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Friday, May 18, 2012
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 Calendars & Event Information 

 

New events are added daily across our Connection - here are highlights!
If you have an event to add below, e-mail office@umcpensacoladistrict.org.
 
  
 
May 19, 2012
UMVIM Team Leader Training
at Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist Church
The event page and online registration are here.
 
 
May 19, 2012 
5K Fun Run/Walk to Stop Hunger
More info here at the Mary Esther UMC website.
 
 
May 19, 2012
Charity Golf Tournament
at the GlenLakes Golf Club, Foley, Alabama
7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. tee time. Shot Gun Start / 4 Person Scramble Format with surprises. $50.00 per player, which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, cart fee, plus a meal and door prizes afterwards.   For more info and registration forms contact Rev. Jim Batchelor at (251) 964-5241 or revjim@gulftel.com, or visit http://loxleyumc.org. This event is sponsored by Baypines District United Methodist Churches and Habitat for Humanity.
 
 
May 20, 2012
UMCH Golf Tournament
at Lake Forest Yacht and Country Club, Daphne, Alabama.  4-person scramble. For more information contact Robert Powell at (334) 718-2193/ robert@umch.net or Paul Johnson at 251-626-9324 / TheGolfSwingStudio@bellsouth.net. This event is to raise funds for the United Methodist Children's Home.
 
 
May 23, 2012
"John Wesley: The Man from Aldersgate" by BJ Johnston
Dinner at 5 p.m., performance at 6 p.m. at the Daphne United Methodist Church Community Life Center. Click here to register. Must have reservations - no standing reservations honored. Dinner tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and younger, maximum $20 per family.  Daphne UMC is located at 2401 Main Street, Daphne, AL  36526. For more information phone 251-626-2287.
 
 
May 25, 2012
Trinity UMC Golf Tournament at Fort Walton
The "Fairway to Heaven" 2012 Golf Tournament will be at the Fort Walton Beach Pines Golf Course, 1967 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.  1:00 pm shotgun start. Playing a fun scramble formal all golfers can enjoy! Open to ALL men, ladies and juniors. Entry fee includes green fees, carts, refreshments, PRIZES and sponsors promotions. All proceeds go to help Trinity UMC missions.  The event page is here.
 
 
May 26, 2012
"The World Is My Parish" Latino Festival
 
 
 
May 28
Memorial Day - District Office closed today
 
 
May 28
Deadline to Register for the Annual Clergy Spouses Luncheon
The flyer is here.
 
  
June 1-2, 2012
United Methodist Women Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting at Birmingham, AL
 
 
June 3-6, 2012
Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference at Christ United Methodist Church, Mobile
The event page is here.
 
 
June 5, 2012
Annual Clergy Spouses Luncheon
11:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Mobile
This will be held at the Hospitality Room in the Christ Center.
Reservations must be made by May 28. The flyer is here.
 
 
June 7-10, 2012
Coaches Family Camp
at Blue Lake
If you are a coach and looking for an unique retreat for you and your family, then we want to invite you to our second annual Coaches Family Camp at Blue Lake.  Spend June 7 - 10, 2012 with your family participating in camp activities, worship services, educational opportunities, and fellowship.  Don't miss this opportunity to grow in your faith, grow closer as a family, and make some new memories.
 
 
June 16, 2012
UMCH Softball Tournament
at Daphne, Alabama, to benefit the United Methodist Children's Home.  Contact Tony Caminiti at (251) 591-8007 or stcaminiti@gmail.com. See the flyer below for more information.
 
 
 
June 17, 2012
Happy Fathers Day!
 
 
June 19, 2012
Moving Day for Clergy with New Appointments
The event page is here.
 
 
June 22-29, 2012
Bethlehem Family Camp Meeting
The event page is here.  For more information visit bethlehemcamp.org, phone (850) 547-2598, or e-mail Bethlehemcamp2003@yahoo.com. Bethlehem Family Camp is located at 3073 Highway 160, Bonifay, Florida  32425. Click here for directions.
 
 
July 8-12, 2012
Vacation Bible School at Pace First United Methodist Church
Theme:    "Amazing Wonders 2012 - Encountering God's Awesome Power"
Ages:       Pre-K - 5th grades
Cost:        Free
Times:     5:30-6:00 p.m. - Dinner in the gym (For our hardworking parents and kids)
                 6:00-6:30 p.m. - Welcome Rally each night.
                 6:32-7:58 p.m. - Bible Study, Games/Snack, Crafts & Music/Missions
 
 
July 15-20, 2012
PAUMCS Certification Institute
 The 2012 Certification Institute will be held in Nashville July 15-20, 2012. Click here for the brochure.  Most of the instructors will be from general boards and agencies in Nashville, which allows for better stewardship of time, staffing, and funding. If someone needs financial help there is a limited amount of scholarships that cover the cost of the registration fee.  For more information contact Cynthia J. Haralson, Director of Records and Statistics and GCFA Staff Rep. to PAUMCS, General Council on Finance and Administration/UMC, 1 Music Circle N, Nashville, TN 37203. Phone 615-369-2386 or 866-367-4232 Ext 2386 (Toll), e-mail charalson@gcfa.org, or visit www.gcfa.org or www.paumcs.org.
 
 
July 18-20, 2012
Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference 2012
The event page at AWFUMC.org is here. More details are on the SEJ page here.
 
 
July 24, 2012
Pensacola District Clergy Family Welcoming Event
Meet at 6 p.m., dine at 6:30 p.m. at Niceville United Methodist Church
Come join us in welcoming our new clergy! This event is for all Pensacola District clergy & their families, Pastor-Parish / Staff-Parish Chairpersons & spouses, Lay Leaders & spouses, and CORE Team members & spouses. We'll be enjoying a catered meal, so please register by July 17.
 
 
July 26, 2012
Conference School of Christian Mission
 
 
July 30-31, 2012
Cabinet Meetings
 
 
August 2-5, 2012
AWF Conference School of Christian Mission at Huntingdon College
The event page is here.
 
 
August 2-5, 2012
Rick Gentzler
The Norman T. Allers Academy for Ministry with Older Adults
The event page is here.
Guest instructor will be Dr. Rick Gentzler, Director of the Center on Aging and Older-Adult Ministries, the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church. The topic will be "Spirituality, Ministry, and the 'Boomer' Generation - a Theological Perspective." Early Registration prior to April 30th is highly encouraged.  For detailed information and to register online please visit www.lakejunaluska.com/allers or call (828) 454-6710 or  (828) 454-6795.  There are several "tracks" to select from to register for this dynamic continuing education course:
  • Clergy or Lay participant for Continuing Education Units (2 CEU)
  • The Allers curriculum track for certification as an Allers Academy Fellow
  • The para-professional certification curriculum track in Older Adult Ministry (UMC-GBHEM)
  • Credited course for those on a Certified Lay Minister track (UMC)
 
August 6-7, 2012
Cabinet Meetings
 
 
August 9-10, 2012
Global Leadership Summit
Sponsored by the Willow Creek Association. For locations and registration click here. Registration at a host site includes all your conference materials and break refreshments. Meals are not included in the price of registration. Click here to register and attend at the Soundside Campus Community Life Center of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church.  Click here to register and attend at St. James United Methodist Church, Montgomery, Alabama.
 
 
August 11, 2012
United Methodist Women Mission Team Meeting at Jean Odom's home
 
 
August 25, 2012
United Methodist Women Spiritual Day Apart
 
 
September 8 & 15, 2012 (consecutive Saturdays)
Annual Fall Lay Speaking Training at Crestview First UMC.
This training will offer one adult basic course, two advanced courses (course titles announced soon), and a Men's Ministry course that is also approved by the GBOD for Lay Speaker certification/recertification. As always, attendance is required both days to receive credit for the course. For more information contact Kurt Burgess, Director, Pensacola District Lay Speaking Committee, at (850) 586-5566.  The Pensacola District Lay Speaking Ministries website is www.gbgm-umc.org/pcolalayspmin/.
 
 
September 10-11, 2012
Cabinet Meetings
 
 
September 13, 2012
Pensacola District Clergy Day Apart
"Faith and Money" by Dr. Ross Dickens, Professor of Economics and Finance, University of South Alabama
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pensacola
CEU's available. Lunch will be served. Cost is $20. More information to come....
 
 
September 13, 2012
A Tour of the Great Cathedrals of Europe II
Tour with Dr. David Ott, former conductor of the Philharmonic of Northwest Florida. Departs September 13, 2012. Continue here for more information and to register, or contact Nancy Ross at (850) 936-9388 or janaross@bellsouth.net.
 
Calling all organ enthusiasts, musicians, and/or those wishing to visit Italy, France, and Normandy!  Enjoy luxurious accommodations and first-rate guided sightseeing of some of the most beautiful and oldest cathedrals as well as some of the greatest museums of Europe. In Rome you will visit the museums at the Vatican as well as be part of a Papal audience. Join Dr. David Ott and others on this "one of a kind" tour September 13, 2012. Dr. Ott will be performing an original composition on some of the oldest and largest organs in Europe. He will bring the extraordinary talent of today to the great instruments of old. This tour is being conducted by Educational Opportunities. Contact Nancy Ross at 850-936-9388 or janaross@bellsouth.net for more information.
 
 
September 22, 2012
United Methodist Women Annual Day at Trinity UMC, Fort Walton Beach
 
 
October 19-20, 2012
United Methodist Women Officer Training/Conference Annual Meeting at Blue Lake
 
 
October 19-21, 2012
Choir Music Weekend: Living in the Spirit
Register at www.lakejunaluska.com/choirmusic or call (800) 222-4930. Leaders of the event include Gary Smith, Evelyn Laycock, Jackson Henry, and Ginger Wyrick. Registration cost is $50 before May 15, $60 after May 15. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
 
 
October 27, 2012
District UMW Program Planning Committee Meeting  
 
 
November 4, 2012
District Conference 4 p.m. at Navarre United Methodist Church.
FUSED Youth Conference 4 p.m. at Soundside Campus of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church.
All Pensacola District Churches and pastors are to have the calendar clear so that their members can participate in one of these two conferences.
 
 
November 12, 2012
Veterans Day
The Pensacola District Office will be closed today.
 
 
November 13, 2012
Cabinet Meeting
 
 
December 1, 2012
District UMW Mission Team Christmas Party at Arineta Spear's home
 
 
 
December 4, 2012
District Ministers & Spouses Christmas Dinner
 
 
January 23, 2013
Holy Land 2013 - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee
Travel with Bishop Paul Leeland and the Alabama-West Florida Conference. 10 days of Biblical discovery. Depart January 23, 2013, starting at $2948 from Atlanta. Depart from Pensacola for an additional $148; from Mobile, Tallahassee, or Ft. Walton Beach for $198. Continue here for more information and to register.
The event page is here.
 
 
September 9, 2013
100th Anniversary Celebration at Farm Hill United Methodist Church
 

 

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