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September 6-7, 2008 at Camp Rivervale

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  EVENT & LOCATION TOPIC  
September 8, 2008
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Imagine Indiana, Clergy Groups, & Clustering  
October 13-15, 2008 Pastor's Convocation, Columbus Holiday Inn "Discerning God's Will:  Individually, Congregationally and Connectionally"  
November 10, 2008
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations:  Radical Hospitality  
December 8, 2008
6:30 pm
District Clergy & Spouses Christmas Dinner at Batesville UMC Have fun!  
January 12, 2009
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Passionate Worship  
February 9, 2009
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Intentional Faith Development  
March 9, 2009
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Risk-Taking Mission & Service  
May 18, 2009
9 am - Gathering
9:30 - 11:30 am - Meeting
District Clergy Meeting at United Way Building, Columbus Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Extravagant Generosity  

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LAY SPEAKER SCHOOLS - 2008
As lay speaker in the local church or a certified lay speaker you must complete 3 steps in the process:  (1) Complete an annual report form (2) Recommended by the pastor and charge conference annually (3) Complete the required courses. (2004 Discipline Paragraph 268 & 269).  Certified lay speakers must take an advanced course every 3 years to remain certified.

Columbus District

bulletBasic A & B, & Advanced Training - September 20, 8:30 to 3:30 pm, Tanner Valley UMC.  Click here for registration form.

Indianapolis Districts

bulletBasic A & B, & Advanced Training - November 1

New Albany District

bulletBasic A & B, September 27, St. James UMC, 3715 Utica Sellersburg Rd., Jeffersonville, IN
bulletAdvanced Course, October 25, Christ UMC, 1618 Canal Ln., Georgetown, IN

Rushville District

bulletBasic A & B Courses, September 13, 2008, Rushville District Office, 718 W. 1st St., Rushville, IN
bulletAdvanced Course, September 20, 2008, Rushville District Office, 718 W. 1st St., Rushville, IN

Vincennes District

bulletAdvanced Course (Lay Speakers Discover Spiritual Gifts)
September 23, 2008 1:30-4:45 pm , Vincennes Community UMC, 1548 S. Hart St. Rd., Vincennes
bulletAdvanced Course (Lay Speakers are Accountable Disciples)
November 25, 2008 1:30-4:45 pm, Vincennes Community UMC, 1548 S. Hart St. Rd.

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