BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brick River Technologies//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120501T040000Z DTEND:20120506T035900Z SUMMARY:General Conference of The United Methodist Church, Tampa, FL DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the official Web site of General Conference t hat runs April 24-May 5 in Tampa, FL. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120504T040000Z DTEND:20120506T035900Z SUMMARY:Specifically Trained in Domestic Violence Seminar, Communiti es of Hope, Jackson, TN DESCRIPTION:Click on link below for registration form. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120505T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free concert: 'Jazz, Jeans & Jesus,' Capleville UMC, Memphis DESCRIPTION:Capleville UMC in Memphis is hosting its Second Annual “Jazz , Jeans and JESUS" Concert Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m. at the church.Admission is FREE. Donations will be accepted. Funds raised will go to church missions. “This evening of inspira tional music, jazz, refreshments and fellowship will feature the Capleville Praise Team and friends performing original contemporary gospel music composed by our own Dr. Charles Pe nder from his CD released in 2002, “Not To Us.” And (there w ill be) a cool, cool jazz set featuring Charles Pender and t he ‘The Grand Staff’ Jazz Combo,” reported Linda Crump, a re presentative of the church.  Everyone is welcome to enjoy th is wonderful musical experience, said Crump. The church is l ocated at 4725 Riverdale Road at the corner of Riverdale Roa d and Shelby Drive. The church’s phone number is 901-363-185 9. More info: Linda Crump, 901-565-8487  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120505T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Millington First UMC golf scramble to support mission team, Millington, TN DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120505T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale, Colonial Park UMC, Memphis DESCRIPTION:Spring Plant SaleColonial Park UMC5330 Park Ave., Memphis ~ to benefit children’s ministry ~  Saturday, May 510 a.m. — 2 p.m.Grice Memorial Garden between the sanctuary and gym Don ations will be accepted all day onFriday, May 4, and Saturda y, May 5, before 10 a.m.   This years’ sale is open to the c ommunity.   Gardeners: Please remember us as your perennials begin to emerge. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120506T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Golden Cross Sunday DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120508T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Dept of Veterans Affairs training for clergy, Carrolton, KY DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120510T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Dept. of Veteran Affairs training for clergy, Somerset, KY DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120511T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Claire Lynch Trio benefit concert, Collierville UMC, Collier ville, TN DESCRIPTION:Click on link below for a downloadable flyer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120512T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:World Fair Trade Day DESCRIPTION:World Fair Trade Day is Saturday, May 12. This is a day to l earn how you can ensure that others are receiving a fair wag e for their products. This bulletin insert from United Metho dist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) tells the story of one woma n who was helped through UMCOR’s fair trade partner, Prosper ity Candle.  UMCOR provides emergency relief in many areas o f the world. To find out more about UMCOR's ministries, visi t umcor.org.  Donate to any project by placing a contributio n in the offering plate at a local United Methodist church; by sending a check to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087 -9068; or by calling 1-800-554-8583, where credit card donat ions are accepted. You can also give online by clicking any of the "Give Now" links. UMCOR is exempt from tax under sect ion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United Sta tes and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution de duction by donors.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120514T040000Z DTEND:20120520T035900Z SUMMARY:Art Silent Auction & Sale for HARC at St. Luke's UMC, Memphi s DESCRIPTION:St. Luke’s UMC in Memphis is the location for an Art Silent Auction and Sale by Highland Area Renewal Corporation (HARC) Monday through Saturday, May 14-19.HARC is  a non-profit co mmunity organization in the University of Memphis area where St. Luke’s is located. The auction and sale will feature th e works of local artists. Proceeds will help fund HARC’s pro jects, which include, in part, community gardening and emerg ency aid for after-school students. Items will be available for silent auction bids from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday thro ugh Friday. On Saturday, results of bidding will be announce d, and additional items will be available for sale from 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. St. Luke’s UMC is located at 480 S. Highland St reet in Memphis. Entry is on Midland Street.    For addition al information, call 452-6262 or email harc@stlukesumc.org . END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Paducah District 'Annual Conference 101' (briefing), Mayfiel d First UMC, Mayfield, KY DESCRIPTION:2012 Memphis Annual Conference Information: Click HERE.Click on link below for downloadable PDF flyer about this May 15 event. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Briefing for Asbury and McKendree Districts, St. Paul UMC, Lakeland, TN DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. St. Paul UMC, Lakeland, TN More info: office@mckendreedistrict.org Information a bout 2012 Memphis Annual Conference: Click HERE  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Sexual Ethics Training for Clergy, Alamo, TN DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Sexual Ethics Training for Clergy, Henderson, TN DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:UMNC Key Women 'Awareness Day,' Memphis DESCRIPTION:Click on link below for more information about keynote speak er Linda White and her work with West Tennessee Coalition fo r Re-Entry (WesTCORE). WesTCORE is "a growing group of minis tries, programs and agencies that work with men and women co ming out of incarceration," according to Brent Porterfield, Executive Director of United Methodist Neighborhood Centers (UMNC) in Memphis, host agency for WesTCORE."This is a deepl y compassionate and effective bunch of people," said Porterf ield.WesTCORE's members meet and train at UMNC at 3000 Walnu t Grove Rd. in Memphis.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120517T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: 'Extravagant Generosity' stewardship program DESCRIPTION: Thursday, May 17, 6:30pm CT Introducing "Extravagant Generosity" to Your Congregation It's one of the key practic es of fruitful congregations, and it is also an exciting ste wardship program available for your congregation. Join t his free webinar and see if "Extravagant Generosity: The Hea rt of Giving" is right for your church! Register at http: //www.tinyurl.com/ExtraGenerosity More info: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane: (615) 340-7165  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120517T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Yada Sisterhood, Northside UMC, Jackson, TN DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kellye Cash SheppardVisit www.yadasisterhood.com fo r information.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120518T040000Z DTEND:20120521T035900Z SUMMARY:Fellowship Weekend for Singles, Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Cen ter, Eva, TN DESCRIPTION:Fellowship Weekend for SinglesMay 18-20Lakeshore Camp & Retr eat Center, Eva, TNSponsored by Metmphis Conference Single A dult Ministry (MCSAM)Open to Christian singles of all denomi nationsClick on link below for six pages of information abou t the Fellowship Weekend, including a schedule and how to re gister. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Sacred Steps to Change the World,' 5K Run/Walk, Benton Firs t UMC, Benton, KY DESCRIPTION:On Saturday, May 19, Marshall County, KY women will particip ate in the Change the World weekend by hosting Sacred Steps, a 5K run/walk and luncheon at Benton First UMC in Benton, K Y. All proceeds will go to Marshall County Safe House and th e House of Hope in Honduras. The Safe House cares for those who are in abusive relationships and are not safe in their o wn homes. House of Hope cares for women and children who are unable to live on their own for medical and other reasons.   Proceeds will provide security, food, medical help and edu cation to these persons at risk. It will “change the world” as they know it now. Registration for the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. with the race to start between 9:30 and 10 a.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.   Cost to register is $25 in advanc e and $30 on the day of the event. Registration includes rac e, lunch and an event t-shirt. Non-runners/walkers also may participate with a $10 ticket that covers lunch. Extra t-shi rts will be available to purchase. Still needed are particip ants, all kinds of volunteers and event sponsors.  More info : Susan Engle: 270-442-0077 or 270-527-3990. Or visit the Sa cred Steps to Change the World Facebook page. Click on link below for downloadable flyer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:20120521T035900Z SUMMARY:Change the World 2012 DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the "Change the World" Web site with complete information about what it is and how to participate.Click H ERE to read about Memphis Conference participation in "Chang e the World."  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:20120521T035900Z SUMMARY:Mark Tooley at Collierville UMC, Collierville, TN DESCRIPTION:Mark Tooley, President of the Institute on Religion and Demo cracy (IRD) in Washington DC, will be at Collierville UMC in Collierville, TN Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20. The church is located at 454 West Poplar Ave. in Collierville.  Tooley  will be the featured speaker at a dinner and booksigning on  Saturday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Coats Hall. Cost is $10. This event is hosted by Collierville UMC and the church's Un ited Methodist Men (UMM).  He also be available on Sunday, M ay 20, during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday School hour to sign copie s of his books in the Servery.  Books will be available for purchase.   Friday, May 11, is the deadline to e-mail your S aturday night dinner reservation to selena.henson@comcast.ne t.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Neighborhood Fair, Fountain Ave. UMC, Paducah, KY DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the City of Paducah and the Midtown Alli ance of Neighbors, Fountain Avenue UMC in Paduch is sponsori ng its 10th Annual Neighborhood Fair Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Festivities take place at the church, locat ed at 300 Fountain Ave., and across the street in Lang Park. Streets in the area will be blocked off for some activities to be held on the streets. Families with children can expec t activities, games, crafts and lunch. There also will be mu sicians and dancers. At 7 p.m., Fountain Avenue UMC will hos t bluegrass musician Buddy Greene in concert in the church s anctuary. A love offering will be received. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120523T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Stanford Book Signing, Memphis DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120531T040000Z DTEND:20120604T035900Z SUMMARY:'Blessed Assurance' musical, Northside UMC, Jackson, TN DESCRIPTION:"Blessed Assurance" is the name of a musical being presented by the youth and church family of Northside UMC in Jackson, TN May 31 through June 3.Northside UMC is located at 2571 N . Highland Ave.Show times are Thursday, May 31, through Satu rday, June 2, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, at 5 p.m. Admiss ion is FREE and a nursery is provided. For more info, call 7 31.668.0617ABOUT THE MUSICAL:The youth of Northside UMC have written a story for their annual youth musical that engages all ages. It is the story of six friends who discover what it really means to live each day with a “blessed assurance.”  When William, Adam, Brian, Nora, Lori and Robin graduated f rom college in 1990, they were assured of a few things: life was great, their friendship was strong, and they were ready to live the American dream.  For 22 years, they’ve lived th at dream – to some extent – but dreams don’t last forever, a nd what do you do when you wake up to the harsh reality call ed life? Small crises can seem huge, and large crises can se em overwhelming – unless we have the assurance, the “blessed assurance,” that Someone bigger has everything in control.  William is now facing the ultimate crisis, and, as everyone around him struggles, he seems to have found a peace they ca n’t understand, an eternal perspective that eludes them.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120531T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Elder Abuse and Mistreatment' Seminar, Reidland UMC, Paduca h, KY DESCRIPTION:Click on link below for downloadable PDF flyer with the same information as above. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120601T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline,' benefit for Church Health Center, Memphis DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120601T040000Z DTEND:20120604T035900Z SUMMARY:'Blessed Assurance' musical, Northside UMC, Jackson, TN DESCRIPTION:"Blessed Assurance" is the name of a musical being presented by the youth and church family of Northside UMC in Jackson, TN May 31 through June 3. Northside UMC is located at 2571 N. Highland Ave. Show times are Thursday, May 31, through Sa turday, June 2, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, at 5 p.m. Admi ssion is FREE and a nursery is provided. For more info, call 731.668.0617 ABOUT THE MUSICAL: The youth of Northside UMC have written a story for their annual youth musical that eng ages all ages. It is the story of six friends who discover w hat it really means to live each day with a “blessed assuran ce.” When William, Adam, Brian, Nora, Lori and Robin graduat ed from college in 1990, they were assured of a few things: life was great, their friendship was strong, and they were r eady to live the American dream.  For 22 years, they’ve live d that dream – to some extent – but dreams don’t last foreve r, and what do you do when you wake up to the harsh reality called life? Small crises can seem huge, and large crises ca n seem overwhelming – unless we have the assurance, the “ble ssed assurance,” that Someone bigger has everything in contr ol. William is now facing the ultimate crisis, and, as every one around him struggles, he seems to have found a peace the y can’t understand, an eternal perspective that eludes them. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Photo Class (fundraiser), Arlington UMC, Arlington, TN DESCRIPTION:Jerry Borwick Photography is offering a photography class at Arlington UMC in Arlington, TN on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon – with all proceeds going to fund the church’s youth spiritual life retreat this summer.Cost of the class f or adults, youth and children is $45 per person.  The church is located at 6145 Quintard in Arlington. To register or fo r more info: call 901-335-8050 or email trector@collierville umc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120603T040000Z DTEND:20120607T035900Z SUMMARY:2012 Memphis Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, Jackson, TN DESCRIPTION:>THEME: Extravagant Generosity>DATES: Sunday, June 3, to Wed nesday, June 6, 2012>LOCATION: Carl Perkins Civic Center and Jackson First UMC, Jackson, TN. Tourism Information: Cl ick HERE.>REGISTRATION FOR DELEGATES: Instructions: Clic k HERE. Online Registration: Clergy  La ity   Paper Registration: Clergy Form Laity Form >HOST COMMITTEE LETTER: click HERE. >PRE-CONFERENCE BRIEFINGS: May 10: Dyersburg and Paris Di stricts at McKenzie First UMC in McKenzie, TN May 15: Pad ucah District at Mayfield First UMC in Mayfield, KY May 1 5: Asbury and McKendree Districts at St. Paul UMC in Lakelan d, TN>SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE (as of May 11): Click H ERE.SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/memph isumc. Follow the 2012 Annual Conference event page. Twit ter: http://twitter.com/#!/UM_MemphisConf. Use hashtag #memc onf >MORNING PRAYER WALKS and DEVOTIONALS: Click HERE.>PLENA RY SPEAKERS: Click HERE.>WORKSHOPS on Tuesday, June 5 at 4 p .m.: Click HERE.>HOTELS: Click HERE.>FOOD & DINING: Lunch Deli on Monday and Tuesday at Jackson First UMC: Click HERE . Area restaurants: Click HERE.>HOSPITALITY ROOM: Loca ted in the Miss Tennessee Room at the Carl Perkins Civic Cen ter, the Hospitality Room will be open Monday and Tuesday, J une 4 and 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.>CHILDCARE at Jackson Firs t UMC: Childcare Information and Registration Form: Clic k HERE. Childcare Emergency Medical Release Form: Click H ERE.>LAITY BANQUET: Speaker: Click HERE.  Event flye r: Click HERE. >CLERGY SPOUSE LUNCHEON: Click HERE.>CLERGY W OMEN'S LUNCH: Click HERE.>DISPLAYS (no merchandise sales): C lick HERE>OFFERINGS Opening Worship, Sunday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.: Central Conference Pension Initiative (CCPI): Click H ERE. Clergy Session, Sunday, June 3, 3 p.m.: The Jerusale m Fund: Click HERE. Clergy Spouse Luncheon, Tuesday, June 5, noon: The Jerusalem Fund:  Click HERE. Evening Worshi p, Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m.: Reverse Offering: Click HERE.>AC TION ITEMS: click on each link below Council on Finance &  Administration Part 1 of 3 - 3 pages Part 2 of 3 - 1 page Part 3 of 3 - 9 pages Bo ard of Trustees - 1 page Board of Pensions - 3 pages Clergy Wellness Commission - 5 pages Commission on Equita ble Compensation - 2 pages>CONSENT AGENDA: click on each lin k below Africa University Report Board of Lay Ministry Report Center for Transforming Communities Report Com mittee on the Episcopacy Report Connectional Ministries Team Report Drew University Theological School Report Gammon Theological Seminary Report Garrett Evangelical Se minary Report Lake Junaluska Assembly Report Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center Report Methodist Le Bonheur Health care Report Relief Association Report Rust College Re port Turner Center for Church Leadership Report Unite d Theological Seminary Report University of Tennessee He alth Science Center Campus Ministry Report Wesley Foundat ion at University of Memphis Report Wesley Senior Ministr ies Foundation and Golden Cross Fund Report>VIDEO REPORT OF  QUADRENNIAL GENERAL CONFERENCE: Click HEREDEADLINES: Apri l 2: Deadline for nominations for The Torch Award for adult leaders in Scouting and civic youth-serving agencies. | MORE INFO April 3: Deadline for nominations for 2012 'Culture of the Call' Church Award | MORE INFO April 13: Deadline for submissions for ‘Young People’s Address’ at 2012 Memphi s Annual Conference. | MORE INFO April 30: Deadline for n ominations for Memphis Conference ‘Denman Evangelism Award’ for clergy, laity and youth. | MORE INFO May 3: Deadline for resolutions to the Memphis Conference Committee on Resol utions and Petitions. | MORE INFO May 15: Deadline to res erve display space/tables. | MORE INFO May 15: Deadline f or materials for handout bags for delegates (from approved a gencies/ministries). Mail or deliver to Martha Manuel, Offic e Manager, Memphis Conference Office, 24 Corporate Blvd., Ja ckson, TN 38305. More info: office.mcumc@eplus.net or 731-66 4-8480 May 20: Deadline to register for childcare for the 2012 Memphis Annual Conference | Scroll up for links to two required forms.  May 21: Deadline to purchase tickets fo r Laity Banquet on Sunday, June 3. | MORE INFO May 25: De adline to make reservation for Clergy Spouse Luncheon on Tue sday, June 5. | MORE INFO May 28: Deadline to make reserv ation for Clergy Women's Lunch on Monday, June 4. | MORE INF O May 28: Deadline for delegates to register. Scroll up t his page to find links for instructions, forms and online re gistration. >REFERENCE: 2011 Memphis Conference Journal ( minus clergy directory)>Need more or different information a bout 2012 Memphis Annual Conference? Call 731-664-8480 or em ail communications.mcumc@eplus.net. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120603T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Peace With Justice Sunday DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120605T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: How Do Adults Make Decisions? DESCRIPTION:June 5, 6:30-7:30 PM (CDT)(free webinar from United Methodis t General Board of Disciple) How Do Adults Make Decisions? A uthority and Issues of FaithParticipants in this webinar wil l consider some of the traditional sources of authority (thi nk quadrilateral) and what is happening now as the church fi nds itself in a time of huge transition. Register at www.gbo d.org/adultseminars. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120608T040000Z DTEND:20120611T035900Z SUMMARY:'Pathways Through Loss' retreat, Hayesville, NC DESCRIPTION:Hinton Rural Life Centerwww.hintoncenter.orgMore info: amy@h intoncenter.orgClick on link below for downloadable flyer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120608T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Boy Scout 452's Annual Steak Dinner, Arlington UMC, Arlingto n, TN DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120608T040000Z DTEND:20120611T035900Z SUMMARY:Campamento Espiritu DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120608T040000Z DTEND:20120611T035900Z SUMMARY:Campamento Espiritu, Hispanic Weekend Camp, Lakeshore, Eva, TN DESCRIPTION:June 8-10, 2012For Hispanic children, ages 7 to 11Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center$136; scholarships availableThis weeken d camp, designed specifically for Hispanic children, will be filled with swimming, games, Bible study, worship and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120608T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Hardin County 'Relay For Life,' Savannah, TN DESCRIPTION:Individuals and groups from United Methodist churches in Har din County are invited to volunteer and participate.Click HE RE for online information.Or contact: Eric WalkerCommunicati ons & Marketing Field StrategyAssociate Director, Mission Su pportAmerican Cancer Society270-444-0743    END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120609T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Adam Crabb Outdoor Concert, New Shiloh UMC, Humboldt, TN DESCRIPTION:Adam Crabb Outdoor ConcertSaturday, June 9, 6 p.m.New Shiloh UMC, 168 Luck Madden Rd., Humboldt, TNAdam Crabb is part of The Crabb Family.Bring your lawn chairs. No tickets. Love o ffering.More info: Christy Crawford, 731-499-4494  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120609T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:David Johnson Chorus at Covenant UMC, Cordova, TN DESCRIPTION:As part of its preparations for competing in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati, OH in July, the David Johnson Cho rus (DJC) will perform a “Music for the World” concert at Co venant UMC on Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m.DJC, based in Dresd en, TN, is an auditioned community chorus that performs musi cal programs nationwide. Covenant UMC is located at 8350 Wal nut Grove Rd. in Cordova, TN. The June 9 concert will allow DJC to “polish its repertoire” in preparation for the Games, according to Covenant UMC’s ENews. Most of the competition pieces will be a cappella and include ‘Shenandoah,’ ‘Ave Mar ia,’ (in Latin), ‘Abide with Me,’ and ‘Loch Lomond.’ Other s elections will include a medley from Ray Charles, ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight,’ and Beach Boys, reported the ENews. No admi ssion will be charged. Donations will be accepted to help of fset DJC’s expenses to the World Choir Games. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120610T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:125th Anniversary, Greenfield UMC, Greenfield, TN DESCRIPTION:Greenfield UMC in Greenfield, TN will celebrate its 125th an niversary on Sunday, June 10.The church extends an invitatio n to "everyone" to come for a worship service at 11 a.m. fol lowed by a potluck lunch at noon and singing after lunch. Hi story items will be on display througout the church.   The c hurch is located at 105 N. Church St. in Greenfield.  More i nfo: baker235@charter.net  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120612T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Dept of Veteran Affairs clergy training, Rogersville, TN DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120614T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Dept of Veteran Affairs clergy training, Cookeville, TN DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120617T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Kantorei Concert, Fountain Ave. UMC, Paducah, KY DESCRIPTION:Sunday, June 17, 3 p.m.  ~  Fountain Avenue UMC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120617T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Lakeshore Camping Scholarship Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120617T040000Z DTEND:20120623T035900Z SUMMARY:PUMP Camp 2012, Paducah, KY DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for news story.Visit www.pumpcamp.org for all the information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120620T040000Z DTEND:20120624T035900Z SUMMARY:Ichthus 2012, Christian music festival, Wilmore, KY DESCRIPTION:      Join Resurrection at Ichthus 2012!   Resurrection and Ichthus Ministries are partne ring in 2012 to bring your youth group to the Ichthus Music Festival at a discount!   Come join other Resurrec tion groups to experience the oldest and one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation on June 20-23, 2012, in Wilmore, Kentucky (just 15 minutes south of Lexington). The festival features seven stages, more than 150 artists, a nd 15 speakers (including past Resurrection favorites Reggie Dabbs and Justin Lookadoo). Artists this year include Switchfoot, TobyMac, Chris Tom lin, RED, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force Five, Thousand Fo ot Krutch, The Afters, The Almost, Emery, Brian "Head" Welch , Building 429, Fireflight, The City Harmonic, Mikeschair, C hris August, Shawn McDonald, Manafest, Disciple, Jamie Grace , and many more.   Your group of 10 or more will r eceive $10 off (per person) the standard group rate. Plus, y ou will receive one free ticket for every ten purchased! Those purchasing smaller num bers of tickets will receive $10 off the individual ticket r ate. This discount is available to all Resurrection 2012 Con ference attendees!   But don't wait too long. This discount is only good through April 19.   For mor e information on the festival or to purchase tickets, visitw ww.ichthusfestival.org or call us at 859.858.3001. You may a lso reach us by email atcontactus@ichthus.org.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120621T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Clergy health survey results and vocational im plications DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.CLERGY HEALTH: 2012 SURVEY RESUL TS AND VOCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS For all those connected to cl ergy—on church committees, as congregation members, as spous es—learn the highlights of the 2012 clergy health survey. He ar what the survey insights suggest for the vocation and dis cuss needs for improving clergy health. Register and view at www.gbod.org/committee_resources END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120630T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Fellowship Event, Memphis Conference Single Adult Ministry ( MCSAM), Alamo, TN DESCRIPTION:Visit to Green Frog Village, Safari Park and Olympic Restaur ant More info: Wendy Hopper at whopper@eplus.net or 731-695- 8330 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120707T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'United Methodist Church Night' with Redbirds, Memphis DESCRIPTION:Saturday, July 7, is 'United Methodist Church Night' with th e Redbirds at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis.The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Game time is 6:05 p.m., after whic h there will be a fireworks show.Click on link below for fly er with more information about the event and how to obtain t ickets.For more info, contact Alex Sides at 901-722-0270 or Alex.Sides@memphisredbirds.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120708T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Paducah Cooperative Ministry Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120709T040000Z DTEND:20120713T035900Z SUMMARY:SEJ Historical Society Annual Meeting, Nashville DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for all the information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120712T040000Z DTEND:20120715T035900Z SUMMARY:Memphis Conference UMW Christian Mission Education Event DESCRIPTION: Memphis Conference UMW Christian Mission Education Event Ju ly 12-14, 2012 Brownsville First United Methodist Church, Br ownsville, TNTheme: “That All May Have Life” Study Leaders: Spiritual Growth: Immigration and the Bible, Mrs. Virgini a Mohundro and Mrs. Betty Jo Masters Geographic: Haiti, M r. Niels French Social Issue: Poverty, Bishop William Mor ris and Attorney Shirley F. Corry Youth Study: Haiti, Mis s Holly Jackson MitchenerMore info and to register: Carolyn Lawhorn - clawhorn1@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718T040000Z DTEND:20120721T035900Z SUMMARY:Southeastern Jurisdiction Conference, Lake Junaluska, NC DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for the official site of the 2012 SEJ Conference. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718T040000Z DTEND:20120721T035900Z SUMMARY:Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, Lake Junaluska, NC DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference will take pl ace Wednesday through Friday, July 18-20 at Lake Junaluska, NC.The conference will officially convene with worship at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Consecration of the newly elected Bishops is scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m.   The Committee on Episc opacy will sponsor a process for delegations to get acquaint ed with episcopal nominees on Tuesday, July 17.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120724T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: What Happens When the Rules Don't Work? Criti cal Thinking and Adult Faith DESCRIPTION:July 24, 6:30-7:30 PM (CDT) (free webinar from United Method ist General Board of Disciple) What Happens When the Rules D on’t Work? Critical Thinking and Adult Faith Participants in this webinar will examine the role of mental models as they pertain to faith and explore how critical thinking comes to the rescue when mental models don’t seem to work anymore. R egister at www.gbod.org/adultseminars. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120730T040000Z DTEND:20120803T035900Z SUMMARY:Fesitval of Wisdom & Grace, Lake Junaluska DESCRIPTION:July 30-Aug. 2Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Lake Junaluska, NCSponsored by Southeastern Jurisdictional A ssociation of Older AdultsMore information and registration instructions: Click HERE.More info: Rev. Vida McClure: vmccl ure1227@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120801T040000Z DTEND:20120803T035900Z SUMMARY:Festival of Wisdom & Grace, Lake Junaluska, NC DESCRIPTION: July 30-Aug. 2 Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Lake Junaluska, NC Sponsored by Southeastern Juri sdictional Association of Older Adults More information a nd registration instructions: Click HERE. More info: Rev. Vida McClure: vmcclure1227@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120802T040000Z DTEND:20120806T035900Z SUMMARY:'Celebrating Young Adults in Mission Conference,' Arlington, VA DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120804T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Grandmother Earth / Life Press Christian Writers' Conference , Covenant UMC, Cordova, TN DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120805T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Christian Education Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120816T040000Z DTEND:20120820T035900Z SUMMARY:School of Congregational Development, St. Louis DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2012 School of Congregational D evelopment (SCD), a United Methodist event for laity and cle rgy to learn how to grow and develop local churches. The eve nt, scheduled for Aug. 16-19 in St. Louis, is sponsored by t he General Board of Global Ministries, General Board of Disc ipleship, and Path 1.SCD is designed for laity, pastors, chu rch staff, conference staff, district superintendents and bi shops.For more info and to register, visit http://www.scdumc .org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120817T040000Z DTEND:20120820T035900Z SUMMARY:Grace in Action Weekend, Grace Community Church, Florida DESCRIPTION:Click on link below to read/print brochure about this event offered four different weekends in 2012. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120827T040000Z DTEND:20120829T035900Z SUMMARY:Financial Stewardship education event, Burns, TN DESCRIPTION:Click on link below to download information in PDF format. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120828T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: How Adults Learn, Part I DESCRIPTION:August 28, 6:30-7:30 PM (CDT) (free webinar from United Meth odist General Board of Disciple) How Adults Learn, Part 1: T he Emotional Aspect of Learning Participants in this webinar will explore how emotions function in ways to increase or s hut down learning. Ideas related to developing a positive em otional climate in adult small groups will be included.Regis ter at www.gbod.org/adultseminars. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120909T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Conference Advance Special Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120909T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Jackson District UMW Annual Day, Pickwick UMC DESCRIPTION:More info: 731/ 256-0544 or clawhorn1@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120913T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Malesus UMC, Jackson DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120918T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free webinar: How Adults Learn, Part II DESCRIPTION:September 18, 6:30-7:30 PM (CDT) (free webinar from United M ethodist General Board of Disciple) How Adults Learn, Part 2 :—The Behavioral Dimension of LearningParticipants in this w ebinar will explore how the cycle of action/reflection/actio n contributes to effective learning with adults. Register at www.gbod.org/adultseminars. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120922T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Memphis Conference UMW Annual Day, Collierville UMC DESCRIPTION:More info: 731/ 256-0544 or clawhorn1@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120923T040000Z DTEND:20120928T035900Z SUMMARY:Quadrennial Visioning Event for Memphis and Tennessee Confer ences, Beersheba Springs, TN DESCRIPTION:More info to come.Memphis Conference contact: director.mcumc @eplus.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Broadway UMC, Paducah DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Memphis Conference UMW Officer Training, Lexington DESCRIPTION:10 a.m., Keys Chapel UMC, Lexington, TNMore info: 731/ 256-0 544 or clawhorn1@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:World Communion Sunday DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Covenant UMC, Cordova DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121014T040000Z DTEND:20121020T035900Z SUMMARY:5Day Academy for Spiritual Formation, Camp Garner Creek, Dic kson, TN DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2012 5Day Academy for Spiritual Formation.It takes place Oct. 14–19 at Camp Garner Creek in Dickson, TN."Weaving Our Stories: My Story, Church's Story, God's Story" is the academy's theme.  Click on link below f or flyer with complete details about the event and registrat ion information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121019T040000Z DTEND:20121022T035900Z SUMMARY:Grace in Action Weekend, Grace Community Church, Florida DESCRIPTION:Click on link below to read/print brochure about this event offered four different weekends in 2012. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121021T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Laity Sunday DESCRIPTION:Laity Sunday materials are available. Use the links below or visit www.gbod.org/laityArticle: http://www.gbod.org/site/a pps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5114739&ct=11641175&n otoc=1 Worship material:http://www.gbod.org/site/apps/nlnet/ content3.aspx?c=nhLRJ2PMKsG&b=5693281&ct=11641439¬oc=1 Bu lletin Cover:  http://www.gbod.org/atf/cf/%7b3482E846-598F-4 60A-B9A7-386734470EDA%7d/2012laitysunService-ProgramCvr.pdf  Bulletin Insert:http://www.gbod.org/atf/cf/%7b3482E846-598F- 460A-B9A7-386734470EDA%7d/2012LaityserviceInsert.pdf Poster:  http://www.gbod.org/atf/cf/%7b3482E846-598F-460A-B9A7-38673 4470EDA%7d/Laity12-Service-Poster.pdf   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121025T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Paris First UMC, Paris DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121027T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Paducah District Laity Banquet, Paducah, KY DESCRIPTION:Steve Prohm, head coach of the Murray State University men's basketball team, will be the guest speaker at the Paducah D istrict Laity Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Carson Ce nter in Paducah, KY. More info to come. Contact: padumc@comc ast.net  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121101T040000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Martin First UMC, Martin DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121108T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:'Legacy of Lakeshore' Dinner, Brownsville First UMC, Brownsv ille DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121109T050000Z DTEND:20121112T045900Z SUMMARY:'Imagine what's NEXT' college student event, St. Louis, MO DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121110T050000Z DTEND:20121112T045900Z SUMMARY:Memphis Conference UMW Mission Outreach Event, Lakeshore DESCRIPTION:More info: 731/ 256-0544 or clawhorn1@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121113T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:Free Webinar: How Adults Learn, Part III DESCRIPTION:November 13, 6:30-7:30 PM (CDT) (free webinar from United Me thodist General Board of Disciple) How Adults Learn, Part 3: —The Cognitive Dimension of Learning Participants in this we binar will explore how the brain processes information, as w ell as how adults make meaning as an integral part of learni ng. Register at www.gbod.org/adultseminars. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121125T050000Z DTEND:00010102T045900Z SUMMARY:United Methodist Student Day DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR