BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130513T040000Z DTEND:20130514T035900Z SUMMARY:GED classes offered DESCRIPTION:GED classes are taught at St. John United Methodist Church/T he Grace Place/El Lugar de Gracia.  The classes are taught i n English and Spanish, topics are Language/Composition or Es say and Mathematics/Science and classes are prepared based o n actual GED tests, so you will be learning as if you were t aking the exam.For information, please contact Martha Rovira , Conference Coordinator for Hispanic-Latino Ministires 251- 975-7575 Cell or Pastor Irving Santos, El Lugar de Gracia,  251-442-7276.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130515T040000Z DTEND:20130516T035900Z SUMMARY:Israel and Turkey 2014 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ben Witherington and Tutku Tours invites you to particip ate in a trip to the Holy Land and Turkey.  Dr. Witherington is one of the top New Testament scholars in the world; he a lso directs the PhD program at Asbury Theological Seminary.   The tour will leave from New York on May 12, 2014 and retur n May 28, 2014.  You will spend 7 days in Israel and 8 days in Turkey.  In Turkey, you will visit the cities of Ephesus, Pergamon, Laodicia, Sardis, Izmir and Cappadocia.The deadli ne for registering for this trip is June 10, 2013.  Attached below is a downloadable brochure and registration form.  If you register after June 10, you are not guaranteed the same price for airfare as the others.  PAYMENT PROCEDURE:1- $200 per person deposit on or before May 15, 2013.  Refundable u ntil February 1, 2014.2- Full Payment is due February 1, 201 4.  Passport Names, numbers, expiration dates, and birth dat es are needed at this time.  TURKISH VISA: Citizens of ALL o ther countries are responsible for checking their own countr ies’ visa regulations for travel. US and Canadian citizens c an get the Turkish Visa upon arrival.Travel Insurance:  Trav el insurance may be given as a separate package at an extra cost. Travel Insurance agreement is contract between the tra veler and the Insurance Company (American Express)For additi onal information please email Rev. Dr. Alan Cassady alan.cas sady@navarreumc.org. Bible scholar Ben Witherington is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Th eological Seminary and on the doctoral faculty at St. Andrew s University in Scotland. A graduate of UNC, Chapel Hill, he went on to receive the M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Th eological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Durham in England. He is now considered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world, and is an elected member of the pres tigious SNTS, a society dedicated to New Testament studies.W itherington has also taught at Ashland Theological Seminary, Vanderbilt University, Duke Divinity School and Gordon-Conw ell. A popular lecturer, Witherington has presented seminars for churches, colleges and biblical meetings not only in th e United States but also in England, Estonia, Russia, Europe , South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia. He has also led tour s to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.Wither ington has written over forty books, including The Jesus Que st and The Paul Quest, both of which were selected as top bi blical studies works by Christianity Today. He also writes f or many church and scholarly publications.Along with many in terviews on radio networks across the country, Witherington has been seen on the History Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, Th e Discovery Channel, A&E, and the PAX Network. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130516T040000Z DTEND:20130517T035900Z SUMMARY:Committed to Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life Webinar DESCRIPTION:The newest resource on the Stewardship scene is “Committed t o Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life.” Author Rev. Bob Cro ssman joins the webinar to share the journey that led him to create this resource and the impact it is having on churche s large and small across the UMC.Start time is 6:30 pm, CDT and will last 1 hr. Click here to register for the Webinar.F or more information please contact: Ken Sloane 615.340.7165    END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130517T040000Z DTEND:20130518T035900Z SUMMARY:Cameroon Mission Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Come hear all about the exciting mininstry and growth happen ing right now with our mission parters in Cameroon.In part b ecause of the support of many churches in the Alabama-West F lorida Conference, the Mission in Cameroon has reached a new pivotal moment in the life of the mission. They now have a new training center, which is the key to the future of the M ission. Come here about this training center and the excitin g possibilities this will provide for the church there.Missi onaries Mbwizu and Nkemba Ndjungu, and Joel Ncahoruri will b e present. Nkemba Ndjungu is the Mission Superintendent of C ameroon.Rev. Patrick Friday of the General Board of Global M inistries will lead our event.Who: all are invited!Where: Go vernment Street United Methodist ChurchCost: $10, which will cover your lunchWhen: Friday, May 17, noon Please register using the button above. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130520T035900Z SUMMARY:"Change the World" Challenge DESCRIPTION:On the third annual Change the World weekend May 18 - 19, 20 13, United Methodists around the globe ventured beyond the w alls of their church buildings."Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus" by the Rev. Mike Slaughte r was the catalyst for this event that has involved 200,000 volunteers from as many as 16 countries - all participating in a movement to live Christ’s love in community for the tra nsformation of the world. Slaughter's book, Change the World , asks this compelling question, "If your church closed its doors tomorrow, would your community notice?"Participating i n "Change the World" draws attention and builds awareness of your existing ministries, allowing them to expand with more servant leaders. It also gives you an opportunity to create new missions in collaboration with other United Methodist c hurches. Many districts and conferences now use "Change the World" as a catalyst for collaboration and outreach.Are you willing to shine a light on the social issues within your co mmunity and work together for a changed world?The first 1,00 0 U.S.-based United Methodist churches or extension ministri es to register with event details will receive a free worshi p and marketing kit!  Click HERE to register your event.Or, if you are sure you want to participate, but don't yet have details, complete the pre-registration. You'll receive helpf ul information via email to help you plan the event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130519T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference CORE Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Conference CORE Team will meet on Saturday, May 18, 2013 . Gathering will be at 9:30am; Business will begin at 10am. The meeting will be held at Blue Lake Camp.For more informat ion about the meeting, please contact Rev. Neil McDavid 334. 356.8014. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T040000Z DTEND:20130519T035900Z SUMMARY:Rev. Ron Ball Retirement Celebration DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130519T040000Z DTEND:20130520T035900Z SUMMARY:Aldersgate UMC (Montgomery) celebrates 110 years DESCRIPTION:Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Montgomery) invites you to join them in celebrating 110 years on Sunday, May 19, 201 3.  Guest preacher will be Rev. Jim Dannelly.  Jim served Al dersgate 1990 - 1997.  Jim will preach at both the 8:45 and 11:00 am services.Rev. Reed Haigler Hoppe will be on hand to share and visit with the Sunday School classes.  Reed grew up at Aldersgate and is currently serving as the Associate D irector of Communications for The Mission Society.Special mu sic will be provided by the Hyles Family along with a combin ed youth and adult choir. A covered dish luncheon will follo w the 11 am service.All are welcome.For more information, pl ease contact the church office 334.272.6152.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130519T040000Z DTEND:20130520T035900Z SUMMARY:Montgomery-Prattville District Annual Conference Orientation DESCRIPTION:The Montgomery-Prattville District will have an Annual Confe rence Orientation on Sunday, May 19, 2013 beginning at 3pm.  The orientation will be held at First United Methodist Chur ch in Prattville.For more inforamtion about the orientation, please contact the district office 334.239.7329.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130520T040000Z DTEND:20130521T035900Z SUMMARY:The Right Start - For Moving Pastors DESCRIPTION:The Right Start:  Beginning Ministry in a New Setting, is an event required to be attended by all pastors moving to new appointments.  The event will be held on May 20, 2013 at Cov enant United Methodist Church (Dothan, AL) and will begin at 9am. .5 CEU's will be awarded.For more information, please contact the Department of Ministerial Services 334.356.8014.    END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130526T040000Z DTEND:20130527T035900Z SUMMARY:Mwangaza Children's Choir to perform at Dauphin Way UMC DESCRIPTION:The Mwangaza Children's Choir will be leading worship at Dau phin Way United Methodist Church on May 26, 2013.  Mwangaza Children's Choir is a group of hopeful and talented children , ages 8-12, who admirably represent the orphaned and povert y-stricken youth of Uganda. The choir, which is based in Gab a, Uganda, tours as a ministry outreach of Africa Renewal Mi nistries to share a message of hope through original Ugandan song and dance. In the process the children seek to raise a wareness of and resources for the churches, schools, orphana ges, medical clinics and child sponsorships that have been e stablished by Africa Renewal Ministries.You can find out mor e info on their website www.mwangazachoir.orgMax Lucado says "Joy radiates from the faces of the Mwangaza Children's Cho ir like early dew on an open field. These boys and girls cap tivated the hearts of our church and took them to the presen ce of God."The choir is looking for locations to perform on Sunday Night, May 26, Monday Night May 27 or Tuesday May 28.   If you have any questions or are interested in having the choir at your Church or organization please email Brad Goode (bradley@dauphinwayumc.org) or call 251-471-1511.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130531T040000Z DTEND:20130601T035900Z SUMMARY:"Fairway to Heaven" Golf Tournament in Shalimar DESCRIPTION:The "Fairway to Heaven" Golf Tournament will be held at the Shalimar Pointe Golf Club. All proceeds will go to support t he missions of Trinity United Methodist Church, Fort Walton Beach. The tournament is open to all men, ladies and junior s. Registration forms are available at the church or by e-m ail request to the church. Entry forms can be dropped off at the church office or mailed in. Please make checks payable to Trinity UMC. The church address is 403 Racetrack Road, Ft . Walton Beach, FL 32547.  $100 for entry of 1 player$200 fo r sponsorship and 1 player$350 for entry of four player team $450 for sponsorship and 4 player team 1 p.m. Shotgun start. Playing a fun scramble format all golfers can enjoy! All en try fees include golf cart, green fees, refreshments, prizes , and sponsor's promotions. For more information or an entry form visit www.trinityfwb.org or call Trinity UMC office at (850) 862-4169. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130531T040000Z DTEND:20130602T035900Z SUMMARY:Bold Faith Seminar DESCRIPTION: The Alabama-West florida Conference United Methodist Women hosts Bold Faith Seminar:  Human Trafficking May 31 - June 1 , 2013.  The seminar will be held at Gadsden Street United M ethodist Church.  The principal objective of this seminar is to initiate a dialogue on trafficking in human beings and h uman rights protection. The Seminar will shed light on the o ften hidden exploitation of migrants in the region. Examine intersecting issues and highlight the needs for the protecti on of their human rights and the implementation of commitmen ts on human trafficking. We as United Methodist Women will l earn what we can do in our local units to aide in ending hum an trafficking. It is our mission to minister to the immedia te needs of those who live in the fear, loneliness and physi cal pain that accompany human trafficking.    FAITH.HOPE.LOV E IN ACTIONHosted by Alabama/West Florida United Methodist W omen                      END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130602T040000Z DTEND:20130606T035900Z SUMMARY:Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2013 Annual Conference Session will be held June 2 - 5, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL.More de tails are forthcoming.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130609T040000Z DTEND:20130610T035900Z SUMMARY:Farewell Reception for Mobile DS Rev. Tonya Elmore DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a farewell reception in honor of Rev. Ton ya Elmore on June 9, 2013 at St. Mark United Methodist Churc h beginning at 2:30pm.  The reception will last until 4pm.  A presentation will be shown at 3pm.For more information, pl ease contact the Mobile District Office 251.343.3313.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130613T040000Z DTEND:20130614T035900Z SUMMARY:Lake Junaluska SURGE Youth Events DESCRIPTION:June 13 - July 21, 2013Register by March 15 for free t-shirt s! :"Come all who are thirsty, let them come to the water." (Isaiah 55)  Join Lake Junaluska beginning June 13 for SURGE Youth Events.  Renew soul, mind, and body this summer at La ke Junaluska, celebrating 100 years of ministry!We provide a morning and evening assembly led by summer staff and guest leadership. The morning session is followed by workshops on a variety of discipleship skills, spiritual growth, and cont ent of interest to youth and youth workers. An optional miss ion component can be added to any group package for no addit ional cost.Program is geared towards rising 6th graders thro ugh High School seniors. Click HERE for more information.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130615T040000Z DTEND:20130620T035900Z SUMMARY:M28 Camp - A Youth/Discipleship Experience DESCRIPTION:“M28 Camp”, a new youth camp experience with the theme of di scipleship is being offered at Lake Junaluska June 15 – 19, 2013.  Rev. Patrick Quinn, teaching pastor at Frazer Memoria l United Methodist Church in Montgomery, AL, will be the ret reat’s keynote speaker.  Not only will Quinn be sharing his calling with youth and youth leaders, but sharing about disc ipleship, which is vital in today’s world.The week’s worship leader and Mississippi Conference Deacon, Rev. Eddie Willis states, “Youth ministers and pastors have been looking for training youth in discipleship in a Wesleyan manner for some time. Beginning each worship session at this event with 30 – 40 minutes of worship music, a speaker, and free time in t he mountains of North Carolina is a great recipe to for lear ning and growing in their faith”.  Willis and his band, “The Narrow Path”, will be leading the music and worship for the June event.Church support is growing as youth ministers in the Southeastern Jurisdiction begin finalizing summer plans.   Dr. Kenneth J. Jackson - Luverne United Methodist Church,  Luverne, AL states, "I am excited about M28 camp where our y outh will be challenged, equipped, and led into a United Met hodist understanding of discipleship, and youth volunteers a s well as youth pastors will be given tools to build on this practices once they return from M28”.   Dr. Maxie Dunnam sa ys he is in favor of this event, stating, "I am excited abou t M28 Camps. We desperately need teaching and community with a ‘Wesleyan Accent’ for this demographic. I affirm the comm itment and leadership for this bold initiative."  Since this retreat is a “partnership event” with Lake Junaluska, parti cipants are encouraged to send registrations to M28 Camps, P .O. Box 1290, University, MS 38677.  Questions can also be a nswered at (662) 402-2427.Cost: $315 per participant (Early Bird by February 28). Below is a downloadable registration f orm.Youth groups may find more information and registration at www.m28camps.com.  Groups are encouraged to sign up for a n early-bird deadline by February 28.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130616T040000Z DTEND:20130622T035900Z SUMMARY:57th Annual Florida Fellowship Church Music Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Florida Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists i n Music and Worship Arts is pleased to announce that our 57t h Annual Church Music Workshop will be held from Sunday afte rnoon, June 16 through Friday noontime, June 21, 2013, at th e Life Enrichment Retreat Center in Fruitland Park (Leesburg ).  Anyone involved in church music or worship planning, bot h traditional and contemporary, adults or youth, are invited to join us.  This years theme, "Sing for Joy: Songs of Grat eful Praise" is based on Colossians 3:16.  Clinicians for th e workshop will be Adult Choral Clinician Jeff Faux, Directo r of Sacred Arts at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Spri ngs and artistic director of the Fort Myers Symphonic Master singers; Youth Clinician Andrew Minear, Director of Choral A ctivities at Dr. Phillips HS in Orlando; Advanced Handbell C linician Rick Holdsworth, Director of Music at Pine Shores P resbyterian Church in Sarasota and founding director of the Ring Sarasota Community Handbell Ensemble.  Our Annual Churc h Music Workshop is for adults and youth (College, High Scho ol and Middle School) and has a variety of seminars to meet everyones music ministry needs.  We invite you to take this opportunity to connect with other church musicians and worsh ip leaders and be renewed.  For more information and for reg istration information, please visit our website at:  www.flo ridafellowship.org or contact Joan FitzGerald, Workshop Chai rperson, at joan.fitzgerald@verizon.net or Registrar Dan Sho rb at info@floridafellowship.org.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130623T040000Z DTEND:20130624T035900Z SUMMARY:Last Sunday of current appointments DESCRIPTION:The last Sunday of current appointments will be Sunday, June 23, 2013.For more information, please contact the Episcopal Office 334.277.1787.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130625T040000Z DTEND:20130626T035900Z SUMMARY:Moving Day For Clergy DESCRIPTION:The third Sunday following the adjournment of Annual Confere nce shall be the last Sunday of pastoral responsibility for each conference year. The official moving day will be Tuesda y, June 25, 2013 and may be adjusted according to the needs and concerns worked out in consultation with the clergy pers ons, the churches and approved by the District Superintenden t.For more information please contact Frank Dunnewind 1.888. 873.3127.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130627T040000Z DTEND:20130630T035900Z SUMMARY:International Leadership Institute Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:International Leadership Institute (ILI) Regional Conference will be held June 27-29, 2013 at St. James United Methodist Church. The International Leadership Institute accelerates the spread of the Gospel around the world by training and mo bilizing leaders of leaders to reach their nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The training introduces eight core v alues (see below) foundational for effective leadership.Eigh t Core Values: Intimacy with God Passion for the Harve st Visionary leadership Culturally Relevant Evangelism Multiplication of Leaders Family Priority Stewards hip IntegrityThe conference will begin at 9 am on June 27 and last until 5 pm each day.  The conference will end 2 pm  on Saturday.The registration fee of $50 covers materials, c ontinental breakfast, snacks, and lunch each day.  Registrat ion is not limited to clergy or restricted to denominational boundaries.Register for this event online at  www.iliteamus a.org/#/register/4551549230 , or by returning the form below . Please make checks payable to Saint James UMC, enter “ILI Registration” in the memo portion, and along with the regist ration form, mail to Allison Posell, 9045 Vaughn Rd., Montgo mery, AL 36117.The ILI model of leadership development is an effective tool for raising up Christian leaders. We invite you to join us and grow as a leader.If you have any question s, contact Rev. Allison Posell Allison@sjlife.com   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130630T040000Z DTEND:20130708T035900Z SUMMARY:Lake Junaluska Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Join Lake Junaluska in celebrating 100 years of transforming lives June 30 - July 7.  This week-long celebration will fe ature special concerts by the Lake Junaluska Singers, Balsam Range and the Lake Junaluska Singers Alumni. Other activiti es will include a family Olympics, special speakers, reunion s and historical reenactments. Click HERE for a listing of a ll of the Centennial Celebration events.     END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130630T040000Z DTEND:20130705T035900Z SUMMARY:SEJ Young People in Mission 2013 DESCRIPTION:This 5 day conference designed by young people teaches young people about making an impact in God's name wherever they g o. The theme this year is "Punching Holes in the Darkness". The week includes worship, seminars, fun camp activities, mi ssions projects in the surrounding communities, an outdoor c oncert, and much more. Speakers include Regine Jean-Baptiste , Nyamah Duncan, Shane Claiborne, and Marcia Owen. The daily Bible study leader is Stephanie Hixon. For more informatin, email kkonsowitz@colliervilleumc.org or visit our Facebook page, SEJ Young People in Mission. Below is a downloadable b rochure.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130630T040000Z DTEND:20130701T035900Z SUMMARY:Transition Sunday DESCRIPTION:Transition Sunday will be Sunday, June 30, 2013.  Pulpits wi ll be filled by District Superintendents, Lay Speakers, and others.For more information, please contact the Episcopal Of fice 334.277.1787.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130707T040000Z DTEND:20130708T035900Z SUMMARY:First Sunday with new congregations DESCRIPTION:Pastors moving into new appointments will worship with their new congregation on Sunday, July 7, 2013.For more informati on, please contact the Episcopal Office 334.277.1787.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130712T040000Z DTEND:20130715T035900Z SUMMARY:11th National Gathering of United Methodist Men DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the 11th National Gathering of United Methodist Men July 12-14, 2013 at Belmont University in Nashville, TN .  You can expect thousands of men converging on Nashville t o stand for Christ, dynamic speakers who will motivate you f rom the inside – out, engaging workshops that will equip you with tools and resources, hands-on mission projects that ma ke good on the promise to serve like Christ, and free time t o explore the Music City destination of Nashville, TN.  Men and families from all over the country networking and buildi ng up the body of Christ while enjoying amazing music rangin g from traditional hymns to the latest contemporary worship. Who Should Attend?  All men of all ages are invited to the 1 1th National Gathering.  From great cutting edge music to cl assic hymns and workshops that can change a life.  Come and celebrate your connection to the body of Christ!Click here t o register.Below is a downloadable registration form.    END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130712T040000Z DTEND:20130714T035900Z SUMMARY:Beginning Pastors' Workshop and Candidacy Retreat DESCRIPTION:The Beginning Pastors' Workshop and Candidacy Retreat will b e held July 12 - 13, 2013 at Spring Hill College in Mobile.F or more information, please contact the Department of Minist erial Services ministry@awfumc.org  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130725T040000Z DTEND:20130728T035900Z SUMMARY:Evolve: Worship 2013 DESCRIPTION:Clergy and laity from the Memphis Conference and beyond are invited to attend Evolve: Worship 2013.  The July 25 - 27 ev ent, held at Murray State University's Curris Center in Murr ay, Ky., includes a message from several keynote speakers an d focuses on how small congregations can stay relevant in th eir communities while operating on small budgets.  Speakers include Rev. Bob Farr, Rev. Dr. Tim Bias, Rev. Bob Sorge, Re v. Jeff Rush, Rev. Tim Palmer and Rev. Barry Steed.  The eve nt’s Web site, Evolveworship.com, promises “outstanding” ple nary sessions, breakout workshops and worship opportunities during which participants can gain firsthand experience of t he ideas and concepts discussed during the event. Organizers promise at the end of the conference, attendees will take h ome information about resources they can use to inject vital ity into their church’s worship. Evolve: Worship 2013 will b egin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 and end at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The fee is $100 per person through June 1 and $125 per person after June 1.  Attendees who sign up w ith groups of five or more may get group rates at $75 per pe rson before July 1. However, those wanting group rates must contact the Coldwater UMC office to register. Call 270-489-2 371 or email trpclwp@yahoo.com.  Continuing Education Units will be granted for participating in the conference. Registe r online at Evolveworship.com or download the registration f orm and mail it to Coldwater UMC, 8317 State Route 121 N, Mu rray, KY 42071.More information, please contact: Rev. Tim Palmer 270-489-2381 trpclwp@yahoo.com John Hughes 270-29 3-8633 jhughes4207@gmail.com Rev. Sky McCracken  270-442- 0077 revdsky@comcast.net Susan Engle 270-442-0077 englesu e@aol.com Dr. Joe Geary 731--642-9215 parisdist@bellsouth .net Elyse Bell 731-642-9215 ejbvim@bellsouth.netSponsore d by the Memphis Conference's Paris and Paducah Districts, D iscipleship Action Team and Coldwater UMC   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130729T040000Z DTEND:20130802T035900Z SUMMARY:Festival of Wisdom and Grace Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2013 Festival of Wisdom and Grace Conference, is an expe rience that will renew your life!  The event includes worshi p, Bible study, workshops, and lots of good fellowship. It i s designed for older adults, as well as for persons working with older adults in their congregations.  The theme is "The Times, They Are a-Changing" based on the scripture Jeremiah 29:11...I know the plans I have for you,"plans to prosper y ou and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "Keynote speakers will be Dr. Rodney K. Powell, Conference P reacher, Missy Buchanan, Plenary Bible study Leader, Rev. Dr . Richard Gentzler, Professional Track and the music will be provided by the Lake Junaluska Singers in worship.Click HER E to regiser.For questions please contact Jenny Turner, Regi strar jturner@lakejunaluska.com or 828-454-6731/800.222.4930 .Festival of Wisdom and Grace is sponsored by the Southeaste rn Jurisdictional Association of Older Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130801T040000Z DTEND:20130805T035900Z SUMMARY:Mission u: "Learning Together For The Transformation Of The World" DESCRIPTION:The Alabama-West Florida Conference United Methodist Women, Conference Board of Global Ministries and the Conference Boa rd of Church and Society present:Mission u: "LEARNING TOGETH ER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD"The event will be hel d August 1 — 4, 2013 at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alaba ma. Classes offered will be: Poverty – Rev. Bob Sweet Living Sacramentally - Brenda Brown and Nancy Hudson The ROMA - Ruth Ann Powers and Sue C. Johnson Youth – Elise M cAllister (ages 13-16) Music – Paulette Clark and Cris Sm ithThe schedule during the event will allow all participants (except youth ages 13-16) to take two (7.5 hr.) studies of their choice.  By registering EARLY participants will have a much better chance of getting into the study they want. Reg istration deadline is July 22, 2013.For more information, pl ease contact F. Lynn Hamric, Dean, lhamric@eng.ua.edu (Confe rence Board of Global Ministries) or Harry Hodges, Associate Dean, harryhodges@yahoo.com (Conference Board of Church and Society).Click here for a bulletin insert; click here for t he invitation letter.Below is a downloadable flyer with info rmation on the studies and the study books and where they ma y be ordered prior to the school. Click here for the health form that is required with the registration. Type your infor mation directly into the form on your computer, print it and sign the appropriate lines.Register online by clicking on t he "register now" button above. Your registration is not com plete until your payment and health form are received. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130802T040000Z DTEND:20130803T035900Z SUMMARY:Annual E. Stanley Jones Christian Ashram DESCRIPTION:The Annual E. Stanley Jones Christian Ashram,  "Vacation wit h God" will be held at Blue Lake on August 2, 2013.  This fa mily weekend retreat begins at 3:00 p.m and ends Sunday at n oon.Cost is $30 single/$40 family.  Blue Lake rates for room and board is an additional fee.  Some scholarships are avai lable. For more information or registration forms,  please e mail Barbara Pickard barbarapickard@gmail.com, or visit us o n Facebook: Blue Lake Christian Ashram.     END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130808T040000Z DTEND:20130810T035900Z SUMMARY:Global Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Christ United Methodist Church will host a satelight viewing of the Global Leadership Summit August 8 - 9, 2013.  For mo re information, please contact the church office (251) 342-0 462.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130816T040000Z DTEND:20130817T035900Z SUMMARY:Dining in the Dark DESCRIPTION:Come join Aldergate United Methodist Church (Montgomery) for a visionary experience Dining in the Dark.  This event will be held August 16, 2013 beginning at 6:00 pm and will raise awareness for the family, friends, and advocates and member s of the visually impaired community.Tickets are $25 each an d can be purchased by calling the church office 334.272.6152 .All proceeds will fund scholarships for visually impaired p ersons and their sighted guide to attend Extreme Experience Retreat at Blue Lake Camp which will be held September 29 - October 2, 2013.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130824T040000Z DTEND:20130825T035900Z SUMMARY:Mobile District Annual Clergy Picnic DESCRIPTION:The Mobile District Annual Clergy Picnic will be held Saturd ay, August 24, 2013.  Please plan to come and enjoy an after noon of food, family fun, and getting to know our new Distri ct Superintendent and newly assigned pastors in the Mobile D istrict along with their families!More details will be forth coming!  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130905T040000Z DTEND:20130906T035900Z SUMMARY:Conference CORE Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Conference CORE Team will meet on Thursday, September 5, 2013.  Gathering will be at 9:30am; Business will begin at 10am. The meeting will be held at Blue Lake Camp.For more in formation about the meeting, please contact Rev. Neil McDavi d 334.356.8014. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130916T040000Z DTEND:20130918T035900Z SUMMARY:Sexual Ethics Training DESCRIPTION:Sexual Ethics Training will be held September 16 - 17, 2013.   More details are forthcoming.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130929T040000Z DTEND:20131003T035900Z SUMMARY:Vision Camp 2013 at Blue Lake DESCRIPTION:Vision Camp 2012 at Blue Lake will be held September 29 thro ugh October 2, 2013.More details are forthcoming!  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131103T040000Z DTEND:20131104T045900Z SUMMARY:Pensacola District Conference DESCRIPTION:All clergy and laity are invited.  Details are forthcoming.     END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131103T040000Z DTEND:20131104T045900Z SUMMARY:Pensacola District Youth FUSED Conference DESCRIPTION:On November 3, 2013, from 4:00-6:30 pm, in conjunction with the District Conference, youth from all over the Panhandle w ill gather at the Soundside Campus of Gulf Breeze UMC for a worship celebration. All Pensacola District youth are asked to suspend their regular activities and gather together this evening for food, fun, worship, and fellowship. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131115T050000Z DTEND:20131118T045900Z SUMMARY:Exploration 2013 DESCRIPTION:Exploration 2013 will be held November 15 - 17, 2013 in Denv er, CO.  It is a three-day event for young adults age 18-26 to hear, discern, and respond to God’s call to ordained mini stry and to explore their gifts for service as a deacon or e lder in The United Methodist Church. If you have sensed God might be calling you to ordained ministry, wondered what min istry in The United Methodist Church is all about, would lik e help sifting through issues involved in an ordained vocati on, or want to learn more about The United Methodist seminar ies and theological schools, this gathering is for you. Miss ion Exploration creates sacred space for young adults to be in meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological re flection, and practical workshops as they discern whether Go d’s call on their life is to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church and what faithful steps they can take in r esponse. Vision Exploration seeks to respond faithfully and effectively to The United Methodist Church’s focus on increa sing the number of young adult clergy in our denomination by creating sacred space to challenge the most gifted and prom ising young people of our denomination to hear God’s call to the ordained ministry. Come, gather on the journey with us. Click HERE to register.  Below is a downloadable flyer.Spons ored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry     END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131127T050000Z DTEND:20131128T045900Z SUMMARY:Baypines District Thanksgiving Holidays DESCRIPTION:The Baypines District will have Thanksgiving Holidays on Nov ember 27 - 29, 2013.For more information, please contact the district office 251.580.2021.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131203T050000Z DTEND:20131204T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference CORE Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Conference CORE Team will meet on Thursday, December 3, 2013. Gathering will be at 9:30am; Business will begin at 10 am. The meeting will be held at First United Methodist Churc h, Montgomery.For more information about the meeting, please contact Rev. Neil McDavid 334.356.8014. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131220T050000Z DTEND:20131221T045900Z SUMMARY:Baypines District Christmas Holidays DESCRIPTION:The Baypines District will have Christmas Holidays December 20, 2013 through January 2, 2014.  The office will reopen on January 3, 2014.For more information, please contact the di strict office 251.580.2021.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140121T050000Z DTEND:20140125T045900Z SUMMARY:Cabinet Consultation 2014 DESCRIPTION:Cabinet Consultation 2014 will be held January 21-24, 2014 .  More details are forthcoming!For more information , please contact Pam Moser 828-454-6795.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140124T050000Z DTEND:20140126T045900Z SUMMARY:COSROW DESCRIPTION:The Alabama-West Florida Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) will have its annual event Janua ry 24 - 25, 2014.  The event will focus on the promotion of women's leadership in the Alabama-West Florida Conference an d the importance of issues that affect that leadership.More details are forthcoming!  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20140508T040000Z DTEND:20140511T035900Z SUMMARY:Inspirit - A Ministry Event Designed For Adults 50+ DESCRIPTION:INSPIRIT 2014 will be held May 8 - 10, 2014 at Blue Lake.  T he theme is "Exploring our Spiritual and Family Heritage".Mo re details are forthcoming!Attached below is a downloadable flyer.Sponsored by the Alabama West Florida Conference Older Adult Task Force END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR