Capitol Area South District
DS Rev. Dr. Tim Bias
A2DS Rev. Dr. David Cady
               
        
        Weekly Updates  
           August 12, 2016


2545 Farmers Dr., Suite 350
Columbus, OH 43235
We are in our new office location!

You are invited to an Open House on Thursday, September 15th from 3:00-7:00 pm.

We have furniture, office supplies, and much more that we did not move to our new office. We would like to give these items to churches who could use them.  The list of items can be seen HERE, if you are interested please come to 2929 Kenny Rd., Suite 100, Columbus (the old office) on August 16 or 17, 9 am - 1 pm.


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2016 Church Conference Information
This fall church conferences will be conducted in a whole new fashion.  You are invited to attend the
Church Conference Briefing on 
Tuesday, September 6th at 9:30 am .  
Village Chapel UMC
 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH.

Please plan to be present to receive instructions and information concerning church conferences this fall!  
Greetings from All In Community,
With 1 in 25 Ohioans under correctional control, we all know someone who's been touched by the criminal justice system -- whether we know it or not. What if our churches became the communities where hope, help, and healing changes this reality?   With God, anything is possible!
Summer Preaching Seminar
Overall church worship attendance in the United States has been declining for at least the past 30 years. During that time there has also been a decline in civility, honesty, integrity and compassion in our society. If we want to reverse the decline in spiritual values such as faith, hope, love, joy, forgiveness, peace and patience, we need to strengthen our congregations. 

United Theological Seminary seeks to help transform our world and renew the Church by preparing effective Christ-centered pastors and local church leaders who inspire the people in our congregations to lives of greater love for God and others. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to equip leaders to become more effective preachers and communicators of the Good News of Jesus Christ.

On Aug.16-18, 2016, United is hosting our 15th Annual Summer Preaching Seminar, featuring Dr. Marvin McMickle, President of Colgate Rochester Seminary in Rochester, New York, as our preacher and leader. The focus of this three-day seminar is "Be My Witness: A Theology of Preaching for the 21st Century Based on Acts 1:6-8." The cost is $200. 
Adapting to Your Town, Country or Rural Setting
Sat., Aug. 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Marion-Salem UMC (between Marion and Mt. Gilead)
 
Whether you are new to a town, country, or rural setting or your current ministry could benefit from a better understanding of the dynamics and shifts in your town, country, or rural setting, Pastor Parish members, pastors, and leaders will all benefit.  Learn from 4 District Superintendents and bring your questions.  Learn how to instill a healthier church environment.  Learn how to move forward in discovering God's vision for your church.    Brochures are available by contacting Debbie Ketcham at 614-580-2382.  See you there!
Mission Possible: A Pre-Retirement Seminar
 
Did you know that according to a recent Insured Retirement Institute survey, 45% of folks between the ages of 52 and 70 have nothing saved for retirement? Nothing, zero, zilch, nada. Take a minute and let that sink in. Did you know that only 24% are confident they will have enough savings to last throughout retirement? That figure is down 12% from just four years ago. While statistics can be helpful, they may not reflect your story. So, how confident are you? How confident is your spouse? Will you be prepared when retirement comes?

Your Conference wants to walk this retirement journey with you. With that in mind, the WOC will present Mission Possible, a pre-retirement seminar for those 50 years young and up. Wespath (formerly The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) representatives will lead this free one-day seminar on Tuesday, October 11, at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church from 9am to 2pm. 

Save the date:  October 22, 2016
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lithopolis UMC
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