BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120425T040000Z DTEND:20150426T035900Z SUMMARY:World Malaria Day DESCRIPTION:World Malaria Day is April 25. Use this new church bulletin insert to bring awareness to this day and what United Method ists are doing to combat this preventable but often deadly i llness.EVERY 60 SECONDS, MALARIA CLAIMS A LIFE IN AFRICA — Y ET IT IS A PREVENTABLE DISEASE.Imagine No Malaria aims to al ter this statistic by enriching the quality of life for mill ions of families across Africa and supporting programs that target at-risk populations like children and pregnant women. Since 2010, your gifts have sent thousands of community heal th workers door-to-door teaching families how to avoid the d isease and providing them with insecticide-treated bed nets. They tell families how to use bed nets, obtain access to di agnostic testing and medicine, and improve sanitation.The Un ited Methodist Church, together with African partner countri es, is lighting a pathway beyond basic humanitarian aid. We are empowering a continent to overcome Malaria.UMCOR provide s emergency relief in many areas of the world. To find out m ore about this and other UMCOR ministries, please visit umco r.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130511T040000Z DTEND:20130512T035900Z SUMMARY:Co-Ed Disaster Response Skid Loader Training DESCRIPTION:Attend training to learn how to operate skid loader equipmen t as a part of the Emergency Response Team and provide local relief for tornados, ice storms, and other disasters. When: Saturday, May 11, 9-11am (Classroom Training) and 11-5pm (F ield Training) - Note that classroom training is a prerequis ite for the field training. Where: Classroom training on the Leawood Campus of Church of the Resurrection, West Bldg., R m 2202. Field Training at Camp Timberlake, 8285 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS Register: Required - please sign-up online .  Cost is $50 for training materials. Who: Those interested in becoming part of Resurrection's first response team thro ugh Reach & Restore are encouraged to attend this course. Yo u must be 18 or older. This course will impart rules and pra ctices necessary for safe operation of skid-steer loaders an d their various attachments. Topics covered will include wei ght distribution, load rating, maintenance, controls and the ir functions, safety features, and maneuvering. Special att ention will be given to working with the bucket and the grap ple attachments. Upon completion, class members will receiv e a Completion Certificate and a Wallet card. This informat ion will be kept on record with Reach & Restore and used to determine who can operate equipment during a call out.For mo re information, contact Troy Herrick at tdhsuccess@aol.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130515T040000Z DTEND:20130516T035900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130517T040000Z DTEND:20130518T035900Z SUMMARY:Deadline to order meals for Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130517T040000Z DTEND:20130520T035900Z SUMMARY:Next Level Prison Ministry summit DESCRIPTION:The epidemic of incarceration has reached an all time high, especially for people of color. The Bible commands us to pra y for people in prison and minister to the least and the los t, empowering them with the word of God and sending forth pe ople to make a difference.The Next Level Prison Ministry: Mo dels that Transform Lives summit offer a full day of strateg ies and best practices focusing on sharing the need for pris on ministry, starting prison ministry work and learning to b e more effective ministering to people in prison.Registratio n for the summit is $25.Get more information and register at www.nextlevelprisonministry.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130519T035900Z SUMMARY:Bike Blessing and Breakfast DESCRIPTION:For more information click HERE. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130520T035900Z SUMMARY:Change the World 2013 - May 18-19 DESCRIPTION:Join United Methodists around the globe in changing the worl d, one community at a time. Register your event or seek idea s on the Change the World website.Download resources:Change the World Facebook Cover 1Change the World Facebook Cover 2C hange the World badgeChange the World infographicChange the World customizeable flier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130519T035900Z SUMMARY:Early Response Team Training - Leawood DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday, May 18th, 9:00 am-4 pm. Please bring your ow n sack lunch. Where: Rooms 2200 and 2201, West Building, Lea wood Campus Register: Required - please register online. If this class is full, please look for another date or contact Jerry O'Donnell (see below) to be put on a waiting list.Who: Those interested in becoming part of Resurrection's Early R esponse Team through the Reach & Restore Ministry of Beyond Kansas City Missions. This volunteer group could be called o ut to minister in disaster situations within our 7 state jur isdiction or elsewhere if requested. Trainers: U.M.C.O.R Cer tified Trainers include Peter Marsh, Jerry O'Donnell, Julie Pohl and Don Wales. (Depending upon availability) This train ing provides certification by U.M.C.O.R. for Early Responder s through the United Methodist Church and American Red Cross . The class will cover the various stages of disasters, vari ous levels of response, team organizations, safety and equip ment training. It will also educate the new affiliate in reg ards to specialized training and paperwork necessary to assi st in a declared disaster area. There will be group and indi vidual training modules used to test your skills as well as an over all assessment at the end of the class. Scenarios in clude but are not limited to Tornados, Hurricanes, Ice Storm s and Floods.Fee: Fee for this training is $25 to be paid up on registration online. Newly certified members will also ne ed to complete the Safe Gatherings child protection training online (background check is included) unless you are curren tly certified in Safe & Sacred Spaces. You will receive a Ju risdictional Card and a U.M.C.O.R photo I.D. noting your spe cific training. Your photo I.D. must be presented and worn w hile at a disaster site. You will only receive the I.D. afte r you have completed Safe Gatherings or provide documentatio n of current Safe and Sacred Spaces certification. For quest ions, contact Jerry O'Donnell at jerry@pandjpartners.com or 913-669-6619. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130520T040000Z DTEND:20130521T035900Z SUMMARY:CFA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130523T040000Z DTEND:20130524T035900Z SUMMARY:Parsons District Care and Share DESCRIPTION:Parsons District Care and Share meeting starts with a meal a t 6pm ($5 donation requested) followed by the meeting from 6 :30pm to 8pmFocus-Guest Quest-Harry Disbrow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130524T040000Z DTEND:20130525T035900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Family Night at the Royals DESCRIPTION:Conference United Methodist Men of Kansas and MIssouri spons or "United Methodist Family Night at the K" each summer. Thi s year's event will be the 22nd year.   On Friday, May 24, t he KC Royals will play the Los Angeles Angels.  All families are invited.  This is "buck night" (hot dogs, small soft dr inks, and peanuts are only $1).  Game ticket also admits a p erson to the Royals Hall of Fame.  Come early for outfield p laza activities and a fireworks show after the game.Download a flier for more information, and make your plans now.Ticke t order deadline is May 10, 2013.$12 per person ticket price ; $10 reduced rate for a group of 35 or more$9 reduced parki ng pass for the night.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130526T040000Z DTEND:20130527T035900Z SUMMARY:Churchwide Special Sunday: Peace with Justice DESCRIPTION:General Conference created six unique Special Sundays to hel p congregations work with communities, rebuild shattered liv es, strengthen self-sufficiency, encourage partnerships, nur ture Native American ministries, model peace and justice, pr ovide scholarships and loans for United Methodist students, and much more. You can celebrate these Special Sundays at an ytime of the year.Your generous gifts for the Peace with Jus tice Sunday offering will support Peace with Justice mini stries in your local annual conference Peace with Justice ministries in the U.S and Globally. These funds are distrib uted by the General Board of Church and Society.Click HERE f or more information about Peace with Justice Sunday.Click HE RE to download a PDF of the 2013 Mini Poster. Click HERE to download a PDF of a children's sermon specific to this Speci al Sunday topic.Click HERE for links to other downloadable r esources from UMCGiving.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130527T040000Z DTEND:20130528T035900Z SUMMARY:Memorial Day - Conference Office Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130528T040000Z DTEND:20130601T035900Z SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School Youth Leader Training DESCRIPTION:The problem many churches face is that they don’t have enoug h leaders to lead Vacation Bible School. To help with this p roblem, the Kansas Center for Small Membership Churches and Kansas Wesleyan University have developed a training program to train middle and senior high school youth to teach and l ead VBS to help develop more leaders in the local church. Re ad Carl Ellis' blog post.The Leadership Camp at Kansas Wesle yan University Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 will h elp youth develop skills in leading Bible Stories, songs, ga mes, opening exercises and crafts. In addition, they will le arn how to build a team and lead small and large groups. In short they will learn how to participate in the VBS dance. T he Leadership Camp leaders have a love for Vacation Bible Sc hool and for developing others to lead. They will help camp participants realize how important they are to their local c hurch’s Vacation Bible School.Here are some important detail s you will want to know: Who: Students who will be in the 7th – 12th grade starting fall 2013. Sponsors welcome. W hen: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, – 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 31. Where: Kansas Wesleyan University Campus, Salina Kan. Wh y: To learn leadership skills necessary to build a team, and lead small and large groups Cost: $60 Students will s tay in Kansas Wesleyan University residence halls.VBS traini ng documents to download: Camper Application Health Au thorization Request to Administer Medication END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130530T040000Z DTEND:20130602T035900Z SUMMARY:Kansas East Annual Conference - May 30-June 1 DESCRIPTION:http://www.kansaseast.org/pages/detail/1096  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130531T040000Z DTEND:20130601T035900Z SUMMARY:Memorial Service at Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130601T040000Z DTEND:20130602T035900Z SUMMARY:Retirement/Ordination/Commissioning Services DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130603T040000Z DTEND:20130604T035900Z SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Training: Missions and Social Concern s DESCRIPTION:Web sessions: June 3 - 28, 2013Registration Deadline: May 20 , 2013To download a registration form, click here.It is envi sioned to offer an understanding of United Methodist missi on theology as well as some mission education program ideas and methods to pastors, lay and ordained, through a partne rship with annual conference board/committee/teams on Glob al Ministries, with an organized opportunity for reflectio n on mission and mission theology from the United Methodis t perspective.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130607T040000Z DTEND:20130608T035900Z SUMMARY:UMM 4-Person Golf Scramble DESCRIPTION:The four-person golf scramble event benefits Meals for Milli ons. The event is hosted by the Kansas East Conference Unite d Methodist Men.Entry fee:  $75 per person; $300 per team.  Entry fee includes green fee, cart fee, prizes, tee package, and a meal with beverages after the round.12 Noon Putting c ontest1 PM Tee-offEarned and random drawing prizes will add to the fun! Access the Official Entry Blank for complete det ails. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130608T040000Z DTEND:20130609T035900Z SUMMARY:Refresher Co-Ed Disaster Response Skid Loader Training DESCRIPTION:Attend training to refresh what you have already learned in a previous skid loader class. This will be FIELD TRAINING O NLY and you MUST have already taken the initial skid loader training class.  When: Saturday, June 8, 9 am - 4 pm (Bring a sack lunch.) Where: Camp Timberlake. 8285 W 179th St, Over land Park, KS Register: Required - please sign-up online.  C ost is $50. If this class is full, please check for future c lasses. If these too are full, contact Troy Herrick (see be low) to be put on a waiting list. Who: Those that have alrea dy been skid loader trained but have not had much experience operating a skid are encouraged to attend this refresher co urse. You must be 18 or older. This course will review rules and practices necessary for safe operation of skid-steer lo aders and their various attachments. Class participants will take turns operating the skids and serving as the safety le ad. Special attention will be given to working with the buck et and the grapple attachments. This information will be ke pt on record with Reach & Restore and used to determine who can operate equipment during a call out.For more information , contact Troy Herrick at tdhsuccess@aol.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130608T040000Z DTEND:20130617T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Light Construction Trip to Honduras DESCRIPTION:Journey to HondurasFirst United Methodist Church of Lawrence When: June 8 – 16, 2013Where: Subirana, HondurasTeam Project : Stove project, worship, fellowship – Stove project is thro ugh the UMC Health Ministries. The team will split up, after training, and go to individual homes throughout the area an d rebuild part of their wood-burning stove with outside vent ilation.Why: Because God calls us to go out to help and serv e others!Team Size: Maximum 18Cost: $1200 – 1500 (subject to airfare); $100 due with application; $700 due by March 10; balance due April 15.Applications: Available on church websi te or contact Paula Biggar. Applications due as soon as poss ible, no later than: March 1, 2013, but early application is encouraged as the team may fill up fast.Applications: Forms are available at www.fumclawrence.org/401531. Print off for ms, fill out and mail to: FUMC, Honduras Mission, 946 Vermon t, Lawrence, KS 66044. Forms required up front include: A pplication Covenant Medical form All three forms are d ue with $100 application deposit. Remaining forms due at tra ining.Qualifications: A desire to help others!Accommodations : We will be staying in 2 dormitory type rooms at the Pastor ’s home. Meals will be taken with Pastor Rafael at his home. Requirements: Safe Gatherings – UMC online training (contact Paula for more information); Team training (mandatory): May 5, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – FUMC LawrencePhysical Requirem ents: Ability to walk to work site and do physical labor in hot conditionsTypical daily work schedule: Wake up: 6:30 am Breakfast: 7:00 Work: 8:00 – 4:00. Drinking water a vailable Lunch: Hot lunch served usually from 12:00 – 1:0 0 Rest and Worship: 4:00 – 6:00 Dinner: 6:00 Team d evotional: evening after dinnerWorship: We will attend a var ious services in the evenings during the work week in additi on to services on Sunday.Cultural day: The last day of our t rip will be a cultural visit.Conditions: Temperatures could range from around 75 – 90+ degrees. Work outside could be in hot conditions, although there is often an afternoon rain s hower. Drinking water available and rest breaks encouraged a s needed. Moderate walking from church/lodging site to membe r’s homes 3 – 4 times a day is possible depending on site.Ch eck out VIM website and look under missions. www.gbgm-umc.or g/hondurasini/FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Paula Biggar at 785-749-4737 or paulakbiggar@sunflower.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130611T040000Z DTEND:20130612T035900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Clergy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130615T040000Z DTEND:20130616T035900Z SUMMARY:Co-Ed Disaster Response Chainsaw Training DESCRIPTION:Attend training to be a part of the Chainsaw Brigade and pro vide local relief for tornados, ice storms and other disaste rs.   When: Saturday, June 15, 9 am-12 pm (Classroom Trainin g) and 12 pm -5 pm (Field Training) - Note that classroom tr aining is a prerequisite for the field training. Where: Blue Springs Campus, 601 NE Jefferson St, Blue Springs, MO 64014  Register: Required - please sign-up online.  Cost is $25. A ge: You must be 18 or older to attend chainsaw training. Tra iner: Gary Bernhardt This is a two part training, which incl udes a 3-hour classroom training, and an 4-hour field traini ng.  Classroom Training is a pre-requisite to the Field Trai ning.  Both trainings are required to operate chainsaws as a part of the Reach & Restore emergency response team.  In th e training you will: Understand how to work together as a chainsaw crew in disaster areas Learn how to safely oper ate powered equipment Practice different cutting techniqu esFor more information, contact Gary Bernhardt at bigdawgsbb q@hotmail.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130615T040000Z DTEND:20130616T035900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130616T040000Z DTEND:20130623T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session One - June 16-22 DESCRIPTION:2013 Theme:  Animated Christians Drawn Together by ChristYou th completing 8th-12th grades are invited to experience powe rful worship and awesome relationship-building in small grou ps.  A program ministry of the Conference Council on Youth M inistry, Institute is a week of Christian spiritual growth a nd faith development as this Christian community is taught t o receive and give supportive care as modeled by Jesus.  Ins titute is intentional about making disciples for the transfo rmation of the world.Early bird registration is $335 by Apri l 1.  Standard registration April 2 until registration close s June 12 is $375.  A minimum $100 payment must accompany ea ch registration.  Pictures will be available for an addition al $8 each.For event details access the Institute page here.   Or check Institute on Facebook.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130617T040000Z DTEND:20130629T035900Z SUMMARY:Licensing School - June 17-28 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130618T040000Z DTEND:20130703T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Leadership Development in Malawi DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: June 18-July 2, 2013Cost: $3,500 (includes airfa re, transportation, lodging, meals)Application & additional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline: March 18, 2013 Early Registration discount of $100 if application and d eposit received by December 18, 2012 Safe Gatherings Trai ning (Required):  Register and complete training online.   Trip Training (Required): April 20, 11:00am - 4:30pm Leawo od Campus, East Bldg room 221/222 Commissioning date: Apr il 20, 4:30 Firestone Chapel Team Debrief (Required): TBD Are you interested in Missions in Malawi? In addition to pro viding clean water through deep water wells, teams will part ner alongside the United Methodist Church in Malawi, support ing church leadership nationwide. Please consider joining th is team if you are interested in supporting the development of local leaders in Malawi. We need people at all levels inc luding organizers, facilitators, speakers and support staff; or if you have been involved in leadership development prog rams in the past we could adapt your curriculum to Malawi. T he aim of the training is to enhance leadership skills of mi nisters and lay leaders in local churches through the follow ing contextual and experiential trainings: Training in bi blical and African contextual leadership models Training in mission readiness Strengthening the ministerial family life Training in holistic stewardshipWhile in Malawi you will have the opportunity to meet people who truly know wha t it means to rely on God for their daily bread, to build la sting relationships with the Madisi community, and to experi ence the unforgettable worship of our African brothers and s isters.  The music and dancing is too contagious to ignore.  You will see the beautiful countryside and experience “The Warm Heart of Africa.”  The people of Malawi are proud of th is nickname and the fact that their country has never been i nvolved in a war.  You will have the opportunity to experien ce a very simple lifestyle, and will return with a new under standing of what it means to have plenty. To expand your exp erience, cultural days have been added to the trip. The team will experience the Apartheid Museum as well as an overnigh t safari in Plainsburg National Park. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130618T040000Z DTEND:20130703T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Leadership Development in South Africa DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: June 18-July 2, 2013Cost: $2900 (includes airfar e, lodging, meals, ground transportation in Africa, an overn ight safari and 2 cultural days)Application & additional inf o: Online Application/Deposit Deadline: March 18, 2013 Early registration discount of $100 if registered by: Decem ber 18th, 2012 Safe Gatherings Training (Required): Regis ter and complete training online. Trip Training (Required ): April 20th 11am-4:30pm, Room 221/218 East Building, Leawo od Campus Commissioning date: April 20th, 4:30pm Fireston e Chapel Team Debrief:  TBAChurch of the Resurrection has been in relationship with local, African church leaders for more than ten years. We began sending mission teams to Afri ca in 1998, serving through two distinct partnerships associ ated with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Resurrect ion partners with the Clerpine Circuit in children, youth an d adult programs including Vacation Bible camp, youth leader ship training, and adult education conferences/events. Pleas e consider joining the June 2013 team if you are interested in supporting the development of South Africa. We need peopl e at all levels including organizers, facilitators, speakers and support staff or if you have been involved in leadershi p development programs in the past we could adapt your curri culum to South Africa. The aim of the training is to enhance leadership skills of ministers and lay leaders in local chu rches through the following contextual and experiential trai nings: • Training in biblical and African contextual leaders hip models• Training in mission readiness• Strengthening the ministerial family life• Training in holistic stewardship T o expand your experience, cultural days have been added to t he trip. The team will experience the Apartheid Museum as we ll as an overnight safari in Pilansburg National Park. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130621T040000Z DTEND:20130623T035900Z SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Seminar (June 21-22) DESCRIPTION:Consult Lay Servant News for details. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130622T040000Z DTEND:20130623T035900Z SUMMARY:Worship Design Studio Workshop DESCRIPTION:Worship Design StudioOne-Day Workshop with Dr. Marcia McFeeS t Paul's UMC Lenexa7740 Lackman RdShawnee Mission, KS 66217S aturday June 22, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Inspirational, experiential and interactive day of learning and worshiping ! Marcia shares her concepts for enhancing your worship that are applicable no matter the style or size of your church. Make worship more sensory-rich, more deeply spiritual, more participatory and anticipatory. Have more ease, more fun and less stress planning worship week after week. This workshop is especially productive for churches who bring multiple pe ople – taking the shared experience, enthusiasm, tools and p lanning strategies back together for continued conversation and implementation! Workshop schedule: 8:30am – Registrat ion Begins 9:30 – Session 1:  Creating Worship with Deep Soul - In this session Marcia will introduce what she means by "M-M-Good" Worship and why this is the most exciting time in worship history to be planning worship - no matter the " style!" 10:45 – Break 11:00 – Session 2:  Think Like a Filmmaker - What can we learn from filmmakers that can info rm our work in offering the greatest Story ever told in sens ory-rich ways?  Why do we need sensory-rich worship and how can we do it in large as well as in small churches with smal l budgets and volunteers? 12:30-1:30 – Lunch 1:30 – Se ssion 3:  The Politics of Change - With lots of interactive music we will explore the various rhythms of worship vocabul aries and why we benefit from utilizing a diversity of rhyth ms through the liturgical year (AND why we get into "worship wars" and how to avoid it). 2:15 – Break 3:00 – Sessi on 4:  "O Lord, Is it Sunday Already?!" - Worship planning c an be relentless with Sunday coming EVERY week!  We'll talk about planning substantive and vital worship without getting burned out, drawing on the model offered in Marcia's Worshi p Design Studio. 4:00 – DepartClick here to register onli ne.  Registration fees: At the Door Workshop Fee - Single : $45.00 Register Online Workshop Fee - Single - PayPal n ow or check at the door: $35.00 At the Door Workshop Fee - Team (4 or more from the same church): $140.00 Register Online Workshop Fee - Team (4 or more from the same church) - Paypal now or check at the door: $125.00If you need more information, contact Jordan Decker at Peace by Peace Product ions at 510-301-8429 or jordan@marciamcfee.com All denominat ions are welcome.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130704T040000Z DTEND:20130705T035900Z SUMMARY:Independence Day - Conference Office Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130706T040000Z DTEND:20130714T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Light Construction Trip to Honduras DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: July 6-13, 2013Cost: $1500.00 (includes airfare, lodging and meals)Application & additional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline: April 6, 2013 $100 Early re gistration discount for participants registered before Janua ry 6, 2013 Safe Gatherings Training (Required):  Register and complete training online. Trip Training (Required): April 20, 2013 11:00-4:30 Leawood Campus, East Bldg, Rm. 221 Commissioning date: April 20, 2013 4:30 Firestone Chapel Team Debrief: TBDPartner with the Methodist Church in El Obraje to support the community by providing clean water th rough filtration systems and clean air through stove pipes f or wood burning stoves. Participants aged 16 and older are w elcome when accompanied by a legal guardian. This team will complete small construction projects to help improve the ove rall health of the people in the community. The team will wo rk alongside homeowners to install stove tops and pipes in h omes. The current stoves that are used do not have proper ve ntilation and have caused respiratory problems and eye infec tions due to smoke in the homes. With the installation of th e new stove top/pipes both of these problems can be alleviat ed. Many of the home owners that the team will be working wi th are single mothers.  Teams typically stay at a lodging fa cility in Danali. There will be a warm welcome and food espe cially prepared for us. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130710T040000Z DTEND:20130711T035900Z SUMMARY:Trustees DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130714T040000Z DTEND:20130721T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session Two - July 14-20 DESCRIPTION:2013 Theme: Animated Christians Drawn Together by ChristYout h completing 8th-12th grades are invited to experience power ful worship and awesome relationship-building in small group s. A program ministry of the Conference Council on Youth Min istry, Institute is a week of Christian spiritual growth and faith development as this Christian community is taught to receive and give supportive care modeled by Jesus. Institute is intentional about making disciples for the transformatio n of the world.Early bird registration is $335 by May 1.  St andard registration May 2 until registration closes July 10 is $375.  A minimum $100 payment must accompany each registr ation.  Pictures will be available for an additional $8 each .For event details access the Institute page here. Or check Institute on Facebook. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130718T040000Z DTEND:20130721T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission u DESCRIPTION:Formally known as Cooperative School of Christian Mission.  Information and registration will be available on line at ww w.kecumw.org after January 1, 2013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130720T040000Z DTEND:20130727T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Outreach Trip to the Navajo Nation DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: July 20-26, 2013Application & additional info: O nlinePurpose: Navajo Nation Mission Trip for individuals, co uples and families with children ages 5 and up. Applicati on Deadline: April 19, 2013 Trip Training (Required): Apr il 20, 2013 11am-4:30pm Leawood Campus, East Building Rm 221 /302 Safe Gatherings Training (Required for participants 16 years and older): Register and complete training online. Commissioning date: April 20, 2013 4:30pm Firestone Chape lTeams comprising families, couples, and individuals will pa rtner with the Four Corners Native American Ministry and loc al United Methodist congregations in either Window Rock, Ari zona or Shiprock, New Mexico. Typical team projects include local outreach as well as light construction, renovation, an d/or maintenance on church and community buildings. Local ou treach offers team members an opportunity to engage with mem bers of the community during Vacation Bible Camp activities. None of these projects/programs require any special buildin g skills or experience, just a desire to learn and laugh wit h young and old alike. All activities will be assigned to ma tch the team's abilities. Team members will also experience living history during an off-site, culture day. In addition, there will be multiple opportunities to participate in wors hip services, hear Navajo spoken, sample Navajo food and pur chase authentic handmade Navajo jewelry, art and woven rugs.  Cost: The $250 trip cost includes accommodations in a modes t bunk-house, team meals, and some team activities. It exclu des travel to and from Window Rock, Arizona and transportati on while in Arizona. Driving to Window Rock is an approximat ely 17-hour trip. Teams can also fly into Albuquerque and th en drive 2 hours to Window Rock. For additional information about this trip, visit the Navajo Nation Trip page.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130725T040000Z DTEND:20130726T035900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130727T040000Z DTEND:20130728T035900Z SUMMARY:CONAM and CODA Event DESCRIPTION:Continuing in the spirit of the 2012 General Conference, "Ac t of Repentance: Continue the Conversation" is the basic the me for this inspiring event.  Experience the richness of wor ship, communion, a keynote presenter, table discussions, and traditional Indian hymnody.The event is sponsored by Kansas East Conference's Committee on Native American Ministries ( CONAM) and Commission on Diversity and Advocacy (CODA).Lunch choices will be BBQ (provided by Topeka: Asbury Mount Olive UMC), sandwiches, or vegetarian sandwich option.  To reserv e your slot and lunch selection for the event email Kay Inma n or call her at 877-972-9111.Event Cost:  No Charge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130729T040000Z DTEND:20130730T035900Z SUMMARY:Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun DESCRIPTION:For mid-high and high school youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130806T040000Z DTEND:20130807T035900Z SUMMARY:Help Without Hurting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Kansas Interfaith Disaster Response Organization presents He lp WITHOUT Hurting on August 6, 2013, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM, at H olton Evangel UMC, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., in Holton, KS. The re is no charge for the workshop. Lunch will be provided for a donation.If you have ever had an individual or family com e to you to request assistance with a need and were not sure you were really helping, then this is a workshop for you!Ka nsas Interfaith Disaster Response Organization is presenting a Help WITHOUT Hurting Workshop in an effort to create comm unity and state-wide social services referral networks. The workshop will include basic case management principles, prov ider security and boundaries information, client confidentia lity in-formation, hands-on activities and time to network a nd share with other participants.This workshop is designed f or those who work with individuals and families with on-goin g social needs. Our target audience includes: Social serv ice providers Local church staff, clergy Food pantry o perators Community interfaith groups or ministerial allia nce groups Mental health workers Domestic violence wor kers Salvation Army Red Cross Community Action N on-profit organizations Utility providers Local law en forcementTo download a flier, click HERE.To register, e-mail your name and contact information to Julie Pohl at jpohl.ks e@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130810T040000Z DTEND:20130811T035900Z SUMMARY:Refresher Co-Ed Disaster Response Chainsaw Training DESCRIPTION:Attend a refresher training to be a part of the Chainsaw Bri gade and provide local relief for tornados, ice storms and o ther disasters. The initial Chainsaw Training is a required prerequisite to this training. This refresher course will t ake place in conjunction with the skid loader refresher clas s to simulate a real-life scenario at a disaster site. Skid loader teams & chainsaw teams frequently work together.   W hen: Saturday, August 10, 9 am - 5 pm (Bring a sack lunch.)  Where: Camp Timberlake. 8285 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS R egister: Required - please sign-up online.  Cost is $25. Age : You must be 18 or older to attend chainsaw training. Train er: Gary Bernhardt Classroom Training takes place in the pre -requisite Chainsaw Training Class. This class is a refreshe r course for those already certified and trained in the use of chainsaws in the pre-requisite course. In the training yo u will: Understand how to work together as chainsaw & ski d loader crews in disaster areas Learn how to safely oper ate powered equipment Practice different cutting techniqu esFor more information, contact Gary Bernhardt at bigdawgsbb q@hotmail.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130810T040000Z DTEND:20130811T035900Z SUMMARY:Refresher Co-Ed Disaster Response Skid Loader Training DESCRIPTION:Attend training to refresh what you have already learned in a previous skid loader class. This will be FIELD TRAINING O NLY and you MUST have already taken the initial skid loader training class. This refresher course will take place in co njunction with the chainsaw refresher class to simulate a re al-life scenario at a disaster site. Skid loader teams & ch ainsaw teams frequently work together.   When: Saturday, Aug ust 10, 9 am - 5 pm (Bring a sack lunch.) Where: Camp Timber lake. 8285 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS Register: Required - please sign-up online.  Cost is $50. Who: Those that have already been skid loader trained but have not had much exper ience operating a skid are encouraged to attend this refresh er course. You must be 18 or older. This course will review rules and practices necessary for safe operation of skid-ste er loaders and their various attachments. Class participants will take turns operating the skids and serving as the safe ty lead. Special attention will be given to working with the bucket and the grapple attachments. This information will be kept on record with Reach & Restore and used to determine who can operate equipment during a call out.For more inform ation, contact Troy Herrick at tdhsuccess@aol.com  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130812T040000Z DTEND:20130815T035900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Retreat Series with the Center for Pastoral Effective ness DESCRIPTION:The 12th Kansas Center Retreat Series from the Center for Pa storal Effectiveness starts August 12-14 in Great Bend. To r egister simply email Bill Selby at integrity4u@comcast.netRe commendations from Kansas pastors:"The Center for Pastoral E ffectiveness saved my life. Our second retreat gathering cam e after significant personal losses in my life that were dee ply affecting my ability to minister effectively. The Center helped me come back to emotional and spiritual balance and gave me new a light for ministry. It gave me concrete tools for leading with hope and being a non-anxious presence even in the midst of my grief. I am forever grateful for this lif e-changing experience."Junius Dotson, Senior Pastor, Saint M ark UMC, Wichita"The Center is a place to be real, human, an d genuine. Much of ‘Church’ is about an agenda driven by som eone's or some group's anxiety. The Center is a place where, in trusted dialogue with others, I can explore and express my own differentiated self and learn to be more authenticall y present with others. When I first connected with the Cente r, it saved my tail in a time of high anxiety in ministry an d the Church I was serving. I am grateful to Bill Selby and peers for that experience. In subsequent Center experiences, when I and the Church were less anxious, it served to help me be more authentically myself. Is it worth the distance? W ithout a doubt. Worth the distance. Worth the money. Worth t he commute. Most of all it is worth my time. That's not true of everything I do in ministry. It is true of the Center fo r Pastoral Effectiveness. I recommend it to you.”Michael Gar dner, Senior Pastor, Old Mission UMC, Kansas CityThe Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies is a series of six retreats over 18 months designed to improve pastoral effect iveness through a process designed to maintain ministers in ministry. Utilizing Systems Thinking, participants learn how to become more well-differentiated leaders, with greater cl arity about goals, and less likely to become lost in the anx ious, emotional processes which naturally occur in ministry. Systems Thinking is not just jargon, but a journey, a postmo dern way of perceiving things and move to the deepest level of emotional process and greatest level of leadership.A mini ster maintains vitality in ministry in direct proportion to his or her own feeling of effectiveness, irrespective of the criteria by which that effectiveness is measured. Pastoral ministry is deeply influenced by one's person self-definitio n or self-differentiation which is deeply affected by the am ount of stress on your life. The 12th Kansas Center will beg in August 12-14 in Great Bend.Repeated quotes from others wh o have attended the center include "I wish I had had this 20 years ago, it would have saved me, my family and my churche s a lot of grief and stress, and made my ministry more enjoy able” and “This has been my most valuable continuing educati on experience.”Retreats are lead by Bill Selby who is the Ce nter's mentor and the creator of the Center for Pastoral Eff ectiveness of the Rockies. His background includes engineeri ng, education and pastoral ministry (United Methodist). He h as been a follower of Family Systems since the '70s. He has served all sizes of churches and has a deep understanding of the exciting, yet stressful, dynamics to the call to minist ry.140 contact hours or 14 CEUs will be offered for the retr eats.To read more about Bill Selby, The Center, the full Cen ter Proposal, and recommendations of participants go to www. pastoraleffectiveness.orgDownload a flier here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130822T040000Z DTEND:20130825T035900Z SUMMARY:Uniting Conference DESCRIPTION:Conference members from Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebrask a will meet together Aug. 22-24 at the Bicentennial Center i n Salina to approve motions addressing the essential busines s of creating a new annual conference Jan. 1, 2014. Particip ants also will engage in service activities together.For mor e information:  http://www.greatplainsumc.org/pages/detail/3 42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130902T040000Z DTEND:20130903T035900Z SUMMARY:Labor Day - Conference Office Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130905T040000Z DTEND:20130906T035900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Clergy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130907T040000Z DTEND:20130908T035900Z SUMMARY:Final KECUMW Annual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Registration and information will be available on line at ww w.kecumw.org after June 1, 2013. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130914T040000Z DTEND:20130915T035900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Work Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130914T040000Z DTEND:20130922T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Disaster Rebuilding in Haiti DESCRIPTION:Trip Dates: September 14-21, 2013Cost: $1,500 (includes airf are, lodging and meals)Application & additional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline:  June 14th, 2013 $100 e arly registration discount offered if you register before Ma rch 14th, 2013 Safe Gatherings child protection training required. Register and complete training online. Trip Tra ining (Required): July 20, 2013, 11:00-4:30 Leawood Campus, West Bldg Rm 2207/2208 Commissioning date:  July 20, 2013 , 4:30 Firestone Chapel Team debriefing date: TBDChurch o f the Resurrection is committed to long-term sustainable reh abilitation and development efforts in post-earthquake Haiti in partnership with Methodism worldwide. The September 2013 team will be looking for health care professionals as well as individuals to work on general construction projects. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130915T040000Z DTEND:20130916T035900Z SUMMARY:Parsons District Fall Fesitval DESCRIPTION:Parsons District Fall Festival-"A Time Of Celebration"A time for fellowship, food and worship to celebrate the Parsons D istrict.Meat and drinks will be provided.  All attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130921T040000Z DTEND:20130922T035900Z SUMMARY:Board of Global Ministries DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130921T040000Z DTEND:20130922T035900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130924T040000Z DTEND:20130926T035900Z SUMMARY:Clergy Wellness Retreat DESCRIPTION:The Clergy Wellness Program seeks to empower Kansas United M ethodist clergy to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles p roviding a solid foundation for a balanced, sustainable life of ministry. The program is designed to identify individual health needs and develop personalized plans to address thos e needs. Participants will attend a 2-day retreat September 24-25, 2013, where they will meet with a consulting physicia n, nutritionist, physical therapist, and wellness coach as w ell as spiritual and financial advisors. After assessments w ith the consultants, each participant will be guided to esta blish individualized personal goals for wellness. After the retreat, clergy will participate in group conference calls f or support and accountability.There is NO COST for participa tion in this event.PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Participant complete s physical with personal physician by August 30 Participa nt completes on-line Health Risk Assessment (HRA) by August 30 Contract lab gathers and completes blood work by Augus t 30 All results from physical, blood work and HRA receiv ed by KUMC, compiled and sent to consulting physicians by Se ptember 15 Participants attend two-day retreat, (overnigh t stay required) September 24-25* *Optional arrival Septe mber 23 per requestFOLLOW UP AFTER RETREAT: Participants have a group conference call with wellness coach every 2 wee ks for 4 months, then monthly for 8 months* *Must be avai lable during the day for calls. Participants may request up to 3 individual counseling sessions with wellness coach Participants complete on-line HRA 6 months after the retre at Participants complete on-line HRA and repeat blood wor k at 1 yearEVALUATION:KU School of Medicine–Wichita will use HRA and lab results to evaluate program effectiveness of en abling clergy to make lifestyle changes desired for a balanc ed, sustainable life of ministry.Download a brochure for thi s event with an application HERE.Final selection for the pro gram will be made to have geographic, gender, and racial div ersity. You will be notified by April 30th about your applic ation. All information is strictly confidential and will not be shared with other clergy or conference staff.Mail comple ted applications to:Kansas West Annual ConferenceAttn: Susan Harvey9440 East Boston, Suite 110Wichita KS 67207Phone: 316 -684-0266 or 316-775-6324Email: susan_harvey@cox.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130926T040000Z DTEND:20130927T035900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130926T040000Z DTEND:20130927T035900Z SUMMARY:Parsons District Care and Share DESCRIPTION:Parsons District Care and Share meeting starts with a meal a t 6pm ($5 donation requested) followed by the meeting from 6 :30pm to 8pmFocus-Uniting Conference-Kibum Kim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130928T040000Z DTEND:20130929T035900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Work Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130928T040000Z DTEND:20130929T035900Z SUMMARY:Topeka District UMW Fall Event DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131006T040000Z DTEND:20131007T035900Z SUMMARY:Churchwide Special Sunday: World Communion DESCRIPTION:General Conference created six unique Special Sundays to hel p congregations work with communities, rebuild shattered liv es, strengthen self-sufficiency, encourage partnerships, nur ture Native American ministries, model peace and justice, pr ovide scholarships and loans for United Methodist students, and much more. You can celebrate these Special Sundays at an ytime of the year.Your generous gifts for the World Communio n Sunday offering will provide scholarships for undergraduat e and graduate students and in-service on the job training t o racial ethnic persons.Click HERE for more information abou t World Communion Sunday.Click HERE to download a PDF of the 2013 Mini Poster. Click HERE to download a PDF of a childre n's sermon specific to this Special Sunday topic.Click HERE for links to other downloadable resources from UMCGiving.org . END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131018T040000Z DTEND:20131031T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Economic Empowerment/Education in Malawi DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: October 18-October 30, 2013Cost: $3,500 (include s airfare, transportation, lodging, meals)Application & addi tional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline: July 18 , 2013 Early Registration discount of $100 if application and deposit received by December 18, 2012 Safe Gathering s Training (Required):  Register and complete training onlin e.   Trip Training (Required): August 17, 11:00am - 4:30p m Leawood Campus, East Bldg room 221/222 Commissioning da te: August 17, 4:30 Firestone Chapel Team Debrief (Requir ed): TBDAre you interested in Missions in Malawi? In additio n to providing clean water through deep water wells, teams w ill partner alongside the United Methodist Church in Malawi, supporting church leadership nationwide. In the local commu nity of Madisi, team will facilitate leadership training, nu rsery school education, agricultural projects, nutrition pro grams and sanitation and hygiene training. Resurrection will also partner with the Malawian Church to train lay leaders and empower women through economic development, including mi cro-enterprise training. Adults aged 18 and older are welcom e on these trips. The October team will fly to Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, where they will be briefed by a United M ethodist missionary before making the two hour drive to thei r lodge in Madisi. They will worship with the Madisi UMC con gregation in the church built by Church of the Resurrection and share a meal with them, then return to their lodge to be gin an economic empowerment training program designed to pro vide basic business skills to Malawian entrepreneurs. Follow ing the three day training, the team will visit the other ch urches in the Madisi circuit and share a farewell meal with the congregation, and have an opportunity to meet pastor's c hildren who are receiving scholarships through a partnership between Beyond Kansas City Missions and the Church of the R esurrection Foundation. They will then visit the Malawi UMC' s farm about two hours east of Lilongwe, spending the day th ere. To expand the experience, cultural days have been added to the trip. The team will visit the Apartheid Museum as we ll as experience an overnight safari in Plainsburg National Park. While in Malawi you will have the opportunity to meet people who truly know what it means to rely on God for their daily bread, to build lasting relationships with the Madisi community, and to experience the unforgettable worship of o ur African brothers and sisters.  The music and dancing is t oo contagious to ignore.  You will see the beautiful country side and experience “The Warm Heart of Africa.”  The people of Malawi are proud of this nickname and the fact that their country has never been involved in a war.  You will have th e opportunity to experience a very simple lifestyle, and wil l return with a new understanding of what it means to have p lenty. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131019T040000Z DTEND:20131027T035900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Light Construction/Dental Trip to Honduras DESCRIPTION:Trip dates: October 19-26, 2013Cost: $1500.00 (includes airf are, lodging and meals)Application & additional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline: July 19, 2013 $100 Earl y registration discount for participants registered before A pril 19, 2013 Safe Gatherings Training (Required):  Regis ter and complete training online. Trip Training (Required ): August 17, 2013 11:00-4:30 Leawood Campus, East Bldg, Rm. 221 Commissioning date: August 17, 2013 4:30 Firestone C hapel Team Debrief: TBDPartner with the Methodist Church in El Obraje to support the community by providing dental ca re and clean air through stove pipes for wood burning stoves . Participants aged 16 and older are welcome when accompanie d by a legal guardian. This team will complete small constru ction projects to help improve the overall health of the peo ple in the community. The team will work alongside homeowner s to install stove tops and pipes in homes. The current stov es that are used do not have proper ventilation and have cau sed respiratory problems and eye infections due to smoke in the homes. With the installation of the new stove top/pipes both of these problems can be alleviated. Many of the home o wners that the team will be working with are single mothers. We also plan to provide dental education and fluoride treat ments to school aged children. This work will help improve c ommunity health through both prevention and education. Teams typically stay at a lodging facility in Danali. There will be a warm welcome and food especially prepared for us. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131022T040000Z DTEND:20131023T035900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Clergy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131024T040000Z DTEND:20131025T035900Z SUMMARY:Parsons District Care and Share DESCRIPTION:Parsons District Care and Share meeting starts with a meal a t 6pm ($5 donation requested) followed by the meeting from 6 :30pm to 8pmFocus-Bishop's Round Up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131025T040000Z DTEND:20131027T035900Z SUMMARY:Lay Servant Training - Wichita East & West Districts DESCRIPTION:Wichita East and Wichita West Districts will host their Fall Lay Servant Training at Camp Horizon on Oct. 25-26, 2013. P articipants from all districts are welcome. Please check bac k in the coming months for more details! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131028T040000Z DTEND:20131030T035900Z SUMMARY:Leadership Class for Clergy: Energize Others DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Leadership Center has scheduled opportunities for United Methodist pastors in Kansas and Nebraska to expand t heir skills, learn relevant content and earn one CEU per ses sion. There is no cost to attend these sessions. Register on line HERE. Registration deadline for this session is October 10.Download a brochure HERE. For more information contact S ue Dondlinger at 316-712-4959 or sdondlinger@kansasleadershi pcenter.orgEnergize OthersThis session will use a 360 assess ment to help you answer the following questions: How do I define the stakeholders that care about a particular issue? How can I engage people who aren’t typically interested in this? How can I inspire a collective purpose around th is issue? Who stands to lose if we try new things and how will I speak to their loss?Sessions offered: Wichita, KS April 25, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm April 26, 8:30 am- 3:00 p m Topeka, KS Oct. 28, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm Oct. 29, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Max enrollment for each program is 30 participants. Food and lodging will be covered for parti cipants traveling from out of town.Also offered:Manage Self Topeka, KS April 22-23 Wichita, KS Oct. 31-Nov. 1Confl ict & Disequilibrium Can Lead to Progress Topeka, KS May 6-7 Wichita, KS Nov. 7-8  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131031T040000Z DTEND:20131102T035900Z SUMMARY:Leadership Class for Clergy: Manage Self DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Leadership Center has scheduled opportunities for United Methodist pastors in Kansas and Nebraska to expand t heir skills, learn relevant content and earn one CEU per ses sion. There is no cost to attend these sessions. Register on line HERE. Registration deadline for this session is October 10.Download a brochure HERE. For more information contact S ue Dondlinger at 316-712-4959 or sdondlinger@kansasleadershi pcenter.orgManage SelfThis session will use a 360 assessment to help you answer the following questions: What are my capabilities and how do I leverage those capabilities? Wh at are my vulnerabilities and how do I transform my vulnerab ilities into assets? What are some of the actions or beha viors that trigger me and how do I handle those?Sessions off ered: Topeka, KS April 22, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm April 23, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Wichita, KS Oct. 31, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm Nov. 1, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Max enrollment for each program is 30 participants. Food and lodging will be covered for participants traveling from out of town.Also offered:Energize Others Wichita, KS April 25-26 Topeka , KS Oct. 28-29Conflict & Disequilibrium Can Lead to Progr ess Topeka, KS May 6-7 Wichita, KS Nov. 7-8  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131102T040000Z DTEND:20131110T045900Z SUMMARY:VIM: Health Care / Construction in Haiti DESCRIPTION:Trip Dates: November 2-9, 2013Cost: $1,500 (includes airfare , lodging and meals)Application & additional info: Online Application/Deposit Deadline:  August 2nd, 2013 $100 ear ly registration discount offered if you register before May 2, 2013 Safe Gatherings child protection training require d. Register and complete training online. Trip Training ( Required): August 17, 2013, 11:00-4:30 Leawood Campus, West Bldg Rm 2207/2208 Commissioning date:  August 17, 2013, 4 :30 Firestone Chapel Team debriefing date: TBDChurch of t he Resurrection is committed to long-term sustainable rehabi litation and development efforts in post-earthquake Haiti in partnership with Methodism worldwide. The November 2013 tea m will be looking for health care professionals as well as i ndividuals to work on general construction projects. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131103T040000Z DTEND:20131104T045900Z SUMMARY:Hunger Sunday DESCRIPTION:Hunger SundayThe first Sunday in November each year, United Methodists across the conference collect a special offering for hunger needs. One quarter of the Hunger Sunday offering stays in the church's community to assist with hunger minist ries there. One quarter goes to each United Methodist Urban Ministry and Mexican American Ministries and the final quart er goes to a national or international hunger project. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131107T050000Z DTEND:20131109T045900Z SUMMARY:Leadership Class for Clergy: Conflict & Disequilibrium Can L ead to Progress DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Leadership Center has scheduled opportunities for United Methodist pastors in Kansas and Nebraska to expand t heir skills, learn relevant content and earn one CEU per ses sion. There is no cost to attend these sessions. Register on line HERE. Registration deadline for this session is October 10.Download a brochure HERE. For more information contact S ue Dondlinger at 316-712-4959 or sdondlinger@kansasleadershi pcenter.orgConflict & Disequilibrium Can Lead to ProgressYou will be answering the following questions: How can you p ositively manage conflict when progress is necessary? How can we “raise or lower the heat” in our congregations?  For what purpose? What leadership interventions might be nec essary beyond what we have tried?Sessions offered: Topeka , KS May 6, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm May 7, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Wichita, KS Nov. 7, 1:00 pm -5:30 pm Nov. 8, 8:30 am- 3:00 pm Max enrollment for each program is 30 participants. Food and lodging will be covered for particip ants traveling from out of town.The Kansas Leadership Center has scheduled opportunities for United Methodist pastors in Kansas and Nebraska to expand their skills, learn relevant content and earn one CEU per session. There is no cost to at tend these sessions. Register online HERE. Download a brochu re HERE. For more information contact Sue Dondlinger at 316- 712-4959 or sdondlinger@kansasleadershipcenter.orgAlso offer ed:Manage Self Topeka, KS April 22-23 Wichita, KS Oct. 31-Nov. 1Energize Others Wichita, KS April 25-26 Tope ka, KS Oct. 28-29   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131114T050000Z DTEND:20131115T045900Z SUMMARY:HOLA DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131116T050000Z DTEND:20131117T045900Z SUMMARY:Bishop's Round-up for Hunger 2013 - Nov. 16 DESCRIPTION:LIKE Bishop's Round-up for Hunger on Facebook at https://www .facebook.com/#!/pages/Bishops-Round-Up-for-Hunger/417853941 624548?fref=ts.Complete information is available at the Bish op's Round-up page of this web site as updates are available from the committee.Schedule:  8:00 a.m.   Unloading10:00-10 :45 a.m.   Worship10:45-12:30 p.m.   Reload Distribution to Agencies11:00 a.m.   Lunch  1:00 p.m.   Event Ends   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131121T050000Z DTEND:20131122T045900Z SUMMARY:Parsons District Care and Share DESCRIPTION:Parsons District Care and Share meeting starts with a meal a t 6pm ($5 donation requested) followed by the meeting from 6 :30pm to 8pmFocus-Imagine No Malaria-Linda Stotler END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131124T050000Z DTEND:20131125T045900Z SUMMARY:Churchwide Special Sunday: United Methodist Student Day DESCRIPTION:General Conference created six unique Special Sundays to hel p congregations work with communities, rebuild shattered liv es, strengthen self-sufficiency, encourage partnerships, nur ture Native American ministries, model peace and justice, pr ovide scholarships and loans for United Methodist students, and much more. You can celebrate these Special Sundays at an ytime of the year.Your generous gifts for the United Methodi st Student Day offering will support United Methodist schola rships and the U.M. Student Loan Fund, administered by the G eneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).Click HERE for more information about United Methodist Student Day .Click HERE to download a PDF of the 2013 Mini Poster. Click  HERE to download a PDF of a children's sermon specific to t his Special Sunday topic.Click HERE for links to other downl oadable resources from UMCGiving.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131128T050000Z DTEND:20131130T045900Z SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday - Conference Office Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131205T050000Z DTEND:20131206T045900Z SUMMARY:Five Rivers District Clergy Meeting DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131214T050000Z DTEND:20131215T045900Z SUMMARY:Round Up Committee DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131224T050000Z DTEND:20131226T045900Z SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday - Conference Office Closed DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140104T050000Z DTEND:20140106T045900Z SUMMARY:The One Event (1-04 to 1-05-14) DESCRIPTION:Attention youth grades 6-12 and youth workers:  SAVE THE DAT E for the first ever Great Plains' youth event by putting it on your calendars TODAY!!  It's gonna be big, worshipful, a nd fun as we learn-grow-connect with others throughout Nebra ska and Kansas.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140209T050000Z DTEND:20140211T045900Z SUMMARY:Legislative Event for Advocacy in Faith (LEAF) DESCRIPTION:"I was a stranger in a strange land" - Matthew 25:352014 The me:  IMMIGRATIONPlan to attend both days or either Sunday or  Monday.  Beginning times are:     Sunday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. (free admission)     Monday, February 10, 7:45 a.m.  (E arly registration is $25 prior to January 15, 2014. The late registration will be $30.)For further information, contact Charlotte Morrow, Kansas East Conference United Methodist Wo men president.. Or visit:  https://sites.google.com/site/lea fkansas/.    END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140611T040000Z DTEND:20140615T035900Z SUMMARY:Great Plains Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140615T040000Z DTEND:20140616T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session One - June 15-21 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140713T040000Z DTEND:20140714T035900Z SUMMARY:Institute Session Two July 13-19 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR