Annual Conference Info

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  • 2012 MS Annual Conference Info
  • 2012 Annual Conference New Registration Procedure
  • Clergy and Church Info
  • 2012 Pre-Conference Briefing

Latest News from the District...

Charlie Laird

Charlie Laird, son of Rev. David Laird who serves Pleasant Hill UMC, will undergo surgery on Monday.  Please keep Charlie in your prayers.

Clergy Robe Needed

Hey All,

I have a 6 Foot 5 clergy member who needs a robe for ordination ceremony.

Does anybody have a spare????

Would you share this with your people.

Thanks Bunches!

Cynthia Dilworth
District Secretary
Meridian District Office, UMC
6210 Hwy 39 North
Meridian, MS  39305
Phone: 601-483-6221
Fax 601-483-0496
Email: CDilworth@MeridianUMC.org

The Strong Black Woman: Rejoicing Together in God’s Abundant Grace

2012 African-American Women’s Leadership Conference
August 23-25, 2012

Early Registration ends June 30!

The 2012 conference focuses on discovering one’s spiritual gifts and how this discovery forms the basis of developing exceptional leadership skills in service to Christ,  the church, and one’s community. Participants will also learn about navigating the challenging world of relationships at every level, whether personal or professional.

The women’s leadership conference is open to all women – lay and clergy,  from young adult to the young-at-heart and beyond. It will be from the unique perspective of what it means to live faithfully as Christians from an African-American female perspective. Participants will also be able to take advantage of opportunities to network and build stronger bonds with other women throughout the church.

Go to our website to find out even more about the exciting experience that is being prepared for those who attend. You do not want to miss this event. It gets better each year and this year will be no exception!  REGISTER NOW

  • Leadership includes: Dr. Sheron Patterson, Rev. Candace Lewis, Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland, and Lucinda Laws, Kendra Ross, and Christal Brown-Gibson 
  • 1.3 CEU’s available
  • www.lakejunaluska.com/african-american-women

Early registration: $99

Registration after June 30: $119
1.3 CEU: $10

Lake Junaluska Conf. & Retreat Center

Word or Thanks

Many thanks to Jimmy James, Ed Flynn, and Phil Smith for the cookout this week at "Holy Conferencing"…..it was delicious and very much appreciated….

Opal Whatley

Opal Whatley, mother of Rev. Milton Whatley(Holly Springs 1st/Waterford) will undergo hip replacement surgery in Jackson on Tuesday.  Please add her to your prayer lists.

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Pre-Conference Workbook

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Leadership Institute October 3-5 2012

Registration Now Open www.cor.org/li2012

The Church of the Resurrection’s Leadership Institute is more than just a conference. With 80 different workshops, pastors, lay staff and volunteer leaders can learn practical, translatable principles that have been key to Resurrection’s ministries. We will share our newest and most innovative ideas of the past year, as well as topics requested by a survey of past participants.

Our keynote speaker this year will be: Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor at Grace Church, A Multi-site, United Methodist Congregation. In addition we have a number of well known authors and leaders who will be offering Pre-Institutes this year.

Workshops are offered in the following areas:

  • Adult Discipleship
  • Children’s Ministries
  • Church Structure & Operations
  • Communications
  • Congregational Care
  • Leadership
  • Media & Worship
  • Missions
  • Student Ministries
  • Worship Arts

In addition we are highlighting a set of workshops aimed at returning participants with a special focus on leading change. 
To Maximize the impact on your church, invite key leaders from every ministry area.  To receive the best rates, register by the deadlines below.

Super Early Bird Deadline – July 6, 2012
Early Bird Deadline – September 7, 2012
Standard Rate – September 8 – October 3, 2012
Young Adult Discount Available

Register now at www.cor.org/li2012

If we can serve you in any way, please contact us at catalyst@cor.org.

Alzheimer’s Walk at DeSoto Central

There will be an Alzheimer’s Walk at DeSoto Central on September 8th.  Anyone interested in joining a group to walk and help raise donations to help research and find a cure?  Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks
Richard Sadler
rosadler47@bellsouth.net

Important Annual Conference Registration

PLEASE remember to register online for Annual Conference. Our district has only had 17 of 55 lay members to annual conference register online!