachers of all age levels. The 10-book series is titled “What
Every Teacher Needs to Know.”
The books cover topics including the Bible, The
United Methodist Church, the classroom environment, theology, faith
language, living the faith and others.
The entire set costs $19.95. The books may be
ordered from Discipleship Resources at 1-800-685-4370 or http://www.discipleshipresources.org.
When ordering give code 777.
Short Bites
Florahome United Methodist Church in the DeLand District invites all
Florida Conference churches to an all-day outdoor Jesus Rally Oct. 26,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rally includes food, Southern Gospel music and
Christian drama by the Wesley Players. For more information contact
the Rev. Rob Doran at RevRowdy@webtv.net.
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