BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T040000Z DTEND:20100719T035900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission Weekend DESCRIPTION:Registration for Cooperative School of Christian Missions We ekend:  July 16 - July 18.Mission Study Choices: Joy to t he World! Mission in the Age of Global Christianity  The Beauty and Courage of SudanCost:Now through June 15, 2010: Adult and Child: $120 Adult and Child Commuter:  $55 (m eals additional)June 16 through June 30, 2010: Adult and Child:  $170 Adult and Child Commuter:  $80 (meals additi onal) Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Coopera tive School of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Gruml ing, 201 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904 Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Gardner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day. You must re gister for childcare before June 30.Addittional Information: On-site check in at the Grove City Unition Do NOT bri ng any luggage into the Student Union Luggage drop-off wi ll happend outside the dorms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100716T040000Z DTEND:20100719T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission Expedition Weekend: Kindergarten - 4th Grade DESCRIPTION:Registration for Mission Expedition Weekend July 16 - July 1 8.  Mission Expedition is for Kindergarten to 4th grade.All children must be accompanied by an adult attending the adult school.Cost:Now through June 15, 2010 Adult and Child:  $58 Adult and Child Commuter:  $55June 16 through June 30 , 2010 Adult and Child:  $108 Adult and Child Commuter :  $80 Payment: Make checks payable to "Western PA Cooper ative School of Christian Mission" Send to:  Mary Jo Grum ling, 201 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904Childcare: If you are in need of childcare for preschoolers please contact Pam Gardner at 724-794-4500. $10 per day You must reg ister for childcare before June 30.Addittional Information: On-site check in at the Grove City Unition Do NOT brin g any luggage into the Student Union Luggage drop-off wil l happend outside the dorms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100719T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100719T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Imagine No Malaria DESCRIPTION:Meeting w/ Butler District Representatives END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100724T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Laity DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Laity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100726T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communication Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100731T040000Z DTEND:20100809T035900Z SUMMARY:Cherry Run Camp Meeting DESCRIPTION: The regular annual encampment for Cherry Run Camp Meeting s tarts on the last Saturday of July and continues through 2 S undays into the month of August. Cherry Run Camp Meeting dat es back to 1862. The 2010 session will begin on Saturday, Ju ly 31, 2010 and continue through Sunday, August 8, 2010. Wat ch here for the 2010 brochure or go to www.cherryruncamp.org  Cherry Run is dedicated to the cause of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His Spirit delights to be there. Any conduct that would grieve Him is out of place and is a poor witness to others. Let's be conscious of who we are and where we are ."Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together; as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much th e more, as ye see the day approaching." -- Hebrews 10:25  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100802T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100803T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Hope at Home DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100804T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon at PNC park with hundreds of United Metho dists from across Western PA. when the Pittsburgh Pirates ho st the Cincinnati Reds.FREE Clemente t-shirtSection 107 - $2 1 eachLast day to order online is July 28, 2010Must pay befo re tickets will be sent  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100804T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Sessions Executive Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100807T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100808T040000Z DTEND:20100809T035900Z SUMMARY:Rural Life Special Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100809T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100809T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Habitat for Cherry Run Camp DESCRIPTION:www.cherryruncamp.org Volunteers willing to help maintain an d update Cherry Run Camp with repairs and improvements will meet at the camp to work on a variety of projects in a varie ty of skill levels.  The work will be going on all day. Come when you can and leave when you need to go.  Food will be p rovided. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100810T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Prepare/Enrich Training DESCRIPTION:If you want to learn more about pre-marriage counseling or n eed a new idea for helping couples understand the complexity of relationships, consider Prepare/Enrich training. It offe r a great perspective on engaging couples to work on relatio nships to receive the full blessing of the marriage covenant . Prepare and Enrich provides a comprehensive assessment too l for premarriage and marriage enrichment and offers a great way to engage couples to work on relationships. Learn more at www.prepare-enrich.com Choose one of two sessions: Aug ust 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at The United Methodist Cent er .6 CEU’s. Cost $175 including lunch. Click here to reg ister for August 10.  Online registration end July 30, 2010.   September 16 at Grace Church on Grubb Road in Erie. Re gister online at www.prepare-enrich.com. Cost $175; no lunch provided  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100810T040000Z DTEND:20100811T035900Z SUMMARY:Personnel DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100811T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:You Hold the Key DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100811T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Continuing Education and Formation DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100811T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Extension Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100812T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Conference Work Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100816T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodsit Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Evangelism Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:After School Ministry DESCRIPTION:Planning An After-School Ministry?Are there children in your communities who need a safe place to “hang out” after schoo l? Is God calling your church to be involved in an after-sch ool program?If you are thinking about an after-school minist ry program, come to the UM Conference Center on August 17 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more.  The evening will focus on a new c urriculum entitled: Live Right! Learn Right! Eat Right!. It is a Christian-based, comprehensive program, with detailed l esson plans and participatory meal preparation. The material will be presented by its authors, Rebecca Cartus, a Christi an Educator and Gaylor Grant, a professional chef.Teacher tr aining is available and there will also be information on ap plying for grants.This introductory idea session is free, bu t reservations are needed.Registration ends August 9, 2010Cl ick here to register! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100819T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Church and Society DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100819T040000Z DTEND:20100820T035900Z SUMMARY:EM and FR DCOM Training DESCRIPTION:DCOM TRAININGERIE-MEADVILLE and FRANKLIN DISTRICTSThursday, August 19, 201010:00 amGrace UM Church828 N Main StreetMeadv ille, PA 16335(Details to be announced.)  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100819T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Finance Training DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100819T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Council on Finance and Administration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100821T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Managing in a Faith-based Organization DESCRIPTION:Managing a Faith Based Organization: Essential Skills for La ity Led by Jeff Canter, from Step 1 Management ServicesLunch is included. There is no cost, but registration is necessar y.Topics covered will be accountability, decision-making and motivating volunteers. Take some time this summer to improv e your practical leadership skills. The event is open to all clergy and laity.Online registration end August 13, 2010Cli ck here to register! To view the brochure click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100823T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Baseball and Theology DESCRIPTION:Shaun Casey, professor of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theolog ical Seminary, will lead a seminar in Pittsburgh examining t he social, political economic and theological aspects of bas eball from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Aug. 23, 2010 at the United Metho dist Conference Center.   After the class, participants will proceed to the club level at PNC Park for dinner and a Pira te game.Cost Information: $75 includes seminar, lunch, cl ub seat level seats for the Pirates v. Cardinals game and di nner $50 includes seminar and lunch $45 extra game tic ket.  Seminar not included.The seminar is worth .6 continuin g education units.Casey, who also serves as director of Wesl ey’s National Capital Semester for Seminarians, has written on the ethics of the war in Iraq, as well the role of religi on in American presidential politics. He was senior advisor for religious affairs for the Obama campaign. His research i nterests include ethics and international affairs, the publi c implications of religious belief, and the intersection of religion and politics.A graduate of Harvard Divinity School with a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Theology in Rel igion and Society, he also earned a Master of Public Adminis tration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.Onl ine registration ends August 1, 2010Click here for registrat ion! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100823T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100825T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Hickman Room in Use DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100826T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bittner Room in use DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:PITTSBURGH DISTRICT PICNIC DESCRIPTION: PB DISTRICT PICNIC ---    Fri. August 27, 2010           4: 00 - 10:00 PMAdams Ridge Clubhouse, Mars, PA   RSVP to Barb Scandrol at barbarakel@aol.com  or 724-766-7228  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100831T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100903T040000Z DTEND:20100907T035900Z SUMMARY:Christian Singles Retreat DESCRIPTION:Christian Singles Fellowship, a Conference outreach ministry group, offers a retreat for singles September 3-6, 2010. Th is 37th annual event is at Jumonville. Always single, separa ted, divorced or widowed are welcome. Open to singles of all denominations and ages. The speaker will be Conference Evan gelist Roy Gearhart of Cutting Edge Ministries. Through prea ching, workshops, music and drama Roy shares the gospel with people of all ages and works to equip God’s people to effec tively bear witness to Christ today. In addition to inspirin g sessions with the speaker, there are opportunities to part icipate in square dancing, morning devotions, silent auction , campfire, singing and an outdoor worship service. Free tim e is available to visit local attractions, relax on the camp grounds or join impromptu activities.Contact Deborah at 412- 243-8449 or email at stshane@verizon.net   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100904T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100906T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Labor Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T040000Z DTEND:20100910T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100909T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100911T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMM Mtg DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100912T040000Z DTEND:20100913T035900Z SUMMARY:Christian Education Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100912T040000Z DTEND:20100913T035900Z SUMMARY:Franklin District: Sharon First UMC celebrates its 200th ann iversary! DESCRIPTION:HAPPY 200th ANNIVERSARY!!!Sharon - First United Methodist Ch urch is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.  A numb er of festive activities are being planned.  Among them are the Bishop preaching on September 12, 2010 and Charles Wesle y visiting in the Spring to lead a hymn sing. More informati on will come. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100913T040000Z DTEND:20100914T035900Z SUMMARY:The Bishop's Cup DESCRIPTION:Play golf. Save a life.Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, leader of Western PA United Methodists, invites clergy and laity to t he Bishop's Cup. Join this day of golf, fellowship and fun a s you raise money for Imagine No Malaria. Form a team from y our church, agency or community.Every 30 seconds, an innocen t child in Africa dies of malaria. We can make a difference. Malaria causes immeasurable suffering across the African co ntinent. Without treatment, malaria's flu-like symptoms can lead to convulsions, organ failure and death. All of this ne edless suffering is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, transmitted through the bite of a tiny mosquito.Imagine No M alaria is a ministry of the people of The United Methodist C hurch to eliminate death and suffering from malaria in Afric a by 2015. Just as the cross is a sign to us of God’s love, we are called to be a sign of God’s love and commitment to t he world. Learn more at www.ImagineNoMalaria.org.Single golf ers for the Bishop's Cup are $125 each, which covers golf, a cart, lunch, dinner, skill prizes and a contribution to Ima gine No Malaria.The gourmet dinner at 6 pm at the Grove City  Country Clubhouse is included in a golfer's registration an d open to anyone else to attend at $50 per person, which ben efits Nothing But Nets.Click here to download the brochure t o share with others in your church and community!Single golf ers are $125 each, which covers golf, a cart, lunch, dinner, skill prizes and a contribution to Imagine No Malaria.The c lub’s showers are available to golfers before dinner, though golf wear is fine for dinner.Register by Sept. 8. Only the first 72 golfers will be accepted.With questions, contact: T he Rev. Beth L. Nelson, Conference director of Training & Re sources, at 800-886-3382, ext. 228 or beth.nelson@wpaumc.org .   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100913T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:The Bishop's Cup Dinner: Non-Golfer DESCRIPTION:Attend the Bishop's Cup dinner at 6 pm on Sept. 13 after the Bishop's Cup golf outing at the Grove City Country Clubhous e. The gourmet dinner is $50 and proceeds benefit Imagine No Malaria.  Come early to volunteer for the Cup or shop at th e Prime Outlets!Registration ends on Sept. 8.Click here to d ownload the brochure to share with others in your church and community! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100913T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:African American Clergy Women DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100914T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100914T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District-Greensburg DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T040000Z DTEND:20100917T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:  NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC     This concert will be presented in a Pennsylvania prison and is not open to the public.      The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Minist ers’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and the ir spouses from throughout the Conference.       The Ministe rs’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is currently unde r the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.     If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Jo hn V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church , Franklin, PA at 814-432-7052.        The WPA UMC Minister' s Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February , March, April, May, September, October and November. For th e complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Prepare/Enrich Training DESCRIPTION:If you want to learn more about pre-marriage counseling or n eed a new idea for helping couples understand the complexity of relationships, consider Prepare/Enrich training. It offe r a great perspective on engaging couples to work on relatio nships to receive the full blessing of the marriage covenant . Prepare and Enrich provides a comprehensive assessment too l for premarriage and marriage enrichment and offers a great way to engage couples to work on relationships.Cost: $175 R egister by September 2, 2010 at www.prepare-enrich.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100917T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bittner Room in Use DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100918T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Cherry Run Camp Bike Run Benefit DESCRIPTION:Bike run to benefit Cherry Run Camp in Rimersburg PA  Starti ng point to be determined END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mission Centered Ministry-Armagh UMC DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for ways to develop a purpose centered spir itual life to stay focused?Do you need help in creating a st ep by step process for congregations to share their faith?If either of those topics spark your interest, this seminar is for you!Both clergy and liaty are encouraged to attend.Stay ing focused on the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Chr ist for the transformation of the world” is essential for be ing a fruitful congregation. The afternoon session of this s eminar will explore with participants a variety of issues ar ound the mission. Included are the factors that cause congre gations to make decisions and plan ministries that are more reflective of personal preference and comfort than the missi on of Jesus Christ. The seminar will then center on the impo rtance and process of developing spiritual leaders that can help a congregation stay centered on the mission. The specif ic process that will be discussed and detailed is out of our Wesleyan heritage that was at the core of the Methodist mov ement when laity were dynamically involved in the living out of the mission. And that process is the class meeting, wher e a model of a 21st century class meeting with its key facto rs will be experienced and clarified. This seminar will also give practical tools for aligning ministry consistently wit h the mission, especially at the times of planning and repor ting – including results based ministry descriptions for the sake of the mission.In the evening, this session will focus attention on developing a congregation’s ability to do the work of evangelism. The process shared is a model of develop ing in stages the competencies and confidence for persons to share their faith in Jesus Christ – using the educational s ystem as an analogy. The model starts with “elementary schoo l” evangelism, which is service evangelism – using service a s a means of evangelism. Then, participants will explore “mi ddle school” evangelism of faith sharing in their small grou ps. After that comes the “high school” evangelism of testimo nies in worship. Next is “college level” evangelism of invit ational evangelism and proven strategies to engage the congr egation in inviting others. And finally, then comes “graduat e school” evangelism – sharing our faith with someone not of faith in order to help them come to faith. And by following this simple process one step at a time, a congregation can be developed to do the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world consistently and well!Cost: $25 for afternoon and evening sessions, all ma terials, dinner and snacks (0.6 CEUs) $15.00 for afterno on only, all material and snacks (0.4 CEUs) $10.00 for e vening only, all material and snacks (0.2 CEUs) Event Schedu le will be as follows: Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Dinner Evening Session: 6:00 pm- 9: 00 pm. Choose your day and location: September 20th at Armagh United M ethodist Church September 21th at Good Sheperd United Me thodist Church September 22nd at the United Methodist Co nference Center  LEADER: Dr. Doug Anderson is executive dire ctor of the Bishop Rueben Job Center for Leadership Developm ent at Dakota Wesleyan University and also Associate Directo r for Congregational Development for the Indiana Annual Conf erence.  He was a district superintendent and pastor of seve ral growing churches of different sizes in the United Method ist Church.  He has led a variety of practical church semina rs and consultations for over 25 years.  He is a member of t he Academy for Spiritual Formation of the Upper Room.  He ha s taught at the United Methodist School of Congregational De velopment (including Copenhagen, Denmark) for the last 6 yea rs – and taught an intensive and a ministry track again this year in Chicago, IL.  He is the co author with Bishop Micha el Coyner of the award winning book The Race to Reach Out.   And best of all, his seminars are energetic, effective, and fun! Registration ends September 10, 2010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Small Membership Church Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100921T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mission Centered Ministry-Good Shepherd DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for ways to develop a purpose centered spir itual life to stay focused?Do you need help in creating a st ep by step process for congregations to share their faith?If either of those topics spark your interest, this seminar is for you!Both clergy and liaty are encouraged to attend.Stay ing focused on the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Chr ist for the transformation of the world” is essential for be ing a fruitful congregation. The afternoon session of this s eminar will explore with participants a variety of issues ar ound the mission. Included are the factors that cause congre gations to make decisions and plan ministries that are more reflective of personal preference and comfort than the missi on of Jesus Christ. The seminar will then center on the impo rtance and process of developing spiritual leaders that can help a congregation stay centered on the mission. The specif ic process that will be discussed and detailed is out of our Wesleyan heritage that was at the core of the Methodist mov ement when laity were dynamically involved in the living out of the mission. And that process is the class meeting, wher e a model of a 21st century class meeting with its key facto rs will be experienced and clarified. This seminar will also give practical tools for aligning ministry consistently wit h the mission, especially at the times of planning and repor ting – including results based ministry descriptions for the sake of the mission. In the evening, this session will focu s attention on developing a congregation’s ability to do the work of evangelism. The process shared is a model of develo ping in stages the competencies and confidence for persons t o share their faith in Jesus Christ – using the educational system as an analogy. The model starts with “elementary scho ol” evangelism, which is service evangelism – using service as a means of evangelism. Then, participants will explore “m iddle school” evangelism of faith sharing in their small gro ups. After that comes the “high school” evangelism of testim onies in worship. Next is “college level” evangelism of invi tational evangelism and proven strategies to engage the cong regation in inviting others. And finally, then comes “gradua te school” evangelism – sharing our faith with someone not o f faith in order to help them come to faith. And by followin g this simple process one step at a time, a congregation can be developed to do the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world consistently and well! Cost: $25 for afternoon and evening sessions, all materials, dinner and snacks (0.6 CEUs) $15.00 for after noon only, all material and snacks (0.4 CEUs) $10.00 for evening only, all material and snacks (0.2 CEUs) Event Sche dule will be as follows: Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm - 5:0 0 pm Dinner Evening Session: 6:00 pm- 9: 00 pm. Choo se your day and location: September 20th at Armagh United Methodist Church September 21th at Good Sheperd United Methodist Church September 22nd at the United Methodist Conference Center  LEADER: Dr. Doug Anderson is executive di rector of the Bishop RuebenJob Center for Leadership Develop ment at Dakota Wesleyan University and also Associate Direct or for Congregational Development for the Indiana Annual Con ference.  He was a district superintendent and pastor of sev eral growing churches of different sizes in the United Metho dist Church. He has led a variety of practical church semina rs and consultations for over 25 years.  He is a member of t he Academy for Spiritual Formation of the Upper Room.  He ha s taught at the United Methodist School of Congregational De velopment (including Copenhagen, Denmark) for the last 6 yea rs – and taught an intensive and a ministry track again this year in Chicago, IL.  He is the co author with Bishop Micha el Coyner of the award winning book The Race to Reach Out.  And best of all, his seminars are energetic, effective, and fun! Registration ends September 10, 2010  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100922T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Regional VOAD DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100922T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Mission Centered Ministry- United Methodist Center DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to develop a purpose centered spiri tual life to stay focused?Do you need help in creating a ste p by step process for congregations to share their faith?If either of those topics spark your interest, this seminar is for you!Both clergy and liaty are encouraged to attend.Stayi ng focused on the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Chri st for the transformation of the world” is essential for bei ng a fruitful congregation. The afternoon session of this se minar will explore with participants a variety of issues aro und the mission. Included are the factors that cause congreg ations to make decisions and plan ministries that are more r eflective of personal preference and comfort than the missio n of Jesus Christ. The seminar will then center on the impor tance and process of developing spiritual leaders that can h elp a congregation stay centered on the mission. The specifi c process that will be discussed and detailed is out of our Wesleyan heritage that was at the core of the Methodist move ment when laity were dynamically involved in the living out of the mission. And that process is the class meeting, where a model of a 21st century class meeting with its key factor s will be experienced and clarified. This seminar will also give practical tools for aligning ministry consistently with the mission, especially at the times of planning and report ing – including results based ministry descriptions for the sake of the mission.In the evening, this session will focus attention on developing a congregation’s ability to do the w ork of evangelism. The process shared is a model of developi ng in stages the competencies and confidence for persons to share their faith in Jesus Christ – using the educational sy stem as an analogy. The model starts with “elementary school ” evangelism, which is service evangelism – using service as a means of evangelism. Then, participants will explore “mid dle school” evangelism of faith sharing in their small group s. After that comes the “high school” evangelism of testimon ies in worship. Next is “college level” evangelism of invita tional evangelism and proven strategies to engage the congre gation in inviting others. And finally, then comes “graduate school” evangelism – sharing our faith with someone not of faith in order to help them come to faith. And by following this simple process one step at a time, a congregation can b e developed to do the mission of making disciples of Jesus C hrist for the transformation of the world consistently and w ell! Cost: $25 for afternoon and evening sessions, all ma terials, dinner and snacks (0.6 CEUs) $15.00 for afterno on only, all material and snacks (0.4 CEUs) $10.00 for e vening only, all material and snacks (0.2 CEUs) Event Schedu le will be as follows: Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Dinner Evening Session: 6:00 pm- 9: 00 pm. Choose your day and location: September 20th at Armagh United M ethodist Church September 21th at Good Sheperd United Me thodist Church September 22nd at the United Methodist Co nference Center  LEADER: Dr. Doug Anderson is executive dire ctor of the BishopRuebenJobCenter for Leadership Development at Dakota Wesleyan University and also Associate Director f or Congregational Development for the Indiana Annual Confere nce.  He was a district superintendent and pastor of several growing churches of different sizes in the United Methodist Church.  He has led a variety of practical church seminars and consultations for over 25 years.  He is a member of the Academy for Spiritual Formation of the Upper Room.  He has t aught at the United Methodist School of Congregational Devel opment (including Copenhagen, Denmark) for the last 6 years – and taught an intensive and a ministry track again this ye ar in Chicago, IL. He is the co author with Bishop Michael C oyner of the award winning book The Race to Reach Out.   And best of all, his seminars are energetic, effective, and fun ! Registration ends September 10, 2010   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100925T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Partnersteps Training: Sheffield UMC DESCRIPTION:“An Introduction to Shared Ministries Using Partnersteps” ut ilizes principles and practical exercises to help laity and clergy develop and sustain shared (cooperative) ministries.  The training is based on the book Partnersteps by Edward Kai l with Julia Kuhn Wallace. Topics include “Basic Concepts an d Biblical Foundations for Shared Ministry,” “Benefits of Sh ared Ministry,” “Barriers to Shared Ministry,” and “Building Shared Ministries.” This last section examines the six crit ical issues identified by Ed Kail in his book.This training is open to any interested persons. It is recommended for lea ders of existing shared ministries and those who are explori ng possibilities of cooperation between congregations. This event fulfills the training requirement for groups receiving Western Pennsylvania Shared Ministry Grants. Clergy partici pating in the full five hours will earn 0.5 C.E.U.Lunch will be provided for a donation.Training materials will also be provided.Registration ends 9/20/10  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100927T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100927T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100927T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District-Erie Meadville DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping & Retreat Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100928T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Commission on Religion and Race DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100930T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:A Gathering for Women in Ministry DESCRIPTION:All women in ministry are invited to a book discussion on Se ptember 30, 2010 at Panera Bread Company in Cranberry Twp.   We will gather in the back room around 9:30 a.m. Grab your c offee or tea and join us for a discussion that will begin at 10 a.m.We are asking that everyone read this book: This Odd and Wondrous Calling by Lillian Daniel and Martin Copenhave r.   It is available at Cokesbury!   It is a book detailing the public and private lives of two ministers. The book is a delightful read that is so full of wisdom, humor and very p ractical advice. It is engaging and brutally honest about th e life of being in ministry.  This book may help all of us r ediscover the joy of our calling!   How good is your holy im agination? Explore this topic and so many other grace filled ideas. Come and join with your sisters, reflect on the book and support one another. Rev. Sandra Marsh McClain and Rev. Beth Nelson are co-conveners.   There is no charge for this event, but registration is required.  We will also send a l ist of discussion starters and a list of those attending so that you might carpool.Registration ends September 22, 2010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101002T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101003T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:World Communion Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101004T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101004T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District-Connellsville DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101005T040000Z DTEND:20101008T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101005T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101008T040000Z DTEND:20101011T035900Z SUMMARY:Children's Sabbath DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101012T040000Z DTEND:20101015T035900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Great Escape DESCRIPTION: The Great Escape Clergy Retreat, set for October 12 -14 at Antiochian Village, Ligonier  will feature the teaching an d talents of  nationally known storyteller and teacher,Trac y Radosevic.  Tracy holds a DMin from Wesley Seminary. She i s an Adjunct Professor at Wesley as well as the Ecumenical Institute of Theology in Baltimore.  She is also artist in residence at the Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church i n Baltimore. Tracy received her Masters of Religious Educati on from Duke Divinity School and her BA in elementary educa tion from Grove City College.   The title for the retreat is The Word Made Flesh. Workshops will include Biblical exeg esis and analysis for storytelling, and communicating the G ood News for the Digital Age.  1.5 CEU's will be offered fo r this event.  Costs and registration information will be de termined. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101012T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:District Administrative Assistants DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101012T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101014T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101014T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District-Johnstown DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101015T040000Z DTEND:20101018T035900Z SUMMARY:Laity Retreat DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101017T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Laity Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101017T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District-Washington DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101018T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101018T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District - Butler DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101021T040000Z DTEND:20101022T035900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:***THIS CONCERT WILL BE WITH THE CENTRAL PA CONFERENCE MINIS TER'S CHORUS KNOWN AS THE Chi Rho Singers.*** The Western Pe nnsylvania Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and their spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original Ministers’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularl y since then.  There are some members of the Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for more than 40 years .  There were originally two separate choruses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Chorus.  In October, 2 003, the two choruses merged to form the Western PA Conferen ce United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Choru s does eight concerts a year, and is currently under the dir ection of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  T hose who come will have the unique opportunity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing both separately an d together.  There is no charge for admission; however, a fr ee-will offering will be received.  Come out and enjoy an ev ening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you have any questions , please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 814-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thu rsday of February, March, April, May, September, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101022T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Sch of Miss Com Mtg DESCRIPTION:Cooperative School of Mission Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101023T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Womens Annual Meeting Speaker:   Julie Tulloch Womens Division Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101024T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District - Kane DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101025T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101025T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101026T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101026T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District - Franklin DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101027T040000Z DTEND:20101030T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101029T040000Z DTEND:20101101T035900Z SUMMARY:Aldersgate Renewal Retreat DESCRIPTION:Aldersgate Renewal Retreat with Dr. Mark Virkler on Hearing God's Voice.More information to come! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101030T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Partnersteps Training: Washington St UMC DESCRIPTION:“An Introduction to Shared Ministries Using Partnersteps” ut ilizes principles and practical exercises to help laity and clergy develop and sustain shared (cooperative) ministries.  The training is based on the book Partnersteps by Edward Kai l with Julia Kuhn Wallace. Topics include “Basic Concepts an d Biblical Foundations for Shared Ministry,” “Benefits of Sh ared Ministry,” “Barriers to Shared Ministry,” and “Building Shared Ministries.” This last section examines the six crit ical issues identified by Ed Kail in his book.This training is open to any interested persons. It is recommended for lea ders of existing shared ministries and those who are explori ng possibilities of cooperation between congregations. This event fulfills the training requirement for groups receiving Western Pennsylvania Shared Ministry Grants. Clergy partici pating in the full five hours will earn 0.5 C.E.U.Lunch will be provided for a donation.Training materials will also be provided.Registration ends 10/25/10  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101031T040000Z DTEND:20101101T035900Z SUMMARY:Happy Halloween! DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101031T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Reformation Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101101T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:All Saints Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101102T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101103T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Church Professional Training DESCRIPTION:Church Professional Training will be offered November 3, 201 0 at the United Methodist CenterTopic to be covered: Prof essional Boundaries Domestic Violence Prevention Saf e Sanctuaries Dismantling Racism will be offered at a later date.This is a FREE training, but registration is REQUIRED.  Registraiton ends 10/27/10  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101106T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Mtg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Daylight Saving Time ends DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101107T040000Z DTEND:20101108T045900Z SUMMARY:Youth Service Fund Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101109T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101111T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101111T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101113T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Partnersteps Training: Madison UMC DESCRIPTION:“An Introduction to Shared Ministries Using Partnersteps” ut ilizes principles and practical exercises to help laity and clergy develop and sustain shared (cooperative) ministries.  The training is based on the book Partnersteps by Edward Kai l with Julia Kuhn Wallace. Topics include “Basic Concepts an d Biblical Foundations for Shared Ministry,” “Benefits of Sh ared Ministry,” “Barriers to Shared Ministry,” and “Building Shared Ministries.” This last section examines the six crit ical issues identified by Ed Kail in his book.This training is open to any interested persons. It is recommended for lea ders of existing shared ministries and those who are explori ng possibilities of cooperation between congregations. This event fulfills the training requirement for groups receiving Western Pennsylvania Shared Ministry Grants. Clergy partici pating in the full five hours will earn 0.5 C.E.U.Lunch will be provided for a donation.Training materials will also be provided.Registration ends 11/8/10  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101114T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Warren: Grace Church Conference DESCRIPTION:The church conference wil be held at 11:00 am at the Grace U MC of Warren. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101115T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101115T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Small Membership Church Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118T050000Z DTEND:20101119T045900Z SUMMARY:WPA Conference Minister's Chorus DESCRIPTION:   The Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Mini sters’ Chorus is a group of United Methodist Ministers and t heir spouses from throughout the Conference.  The original M inisters’ Chorus was started over 60 years ago, and has been singing regularly since then.  There are some members of th e Chorus who have been singing in the Chorus regularly for m ore than 40 years.  There were originally two separate choru ses: a Ministers’ Male Chorus and a Women’s Ministers’ Choru s.  In October, 2003, the two choruses merged to form the We stern PA Conference United Methodist Ministers’ Chorus.  The Ministers’ Chorus does eight concerts a year, and is curren tly under the direction of Rev. Duane C. Slade and his wife, Muriel Slade.  Those who come will have the unique opportun ity of hearing a blend of men’s and women’s voices singing b oth separately and together.  There is no charge for admissi on; however, a free-will offering will be received.  Come ou t and enjoy an evening of beautiful, sacred music.  If you h ave any questions, please contact Rev. John V. King, pastor of the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, Franklin, PA at 8 14-432-7052. The WPA UMC Minister's Chorus presents concerts on the third Thursday of February, March, April, May, Septe mber, October and November. For the complete 2010 schedule, click on the link below. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101118T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101119T050000Z DTEND:20101121T045900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Spouse Retreat DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a better than ever time away this November wit h other spouses from East Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Conf erences.More than 25 volunteers from East Ohio and Western P A have been meeting, talking and planning this event designe d to let you enjoy networking with others who share your sam e connection with ministry while you participate, as you des ire, in many workshops. The featured speaker is Terri Dalton , presenting Your Life is Your Message: Tools for Living an Authentic Life in a Chaotic World. Accommodations are at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel North of Pittsburgh. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101121T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Christ the King Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101121T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District - Indiana DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101122T050000Z DTEND:20101124T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION:Full Cabinet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101122T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101123T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101125T050000Z DTEND:20101127T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Thanksgiving Holiday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101128T050000Z DTEND:20101129T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Student Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101129T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Communications Commission DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101204T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Emmaus Board DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Walk to Emmaus Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101207T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website District Users DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101207T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101207T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries Finance DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101207T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Camping and Retreat Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101209T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101213T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Staff Grazing Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101217T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Staff Christmas Luncheon DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101220T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101220T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishops Night on the District - Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101221T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Ministry Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101224T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed Christmas DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101227T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Website Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101231T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UM Center Closed New Years DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110104T050000Z DTEND:20110107T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110107T050000Z DTEND:20100110T045900Z SUMMARY:Spark 2K11 DESCRIPTION:Youth retreat for 6th - 12th gradersCheck back for more info rmation! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110113T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110113T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110121T050000Z DTEND:20110124T045900Z SUMMARY:Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations DESCRIPTION:Bishop Robert Schnase will lead this retreat on his popular book of the same name.  Bring a team from your church and be renewed and inspired!Cost: $100 per person Cost inclu des all materials, snacks, two breakfasts and two lunches.Ho using: Hotel reservations are available at the Four Point s by Sheraton Pittsburgh North by clicking HERE $90 per n ight, per roomSchedule:Thursday 7 p.m.  Opening worship a nd communion 8 p.m.  Session 1-  Five Practices of Faithf ul Congregations: A Behind the Scenes Look 10 p.m.  Refre shments and Fellowship timeFriday 7 - 9 a.m.  Breakfast B uffet 9  a.m.  Morning Praise and worship 10 a.m.  Ses sion 2- Congregational Systems:  How Do Our Churches Really Work? Noon - 1 p.m.  Buffet Lunch 1: 30 p.m.  Session 3- Congregation-wide Initiatives and Conversations:  Ideas f or Using the Five Practices Language 3:30 p.m.  Free time to relax and enjoy.  Dinner  on your own 6:30 p.m.  Hymn sing 7:30 p.m.  Session 4- Personal Practice:  What Does the Mission of the Church Have to Do with Me?Saturday 7 - 9 a.m.  Breakfast Buffet 9 a.m.  Morning Praise and Wor ship 10 a.m.  Session 5- Faithful Living:  Patterns and P ractices for Flourishing in the Following of Christ Noon - 1 p.m.  Lunch Buffet 1:00 p.m.  Closing WorshipRegistra tion ends 1/10/10  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110124T050000Z DTEND:20110127T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110128T050000Z DTEND:20110130T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Exec Mission Team DESCRIPTION:UMW Conference Executive Mission Team MeetingComfort Inn But ler END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110203T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Commission on Religion and Race DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110208T050000Z DTEND:20110211T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110210T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110222T050000Z DTEND:20110225T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110302T050000Z DTEND:20110305T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110310T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110315T040000Z DTEND:20110318T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110319T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clinic on Evangelism DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110319T040000Z DTEND:20110320T035900Z SUMMARY:Josh McDowell on Apologetics DESCRIPTION: Josh McDowell God’s Truth Still Matters The Role of Apologe tics in the 21st Century Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:30 am -3 pm  Galloway UM Church196 Seysler RoadFranklin, PA 16323 Di rections: Galloway UMC is located between Franklin and Titus ville just off Route 417. OR the same presentation at Sunday , March 20, 2011 2 pm - 7 pm Trinity McMurray UM Church530 C enter Church RoadMcMurray, PA 15317 Directions: Trinity McMu rray UMC is 15 miles from the intersection of Interstates 70 & 79. Online Registration will be available in the near fut ure at www.wpaumc.org Registration fee: $30 For more informa tion, contact Rev. John Emigh at pastorjohn@johnemigh.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110320T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Clinic on Evangelism DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110320T040000Z DTEND:20110321T035900Z SUMMARY:Josh McDowell on Apologetics DESCRIPTION: Josh McDowell God’s Truth Still Matters The Role of Apologe tics in the 21st Century  Sunday, March 20, 2011 2 pm - 7 pm  Trinity McMurray UM Church530 Center Church RoadMcMurray, P A 15317 Directions: Trinity McMurray UMC is 15 miles from th e intersection of Interstates 70 & 79. Online Registration w ill be available in the near future at www.wpaumc.org Regist ration fee: $30 For more information, contact Rev. John Emig h at pastorjohn@johnemigh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110325T040000Z DTEND:20110328T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet Retreat DESCRIPTION:Location to be determined END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110405T040000Z DTEND:20110408T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110407T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Commission on Religion and Race DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110419T040000Z DTEND:20110422T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110424T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Easter Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110428T040000Z DTEND:20110501T035900Z SUMMARY:UMW Exec. Mission Team DESCRIPTION:UMW Conference Executive Mission Team Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110512T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Global Ministries Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110512T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110517T040000Z DTEND:20110520T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110520T040000Z DTEND:20110523T035900Z SUMMARY:UMW Spiritual Retreat/Mission Trip DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110524T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Education Society DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110525T040000Z DTEND:20110527T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110607T040000Z DTEND:20110609T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110619T040000Z DTEND:20110622T035900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110714T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION:Conference Board of Pensions Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111022T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111111T050000Z DTEND:20111113T045900Z SUMMARY:UMW Exec. Mission Team DESCRIPTION:UMW Conference Executive Mission Team Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR