August 2010
Have you had a recent moving experience?
For clergy who relocated in 2010, we seek your feedback to help evaluate the moving company assistance you received. To complete a brief online Moving Company Survey, click the following link: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AYL8TPV52.
Clergy Sexual Ethics Training on Thursday, September 30 at FUMC Lufkin, 9 AM to 3 PM
Click on the link above to pre-register (required) by September 17. $15 fee is payable at the door for lunch and materials. Training is required once each Quadrennium. Other Clergy Sexual Ethics Training dates: February 3, 2011 at Wesley UMC, Beaumont. For information, contact Rev. Mary Tumulty at marytumulty@gmail.com.
A Day of Wellness with Methodist Hospital is coming soon to East Texas!
Click the above link to register by Aug. 3 for August 24 Day of Wellness in Tyler or by Aug. 4 for August 25 Day of Wellness in College Station, or to register for Sept. 16, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 events at St. Paul UMC, Houston. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. These are the remaining dates to receive the rebate for the increase in your GHB clergy contribution for 2010 or the new 2010 Wellness rebate for first-time TAC clergy. The Wellness Program also provides up to $1,000 in cash incentives as participants reach the target Body Mass Index of 25. For more information, click the following link: GHB Wellness Program.
Clergy Gathering at Lakeview September 20 22, 2010
Gather for renewal and inspiration led by Rev. Grace Imathiu, an international preacher and Bible study teacher. The theme for 2010 is Before the Well Runs Dry. Click the following link to register by August 31: http://www.txcumc.org/2010gathering.
Retired Clergy and Spouses Retreat September 28 30, 2010 at Lakeview
All retired clergy, spouses and surviving spouses are invited to this fun-filled time of relaxation and fellowship. Blest Be the Tie is this years retreat theme, so bring your wildest tie for the Crazy Tie Contest. Bishop Huie will be a featured speaker. Register by September 1. For info, click the following links: Retired Clergy/Spouses Retreat Flier or Retired Clergy/Spouses Retreat Registration Form.
Deacon and Diaconal Ministers Retreat October 18 20, 2010 at Holy Family Retreat Center in Beaumont
Dr. Margaret Ann Crain, Professor of Christian Education at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, is the featured speaker reflecting on the theme: Our Heart for Ministry. Register by August 31. Click the following link for registration form: Deacon Retreat 2010.
Single Clergy Renew Retreat November 16 18, 2010 at Selah Inn, Mt. Vernon, Texas
TAC single clergy are invited to attend a 3 day Renew Retreat provided by the SoderquistCenter (all expenses paid except for travel). Space is limited and priority is given to DCM participants. To register contact Barbara Eoff at beoff@txcumc.org. Further info: Soderquist Renew Retreat
August Clergy Birthday List
Please take the time to pray for and connect with your brothers and sisters in Christ!
Comments? Suggestions? Let us hear from you!
Contact Director Rev. Gail Ford Smith gfsmith@txcumc.org
or Associate Director Rev. Taylor Meador Fuerst tfuerst@txcumc.org.
