QuikLINK – December 9, 2022
Alive in Christ together we embody the beloved community of disciple-making congregations
Friday, December 9, 2022
ATTENTION LAITY AND CLERGY – SAVE THE DATES!
The Grow and Equip Teams of the Susquehanna Conference are thrilled to offer three learning experiences in 2023 to help pastors and laity grow and be equipped to live into this new reality in which we find ourselves. LEARN MORE
LAY MEMBERS AT LARGE NEEDED FOR AC
Important Information How to Submit Your Name for Nomination to Serve as a Lay Member at Large by January 20
The 2023 Susquehanna Annual Conference meeting will be held May 18-20, at The Community Arts Center in Williamsport, PA. Each year, the hope is to equalize the number of clergy and lay persons attending AC, as well as to encourage a diversity of voices representing as many churches and places across the conference. To achieve this, we ask lay persons who are interested in being considered to serve as a Lay Member at Large to register for consideration.
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DEEP GREEN JOURNEY RETREATS
Step into the Flow … Wind (January 19 – 21, 2023)
Wesley Forest Camp & Retreat Center
“The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” John 3:8.
In a time of uncertainty and unrest in our world, how do we find comfort in these words? How do we rest in the unknowing? You are invited to come and explore the mystery of the Spirit and the ultimate rest and grounding we can find there, even if we cannot plan or predict as we wish we could.
Come spend a little time apart in a beautiful Adirondack Lodge on the banks of Penn’s Creek, enjoy conversation and silence, plenty of rest for your soul as well as good food and laughter.
We can’t think of a better way to start the new year…
LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY
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CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER (CLM) SCHOOL
Certified Lay Minister (CLM) School operates at the same time and location as the Local Pastor Licensing School of the Susquehanna Annual Conference. Participants are those seeking further development as lay persons in leadership who may experience an assignment to a local church as a pastor, working as a staff person as a local congregation in areas of education, outreach, community development, or new church development. For some, the credentialing process helps fulfill ministry opportunities outside the local congregation as a chaplain or other helping profession.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY
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“COACH APPROACH” TRAINING FOR LEADERS
Thursday, February 9, 2023
(Church of the Good Shephard – Tyrone, Pa.)
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (Carlisle UMC – Carlisle, Pa)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 (First UMC – Muncy, Pa)
These events will be offered throughout the conference for leaders (clergy and lay) who want to practice a “coach approach” to leadership. A coach approach will help you to have more fruitful, action-oriented conversations focused on the next steps toward achieving goals.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY
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GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH 2023
YOUTH 2023 offers an incredible opportunity for Methodist youth and youth groups to gather and experience thousands of peers from across the country and beyond, seeking God together and being inspired to join Jesus in lives of love. Every four years, youth from throughout The UMC have gathered for four days of discipleship, fun, and fellowship. Adult leaders who bring youth can expect inspiration, support, meaningful exploration of the theme of being “Bold” in faith and life.
The Susquehanna Conference Young Peoples’ Ministry Council has $1,000 grants available to assist
groups to go. Deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, December 15, 2022.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUTH 2023
APPLY FOR A GRANT TODAY
General Board of Church & Society Seminar
March 5-8, 2023
Join colleagues and friends for a fun, educational trip to Washington, DC and the UM General Board of Church & Society. This particular seminar will focus on the work of the GBCS around beloved community with a focus on racism, anti-semitism, and extremism. We will learn how to better address these issues in our local communities. LEARN MORE
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Make it a Holy Holiday
‘Tis the season! We know it can be hectic, so here are tips to help keep the chaos at bay. RETHINK ADVENT >>
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Discover the True Meaning of Advent
Advent is more than a precursor to Christmas. Learn about the history of the church season, as well as how we might find hope, love, joy and peace for ourselves and others on the four Sundays before Christmas Day. WATCH & ANTICIPATE
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Even Office Work Can be Risky!
Did you know? Office workers are TWICE AS LIKELY to suffer a disabling injury from a fall than non-office workers.
What are the risks, and how can you avoid taking the fall? Check out the December safety talk for ways to prevent injuries in the office setting.
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Canva for Nonprofits
Did you know that Canva makes all of its pro-level tools free for nonprofits like your church? Canva used to be a tool used to make your next holiday card, but now it’s one of the most widely used tools in a marketer’s toolbelt. Jeremy takes us through the basics of utilizing this powerful tool. BECOME A PRO
For the week of December 11 – 17:
Picture Rocks UMC, Picture Rocks
Aline UMC, Mount Pleasant Mills
Wolfsburg UMC, Bedford
Trucksville UMC, Trucksville
Clarence UMC, Clarence
*First UMC, Chambersburg
* Leader Memorial, Bo – Sierra Leone
Plains UMC, Plains
Grace UMC, Harrisburg
Christ UMC, Jacobus
Leona UMC, Troy
