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London Conference Announcements

London Conference Announcements. Holy Ground : Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved. An educational event with Anne Simmonds June 8, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Offered by Oxford Presbytery & Emmanuel College at Woodstock . Details on the Oxford Presbytery Web page

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London Conference Announcements

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  1. London Conference Announcements

  2. Holy Ground: Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved An educational event with Anne Simmonds June 8, 2013 - 10:00 am to4:00 pm • Offered by Oxford Presbytery & Emmanuel Collegeat Woodstock. • Details on the Oxford Presbytery Web page http://oxfordpresbytery.com/

  3. A simple way to save 50% on the cost of Observer Subscriptions You can save 50% if your congregation is on the Group Plan, and subscribers are currently paying $20 per year to receive the magazine. If your church has fewer than 100 members and you increase your current Group Plan subscriber list by 50%, we will offer you $10 saving for every current and new subscription in your church for the next year. Here’s how the math can work for you: Current: 30 x $20 = $600 New math: 45 x $10 = $450 Contact: http://www.ucobserver.org/uconnect50/

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  5. Our Camp Program will include activities in the following areas: • • Arts and Crafts • • Nature and the Environment • • Wide Games/Sports • • Swimming and Canoeing • • Community and Leadership • • Discussions about Gender and Sexuality • $275 for the week,includes all food, accommodation, and activities.

  6. Have you answered the Moderator’s letter? Your views are important! Comprehensive Review Task Group Please be sure to respond by following the link to register for your congregation to take part in the Comprehensive Review Task Group.  For more information please check-out www.londonconference.ca

  7. Check with your Presbytery Resource Centre or UCRD for new VBS ideas

  8. Check out our new website at www.londonconference.ca Sure, we’re still fine-tuning a few pages but largely our website is ready for use. With only one menu, information is easier to find. News will be added regularly so bookmark it now and return often!

  9. May 24th to 26th YATS @ Conference

  10. United Church London Conference YouTube Website 2013 conference annual meeting orientation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb7eqXZCJpo

  11. Is your name retained on the roll of your Presbytery? If you’re engaged in ministry outside of a routine pastoral relationship, please be sure to complete and submit before June 30tha Ministry and Employment Unit, Retained on the Roll Form (PR 442 RR)

  12. Spiritual Direction – who is listeningRegional Forum for Spiritual Directors • Interested in meeting others who can help you and your organization • respond to the spiritual hunger of our time? • If so, you will want to join us on • Friday May 10, 2013 9:00am – 1:00pm • VitaliStudent Lounge, Wemple Building - King’s University College, London. • Our time together will consist of a panel discussion, • small group discussions, • a plenary session, • time to network, • and lunch. • The cost of this event is $20.00 (includes lunch) Space is limited so register early. • To register or for more information please contact Elaine Graham at elaine@londonconference.ca or at 519-672-1930 ex 24

  13. Feeling Kind Of Unconnected? Diaconal Ministry Church Leadership Group Church Technology Stewardship Network Intersecting Voices Music United Re-Connect with one of the many UNITED CHURCH SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Networks and Blogs Just For You!

  14. 89th Annual Meeting of London Conference • WHAT: • The EVENT of the year! Proposals, business of the United Church, meeting old friends, making new friends, Children At Conference, new minister Celebrations, The Book Room, gathering of YATS and YF-at-Conference delegates, table groups, worship, music, workshops and more! Plan to attend May 24 to May 26, 2013. • WHEN: • Friday, May 24, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. • WHERE: • The Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Road, London, Ontario

  15. Let everyone know about your event by sending a slide to: matthew@londonconference.ca

  16. For more Info Contact Betsy Exley: betsy@londonconference.ca

  17. BOUNDARIES • Education on Boundaries & the United Church Policy on Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response is REQUIRED continuing education for all Ministry Personnel. • London Conference workshops will be available later in the year, or enroll online at: www.united-in-learning.com

  18. To help financially support your congregation’s mission Seeking funds from foundations and agencies in the broader community? This free and informative workshop will help your congregation! Wednesday, June 5, 2013 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. White Oaks United Church 1901 Jalna Blvd, London Presenters Heather McLean DougFlanders Financial Development Officer, Director of Major and Planned Gifts, London Conference The United Church of Canada Registration is FREE Pre-registration is required by Friday, May 31, 2013, to ensure a binder of useful information and resources will be ready for you. RSVP to Heather McLean at: hmclean@united-church.ca

  19. Interested in playing an important role in social Justice for London Conference? Then the Social Justice Committee would like to hear from you! E-mail Matthew Stevens at: matthew@londonconference.ca

  20. If you’d like copies of any or all of these PowerPoint slides for use with your congregation, they’re freely available for download at the London Conference website. http://www.londonconference.ca/content/forms-resources

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