Missional Community Engagement Forum 

5/20  Rye Brook, NY Organized by Rev. David Gilmore, Director of Congregational Development and Revitalization

TRANFORMING COMMUNITY: What does it look like?
The Future is Now: Missional Practices for 21st Century Congregations
How can congregations thrive in an ever changing culture? Why are we struggling to connect with those in our community? Are these the type of questions you are asking? Come and explore how to develop a missional mindset that addresses these questions and others. Learn concrete missional practices that will help your congregation be better equipped for ministry in the 21st century. Intended for laity and clergy. First 100 attendees receive the book,“Holy Habits by Andrew Roberts, a leader in the Fresh Expressions movement. Lunch included in registration. Register

 2017 Hero Central VBS Workshop

5/13 Hero Central VBS Preview Workshop Middletown, NY: St. Paul's
5/20 Hero Central VBS Preview Workshop New Milford UMC (CT)

Preview new Hero Central VBS material, meet other churches involved in VBS, and form a team to share material and expenses. Sign up to borrow Flame, the VBS puppet.

Disaster Response

5/13 Work Day at Camp Olmsted
No training required. Help needed for painting, wood repairs and tent set up.
Contact tvencuss@nyac.com or 860-324-1424 to register. 

Quinipet News

Employment opportunities. Male counselors needed!
Be a Prayer Pal for summer staff. Help lift their spirits this summer!
New Sailboats needed to support Community Sailing program. 
8/25 - 27 70th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
9/9 Great Peconic Race  Paddle around Shelter Island for charity.

Kingswood News

Employment: Seasonal Positions  
7/16 - 22 Woodsmoke Youth Camp
Kingswood Family Camping     Kingswood Adult Camps

Annual Conference 2017 Pathways & Possibilities: The Journey of Disciple Making

6/7 - 10 2017 Annual Conference  Hofstra. Regsiter by 5/24.
4/24 - 6/2  Board of Laity 5 minute Devotional Call
Needed: communion ushers. Rehearsal 6/7 at 12pm before Opening Worship. Contact heather.sinclair@nyac.com or alex.souta@nyac-umc.com
Applications for  Shirley Parrish Award   
Urban Ministry Scholarship    James Family Scholarship 

Telling Your Story Archives wants to record your story.

Health Kit Challenge for Annual Conference 2017

In 2016 there were 45 federally declared disasters, 35,530 disasters requiring state emergency response and an additional 12,248 local disaster events. In 2016 NYAC churches delivered 4,198 health kits to annual conference.  There is even more need for health kits in 2017. Please accept the challenge.

Practical Resources for Churches

Upcoming Webinars
5/11 Kids’ Multi Faith Camp – YOU Too Can Do It!
Missed a webinar? Webinars are recorded so you can view at your leisure.

Effective Christian Leadership in a Multicultural World

6/16 - 6/17 St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, CT
This training completes the anti-racism requirement.

District News and More

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Order Golden Cross Envelopes  Contact lgomi@nyac.com