Florida Advocacy Days 2012 - "Show Up To Speak Out"
Monday, January 30 - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Trinity UMC, Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and the 11th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are partnering with Florida Impact and United Way to host the annual legislative briefing during the 2012Children's Week. Come join us in Tallahassee to advocate for programs and budget priorities that serve the interests of our most vulnerable citizens. Together we will explore our shared religious traditions of economic justice and apply these to the policy and budget priorities of our state. (A Brief Orientation on Monday, January 30th will be provided for all first timers!) For more info contact: Tammy Fisher, Project Coordinator for FL Advocacy Days, tfisher@flumc.org, 407-620-9514 [Click Here] for more information.

Mission Centered Ministry - Save the Date!
A One-Day Seminar by Dr. Doug Anderson from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - First UMC, Vero Beach
Staying focused on the mission of "Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" is essential for being a fruitful congregation.

Cost is $49 per person (including lunch) until Monday, January 23, 2012
From Monday, January 23 the cost is $59 per person. Partial scholarships are available through your district office.

Register online at: www.congregationalexcellence.com

Community Arise: Basic Disaster Ministry Training
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Suntree UMC, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940

This training provides an introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response. You and your church will hear practical ideas on how to effectively respond to disaster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management officials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the importance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis. There is no cost for this training; however, registration is required for planning purposes. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. and lunch is provided. For more information or to register, please visit flumc.org/DisasterRecovery and follow the links to Community Arise. Training provided by Disaster Recovery Ministry, a service of the Office of Ministry Protection. Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. (800) 282-8011 Ext. 148.

Black Church Quarterly Seminar

Saturday, February 25, 2012
Harris Chapel UMC, 2351 NW 26th Street, Oakland Park

Seminar Facilitator: Reverend Dr. Harold D. Lewis, Sr., Director of Black Church, Center for Congregational Excellence, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. A full day of intensive, empowering and edifying knowledge. A practical and user friendly participant's workbook as a take home reference. The opportunity to dialogue face to face with other seminar participants, as well as the facilitator about questions pertaining to YOUR church or ministry. One (1) CEU credit and certificate.

Celebrate Jesus Mission - 2012 Mission Opportunities
Florida Space Coast: July 21-28, 2012

Our goal is to help the local church learn about their neighbors and how they can serve them. We want to help people find Jesus and the loving fellowship of a local church while providing “on-the-job training” in becoming a more effective witness for Christ for the volunteers that come on mission. Through CJM we have observed God harvesting new Christians, igniting congregations and transforming team members. People receive calls to ministry, congregations are invigorated as their vision is sharpened to see outside the walls of the church, prayer life is deepened, and neighborhood visitations lay groundwork for ongoing, effective outreach.

Applications are available on their website.