Burton-Edwards to be conference speaker
The Rev. Taylor Burton-Edwards, Director of Worship Resources for the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, will be the guest conference speaker at the 2010 Annual Conference.
The 2010 conference theme is
Passionate Worship: Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise.
CCFA forwards 2011 budget to conference session
The conference Council on Finance and Administration approved an $11.5 million budget plan for 2011, which will be forwarded to the 2010 Annual Conference session for action.
View the proposed budget online
Palmer urges United Methodists to complete survey
Council of Bishops President Gregory V. Palmer is urging United Methodists to complete a survey on congregational effectiveness. The survey is part of the Council’s
Call to Action.
Acts Bible Study released for post-Easter use
A six-week Bible Study on the Book of Acts, which brings together scripture, the teachings of John Wesley and the Four Areas of Focus, has been released online for IGRC congregations to use in the 50 days leading up to Pentecost.
Visit the Acts Bible Study download page for printed resources and promotional materials.
UMCOR responds to Chile earthquake
Read the latest updates from Haiti
Ways you can assist Haiti
Upcoming events
March 26:
Justice Summit, sponsored by IGRC Board of Church and Society, at Conference Center. Registration deadline: March 23
March 27:
Justice Summit, sponsored by IGRC Board of Church and Society, at Alton Main Street UMC. Registration deadline: March 23.
March 27:
Cunningham Home Mission Day
April 16-17:
Self-Care Covenant Workshop
April 16-17:
Drinking Deeper and Sharing the Cup
April 17:
Grow Your Church Where You Are
April 23-24:
Lay Ministry Training, offered in Mt. Vernon, Galesburg and Springfield. Registration deadline: April 2.
May 2:
Conference Bible Bowl at East Bay Camp
May 22: United Methodist Day at Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals vs. California Angels, 1:15 p.m.
Download order form
Scholarships/Awards
IGRC Leadership and Merit ScholarshipDeadline: March 31
Peter Cartwright Evangelism Award Deadline March 31
Denman Award Nomination Forms Deadline March 31
Justin Melzer Scholarship for church musicians Deadline: April 1
Barber Scholarship of Onarga UMC Deadline: May 31
Resources
One Great Hour of Sharing resources
Pastoral Counselors available
Sign-up for Virgin Health Miles program Open to IGRC clergy and spouses in the health insurance program
2010 Camping Brochure