Due to some delays, we were unable to get the following appointment announcement online on the conference website.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ty Blackwell to Forest Memorial United Methodist Church.
Ty was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and has been living in Prince George’s County for the past 19 years. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master's degree in Education. In addition, Ty also received his Master of Divinity degree from Howard University.
Over the past 15 years, Ty has been working in the ordained ministry in several churches in the Washington DC metropolitan area. He looks forward to working with Forest Memorial UMC so that they can be a lighthouse to their community by offering the Word of God and resources to meet their spiritual, emotional and physical needs.
Some background information on Forest Memorial United Methodist Church:
Forest Memorial United Methodist Church is an active but small member congregation deeply rooted in the United Methodist tradition.
While they are a congregation that is aging, Forest Memorial has many strengths. They are a loving, caring, and supportive congregation. In addition, Forest Memorial is a multi-racial congregation that works well together and they celebrate the varied traditions of their people.
Forest Memorial is in ministry to the community through their thrift shop and many self support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
New Building Update
While we are moved into our new building, we are experiencing issues with the phones. In the interim, please try and email us instead of calling. I have been hearing that most callers cannot get through when they do call and if they do get through, they have a hard time hearing us.
Fridays with the Faculty
The new Ecumenical Institute of Theology program, “Fridays with the Faculty,” will begin September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Laubacher Hall with a dramatic presentation (biblical storytelling) of the Gospel of Mark in its entirety, by Dr. Tracy Radosevic. http://www.stmarys.edu/ei/Tracy%20Radosevic-Fridays%20with%20the%20Faculty.pdf The evening event is free and open to the public. Our intent is both to offer a meaningful program to the community and to bring more people to campus, especially prospective students! So, please invite your friends, family, co-workers, whoever! Consider it an opportunity to recruit for the E.I.!
In addition, Dr. Radosevic will offer an introductory workshop on biblical storytelling at 9 a.m. that morning, also in Laubacher Hall. Attached you will find a flier with all the details. Please read it and mark your calendar—and pass it along, post it on a bulletin board, or include it in a church bulletin or newsletter!
Administrative Assistant Position Available
The Washington Region is currently looking for a regional administrative assistant to work at the new conference center. If you know anyone interested, please have them check out the role description at http://www.bwcumc.org/files/RegionalAdministrativeAssistant.pdf.
Discipleship Academy
Be sure to let your church members know that church leadership, lay speaking and certified lay ministry classes are available this fall through the Discipleship Academy. Please go to http://www.bwcumc.org/microsites/g/discipleship-academy for more information.
While we are moved into our new building, we are experiencing issues with the phones. In the interim, please try and email us instead of calling. I have been hearing that most callers cannot get through when they do call and if they do get through, they have a hard time hearing us.
Fridays with the Faculty
The new Ecumenical Institute of Theology program, “Fridays with the Faculty,” will begin September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Laubacher Hall with a dramatic presentation (biblical storytelling) of the Gospel of Mark in its entirety, by Dr. Tracy Radosevic. http://www.stmarys.edu/ei/Tracy%20Radosevic-Fridays%20with%20the%20Faculty.pdf The evening event is free and open to the public. Our intent is both to offer a meaningful program to the community and to bring more people to campus, especially prospective students! So, please invite your friends, family, co-workers, whoever! Consider it an opportunity to recruit for the E.I.!
In addition, Dr. Radosevic will offer an introductory workshop on biblical storytelling at 9 a.m. that morning, also in Laubacher Hall. Attached you will find a flier with all the details. Please read it and mark your calendar—and pass it along, post it on a bulletin board, or include it in a church bulletin or newsletter!
Administrative Assistant Position Available
The Washington Region is currently looking for a regional administrative assistant to work at the new conference center. If you know anyone interested, please have them check out the role description at http://www.bwcumc.org/files/RegionalAdministrativeAssistant.pdf.
Discipleship Academy
Be sure to let your church members know that church leadership, lay speaking and certified lay ministry classes are available this fall through the Discipleship Academy. Please go to http://www.bwcumc.org/microsites/g/discipleship-academy for more information.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bishop's Day Apart RSVP needed!
If you plan on attending the Bishop's Day Apart event and have not registered online, please email Pam (pmullay@bwcumc.org) with a headcount ASAP. For more information about the event, you can go to http://www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity.
We've Moved!
The Baltimore-Washington Conference Center has moved and we all survived! Our new address is 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759. Our phone numbers will remain the same. We will be getting new fax numbers and as soon as we get the numbers, we will post them on the blog.
September start of Discipler Groups
Discipler Groups will begin in September. Since the first week in September is a short week, the first official week of the Discipler Groups will be the week of September 6. Groups will not meet on September 1 or 2.
Minister of Music/Choir Director needed
Oak Chapel UMC in north Silver Spring has an immediate opening for an interim, part-time Minister of Music/Choir Director. The church is undergoing a process of discernment to determine possible changes in its worship format beginning January 2011, when a new, permanent position will be in place. In the interim, Oak Chapel is seeking an organist/pianist able to support a wide-range of music styles from traditional to more contemporary, as well as gospel and/or global flavor. Interim duties include working with the pastor each week to coordinate music, playing organ and piano at two services on Sunday mornings, as well as directing a small adult choir during worship and at a rehearsal time to be determined. Please send resumes to Oak Chapel UMC, 14500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, 301.598.0000 or email oakchapelumc@verizon.net.
Opening at the Baltimore-Washington Conference
The Conference is currently recruiting for an Associate of Radical Hospitality. For more information, please read the job description at http://www.bwcumc.org/files/Coordinator%20of%20Radical%20Hospitality.pdf.
Book Recommendation
Some pastors may find this book interesting. Check out "Loving the Church You Lead" by David Hansen.
If you plan on attending the Bishop's Day Apart event and have not registered online, please email Pam (pmullay@bwcumc.org) with a headcount ASAP. For more information about the event, you can go to http://www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity.
We've Moved!
The Baltimore-Washington Conference Center has moved and we all survived! Our new address is 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759. Our phone numbers will remain the same. We will be getting new fax numbers and as soon as we get the numbers, we will post them on the blog.
September start of Discipler Groups
Discipler Groups will begin in September. Since the first week in September is a short week, the first official week of the Discipler Groups will be the week of September 6. Groups will not meet on September 1 or 2.
Minister of Music/Choir Director needed
Oak Chapel UMC in north Silver Spring has an immediate opening for an interim, part-time Minister of Music/Choir Director. The church is undergoing a process of discernment to determine possible changes in its worship format beginning January 2011, when a new, permanent position will be in place. In the interim, Oak Chapel is seeking an organist/pianist able to support a wide-range of music styles from traditional to more contemporary, as well as gospel and/or global flavor. Interim duties include working with the pastor each week to coordinate music, playing organ and piano at two services on Sunday mornings, as well as directing a small adult choir during worship and at a rehearsal time to be determined. Please send resumes to Oak Chapel UMC, 14500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, 301.598.0000 or email oakchapelumc@verizon.net.
Opening at the Baltimore-Washington Conference
The Conference is currently recruiting for an Associate of Radical Hospitality. For more information, please read the job description at http://www.bwcumc.org/files/Coordinator%20of%20Radical%20Hospitality.pdf.
Book Recommendation
Some pastors may find this book interesting. Check out "Loving the Church You Lead" by David Hansen.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
CLM Application and Registration
The CLM Application and registration for module I is in one form. Module II-IV will be via on-line registration. This application and registration needs to be returned completed by Sept 10. For your information below are the dates, times and locations by region. All information regarding Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) is listed on the webpage under the Discipleship Academy www.bwcumc.org/academy. .
Module 1 Schedule
Baltimore Region
Timonium UMC
2300 Pot Springs Rd
Timonium, MD 21093
Saturdays
September 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23, 30
9:30-11:30 am
Washington Region
First UMC – Greater Washington
6201 Belcrest Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Mondays
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1
7:00-9:00 pm
Covenant UMC – Central Maryland
20301 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Mondays
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1
7:00-9:00 pm
Annapolis Region
Trinity UMC
90 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-2142
Wednesdays
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Module 1 Schedule
Baltimore Region
Timonium UMC
2300 Pot Springs Rd
Timonium, MD 21093
Saturdays
September 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 23, 30
9:30-11:30 am
Washington Region
First UMC – Greater Washington
6201 Belcrest Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Mondays
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1
7:00-9:00 pm
Covenant UMC – Central Maryland
20301 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Mondays
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1
7:00-9:00 pm
Annapolis Region
Trinity UMC
90 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-2142
Wednesdays
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Charge Conference Forms
Charge Conference forms are in the process of being updated and will be placed online as soon as they are available. This will not happen prior to the move. Look for the forms online during the week of August 23, 2010.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Hanging File Folders
Do you need hanging file folders for your church office? If so, stop by the conference center in Columbia before Thursday and ask to see Pam Mullay. She currently has a large number of hanging file folders that she will not need in the new conference center space.
Early Response Team Training
Would you like to work with your hands?
Can you work independently with little outside support?
Would you like to be Christ’s presence to people following a disaster?
If this describes your passion then you need to consider becoming a Early Response Team Volunteer from the Baltimore-Washington Conference (BWC).
An Early Response Team (ERT) is a small self-sufficient group of volunteers who go into a disaster area after the First Responders have secured the area and help begin the process of helping survivors put their lives back together. ERTs typically travel on short notice to disaster area either in the BWC or in nearby Methodist Conferences at their invitation. All ERTs are trained through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and are ready to stabilize an area in preparation for Volunteer In Missions (VIM) teams. ERTs work hard removing debris and cleaning houses, but most importantly we represent Christ’s presence to those who have survived a disaster.
The BWC is in the process of recruiting and training ERT volunteers so we are ready to respond when a disaster strikes. An information session will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church, 10610 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, Maryland.
At the information session you can learn more about ERTs, ask questions, and sign up for training so you can participate in this very important ministry of The United Methodist Church.
For more information, contact: Rev. Stephen Ricketts - Southern Region Disaster Coordinator, 301-292-2323.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Charge Conferences
Do you know when your charge conference is to be held? If not, check out the schedule at http://www.bwcumc.org/ChargeConference2010. Any requests for changes to the schedule will be made in the next week and the updated schedule will be available on the conference website.
Fall Discipleship Academy
The Washington Region Discipleship Academy Schedule is now available online. Please go to www.bwcumc.org/academy for more information.
Prayer Request
An unspeakable tragedy happened to Sunday Morning Churchgoers in Emmitsburg which is around Frederick County, MD. Let's remember the church family and the family of the victims in our prayers. Click here for the full article. http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyID=108382
Moving
As you are aware, the Baltimore-Washington Conference Center will be moving into their own stand-alone facility. The move date is August 21, 2010. Our last day in the current conference center will be August 19. While much planning has gone into this move, and we do hope everything will be transferred without a hitch (thinking computer hook ups, phones, etc.). There may be a few days as we get the bugs worked out completely. Please be patient if you have difficulties reaching us through normal channels. In case of emergencies during this time of transition, please contact your guide via cell phone. The only contact information for conference staff that has changed is our mailing address. Our new address as of August 23 is: 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759. Telephone and email addresses remain the same.
Bishop's Day Apart
Join Bishop Schol for Bishops Laity Day Apart on Saturday, September 25th at Turf Valley. For more information and to register for the event please go to http://www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity .
Pastor News
Check out the sidebar article about Rev. Braulio Torres, Pastor for Millian Memorial. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=8523255
Employment Opportunities
Business/Data Analyst - Needed in Columbia, MD headquarters of the Baltimore Washington Conference. This is a key organizational position responsible for managing all information technology systems including development and analysis of databases for preparation of standard, dynamic and ad-hoc user reports, identifying trends and modification needs of system resources recommending upgrades and purchases as needed. Will provide staff training and management information for decision making for maximized technology efficiency and effective data collection to meet operational needs and financial records management. Will also revise, develop and document system design procedures, processes and assure consistent quality standards. Bachelor’s degree required in related area of Management Information Systems; Masters a plus with five or more years of prior related work experience. Exceptional custom service and communications skills also required. Salary in low to mid $50s. Please see the BWCUMC website -- http://bwcumc.org/employmentopportunities --- for detailed position description and application requirements.
Do you know when your charge conference is to be held? If not, check out the schedule at http://www.bwcumc.org/ChargeConference2010. Any requests for changes to the schedule will be made in the next week and the updated schedule will be available on the conference website.
Fall Discipleship Academy
The Washington Region Discipleship Academy Schedule is now available online. Please go to www.bwcumc.org/academy for more information.
Prayer Request
An unspeakable tragedy happened to Sunday Morning Churchgoers in Emmitsburg which is around Frederick County, MD. Let's remember the church family and the family of the victims in our prayers. Click here for the full article. http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyID=108382
Moving
As you are aware, the Baltimore-Washington Conference Center will be moving into their own stand-alone facility. The move date is August 21, 2010. Our last day in the current conference center will be August 19. While much planning has gone into this move, and we do hope everything will be transferred without a hitch (thinking computer hook ups, phones, etc.). There may be a few days as we get the bugs worked out completely. Please be patient if you have difficulties reaching us through normal channels. In case of emergencies during this time of transition, please contact your guide via cell phone. The only contact information for conference staff that has changed is our mailing address. Our new address as of August 23 is: 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759. Telephone and email addresses remain the same.
Bishop's Day Apart
Join Bishop Schol for Bishops Laity Day Apart on Saturday, September 25th at Turf Valley. For more information and to register for the event please go to http://www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity .
Pastor News
Check out the sidebar article about Rev. Braulio Torres, Pastor for Millian Memorial. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=8523255
Employment Opportunities
Business/Data Analyst - Needed in Columbia, MD headquarters of the Baltimore Washington Conference. This is a key organizational position responsible for managing all information technology systems including development and analysis of databases for preparation of standard, dynamic and ad-hoc user reports, identifying trends and modification needs of system resources recommending upgrades and purchases as needed. Will provide staff training and management information for decision making for maximized technology efficiency and effective data collection to meet operational needs and financial records management. Will also revise, develop and document system design procedures, processes and assure consistent quality standards. Bachelor’s degree required in related area of Management Information Systems; Masters a plus with five or more years of prior related work experience. Exceptional custom service and communications skills also required. Salary in low to mid $50s. Please see the BWCUMC website -- http://bwcumc.org/employmentopportunities --- for detailed position description and application requirements.
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