Free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) workshop on Saturday, March 17 and Sunda March 18 from 2-3 PM at the Longview Public Library, 222 Cotton St. Any student and family planning to attend college are encouraged to attend. They strongly advise bringing the following items to the workshop: copy of 2011 Federal tax form for parent and student, current bank statements, student’s driver license and social security card and studen alien registration card if applicable. Sponsored by the Longview NAACP Chapter.
Archive for Workshops
Annual Conference Hotel Rooms Available
There are six rooms available at the Marriott Spring Hill Suites in Galveston, Texas for the Annual Conference week at a rate of $119. If you are interested, please contact Anna M Rohde in the district office in Longview.
903-758-7003
Communicators Conference
Let UMR help you cut through the clutter and focus on some best practices for communicators.
We may have missed you on the first announcement, but there is still time to register for UMR’s yearly conference for writers, editors, directors of communication, web masters, anyone with those type tasks in their job responsibilities – Communicating Through the Clutter.
We have a number of communicators who work in regional, church or agency settings already signed up to attend and I wanted to be sure you had one more invitation to come. We’ve been able to extend the hotel reservation close-out date to March 10. UMR can take registrations for the conference until March 15, but you might have to make other housing arrangements.
A brochure about the event is attached or you can go online www.umportal.org to see information and register.
Conference basics:
March 22-23, 2012. (11 a.m. Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Friday) Presbyterian Mission Center, 6100 Colwell Blvd, Irving, Texas
Three keynote addresses (all with meals), four workshop sessions, great fellowship and networking, opportunities to consult with UMR staff. Transportation provided between hotel and conference site.
Cost is $175 and includes most meals.
Hotel Accommodations at Hyatt Place, 5455 Green Park, Irving, TX $111 per night. Use code UMR. – Call 972-550-7400 to reserve. Free shuttle from DFW International Airport.
I can answer questions and want you to come if you can.
Debbie Christian
For the Conference Planning Team
UMR Communications
800.947.0207 x147
2012 Free Basic Grant Writing Training (Capacity Building)
Greetings,
The Houston HUD Office and the HUD Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships will facilitate a
Two Day Free Grant Writing Training (capacity building) for the Houston Area’s faith based, community based organizations, non-profits, law enforcement, education, etc. Participants will learn the key elements of how to prepare and compete for federal funding streams, how to understand the grant application process, and the important factors for award.
This event is a financial literacy outreach and will occur during Money Week Houston 2012. See You There!
Free Two Day Grant Writing Training
April 10-11, 2012
9am – 5pm each day
Training Site: Neighborhood Centers Inc, Ripley House 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX
Registration: Online registration will open soon, call, email and join our listserv for more information
Attendees will also learn about other local Houston HUD programs such as Community Planning and Development, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and other Housing related programs and how they are being utilized in the Houston area.
Please join our faith based listserv for more information on online registration for the grant writing training.
Click on the link below (or copy and paste into the address window) to sign up for the Houston Faith Based Listserv:
Please spread the word about the training!
Small Church Leadership Institute
March 11-15, 2012.
Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Open the doors of your church and Discover the Mission Field that surrounds you. Workshops led by Dr. Charles White, Rev. Kim Griffith, Jeremy Basset, Rev. Dan Williams, Rev. Terry Gosnell, Dr. Michael Roberts, Rev. Diana Northcutt and others. Scholarships available. Detailed flyer with registration and lodging information can be found on the Mount Sequoyah website.
Intro to Leading the Middle Size Church Virtual Seminar
Get Connected Virtually with Rev. N. Burton Brooks, Jr.! Watch a PowerPoint presentation on your computer. Hear Rev. Brooks on the phone and experience small group discussions with participants and the leader.
Please join us for four 90 minute teleconferences on:
Spring Dates: Tuesday, April 17, 24, May 1, 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm ET
Fall Dates: Thursdays, October 11,18, 25, and November 1, 2012 at 10:30 am ET.
This seminar will identify and examine the unique characteristics of the middle-sized (100 – 300 average worship attendance) church. Clergy find that they must redefine their role as pastor in the middle-sized church due to its increasing demands and complexities. The skills which may have served one’s ministry well in the small member-ship church may be inadequate in the middle-sized church. The seminar is especially designed for clergy who currently serve, or will soon serve, in this type of ministry setting.
If you have any questions please contact the Intentional Growth Center.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Driver
Intentional Growth Center
sdriver@intentionalgrowthcenter.org
800-482-1442
2012 Webinars
Thursday, February 23, 2012
SPRC has a key role for health of body, mind and soul for your pastor and leaders. GBPHB’s Center for Health shares key factors for a healthy ministry environment. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.
Start time: 6:30pm, CST
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295
Webinar – What does a LAY LEADER do?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Responsibilities vary for this position! We’ll look at congregations of all sizes, the Book of Discipline, and actual experiences to make this role effective in your congregation. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.
Start time: 6:30pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Online giving through electronic funds transfer (EFT) is not the offering of future, it is already here! Churches that have offered this to their people are seeing more income through the consistency of EFT, while their donors are appreciating the convenience! Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.
Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Ken Sloane or call 615.340.7165
Thursday, July 12, 2012
We all know that the mission of your church is dependent on the faithful giving of your congregation. Churches that have been successful in growing generous disciples of Jesus have managed to shift the focus from the church’s need for money to their people’s need to give. Join us and learn more! Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.
Start time: 6:30 pm, CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information: contact: Ken Sloane or call 615.340.7165
UM Conference on Ministry with Children [UMCMC] (formerly FOCUS)
Monday, July 22, 2013 – Friday, July 26, 2013
SAVE THE DATE
Location: Buncombe Street UMC, Greenville SC
For more information: contact: Melanie Gordon
Save The Date
North District Lay Speakers School
March 24 & 25
Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star, TX
Certified Lay Minister Module One Training Part I “Doctrine”
Saturday, February 25
Lone Star, Texas
Lakeview Baptist Assembly Center
10 am to 4 PM
With Rev. Dr. Richard Heyduck
Fee: $15 for lunch
Materials online at:
http://coursekit.com/app#course/clm-d.heyduck
Code: HKUSFK
