BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120124T050000Z DTEND:20120125T045900Z SUMMARY:Sessions and Rules DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120125T050000Z DTEND:20120126T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Large Church Pastor Gathering for Kansas East DESCRIPTION:Bishop Jones has invited large church pastors to meet with h im to discuss the important and interesting choices facing t he Kansas East Conference in the next several years."I belie ve God has a great future ahead of us, and I would like to s hare that vision with you," Jones said in the invitation. "A t the same time, I want to hear about the hopes, dreams and concerns God has placed on your heart. Your perspective is i mportant, and I want to be in conversation with you about th e future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas."Clergy wi ll gather with the bishop from 1-3 pm Jan. 25 at Countryside UMC in Topeka. A lunch will preceed the meeting.If you wish to join the bishop for lunch, please RSVP to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@kswestumc.org. Lunch is $7. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120125T050000Z DTEND:20120126T045900Z SUMMARY:Personnel DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126T050000Z DTEND:20120127T045900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126T050000Z DTEND:20120127T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Ethnic Clergy Gathering for K ansas East DESCRIPTION:Bishop Jones has invited ethnic pastors to meet with him to discuss the important and interesting choices facing the Kan sas East Conference in the next several years."I believe God has a great future ahead of us, and I would like to share t hat vision with you," Jones said in the invitation. "At the same time, I want to hear about the hopes, dreams and concer ns God has placed on your heart. Your perspective is importa nt, and I want to be in conversation with you about the futu re of the United Methodist Church in Kansas."Clergy will gat her with the bishop from 1-3 pm Jan. 26 at Lowman UMC in Top eka. A lunch will preceed the meeting.If you wish to join th e bishop for lunch, please RSVP to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@ kswestumc.org. Lunch is $7. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126T050000Z DTEND:20120127T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Women Clergy Gathering for Ka nsas East DESCRIPTION:Bishop Jones has invited women clergy to meet with him to d iscuss the important and interesting choices facing the Kans as East Conference in the next several years."I believe God has a great future ahead of us, and I would like to share t hat vision with you," Jones said in the invitation. "At the same time, I want to hear about the hopes, dreams and conce rns God has placed on your heart. Your perspective is impor tant, and I want to be in conversation with you about the f uture of the United Methodist Church in Kansas."Women clerg y will gather with the bishop from 10 am to 12 pm with lunch following at Lowman UMC in Topeka.If you wish to eat lunch, please RSVP to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@kswestumc.org. Lunc h is $7 per person. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:20120129T045900Z SUMMARY:Commission on Diversity and Advocacy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:20120129T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Laity Gathering - Chanute DESCRIPTION:The Kansas East and West conferences face some important and interesting choices during the next several years. Bishop S cott Jones said he believes God has a great future ahead of United Methodists in Kansas, and he would like to share thos e ideas with the laity of Kansas on where we are in followin g that vision. At the same time, Bishop Jones said he wants to hear about the hopes, dreams and concerns God has placed upon the hearts of laity across the state."Your perspective is important, and I want to be in conversation with you abou t the future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas," Jone s said.There will be two conversations in each conference be tween Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. The final event, Jan. 29, will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend a live eve nt.Questions for the bishop may be emailed to kansasbishop@h otmail.com prior to or during the live web stream.To assist the host churches with preparing for these gatherings, pleas e RSVP to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@kswestumc.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:20120129T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Laity Gathering - Topeka DESCRIPTION:The Kansas East and West conferences face some important and interesting choices during the next several years. Bishop S cott Jones said he believes God has a great future ahead of United Methodists in Kansas, and he would like to share thos e ideas with the laity of Kansas on where we are in followin g that vision. At the same time, Bishop Jones said he wants to hear about the hopes, dreams and concerns God has placed upon the hearts of laity across the state."Your perspective is important, and I want to be in conversation with you abou t the future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas," Jone s said.There will be two conversations in each conference be tween Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. The final event, Jan. 29, will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend a live eve nt.Questions for the bishop may be emailed to kansasbishop@h otmail.com prior to or during the live web stream.To assist the host churches with preparing for these gatherings, pleas e RSVP to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@kswestumc.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120129T050000Z DTEND:20120130T045900Z SUMMARY:Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Laity Gathering & Web Stream DESCRIPTION:The Kansas East and West conferences face some important and interesting choices during the next several years. Bishop Scott Jones said he believes God has a great future ahead o f United Methodists in Kansas, and he would like to share t hose ideas with the laity of Kansas on where we are in foll owing that vision. At the same time, Bishop Jones said he w ants to hear about the hopes, dreams and concerns God has p laced upon the hearts of laity across the state."Your perspe ctive is important, and I want to be in conversation with y ou about the future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas ," Jones said.There will be two conversations in each confe rence between Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. This event will be live- streamed for those who are unable to attend a live event.Qu estions for the bishop may be emailed to kansasbishop@hotmai l.com prior to or during the live web stream.To assist the h ost churches with preparing for these gatherings, please RSV P to Kathie Monroe at kmonroe@kswestumc.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120130T050000Z DTEND:20120131T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120201T050000Z DTEND:20120202T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Fairway DESCRIPTION: Contact Annie Collins (annie@oldmission.org) to register END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T050000Z DTEND:20120205T045900Z SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Conference Board of Laity Meeting 2-04-12 DESCRIPTION:This scheduled meeting is cancelled.Questions?  Please conta ct Oliver Green. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T050000Z DTEND:20120205T045900Z SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Leawood DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120210T050000Z DTEND:20120212T045900Z SUMMARY:Congregational Care Minister Seminar DESCRIPTION:Join executive pastor Rev. Karen Lampe and the United Method ist Church of the Resurrection Congregational Care team for a two-day seminar designed to prepare lay volunteers to work alongside pastors and staff to minister to and care for you r congregation as Congregational Care Ministers.Congregation al Care Ministers (CCMs) are a team of trained lay volunteer s who use their gifts and graces to be the ultimate partner in ministry with the clergy and staff. With this training, t hey will be empowered to make hospital visits, telephone per sons in need of contact, meet one-on-one with individuals in need of a listening ear for prayer and encouragement, offer support to grieving families and proactively seek to encour age and care for individuals in need.Along with these minist ries, some CCMs will be led to administrative tasks such as organizing care schedules or facilitating events or classes. This partnership between lay and clergy will enable you to provide a consistent and deeper level of care to your church family.Topics to be covered: Description and expectation s Methodism 101: a Wesleyan Way of Care Listening and situational role-play Crisis: Being a non-anxious presenc e Visiting the sick, frail and dying Death and funeral ministry Prayer Follow-up care and organization Bo undaries and self-care UM Doctrine and Polity EthicsWo rkshop is 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11. Registration is available online at www.cor.org/CCM-Semi nar.Pastors are encouraged to meet with potential participan ts prior to the seminar. Please review the Church of the Res urrection's recommended requirements and application form fo r CCM's at www.cor.org/CCM-Application.For more information, check out "The Caring Congregation: How to Become One and W hy it Matters" by Rev. Karen Lampe available from Cokesbury or Amazon.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T050000Z DTEND:20120212T045900Z SUMMARY:Biblical Leadership DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Ron Alexander and Dr. Robert Martin.Ro n Alexander is a faculty member of the Kansas Leadership Cen ter.  Ron directs and facilitates a range of community devel opment programs and initiatives throughout Kansas.  He will help us to learn more about what it is to be a leader in Kan sas. His work for the past 25 years has focused on promoting the healthy development of children, families and communiti es and the expansion of civic leadership.   We are excited t o have Dr. Robert Martin, Saint Paul School of Theology, who  has focused his attention on orienting leadership and churc h life sacramentally.  He strives to help people answer the following types of questions:  what exactly is ‘church’ and how can we be church more fully?  How can ministry and missi on be more communal?  How might we incarnate the divine life wherever we are?  His teaching style is energetic, theologi cally grounded, and practically relevant. We are very excite d about the enthusiasm these leaders will bring to this even t. Join us for this interactive, informative and inspiring e vent.    Enacting spiritually based change! See attached bro chure for more information and to register. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211T050000Z DTEND:20120212T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Independence DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120215T050000Z DTEND:20120216T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Ordained Ministry Interviews Feb 15-17 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120215T050000Z DTEND:20120216T045900Z SUMMARY:Nominations Committee DESCRIPTION:This will be a conference call meeting.  Contact the chairpe rson for details. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:20120219T045900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Winter/Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION: Lunch will be provided. Send regrets only to Brenda D avids. Skyping and conferrence call options are available - but preference is to see council members in person. Pl ease car pool. See you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T050000Z DTEND:20120219T045900Z SUMMARY:Cooperative School of Christian Mission DESCRIPTION:The Board of Managers will meet to continue plans for the sc hool scheduled for July 12-14, 2012. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219T050000Z DTEND:20120220T045900Z SUMMARY:8th annual Cajun Shrimp Boil DESCRIPTION:Tickets are available in the church office. Call 620-421-613 0 to reserve yours. $100 - Table for 8$15 - Adult Shrimp Din ner (or 2 for $27.50)$15 - Adult Alternative Dinner (chicken )                        (Please request when ordering)$7.50 - Child’s Shrimp Dinner$3.00 - Child’s Alternative Dinner ( chicken) Proceeds will go to conference apportionments and W esley youth.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219T050000Z DTEND:20120220T045900Z SUMMARY:Basic Disaster Response Training DESCRIPTION:Register by phone or email by February 15 to Julie Pohl, 785 -989-3237, kseastvim@yahoo.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219T050000Z DTEND:20120220T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Holton DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T050000Z DTEND:20120226T045900Z SUMMARY:Connecting with the Haiti Covenant Global Mission Experience DESCRIPTION:The conference Board of Global Ministries and the Haiti Task Force are excited to sponsor, "Connecting with the Haiti Co venant."Featured speakers and workshop leaders will bring in spiration, ways to respond to the needs, information about o ngoing trips and projects, and active workshops for children and youth.As John 15:12 reminds us, "This is my commandment : that you love one another as I have loved you."  In this s pirit we will rejoice as we share how God can use the Kansas East Conference to fulfill our Covenant with the Methodist Church of Haiti.  Together we will listen for and celebrate God's leading.A poster/flier can be downloaded to publicize the event in your church. Download a registration brochure t o share with individuals.On-line registration is available;  from the Home page, choose Online Registration under Tools.R egistration fees:  $15 (adults and youth); $10 (K-6th grades ); free child care (parents provide lunches for the children ) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120226T050000Z DTEND:20120227T045900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Leawood DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120301T050000Z DTEND:20120303T045900Z SUMMARY:Episcopal Area Transition Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303T050000Z DTEND:20120305T045900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Mid-high Confirmation Retreat DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120305T050000Z DTEND:20120306T045900Z SUMMARY:Board of Ordained Ministry Interviews March 5-7 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120305T050000Z DTEND:20120306T045900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Clergy Sexual Ethics Training - Hutchinson DESCRIPTION:All clergy under appointment in the Kansas East and Kansas W est Conferences are required to participate in one of these events as voted at clergy sessions of both conferences in 20 07. Topics will include the lay harassment of clergy policy, Facebook and other social media, and a review of conference policies.Registration is NOT required. Simply be present th e day of the training.Below is a list of other available tra ining dates:   March 22, 2012, Emporia First UMC   Mar ch 26, 2012, at Oakley  UMC   May 5, 2012, at Wichita Ald ersgate UMC   May 16, 2012, at Olathe Grace UMC   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120308T050000Z DTEND:20120309T045900Z SUMMARY:Sessions and Rules DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120311T050000Z DTEND:20120312T035900Z SUMMARY:Taking Charge webinar - Rip a Hole in the Roof...understandi ng and working with the rural poor DESCRIPTION:The theme for the second series of Taking Charge webinars is “Rip a Hole in the Roof,” in reference to the passage about the paralytic and the enthusiasm of his friends who were wi lling to rip a hole in the roof so he could meet Jesus.The p urpose of the webinars is helping the leaders and members of small-membership churches grow and reach out. The webinars can be watched by one person, but they are most effective wh en the whole church or at least the church’s key leaders par ticipate.This is the fourth, in a series of four, free webin ars to be offered:Rip a Hole in the Roof...understanding and working with the rural poor with Rev. Mark Crist and Lonnie BaileyEach one-hour webinar is designed to stand on its own and to help you discover God’s vision for your church.Parti cipating churches will receive help and “next steps” to guid e them following the webinar. Presenters will be available t hrough e-mail after the webinar to help if you have addition al questions.To register online for this free webinar, click HERE. Registration deadline is March 7, 2012.If a group fro m your church wishes to attend the webinar in person, contac t Rev. Carl Ellis at cellis@kswestumc.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314T040000Z DTEND:20120322T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Spring Break Study Trip - Mar 14-21, 2012 DESCRIPTION:For high school students only, this trip is to the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC).Trip flier with registra tion information and trip details is available. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314T040000Z DTEND:20120315T035900Z SUMMARY:Nominations Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120316T040000Z DTEND:20120318T035900Z SUMMARY:Lay Speaking Seminar - KC District DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317T040000Z DTEND:20120318T035900Z SUMMARY:Leadership Team DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120319T040000Z DTEND:20120320T035900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Leawood DESCRIPTION:Please register in advance. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120322T040000Z DTEND:20120323T035900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120322T040000Z DTEND:20120323T035900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Clergy Sexual Ethics Training - Emporia DESCRIPTION:All clergy under appointment in the Kansas East and Kansas W est Conferences are required to participate in one of these events as voted at clergy sessions of both conferences in 20 07. Topics will include the lay harassment of clergy policy, Facebook and other social media, and a review of conference policies.Registration is NOT required. Simply be present th e day of the training.Below is a list of other available tra ining dates:   March 26, 2012, at Oakley  UMC   May 5, 2012, at Wichita Aldersgate UMC   May 16, 2012, at Olath e Grace UMC  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120324T040000Z DTEND:20120325T035900Z SUMMARY:Hunger Bowl-a-Thon DESCRIPTION:The Kansas City District United Methodist Men will once agai n host a Bowl-For-Hunger, Bowl-A-Thon. The event will be hel d at Power Play Entertainment Center in Shawnee, Kansas, on March 24, 2012. This is open to anyone that would like to fi ght hunger in Wyandotte, Johnson, and Leavenworth Counties, as well as the Kansas City Metro Area.  The district had a g reat time last year and extends an invitation for others to come join the fun, fellowship together, and enjoy an all-you -can-eat buffet.  Proceeds will go to area food pantries and UMM local church 2012 projects.Young and old or anyone in b etween, plan to help raise money for the fight against hunge r and 2012 United Methodist Men mission projects.  Access a team registration forms and details about the Bowl-A-Thon.Th e event is sponsored by Kansas City District United Methodis t Men. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120325T040000Z DTEND:20120326T035900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Lenexa DESCRIPTION:Training will take place in the Wesley Room of the main buil ding.  A light snack will be served.  Please register in adv ance to linda.stoker@lenexaumc.org or call the church office at 913-888-5600. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120326T040000Z DTEND:20120327T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120326T040000Z DTEND:20120327T035900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Clergy Sexual Ethics Training - Oakley DESCRIPTION:All clergy under appointment in the Kansas East and Kansas W est Conferences are required to participate in one of these events as voted at clergy sessions of both conferences in 20 07. Topics will include the lay harassment of clergy policy, Facebook and other social media, and a review of conference policies.Registration is NOT required. Simply be present th e day of the training.Below is a list of other available tra ining dates:   May 5, 2012, at Wichita Aldersgate UMC   May 16, 2012, at Olathe Grace UMC   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120326T040000Z DTEND:20120327T035900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Spaces Worker Certification Training - Stilw ell DESCRIPTION: RSVP to Aimee Farrington at children@stilwellumc.org or 913 .897.2101x26.  Classes will be held in the lower level of th e church (use lower level parking lot entrance).  Child care is available, upon request (at least a week in advance, ple ase). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120330T040000Z DTEND:20120401T035900Z SUMMARY:Youth Workers' Gathering 2012 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120331T040000Z DTEND:20120401T035900Z SUMMARY:Early Response Team Training DESCRIPTION:Register via phone or email by March 28 to Julie Pohl, 785-9 89-3237 or kseastvim@yahoo.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120416T040000Z DTEND:20120418T035900Z SUMMARY:Spiritual Formation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Conference Board of Discipleship. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120419T040000Z DTEND:20120420T035900Z SUMMARY:Sonflower Emmaus walk for men DESCRIPTION:The men's walk is from 6:30, Thursday, April 19 to 5:00 Sund ay, April 22. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120420T040000Z DTEND:20120421T035900Z SUMMARY:Icabod Hornet Challenge DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120421T040000Z DTEND:20120422T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Global Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120424T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMC General Conference DESCRIPTION:The General Conference, the highest legislative body of the United Methodist Church, will meet from April 24 to May 4 in  Orlando, FL. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120426T040000Z DTEND:20120427T035900Z SUMMARY:Sonflower Emmaus walk for women DESCRIPTION:The women's walk is from 6:30, Thursday, April 26 to 5:00 Su nday, April 29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120427T040000Z DTEND:20120429T035900Z SUMMARY:2012 Healthy Congregations Retreat DESCRIPTION:The 11th annual Healthy Congregations Retreat for Kansas Uni ted Methodists, part of the Health Fund's Healthy Congregati ons program, brings together Kansas United Methodists who sh are an interest in congregational ministries of health and h ealing integrating the spiritual, physical, mental, and soci al facets of health for lives of Christ-centered wellness an d joy.The retreat is provided at no charge to participants t hrough the sponsorship of the United Methodist Health Minist ry Fund as part of its Healthy Congregations program, design ed to encourage intentional health ministry in Kansas United Methodist churches. Registration starts at 9 a.m. on Friday , and the main retreat will end by 1 p.m. on Saturday. Optio nal post-retreat sessions, including a Faithfully Fit Foreve r leader training, also will be offered. This year, the keyn ote presenter will be Robin Swift, MPH, leader of the Duke D ivinity School Clergy Health Initiative.Key benefits for par ticipants: Discover ways churches can advance health, hea ling, and wholeness in the congregation, the local community , and beyond. Complete training courses for Healthy Congr egations Covenant program certification. Learn how church es can promote lifestyles of healthy activity and food choic es Gain useful information about current health ministrie s in Kansas UM churches Network with others who share a p assion for congregational health ministries Gain renewed personal energy in a scenic retreat setting Receive clerg y and health professional CEUsFor more information and regis tration, visit www.healthfund.org/retreat.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120505T040000Z DTEND:20120506T035900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Clergy Sexual Ethics Training - Wichita DESCRIPTION:All clergy under appointment in the Kansas East and Kansas W est Conferences are required to participate in one of these events as voted at clergy sessions of both conferences in 20 07. Topics will include the lay harassment of clergy policy, Facebook and other social media, and a review of conference policies.Registration is NOT required. Simply be present th e day of the training.Below is a list of other available tra ining dates:   May 16, 2012, at Olathe Grace UMC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120507T040000Z DTEND:20120508T035900Z SUMMARY:Sessions and Rules DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516T040000Z DTEND:20120517T035900Z SUMMARY:Nominations Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516T040000Z DTEND:20120517T035900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Clergy Sexual Ethics Training - Olathe DESCRIPTION:All clergy under appointment in the Kansas East and Kansas W est Conferences are required to participate in one of these events as voted at clergy sessions of both conferences in 20 07.   Topics will include the lay harassment of clergy polic y, Facebook and other social media, and a review of conferen ce policies.Registration is NOT required. Simply be present the day of the training.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120517T040000Z DTEND:20120518T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Ordained Ministry Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:20120520T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference Board of Laity Meeting DESCRIPTION:Questions?  Contact Oliver Green. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:20120520T035900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Topeka DESCRIPTION:Call Diane at 785-806-6410 for reservation. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120524T040000Z DTEND:20120525T035900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120606T040000Z DTEND:20120610T035900Z SUMMARY:Kansas East Annual Conference - June 6-9 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120615T040000Z DTEND:20120617T035900Z SUMMARY:Lay Speaking Seminar - Parsons District DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120617T040000Z DTEND:20120624T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Institute - Session One (June 17-23) DESCRIPTION:Register on-line beginning February 1!  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120623T040000Z DTEND:20120628T035900Z SUMMARY:NUMB Ride (Nebraska United Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger) DESCRIPTION:The Nebraska United Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger celebrate s 17 years this year, and the route will begin and end in Be atrice, Neb., routing through Sabetha and Marysville.NUMB is a benefit ride for the World Hunger projects of the Nebrask a United Methodist Church: Heifer International, Nebraska Fo od Bank, Bread for the World and the United Methodist Commit tee on Relief's Nigeria project.NUMB is open to all interest ed cyclists but is limited to the first 200 riders. NUMB is a 275-mile loop tour. The official start is the Rider's Meet ing Saturday evening, but there is an optional 39-mile ride on Saturday that will include a visit to Homestaed National Monument.Ride registration is $50 before May 1 and $55 after .For more information, visit www.numbride.org or register on lline at http://www.umcneb.org/NUMB  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120625T040000Z DTEND:20120626T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Pensions DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120629T040000Z DTEND:20120630T035900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120715T040000Z DTEND:20120722T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Institute - Session Two (July 15-21) DESCRIPTION:Register on-line beginning February 1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:South Central Jurisdictional Conference DESCRIPTION:Members of the South Central Jurisdiction will meet July 18- 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City to elect bishops and assign bisho ps to episcopal areas. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120730T040000Z DTEND:20120731T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Worlds/Oceans of Fun Event DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120810T040000Z DTEND:20120811T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Old/New Leadership Transition Meeting Aug 10-11 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120821T040000Z DTEND:20120823T035900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Wellness Retreat - Aug 21-22 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120824T040000Z DTEND:20120826T035900Z SUMMARY:Kansas Area UMRF visioning conference DESCRIPTION:Interested persons from Kansas and Nebraska are invited to a ttend.  Contact Ron Williams. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915T040000Z DTEND:20120916T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Global Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920T040000Z DTEND:20120921T035900Z SUMMARY:Safe and Sacred Space Worker Training - Stilwell DESCRIPTION: RSVP to Aimee Farrington at children@stilwellumc.org or 913 .897.2101x26.  Classes will be held in the lower level of th e church (use lower level parking lot entrance).  Child care is available, upon request (at least a week in advance, ple ase). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120921T040000Z DTEND:20120922T035900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120922T040000Z DTEND:20120923T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006T040000Z DTEND:20121007T035900Z SUMMARY:CCYM Christians in Action Mission Event DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121019T040000Z DTEND:20121021T035900Z SUMMARY:Lay Speaking Seminar - Topeka District DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121116T050000Z DTEND:20121117T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Round Up for Hunger Youth Lock In - Nov 16-17 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117T050000Z DTEND:20121118T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Round Up for Hunger DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121214T050000Z DTEND:20121215T045900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130315T040000Z DTEND:20130316T035900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION:location to be determined END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130616T040000Z DTEND:20130617T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session One - June 16-22 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130714T040000Z DTEND:20130715T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session Two - July 14-20 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR