Weekly Updates         April 22, 2016
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Save the Date

District Conference - May 15th - 3:00 pm 
Scioto Ridge UMC, 4343 Dublin Rd, Hilliard

DS Kathy Brown Farewell Open House - June 2 - 2-4 pm  
District Office, 2929 Kenny Rd, Suite 100, Columbus
Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Bias Appointed Capitol Area South DS
If you missed the announcement you can read all the details on the CAS website.
Spring into a healthier you, one step at a time, by competing in The West Ohio Conference's second annual Virgin Pulse District Challenge. The District with the most steps taken from May 1st- June 4th will be crowned WOC champions and will be able to humble-brag for the next year! Additionally, the top three steppers will be given a special award. Winners will be announced at West Ohio Annual Conference on Monday June 6th. The deadline to sign-up is Wednesday April 27th. Sign-up today and lead your District to victory!   Learn more about this challenge.
Faith UMC 
15 W. Columbus St., Canal Winchester
would like to invite you to: 

An Auction on May 7th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm -  items to be auctioned off can be seen on  this flyer.

The second event is a Patriotic Organ Recital featuring Neil Weston graduate of the University of London, the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal College of Organists on June 12th at 4:00 pm.  Go to Recital for more details.

All proceeds will go to the church pipe organ fund.
Continuing Education at our West Ohio Seminaries
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This summer,  Methodist Theological School in Ohio offers a number of intensive courses over short time frames, available for credit or auditing. 
 

United Theological Seminary offers continuing education for a variety of areas and specialties. The School of Discipleship and Renewal (SDR) is United's main department for continuing education.
Connect! - A Webinar for Local Mission Connection
Join us for a webinar on May 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT.
Register now!    Clink on this link to register.

Join in conversation with the Executive Directors of Kindway Prison Ministries and Wesley Chapel Mission Center along with the Serve Director of Kettering Christ United Methodist Church.  More information is available here.

Early Response Recertification Training Course  
May 14, 2016
Hilliard UMC, 5445 SCIOTO DARBY RD, Hilliard, OH 43026.  
9:00am to 1:00pm 
Learn more about this training.

Nominations for Denman Award
 
The West Ohio Conference is now accepting nominations for The Harry Denman Evangelism Award. The awards honor United Methodists in each Annual Conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism - expressed in Word (what), Sign (why), and Deed (how), that brings people into a life transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year Annual Conferences join The Foundation for Evangelism to recognize one youth, one clergy, and one lay person in their conference. To nominate someone print and  complete this nomination form and return to the West Ohio Conference by April 25, 2016 to be considered for the 2016 awards.
Annual Conference Information
 
To register, go to westohioumc.org  and click on Register for Events.  To  learn more go to 2016 Annual Conference .

Click here for "Kick Off Event for Youth Members of Annual Conference"
 
CAS and CAN Spouses Gathering at Annual Conference:  
Monday, June 6th at 1:30 pm
Hostess:  Annette Lyle, 157 Lynn, Lakeside


Grant Applications Are Available

2017 New Church Start Grants
2017 Revitalization/Capacity Grants 

Due date for these applications is June 1, 2016.

Benis Lutz has served on numerous District, Conference and General Church Committees and Boards.  His wife, Carolyn died on April 19th.  Click on  obituary to view.
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