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July 2007
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
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PNW News Digest
Announcement of Tacoma District SuperintendentBishop Edward W. Paup has announced his appointment of Sharon Moe as the new Tacoma District Superintendent, effective September 1. This appointment follows actions of the Annual Conference in June to support the bishop's intention to divide the Tacoma and Seattle Districts, which were combined in 2005. Sharon is currently the pastor of Tibbetts United Methodist Church in West Seattle, where she has served since 2004. Previously Sharon served under appointment at Orofino-Peck in the Inland District, Centralia, and University Temple in Seattle. During a sabbatical year in 2003-04 Sharon adventured in Africa - visiting a Maasai Environmental Resources Coalition, and tracking Mountain Gorillas - and Israel/Palestine, where she studied at the Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies. Her experiences in Israel/Palestine led her to initiate the "Kids for Hope" project to engage Palestinian Christian youth from the West Bank in a cross cultural camping experience. She has visited Unitarian Christians in Hungary and Romania, taught Feminist Theology in the Philippines and traveled twice to Iraq. Sharon chaired the Board of Ordained Ministry (1992- 95) and currently serves on the Board of Congregational Development, and as a Presiding Elder and clergy cluster leader. As a local church pastor Sharon always brings a strong emphasis on peace with justice ministries, and on pastoral care. Sharon says, "I'm really looking forward to being part of the life of the Tacoma District and the ongoing life of the cabinet and the conference" in this new role. The entire community is invited to a Service of Lamentation on Monday, July 23, 4:00 p.m. at the Lora Lake Apartments in Burien (15001 Des Moines Memorial Dr.) The service will provide an opportunity for sharing of interfaith prayers, hymns, and scripture readings to lament the impending destruction of 162 units of affordable housing by the Port of Seattle and City of Burien. Following the service, some members of the planning group have expressed a desire to participate in a "ceremonial trespass" at the site, designed to bring attention to the destruction of a $30 million housing project while 8,000 King County residents are homeless each night.All religious leaders and community participants are invited to gather at the Lora Lake site beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Religious leaders are invited to wear liturgical garb and bring a prayer, song, scripture passage, or brief meditation to share. The service will be a solemn service of reflection and contemplation, focusing on the tragic implications of governmental and communal insensitivity to the needs of homeless people in our community. MEN MAKING JESUS CHRIST THE CENTER OF THEIR LIVES
Men, mark your calendars for August 3-5, 2007. The Western Jurisdictional United Methodist Men's meeting is scheduled at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Guest speakers include (1) Dr. Maxie D. Dunham, who has authored more than 30 books, and served as Senior Minister of the 6,000 member Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee; (2) David C. Adams, former president of Tennessee Conference United Methodist Men and pastor of First United Methodist Church in Lynchburg, Tenn.; (3) Our own Dayton Edmonds of Washington--a full-blooded Native American, who has developed a fine diverse ministry, lifestyle and artistry. Dayton has studied the lessons of nature as his grandparents taught him. Those who have heard him always want to hear more.Registration form and information can be found on our website at: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/ummen.html or you may contact President Keith Smith (206) 380- 3041, smitlo825@msn.com.
Camping
At Twinlow, there will be plenty of people in the lake with Jr. High Water sports and the Fun Lovin' Juniors in session. At Lazy F Night Owl camp will be acting all nocturnal. There will be 6th to 8th graders at Indianola's Adventure camp.It is still not too late to catch a week of late summer fun at one of our camps. Send your kids, their friends, your grandkids or a young person from your church and register them for some great summer experiences. Call the registrar today at 1-800-755- 7710 x305
Health Ministries Conference Set for Sept. 23-26
"Empowering Ministries of Health: Starting, Implementing and Advancing" will be the focus of the third annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference Sept. 23-26 in Wichita, Kansas.Two scholarships per annual conference are available and spaces are still available. The registration deadline is Sept. 1. Workshops will be offered in four tracts, including a self-care covenant workshop. Sponsors are the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. For more details and online registration go to http://www.gbop.org/events_education/events/Empowe ringMinistriesofHealth.asp. HFCA Second Container Needed The efforts to fill a forty foot shipping container with church, medical, educational, and other humanitarian supplies for the people of the Southern Congo has been met with overwhelming success. So many things were received that a second container was needed. Both containers were shipped last weekend. HFCA (Hope for the Children of Africa) only budgeted for a single container. The shipping cost for the second container is about $15,000. Additional funds would be greatly appreciated. Contributions may be sent through local UM Churches to the conference treasurer, designated as #101000-4 HFCA-Container. Check out the website - www.hopeforthechildrenofafrica.com - for photos National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Just a reminder of the Hurricane Rita "Repair Blitz" September 9-29. through UMCOR/Texas.
New Local Church News
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New Job Openings
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click here to check for new job openings: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
Welcome New ADCM We would like to welcome Patrick Scriven, our new Associate Director of Connectional Ministries for Youth and Young Adult Ministries who begins working with our Youth and Young Adults beginning August 1, 2007. To read more about Patrick, please click here. http://www.pnwumc.org/html/welcome.html
Well Wishes to Ken Moore
Ken Moore, our Interim Associate Director of Connectional Ministries for Youth and Young Adult Ministries has accepted a position with Genzyme Bio Surgery where he will be employed as a Musculoskeletal Specialty Manager beginning today, July 2. We pray that Ken is successful and happy with his new job and thank him for his great work with our youth and young adult ministries during the past year.
Transition Retreat Cancelled
Transition Retreat" has been cancelled due to our minimum number of registrants not being met. It was scheduled to be held at Federal Way UMC on 7/7 - 7/8.
Bishop Paup Signs Joint Agreement
Colleagues, have you seen the UM News report about Bishop Paup's signing of the joint agreement between UMCOR and Muslim Aid at the House of Commons in London? You can check out the article and pictures at this web address: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp? c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=4029451&printmode =1.
New Local Church News
Please remember to check Local Church events by clicking here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html
New Job Openings
Please click here to check for new job openings: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
Cooperative School of Missions
The Cooperative Schools of Christian Mission are coming soon. The lineup of study leaders is exciting: You don't want to miss it. Leaders are the Reverends Flora Bowers, Sharon Moe, Bill Green, Joyce O'Connor-Magee, Judy Schultz, and George Lockwood. Dates for the two schools are July 13-15 in Walla Walla, and July 23-26 in Issaquah. To register, download the registration form from HYPERLINK www.pnwumc.org/CSOCM www.pnwumc.org/CSOCM.
No Credit Card Sales
NO CREDIT CARD SALES AT School of Missions. Please be aware that because of the move from the Service Center to a publishing house, the Resource Rooms at School of Missions will not be able to accept credit cards this year. Please come prepared to pay with cash or check.
New Appointments
Mike Graef, Vancouver District Superintendent, has announced the following: Mary Evelyn Long, ordained in another denomination, will be assigned as the interim pastor of Ocean Park UMC, effect July 1. |