West Weekly
November 12, 2021
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photo by Dennis Buchner @baitman
"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
~ Christopher Robin
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Rev. Bumkoo "BK" Chung
Mailing address:
West District
Eastern PA Conference UMC
PO Box 820
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0820
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Save the date of Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, for
The Extraordinary Give,
Lancaster County’s largest day of giving
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The Boehm's Chapel Society
This is a 24-hour event in which people across our community financially support nonprofit organizations. Donors will be able to donate at the Extraordinary Give’s website at extragive.org from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
The Boehm's Chapel Society is participating in the event and is seeking your donations. Boehm’s Chapel, just south of Willow Street, Pa., was the first facility built for Methodist worship (1791) in Lancaster County and is the fourth oldest standing Methodist facility in the nation.
The Chapel Society maintains the Chapel and an auxiliary building and hosts services and other events.
You can connect with Extraordinary Give by logging onto our website at boehmschapel.org.
We have a list of needs and suggestions for interested donors that range from $50 to help maintain our Mama Beam apple trees; $150 to help pay our monthly utilities; $200 to sponsor a speaker; and the big ticket item, $500 to help replace shutters on the Chapel. Of course, any amount you can donate will help maintain the Chapel and its ministry. Please see the article on our website.
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Gretna Glenn
We are so very excited to be moving forward with this much-needed project. This update will benefit our summer campers and retreat groups as this building becomes more of a year-round facility. The space will become ADA accessible along with providing a summer program office in the central part of our site. We are grateful to have already secured donations of $137,000. The estimated cost for this project is between $320,000-$400,000.
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Anchor Lancaster
Mission:
To be a good neighbor by providing a hot breakfast and warm showers every weekday while aiding with other essential needs.
Vision:
To love, serving God and our neighbors in practical, concrete ways, remembering the words of Jesus, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
Values:
To offer a welcoming, safe environment, receiving guests with dignity, respect and compassion. We will regard our guests as persons of sacred worth, reflecting the image of God.
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Find an Organization to Support |
LUMINA:
IMPACT Missions:
Shalom Partnership of Lancaster:
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More book studies in 2022 to offer lively Learning for Leaders |
Learning for Leaders is a new series of four Conference-Wide, Author-Led Book Studies that will continue in January 2022. The lively, guided, hourlong discussions will continue on Wednesdays, at 11 AM via Zoom. Having the books' authors lead those discussions makes them deeply insightful with personal, first-hand wisdom for participants.
The books to be studied are:
The 2022 studies are sponsored by various Conference ministry teams. For each book study, the first 25 registrants will receive a free e-copy (Kindle edition) of the book! Download and share the flyer!
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Ask The UMC:
Is communion simply a ritual of remembrance?
This content was produced by Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications.
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Eucharist is shared during the morning prayer held in the chapel of Sarum College during the 2016 Wesley Pilgrimage in England. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.
Holy Communion includes a profound act of remembrance that recalls the last supper Jesus had with his disciples. But it is more than just a ritual of remembering. It is primarily an act through which our connection with God, each other and our life of ministry in the world is nourished and strengthened.
This Holy Mystery describes what we believe and practice in the sacrament: “Holy Communion is remembrance, commemoration, and memorial, but this remembrance is much more than simply intellectual recalling. ‘Do this in remembrance of me’ (Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24-25) is anamnesis (the biblical Greek word). This dynamic action becomes re-presentation of past gracious acts of God in the present, so powerfully as to make them truly present now. Christ is risen and is alive here and now, not just remembered for what was done in the past.” Read more
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Featured Event Recordings |
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Honoring Native American Boarding School Children
Honoring Victims and Co-victims of Violence: An Urban Mini Summit
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West District ZOOM Clergy Interviews began on September 22. If you have not already signed up for your interview please contact ( lromano@epaumc.org) for assistance.
If you have not already done so please send your completed clergy profile to Joan Lawson ( jlawson@epaumc.org). |
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2021 Charge Conference Information |
West Mission Link Charge Conference Schedule
All Charge Conferences start at 6:30
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - West Central & North West Lancaster
Host church: Columbia UMC
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - WAC , Palmyra Area & North Lebanon County Host Church: Palmyra: First
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - Southeastern Lebanon County
Host church: Rocherty UMC
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - The Pikes & Northern Lancaster
Host church: Manheim: Salem UMC
Monday, December 6, 2021 - East Central Lancaster & Northeast Lancaster Host church: Limeville UMC
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - Lancaster Urban
Host church: New Creation UMC
2021 Charge Conference Forms Links
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West District EPAUMC Calendar
● November 13: Dismantling Racism Level II-- “Courageous Conversations on Race and Reconciliation: Getting Started.” 9 AM - 12 PM on Zoom.
● November 13 & 20: By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism. A Zoom-based study offered by the Board of Ordained Ministry. 9 AM - 11:30 AM on two Saturdays.
● November 17: Connectional Table Meeting. 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Zoom.
● December 2: “Church for Nerds” Presentation on Zoom, 9:30 AM - 11 AM
● January 7 & 8, 2022: Implicit Biases Workshop. Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12:45 PM, on Zoom.
● ↻ January 11, 2022: Bivocational & Small Church Network. Every other Month, on the 2nd Tuesday of Month, at 6:30 PM, on Zoom.
● ↻ January 12 - February 9, 2022: Weekly Book Club: Being the Church in a Post-Pandemic World by Kay Kotan. Wednesdays at 11 AM. Sponsored by CDT.
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Returning to the Beloved Community:
Compassion Fatigue, Lay Leadership, and
the ‘PTSD’ of the Pandemic
A Free Online Learning Event for lay leaders, clergy, and laity
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DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM – Noon
What has been the impact of COVID-19 and more than a year of lockdown on our mental, social, spiritual and physical health? What strategies can laity in leadership adopt to help us move through this continuing time of change? Disrupted routines have created new challenges for church communities and their leadership.
Presenters Micheal Pope, California-Nevada Lay Leader, and Rev. Schuyler Rhodes, former District Superintendent from the Cal-Nevada Conference will review the unusual multiple stresses of our time and what we can all do to recover/maintain until we are on the other side of the pandemic.
In the meantime, save the date: November 13, 2021.
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Dismantling Racism Level II – “Courageous Conversations on Race and Reconciliation: Getting Started” |
The Eastern PA Conference Healing the Wounds of Racism (HWR) CORE Team will host “Courageous Conversations on Race and Reconciliation” in a new, online Dismantling Racism Level II workshop on Zoom, on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9 AM to 12 PM.
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By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism |
- Saturday November 13, 9:00-11:30 AM
- Saturday November 20, 9:00-11:30 AM
Baptism is at the core of who we are as Christians -- but how well do we truly understand this sacrament? Those of us who serve in church leadership often face practical questions with deep theological roots. Why do we baptize? What happens in baptism? Why do we baptize infants? What do we mean when we say "remember your baptism" -- especially if baptized as an infant?... Learn More
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The Eastern PA Conference’s half-hour prayer meetings, held on Tuesdays at noon by video-chat on Zoom, welcomes a new cadre of prayer leaders in March.
Here is the Zoom access information:
Meeting ID: 591 129 374. Or Call in: +1 646 558 8656
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WEEKLY PREACHING FORUM for SERMON COLLABORATION
(EVERY TUESDAY @ 2)
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12 Preachers from Across the Conference will lead us. Come as you are able (it's ok if you can't make every week). Each week we will look @ the text for Sunday. We will also collaborate on sermon ideas, illustrations, liturgy and more. Hope you will join us.
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Bivocational & Small Church Network |
Every other Month, on the 2nd Tuesday of Month, at 6:30 PM, on Zoom
“This is a group designed exclusively for church leaders of smaller churches, welcoming part-time, bivocational, retired and all other small-church leaders, both clergy and lay,” said the Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm, Connectional Ministries Director. “Small churches are the backbone of The United Methodist Church, and we want to provide a bimonthly small group for conversation that relates to the unique opportunities found in our small, vital churches."
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Engaging the Community for Social Transformation |
Local churches, non-profits, and community organizations can be excellent resources for finding best practices, discerning action steps, and offering wisdom in overcoming obstacles as we seek to partner with God and engage the community.
Our first webinar session features Dan Billingsley, Chief Strategy Officer at Community Service Council in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan has twenty-two years of experience in the non-profit world with the focus areas of institutional advancement, leadership positioning, and public policy change in community services, education, and the arts as well as in diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health, and civic engagement. With a strong faith background, Dan offers insight from a non-profit lens on how the local church can engage the community and build relationships in ways that bring about tangible change.
The webinar series is offered monthly through the end of the year at 11 a.m. Central Time.
Dates are Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16.
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Glossbrenner UMC (Mount Joy) is looking for a Worship Leader for two Sundays each month. Our goal is for the worship leader to help visitors and longtime members feel welcome and comfortable. If anyone is interested or knows of someone who might be interested, please contact the pastor, Brian Albert at 717-653-5683 or via email at bgalbert2@gmail.com.
St. John's UMC is looking for an organist/pianist for one or more Sundays each month. If anyone is interested or knows of someone who might be interested, please contact the pastor, Matthew Whayland, at 717-202-5215 or wmmwhayland3@gmail.com.
Ludwig UMC Bainbridge, PA
Seeking a pianist or organist 1-2 Sundays a month.
Please contact Pastor Jeff Snyder at 717-449-9387.
Children’s Ministry Director, First UMC, Ephrata, PA
Ephrata First United Methodist Church is looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a heart for children and a desire to see them learn to love and follow Jesus. This is a 20-hour part-time position that provides leadership for the various ministries for children from birth to sixth grade, including nursery, Sunday school, children’s church program, and Vacation Bible school.
This individual must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. She/he must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, recruiting, equipping, and organizational skills. This should be a “people person” since it will be important for this person to communicate and relate well with the children, parents, volunteers, and fellow staff members. Experience in childhood/Christian education is preferred, and a degree in education is helpful. Familiarity with the United Methodist church is a plus.
Qualified persons should forward a resume to: Lead Pastor, First UMC, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, PA 17522 or email dj@ephratafirst.org.
Preschool Teacher Assistant, Ephrata: Hope
We are looking for qualified Preschool Teacher Assistants to join our team of dedicated childcare providers. We work to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will need in and outside the classroom. A preschool teacher assistant must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Youth Leader, Lampeter UMC
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, Lampeter 17537, is seeking a youth leader for the church’s youth group. The preferred candidate is someone who loves the Lord, has a passion and experience in working with youth and sharing his/her faith, is able to teach and organize youth helpers, is able to plan and lead mission trips, and is able to build connections with the community. Appropriate clearances for working with children and youth is required and someone with at least an associate’s degree is preferred. Primary responsibilities include leading the mid-week youth group meetings, teaching the Sunday morning youth Sunday school class, and planning and leading youth activities in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Team. The position requires 15-20 hours per week. For further information please contact Darryl Keener at (717) 808-0863. Resumes and at least two references may be sent to: dlkeener2@landolakes.com or lumcoffice@comcast.net.
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West District Resource Center |
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Rev. Tim Smith, Chair of District Committee on Ordained Ministry - ts3707@gmail.com
Mrs. Lynn McCord, District Christ Servant Minister Coordinator,
Conference Office - 610-666-9090 / 800-828-9093
Latest UMW Newsletter:
Request For Clergy Photos
All clergy are encouraged to submit photos in for preparation for the Episcopal transition.
Link to submit clergy photos:
MISSION CENTRAL HUBS IN OUR DISTRICT
1) Elizabethtown: St. Paul’s (Liz Helm, coordinator), 398 N. Locust Street, Elizabethtown, PA. 717-367-1889 **call to make sure someone will be there**
2) Lebanon: Covenant (Mariellen Lantz, coordinator), 346 N. 9th Street, Lebanon, PA. 717-272-0672
3) Cleona: Immanuel (Jeanne Earnshaw, coordinator), 29 E. Maple Street, Cleona, PA. 717-926-2305 **call to make sure someone will be there**
Pulpit Supply List
If you would like to be added to this list, please contact the district office with your name, which category you're in, phone number and area you can cover. We have limited names for the Lebanon area, if you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible!
Willing Servants Needed for 2021-2022 Conference Year
Would you like to shape the financial life of our conference? Do you have a passion for racial justice & reconciliation? Can you use your gifts for long-term care of our clergy pension program? Are you interested in serving on CCFA, Board of Pensions, Commission on Religion & Race, Camping Board or other conference teams? If so, please fill out the information form at the link below.
Questions?
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