Washington East District News & Update 7_26_18
Church Conference Training will be held in the District
Date: August 1, 2018
Location: La Plata UMC, 3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata MD, 20646
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Clinton UMC, 10700 Brandywine Road, Clinton, MD 20735
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Date: August 8, 2018
Location: Mt. Zion UMC, 27108 Mount Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 206559
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity UMC, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
We encourage churches to send at least two representatives as we will provide a tutorial.
Please note that you are free to attend
If you have any questions, feel free to contact your District Administrator, Christol D. Medley at .
Save the Date UMM Prayer Breakfast
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
Place: Westphalia United Methodist Church
What: Washington East District United Methodist Men Annual Prayer Breakfast
Time: Registration-8:00am; Breakfast-8:30am
Guest Speaker: Pastor Kermit Moore, Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church
Donation: $20.00
Additional Information: Please contact Minister Cary F. Montgomery
Email:
Cell: 240-381-5914
Young People’s Ministry
Are you interested in or passionate about the future of Young People’s Ministry within the BWC? Now is the time to let your voice be heard! As we realign our ministries for young people, we are seeking feedback and input from our local churches and young people themselves. We invite you to register and participate in one of three focus groups during the first week of September. The data collected will be used to create a strategic plan for Young People’s Ministry within the BWC. For questions or additional information, please contact Cheryl Cook
Youth Pool Party on Aug 19!
Join with
Registration is limited (due to pool capacity) and closes on Sunday, Aug 12. To register yourself or youth, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-ministry-pool-party-tickets-48213106700.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Cook at
or 410-309-3446.
Advocacy & Action
United to Love: Rally for Love, Peace
reCall Summit - October 26-27, 2018
Regular Rate $129 Registering July 10 – August 31, 2018
Dynamic speakers Jim Wallace, founder and editor of Sojourners Magazine and Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, religious leader and
Workshop led by “Just Peace,” a United Methodist center that prepares and assists leaders and faith communities to engage conflict constructively in ways that strive for justice, reconciliation and restoration of community.
http://www.bwcumc.org/events/the-recall-summit/
For more information contact Jo Chesson, Project Manager at 800-492-2525 ext. 490
Leadership Development
School of Congregational Development (SCD) 2018 SPECIAL Online Teaching Event “Live” from San Diego, CA. The School of Congregational Development is a premier event for United Methodist leaders for equipping conference leaders, clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations.
- August 17 (in Spanish Only)
, Presenter : Pastor Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz - August 18 (in English Only)
, Presenters : Genevieve Cavil-Harris, Cedrick Bridgeforth, LarryHygh , Lynda Byrd.
Two Opportunities. Two Languages. Three Maryland Locations. Learn more and register. http://www.bwcumc.org/event/1158902-2018-08-17-2018-scd-momentum-livestream/
Are you looking for ways to connect your skills, talents, and gifts with ministry? Have you ever wondered how to get involved with a wider network of individuals to create a bigger impact? The BWC is restructuring and realigning our areas of ministry to do such a thing! Whether your interest is young people or volunteers in mission, whether you are passionate about immigration or prison ministry, whether you are seeking resources for Safe Sanctuaries or are wanting to attend the latest leadership development training, the BWC wants to help connect you. Visit the Get Connected webpage for opportunities related to Leader Development, New Faith Expressions, Young People’s Ministry, Advocacy & Action, and Abundant Health.