A.R.M.S. Spring Meeting

2012 Marriage Encounter Weekend

What is a Marriage Encounter United Methodist weekend? The purpose of the Marriage Encounter weekend is to provide the opportunity for a married couple to develop deeper knowledge of Christian marriage, a fuller understanding and acceptance of each other and the ability to communicate with each other in a significantly deeper and more fulfilling way. The format of the Marriage Encounter weekend is designed specifically to enable a couple time to pause and focus on each other, their commitment...

Board of Trustees meeting

Safe Sanctuaries training, Hastings Grace UMC

The Safe Sanctuary Basic Course covers all aspects of abuse safety. Course attendees will be educated on the different types of abuse and their warning signs. The course will also cover what measures and/or policies and procedures should be in place to prevent the possibility of abuse in church programs and at church events. The responsibilities of reporting and understanding the criminal justice system in relation to abuse will also be covered.The $20 cost covers course materials. Upon arrival...

Senior High Retreat at Camp Comeca

All senior high age youth are invited to attend a conference-wide retreat Feb. 24-26, at Camp Comeca, located near Cozad. Here’s a little more info about this event, being billed as WEIRD: The world tells us one thing, the Bible something completely different. Teachers, coaches, friends, parents, brothers and sisters. It seems like everything we are exposed to in today’s world is about trying to get us to be something, to act normal. But what is normal? When we look around, we...

Neb-Kan Transition Team Listening Session, in Lincoln

Bishop Ann B. Sherer-Simpson and members of the Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Area Transition Team are eager to hear from the laity and clergy of Nebraska regarding the recommendations from the Transition Team to become one new annual conference. The first laity listening session will be held Sunday, Feb. 19, at Cozad First United Methodist Church, from 3-5 p.m. CST. Another listening session will be held at the Conference Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon...

Soup & Sandwich Supper - Omaha Lefler

Please feel free to invite everyone you know!! LEFLER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1501 Madison Street, South Omaha February 25, 2012 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please bring any non-perishable item for the United Methodist food pantry at Pearl. SOUP and SANDWICH SUPPER COST: FREEWILL DONATION MENU ASSORTED HOMEMADE SOUPS CHILI SANDWICHES BEVERAGE DESSERT FOR INFORMATION CALL JEAN, 402-733-7653  ...

UMCOR Early Response Team Basic Course

A tornado strikes. You say: I want to go help, but HOW? An UMCOR Training to be held Saturday, Feb. 25, will give you the knowledge, skills and certification to make it possible for you to respond quickly to a disaster with other United Methodists. This basic training will be held at Hastings Grace United Methodist Church (not Hastings First UMC, as was reported in last week’s UMconnect). The eight-hour training led by UMCOR personnel will begin at 9 a.m.; registration and coffee will...

Board of Ordained Ministry meeting

Personnel Committee Meeting

Kidz Closet - Saint Paul UMC

Got Kids? Got Stuff? Shop and Sell Sping and Summer Items! Consign: Let us sell the items that your family has outgrown. Keep 70% of the sales! Shop: Baby and kids' clothing, toys, gear, furniture, maternity and more! Organized, clean and well lit shopping. Save: Huge savings for your family! New and gently-used items sold at a franctin of retail. See attached flyer...

Transition Team Meeting

Confirmation Day 2012

Confirmation Day is sure to be a Spiritual powerhouse to enliven and “spark” the ministry of young people as they prepare for Confirmation. Scheduled for March 2-3, at Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, the day includes: Friday, March 2 — Visit Jewish Synagogue, Wesleyan Ghost Story, Taize Worship, Games Saturday, March 3 — Mini Sessions: Local Leadership, More Than Just Service, United Methodist Heritage, Loving the Sacraments; Lunch and...

CrossTalk - Lincoln Trinity

CrossTalk is a new Sunday School class offered at Trinity United Methodist Church that is open to everyone and anyone! Starting March 4 at 9:00am and running for 6 weeks ; The first topic of study will be Rabbi David Wolpe's book, "Why Faith Matters" From the Jewish Journal: In a world where religion is the cause of so much folly, it becomes harder to defend faith, which makes Rabbi David Wolpe's book, "Why Faith Matters" , all the more important. This is not a book...

Peacemaking Workshop XXVI

The Peacemaking Workshop XXVI Committee is pleased to announce that Jim Hightower will be the keynote speaker at their annual Peacemaking Workshop March 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th St, Lincoln Nebraska. The subject of the workshop is the growing gap between rich and poor. His presentation, titled "America's Leaders Are Small, But Americans Are Not: Turning Our Leaders’ Failure Into Our Inspiration" will be followed by workshops,...

Equal Employment Ordinance Rally

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR EQUALITY IN OMAHA...

Alyce McKenzie Lecture - Papillion

The role of the homily in worship is changing. Often contemporary worship focuses on music to the near exclusion of the sermon. For others, the sermon is the most significant portion of the service. Dr. Alyce McKenzie is professor of homiletics at Perkins School of Theology. She will be in Nebraska March 9 and 10 to make a case for the importance of the homily in the 21st century. She will preach at a worship service at Papillion Saint Paul’s UMC on Friday night March 9 at 7 p.m....

Craning for Clergy Marriage Spiritual Renewal Retreat

“Craning for Clergy Marriage Renewal” will be held Saturday, March 10, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Phillips United Methodist Church (Prairie Rivers District). This retreat is intended for clergy and their spouses. It will be a day of sharing our journey in marriage and the tools God gave us to become irreplaceable to one another after 35 years. We will begin with the uplifting experience of the Sandhill Cranes and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to guide us on this retreat...

Safe Sanctuary Training at Camp Fontanelle

All Camp Fontanelle Volunteers, Staff, and anyone working with children at our camp are asked to be Safe Sanctuaries Certified. If you have questions or plan to attend a Safe Sanctuaries at Camp Fontanelle, contact Derek - dbergman@umcneb.org Please arrive with your paperwork filled out. Watch for signs of where training will be held as others groups will be using the camp at the same time. Safe Sanctuaries page on our website where the forms can all be found http://www.umcneb.org/pages/detai...

Train the Trainer Safe Sanctuaries course in Lincoln

A Train the Trainer Safe Sanctuaries course will be held Sunday, March 11, from 1-4 p.m., at the Conference Center in Lincoln (3333 Landmark Circle). There is no cost to participate; please RSVP to Sheree Brown at sbrown@umcneb.org or 402-464-5994, ext. 114. NOTE: Students must have taken the Basic Course to enroll in the Trainer Course. Upon successful completion of the course and background checks the individual will be certified as a trainer for one year. Safe Sanctuaries is Intended for...