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CONNECTICUT DISTRICT NEWS
JULY/AUGUST 2014 The Connecticut District Office of the United Methodist Church
20 Broadfield Road, Hamden, CT 06517
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ctdistrictumc.org
Resident Bishop: Martin D. McLee Editor: Dorothy Chamberlain
Superintendent: Reverend Kenneth Kieffer Volume 30, Issue 11 ___________________________________________________________________________
Evidently Ken is already in vacation mode because he has submitted this article that he “borrowed” from one of our churches’ newsletters. Author is unknown to us. - Editor Hello, I’m a newcomer to your church: You cannot know the reason I am here this morning. It may be as simple as a move to your community or as complicated as a personal crisis that leads me to seek strength from God. In either case, I am here. I will probably remain here and come back to worship with you next Sunday and the Sunday after that if you will do something for me. Won’t you please? Smile at me as I walk in your door. You are my first impression of the church and this impression will probably stay with me for a long time. Speak to me. I know you want to see your friends and settle that piece of committee business, but I may find it hard to believe that you truly care for “the stranger in your midst”! Tell me good things about your church and minister. I want to believe that I have come to some place where people love each other and where they believe that they are doing something exciting and important for the Lord! Notice me if I am not a family. I don’t want to feel invisible just because I am unmarried, a single parent, a teenager or an elderly person. Talk to me again the second week when I come back, and the third and the fourth. I am still not a part of your church family. Please don’t feel you have “done your duty” by me just because you made a point of greeting me the first week I was here. Invite me to become part of some church group or organization. I need more than worship each Sunday. I need to know that I am accepted and affirmed by the group of people within the church who know me by my first name and who care about me as an individual.
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Hello, I’m a Newcomer article continued – For “starters” invite me to coffee hour after church. If I accept, look for me at the conclusion of the service and take me in to the fellowship hall and introduce me to others. (Don’t just “drop me at the door” or pass me on to somebody else to take care of at coffee hour.) If you can find it in your heart to do these things for me, I will come back the second Sunday, the third and maybe forever! I will worship with you. I may find Christ for the first time and make a commitment to Him! But only if I see what it is like for Christians to live and work together in peace, love and joy.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION COMING YOUR WAY SOON!
The first week in July, you will receive an email from DOODLE that will contain the 2014 Charge Conference schedule. First come, first served! Similarly, the first week in August, you will receive an email from DOODLE that will contain the 2014 schedule for One-to-Ones with the Superintendent. Again, first come, first served!
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KEN KIEFFER’S VACATION SCHEDULE July 7-13 & July 26-Aug. 3 & Aug. 16-24
Dates DS Covering Contact Info July 7-13 Jim Moore (Catskill-Hudson) 845-679-6350 [email protected] July 26-Aug. 3 Adrienne Brewington (LIE) 631-36612396 [email protected] Aug. 16-24 Betsy Ott (NY/CT) 203-348-9181 [email protected]
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NIGHT
BRIDGEPORT BLUEFISH GAME
AUGUST 9, 2014 The Bridgeport Bluefish invite you and your families to join us for 2014 United Methodist Church Night at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. $6 of each ticket sold will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County.
Saturday, August 9
Game Time: 6:05 PM
Ticket price: $15
Stay after the game for Fireworks night!! To reserve your tickets please contact Stacy Toy Kweder at (203) 881-1588 (home) or (860) 681-5793 (cell) or preferred - email at [email protected]. Deadline for Ticket Sales is July 7. Payment due at that time.
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RETIREES BREAKFAST
JULY 17, 2014
We meet at Denny's, 631 Queen St. (Route 10) in Southington, just off I-84, exit 32. We plan to meet on the third Thursdays in 2014. Our Upcoming dates are August 21 and September 18. It helps to know about how many to expect. . Kindly contact Ralph Roy at [email protected] or call 860-620-1711. Call too, if the weather is questionable in case it is cancelled. Please come prepared to share information on any illness, bereavement or other circumstances that should engage the group’s attention.
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Kingswood Campsite
Grown-Up Getaways
Camp's not just for kids and families. Last season's adult sessions at Kingswood were such a hit we're back with four more opportunities for "big people" to connect with creation (while someone else does the cooking).
Woodworking Learning Intensive
Thu - Sun, July 10- 13 Build your own Adirondack chair!
Pastor's Camp Sun - Wed, July 13 - 16 Disconnecting to Reconnect
Doorways into Prayer Thu - Sun, July 17 - 20 How do you engage the Divine? How would you like to?
4th Annual Welding Learning Intensive
Thu - Sun, Aug 21 - 24 Fine tune your skills with experts or learn a new skill from scratch
See more information here …
http://www.kingswoodcampsite.org/adultcamps2014.html Also, check out our new RV sites in the woods
http://www.kingswoodcampsite.org/rvcamping.html
If you have any questions, please e-mail me [email protected]
or give me a call at 845-702-5766. Thanks.
Holly Moore
Program Director,
Kingswood Campsite
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CT District FALL 2014
Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course
Three Saturdays: Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 Cost $15.00
Fellowship 9 am;
Classes begin promptly at 9:30 am, ending by 3:30 pm
CLASS LOCATION: PLAINVILLE UMC, 56 Red Stone Hill Rd.,
Plainville, CT 06062 (Easy access from I-84)
What is a Lay Servant? A Lay Servant is an active, supportive member of a United Methodist congregation who is eager to be in ministry through the church. He/she is well-
informed on scripture, doctrine, heritage, organization and life of the United Methodist Church
and is committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, care giving ministries
and spoken communication. A Lay Servant is willing to initiate ministry in partnership with
clergy and other Lay Servants and willing to improve his/her skills for service. Lay Servant
Ministries offers training opportunities for laity who would like to use their witness, leadership,
and service to inspire others to a deeper commitment to Christ and a more effective discipleship.
Name: ___________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________
Cell Phone: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________ _____________
City / State / Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Church Membership: _______________________________________________ District: ______
Under the guidance of my pastor, I desire to explore my faith journey in the United Methodist
Church by attending the Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course. I realize that I must be present at all
three sessions in order to receive a certification of completion of this course.
_______________________________________ Date Signature of Applicant _______________________________________ Date Signature of Pastor _______________________________________ Signature of Admin. Council Chairperson Date
IMPORTANT: (1) Bring your own lunch. Coffee/tea will be provided. (2) Purchase your book: Cokesbury 800-672-1789 # 9780881776263 $7.48+tax+S&H, or Amazon.com. (3) READ chapters 1 & 2 of Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
Participants book, prior to the 1st class. (4) Obtain the required signatures. (5) Make $15 check payable to CT District. (6) Mail check and registration form to Dorothy Chamberlain CT District Office, 20 Broadfield Road, Hamden, CT 06517 (7) For Questions: Contact Mary Breviigleiri, CT Director Lay Servant Ministries. Phone: 860-307-4611 [email protected]
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Local Pastor’s Licensing School Of the New York Annual Conference
Of the United Methodist Church
2014 - 2015
WHAT? The LPLS offers the prescribed studies necessary for the license as a local pastor in the United Methodist Church. Upon registration you will receive detailed information about the school. WHERE? St. Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT. WHEN? Module 1 October 2-4, 2014 Module 2 November 6-8, 2014 Module 3 December 4-6, 2014 Module 4 January 8-10, 2015 COST? Students who are planning to complete all four modules within a 12 month period will need to make a single payment of $1,100. Students who are planning to complete less than four modules will pay $275.00 per module. (Not from NYAC? – contact Rev. Daunt) ROOM & MEALS The cost includes the room for Thursday & Friday evenings, 3 meals on Friday, and 2 meals on Saturday. SCHEDULE Arrive Thursday evening 7 - 9 PM. Breakfast is at 8 AM, we will begin a 9 AM and will break for meals. We will complete our teachings before dinner.
See application on next page. For more details on modules, check CT District website: www.ctdistrictumc.org
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2014/2015 Local Pastor’s Licensing School Please complete BOTH SIDES of this form and send to:
Rev. Eileen Daunt, 1747 Route 44 55, Modena, NY 12548
Email: [email protected]
The final deadline for receiving a registration is September 1, 2014.
If registration is sent by e-mail, please mail your full payment no later than
September 15, 2014.
Mr/Mrs/Ms
________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
_______________________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone: ______________________________ E-Mail _____________________
Birthdate _______________________ Annual Conference ________________________
Special Medical, Physical, Learning or Dietary Needs
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Current Employment _________________________________________Years ________
Home Church_______________________________District/Conference_____________
Date of Certification as a Candidate for Ministry ________________________________
Identify track of ministry which you plan to pursue:
______ Licensed Local Pastor ______ Deacon _________Elder
Are you presently serving a local church? _________ How long? __________________
Church Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
District/Conference ______________________________________________________
Current District__________________________________________________________
Current dCOM Chairperson (name& address)__________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of District Superintendent:
_______________________________________________________
(Print name and contact information)
______________________________________________________
Signature of Local Pastor Registrar
_________________________________________________________
(Print name and contact information)
______________________________________________________
YOUR MUST INCLUDE A TWO PAGE, TYPED STATEMENT DESCRIBING WHY YOU WANT TO LIVE
OUT YOUR CALL TO PASTORAL MINISTRY IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN THE
WESLEYAN TRADITION. PLEASE GIVE A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
THE UM DOCTRINE OF BAPTISM AND COMMUNION. THIS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR
REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT.
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Local Pastor’s Licensing School application continued –
Candidacy/Clergy Mentor
________________________________________________________________
Mentor contact information (address, phone, email)
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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REGISTRATION QUESTIONNAIRE
You are requested to attach an additional page answering these questions. 1. As you prepare for ministry in the United Methodist Church what gifts do you bring to
that calling?
2. What issues do you recognize in yourself that need to be resolved as you prepare for
ministry?
3. How many sermons have your preached and in what kinds of settings have you
preached?
4. Have you been a worship leader and in what settings were those services conducted?
5. Have you had any preaching or pastoral experience in another denomination and, if so,
which denomination(s) and for how long?
6. Have you had religious course work at or beyond college level in:
(a) Biblical Studies (name course(s) and where taken
(b) Pastoral Care and/or Counseling (describe courses and where taken)
(c) Preaching, Worship Theology, Church History, etc. (name courses and where
taken)
7. List your educational history (include years attended/dates, degree achieved, and major field)
8. High School______________________________________________________________
College__________________________________________________________________
Seminary________________________________________________________________
Other___________________________________________________________________
9. Your Signature____________________________________________________________
Disclaimer: The Local Pastor License is issued by the Bishop, and only in conjunction
with the completion of Candidacy requirements, attendance at Licensing School,
approval from the District Committee on Ordained Ministry, and upon the student’s
appointment within the United Methodist Church.
Checks are to be made payable to the NYAC. Confirmation, a schedule and a list of
requirements will be sent to registered persons. General questions may be directed
to Rev. Eileen Daunt: [email protected] or 845-883-6372
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OUTREACH MINISTER NEEDED MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UMC in MILFORD
POSITION OPENING: Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, Milford,
Connecticut, (www.mtm-umc.org) a 550 member progressive congregation and part of
the Reconciling Ministries Network, seeks an Outreach Pastor. This 15-20 hour per week
position will develop and implement plans in Christian education, youth ministry,
evangelism and member care, and worship. Sundays, at least one weekday and some
evenings required. The ideal candidate will work well with volunteers and staff and will
demonstrate proven ability to work as a team to build relationships and achieve shared
goals. Ordination preferred but not required; undergraduate degree preferred but not
required. Computer and electronic messaging skills required; social media and electronic
worship communication skills preferred. Worship leadership experience preferred.
For a full position description, interested candidates should e-mail (no calls) resume and
cover letter (one page each) to [email protected]. Application deadline: July 28,
2014.
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DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO PREACH, HELP IN VISITATION OR PLAY THE ORGAN ON A TEMPORARY BASIS?
Trudy Brady is a Deacon in our Conference, an organist and she holds a CT PLC license who is available, on a temporary basis, to churches in our District needing someone to preach, or help out in visitation or play the organ.. She was the organist at First UMC in Wallingford for 30 years. She is presently a victim’s advocate at Meriden/Wallingford Chrysalis. If you are interested, contact Trudy at 203-265-3971 or 272 S. Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
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WORKSHOP ON THE MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE
INDICATOR Loving and Serving Others Better by Knowing Yourself Better
For Lay Servants and Others!
Led by Rev. Dennis Winkleblack
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Location:
Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT 06109
Sign in and Fellowship 10 am to 10:30 am
Workshop 10:30 am to 3:30 pm with ½ hour lunch – please bring a
lunch.
In saying “Love your neighbor as yourself,” Jesus expressed a truth too often overlooked: we’re blessed or hindered in following Jesus by how we love ourselves. And the first step in loving ourselves suitably is understanding how God has uniquely gifted us. In a fun, non-threatening atmosphere, Dennis will lead participants to better understand themselves, appreciate differences in others, enjoy richer relationships, work smarter and fulfill their life’s purpose more creatively. Utilizing the most widely employed personality assessment tool in America, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Dennis is experienced in helping Christians love and serve others better by knowing themselves better. Some good news in advance: There are no inferior types! Rev. Dr. Dennis Winkleblack is a retired United Methodist pastor living in Simsbury, Connecticut. In a 41 year ministry in the New York Conference, Dennis served 8 churches, was a district superintendent for seven years and served another seven years as Assistant to the Bishop. Certified by the Center for Application of Type in 1995, Dennis has led numerous Myers-Briggs workshops for laity, clergy and the Cabinet.
Cost $30 (due to cost of testing materials) Registration: Please make a check payable to CT District and mail check and registration form to Dorothy Chamberlain CT District Office 20 Broadfield Road Hamden, CT 06517 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact Rev. Dennis Winkleblack [email protected] Your Name: _________________________________Home Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________ Address: _____________________________City__________________State______Zip______
Church________________________________________District___________________
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PLEASE CONTINUE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Rachel Ye Kim (New Haven: St. Andrews), her husband Tom and children Elizabeth and Jonathan. Rachel is undergoing treatment for a malignant tumor on her brain.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Paul Fleck (New Milford) who was ordained an Elder at Annual Conference. Martha Epstein (Monroe) and Michelle Lewis (formerly East Berlin), who
were commissioned at Annual Conference. Barbara Marks (Branford) who was recognized as a Certfied Lay Minister at
Annual Conference. Jane Wakeman (Bridgeport: Golden Hill) who was commissioned a
Deaconess at Annual Conference
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO PASTORS IN NEW
APPOINTMENTS IN OUR DISTRICT
James Midgley Ansonia First/Seymour Joseph Piccirillo Avon: Memorial Kathleen Patterson Bakerville Esau Greene Bloomfield Peter Brown Canaan Jay Kim East Berlin John Parille Gaylordsville Rhonda Taylor Hartford In Koo Chung Huntington Peola Hicks Naugatuck Ximena Varas New Haven: St. Andrews Ronald Cox Newington Gerald “Jerry” Jones North Haven: Faith Cindy Hayes Thomaston David Piscatelli Trumbull: Nichols Steven Kim Watertown Sung Mu Lee West Haven: First and Wesley
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Fall Clergy Meeting
Thursday, Sept 18, 2014 Seymour UMC
90 Pearl Street, Seymour, CT 06483
9:30 Coffee and… 10:00 Worship and business
11:45 Lunch.
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Bishop’s Tri-District Retreat
Sept 19-20, 2014 Stony Point
Clergy are expected to attend both fellowship and learning events.
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THE CONFERENCE HAS A NEW CONNECTIONAL
MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Please welcome Claude Gooding, the new Conference Connectional Ministries Director. He replaces Ann Pearson who retired this June. If you have need to contact him at the Conference Center, you can do so by calling 914-615-2233 or sending an e-mail to him at [email protected]
CONNECTICUT DISTRICT IS ON FACEBOOK!
CHECK US OUT
nyac connecticut district
Have your local church events posted on our District Facebook
page by contacting Ximena Varas at:
CHECK OUT OUR DISTRICT WEBPAGE
www.ctdistrictumc.org
Do you want to have an event posted on our webpage? Contact
Bud Cochran at [email protected]
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