Tables I, II and III Due
February 6, 2012

Be sure to submit your data no later than February 6, 2012 on the Internet.  The new web address is www.ezra.gcfa.org.  The home page appearance has changed,  but the procedures for entering data are the same as before.  Please check your church and pastor information for accuracy.  If you need assistance, email John Kosten or Ann Buck in the conference treasurer’s office at johnk@wmcumc.org and abuck@wmcumc.org, respectively.

 

MANDATORY Sexual Ethics Training for ALL Clergy
March 19-21, 2012

There will be required sexual ethics training for all clergy in the Michigan Area.  This training will be conducted during the week of March 19, 2012.  Specific details will be released on December 12^th.  The important part of this notice is that attendance is mandatory for all clergy – Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors and Retired Clergy - in order to be in good standing for appointment (R 2044.7).  Retired Clergy who no longer wish to be considered for appointment need not participate, but are welcome if they choose to be included.  All questions may be directed to the Bishop’s Office at 517-347-4030 or bishopsoffice@miareaumc.org.

District Office Closings Due to Weather

Winter weather will be here before we know it!  In the event that the Mount Pleasant Public Schools are closed due to weather, the Heartland District Office will also close for the day.  If you have an emergency and need DS assistance on one of these days, call David’s cell phone at 989-330-3730 or email him at dsdave@umcheartland.org.  Otherwise, leave a message on the office voice mail or email, and we will return your call as soon as we return.