Bishop’s Lenten Study

2018 Lenten Study: Now is the time
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Join us as we continue the Lenten study Facebook Live conversation! We are joined by Manet Shettle, Rev. Russ Abel, Rev. Lisa Schubert Nowling, Doug Worthington, Emily Krach, Debra Jarvis, and moderator Skyler E. Nimmons.
OVERVIEW
In light of a rising anxiousness for what will become the United Methodist Church after the Special General Conference in February 2019, how can the Body of Christ journey together through the Season of Lent, to engage in critical conversations, for the purpose of understanding our differences, while strengthening the covenant with God and one another.
What a great opportunity for the Indiana Conference’s lay and clergy leaders, to create a gracious space during Lent to return the focus of our lives toward becoming more like Jesus Christ, in community and through conversation. There will be a weekly series of lay and clergy guided discussions in the ten (10) districts across Indiana, using the book, Is It Time? Helping Laity and Clergy Discuss Homosexuality One Question at a Time, while understanding NOW IS THE TIME for the United Methodist witness in Indiana to model what it means to be the Church on Mission!
PLAN
- Each Conference Superintendent will identify a host church in each of the ten (10) districts that would serve as the weekly hub for the lay and clergy guided conversations (to begin March 7-28, 2018).
- Each Conference Superintendent will identify three (3) to four (4) lay and clergy leaders who commits to being trained as a facilitator and facilitating the conversation in each district.
- Debra J. Jarvis, the Facilitator’s trainer, is a dedicated United Methodist lay person, who is highly qualified through her experiences of leadership, management and diversity and inclusion consulting, as well as training and research for the last ten years with numerous public safety and not-for-profit organizations, including the National Emergency Training Center, Peace Learning Center, VA Hospital, and numerous others.
- There will be three (2) Facebook Live events hosted by the Indiana Conference, beginning Noon on Ash Wednesday (and each Wednesday in February) as a model for the guided conversations.
- Ash Wednesday: Bishop Trimble, Bishop Coyner, Adolf Hansen, Kim Reisman, Doris Clark
- February 28: Members of the Board of Laity, Emerging Leaders, and Board of Ministry (Facilitated by Debra J. Jarvis)
DETAILS
All are invited, and this opportunity is open to all persons in the Christian community.
WHEN:
- Online — Each Wednesday during Lent in February 2018
- Feb. 14 and 28 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm
- In Person — Each Wednesday during Lent in March 2018
- March 7, 14, 21, 28
COST: FREE – Registration is strongly encouraged.
Lenten Study Critical Conversation
Locations, times, and facilitators:
CENTRAL DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- Rosedale Hills UMC
4450 S Keystone Ave - Indianapolis, IN 46227
TIME: 12:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Amy McCabe
- Cameron Manifold
- Elizabeth Gilbert
- Lisa Morris
NORTH DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- Lakeville UMC
610 N Michigan St. - Lakeville, IN 46536
TIME: 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. EST | 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. CST
FACILITATORS:
- Bob Vale
- Heather Foley
- Barb Holcomb
- Carl Hetler
NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- St. Luke’s UMC in Kokomo
700 E Southway Blvd. - Kokomo, IN 46902
TIME: 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Jared Kendall
- Katy Benson
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- Monticello UMC
200 S Main St. - Monticello, IN 47960
TIME: 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Kerry O’Brien
- Kurt Freeman
- Jane Creswell
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
LOCATIONS:
- Huntington Trinity UMC
530 Guilford St. - Huntington, IN 46750
- Auburn UMC
- 1203 E 7th St.
- Auburn, IN 46706
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Jim Farrer
- Beth Horrom
- Steven McPeek
- Jean Hayden
SOUTH DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- New Albany Centenary UMC
309 E Spring St. - New Albany, IN 47150
TIME: 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Harriett Akins-Banman
- Kathy Ottinger
- Janet Werle
- Doug Drake
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- FUMC Columbus
618 8th St. - Columbus, IN 47201
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Howard Boles
- Diane Lill
- Darlene Bricker
- Maia Campbell
- Don Faber
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- University of Evansville, Eykamp Hall Room
251 E Walnut St. - Evansville, IN 47714
TIME: 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. CST
FACILITATORS:
- Tammy Gieselman
- Karin Heinicke
- Betty Hart
- Mitch Gieselman
EAST DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- FUMC New Castle
1324 Church St. - New Castle, IN 47362
TIME: 9:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Jake Ohlemiller
- Cynthia Garver
- Mick Miller
- Rob Judd
WEST DISTRICT
LOCATION:
- Terre Haute Memorial UMC
2701 Poplar St. - Terre Haute, IN 47803
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
FACILITATORS:
- Chiyona Bourne
- Jay Jones
THE READING
Is It Time? Helping Laity and Clergy Discuss Homosexuality One Question at a Time.
Abingdon Press, 2017 (ISBN 978-1-50185-973-1).
Please purchase the book prior to the first session – kindle and paperback versions available on Amazon.
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