11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7
Archives Archives
Weekly News: Thursday, November 7 1 message
Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church
View this email in your browser
United Methodist Bishops Announce New Officers
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey of the Louisiana Area was elected president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church during the bishops’ meeting at Lake Junaluska Assembly this week. Harvey joins a group of bishops that have been elected to serve in different roles as part of the Council.
Read Announcement
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 1/6 11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7
2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call
What does it look like to claim your call? This year, clergy from across Indiana gathered together at Clergy Covenant Day for worship, connection, and inspiration. They recognized servant leaders with ministries in unique contexts that are impacting our world and honored those celebrating milestones as part of Called to Fruitfulness.
Read the story>>
Scam Text - How to Safeguard Your Information
Indiana pastors have reported that their congregants have been targeted with spam emails and texts. Scammers are claiming to be INUMC clergy and are reaching out to laity to solicit gift cards, checks, and other forms of payment.
Learn more>>
Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler’s 30+ Years of Service
This month, Conference center employees are taking time to celebrate Ed Metzler, Administrator of Leadership Development, and his spouse Erma, Assistant to the https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 2/6 11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7 Bishop, who both have served the Conference in unique and significant ways for more than 30 years. The pair announced their plans to retired later this year. Their last day working in the Conference office will be November 22.
Read the story>>
UM News to Host Pre-General Conference Briefing
United Methodist Communications and the UM News team will host a Pre-General Conference Briefing Jan. 23-24 in preparation for the 2020 General Conference. The briefing aims to help delegates, communicators, agency and annual conference staff and other interested parties prepare for the denomination's legislative body when it meets in Minneapolis next May.
Read press release>>
Bishops Urged to Act with
Convicted Humility https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 3/6 11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7
United Methodist bishops are meeting at a time when many already consider a denominational split as a given. However, Bishop Kenneth H. Carter — president of the Council of Bishops — suggested ways bishops can still seek the unity promised in their consecration vows.
Learn more>>
Discipleship Ministries’ Site Adds New Features, Better
Navigation
Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church has launched its newly- redesigned website to positive reviews from church leaders. A content library and online learning are two new features guests are expected to find worthwhile.
Read the press release>>
North Central Jurisdictional Conference Logo Revealed
The logo that will help cast the vision of the next North Central Jurisdictional Conference has been released to a group of leaders and communicators from around the region. The logo showcases the theme for the gathering: “We Press On.” On July 15-18, 2020, bishops, delegates, and parishioners will convene at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne to discuss the business of the Church.
Learn more>> https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 4/6 11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7
How do I find: Job Opportunities Appointments Death Notices
Upcoming
Events
Church Addressing The Best of Property and the Risk of Italy with Business Sexual Abuse: Bishop and Management Nov. 12 First Lady: Training: Nov. Want to learn how July 2020 16 your church can help to keep your Join Bishop Trimble Are you seeking community safe? and First Lady ways to train new Church Mutual is Grandberry-Trimble church staff or offering a free for a 12-day strengthen different training to help exploration of areas in your churches prevent Germany, Austria, ministry? The sexual abuse in and Italy, including Administration and their communities. tour stops in Finance Team will Join with neighbors Munich, Venice, provide a free from around Indiana Ancient Rome, and training on best on November 12, at other regions. The financial practices, Embassy Suites in trip is centered preparing tax forms, Noblesville. Use the around the human resources, code “CMIC” during Oberammergau and more on registration. Passion Play, a November 16 at https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 5/6 11/8/2019 DePauw University Mail - Weekly News: Thursday, November 7 dramatic Kokomo St. Luke’s performance dating UMC. back nearly 400 years ago. Register
Register Register
Copyright © 2019 Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a member of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church or because you signed up to receive emails from the Indiana Conference.
Our mailing address is: Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church 301 Pennsylvania Pkwy Ste 300 Indianapolis, IN 46280-1396 Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
This email was sent to [email protected] why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church · 301 Pennsylvania Pkwy Ste 300 · Indianapolis, IN 46280-1396 · USA
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1?ik=b6f2d4abb0&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1649563131733495714&simpl=msg-f%3A16495631317… 6/6 11/8/2019 Council of Bishops: Bishop Cynthia Harvey elected president of United Methodist Council of Bishops
Welcome to the new website for the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church
Bishop Cynthia Harvey elected MENU president of United Methodist Council News Blog
of Bishops Episcopal Elections 2016 - 2017
11/6/2019 - Photo Albums
Council of Bishops file photo
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, seen here presiding at the 2019 Special Session of General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, in February, has been elected as president of the Council of Bishop of The United Methodist Church.
For Immediate Release Wednesday, November 06, 2019
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, the area bishop of Louisiana Conference, was today elected president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church during the bishops’ meeting at Lake Junaluska Assembly. Also elected were: President-Designate: Bishop Thomas Bickerton Secretary: Bishop Tracy Malone Executive Secretary: Bishop Bruce Ough Ecumenical Officer: Bishop Sally Dyck Past President: Bishop Ken Carter
The current officer holders are Bishop Carter, president; Bishop Harvey, president- designate; and Bishop Mande Muyombo as secretary. The new officers will take office at the end of the May 2020 General Conference.
Outgoing Secretary Bishop Mande Muyombo was elected chair of the Connectional Table Chair.
The executive secretary serves as the operations officer of the Council and works closely with the Secretary to monitor actions of the Council and Executive Committee. The ecumenical officer is responsible for relationships with other Churches and/or ecclesial bodies. Both serve four-year terms and take office on September 1, 2020. Bishop Marcus Matthews and Bishop B. Michael Watson are the current holders of the positions.
https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/bishop-cynthia-harvey-elected-president-of-united-methodist-council-of-bishops-13007856?fbclid=IwAR12628j9iGUy7GzWxUWa6CvYfSeaFvahhKxK4s3A6gi0cA0… 1/2 11/8/2019 Council of Bishops: Bishop Cynthia Harvey elected president of United Methodist Council of Bishops
### Media Contact: Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga Director of Communications – Council of Bishops The United Methodist Church [email protected] 202-748-5172 www.unitedmethodistbishops.org
COB OFFICE FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
100 Maryland Ave NE Washington DC 20002 Phone: 202-547-6270 Site By... Fax: 202-547-6272
CONTACT US
https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/bishop-cynthia-harvey-elected-president-of-united-methodist-council-of-bishops-13007856?fbclid=IwAR12628j9iGUy7GzWxUWa6CvYfSeaFvahhKxK4s3A6gi0cA0… 2/2 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC
Contact INUMC Donate Find-A-Church Calendar of Events Newsroom Blog Español Email
Explore INUMC
HOME / 2019 CLERGY COVENANT DAY: CLAIMING YOUR CALL
2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call
By Chassity Neckers | October 31st, 2019 | Tags: 2019, Leadership Development, News
What does it look like to claim your call? This year, clergy from across Indiana gathered together at Clergy Covenant Day for worship, connection, and
https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 1/6 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC inspiration.
Clergy recognized all who have served in various intervals of mission and ministry and celebrated those who have completed Called to Fruitfulness before spending time wrestling with the idea of “call”. After all, aren’t we all called?
Rev. Ethan Maple shared an impassioned message on what it means to claim your call daily. “We are called to ministry, but we are also called into something greater. We are all called by God into relationship with Jesus Christ,” he said.
Rev. Maple admitted that clergy can get so wrapped up in their credentials as part of their identity that they lose sight of the foundation of their call. Rev. Maple, who planted Movie Theater Church in 2009, later blended their congregation with an older, established congregation at Mount Comfort UMC in 2019 when they needed a place to land. He now pastors the blended congregation of the two faith communities.
Continuing the time of encouragement and inspiration, Rev. Shannon Stringer and Rev. Tony Johnson talked about his ministry, which like Rev. Maple, is also a creative ministry appointment. Rev. Johnson shared that this path in ministry is different than what he anticipated.
“I thought it’d be more misery, and it’s not that,” he said. He acknowledged the need to recognize that ministry looks different in various contexts and that clergy aren’t meant to be and do all things. He challenged those in attendance to take note of how God has wired them in order to lead to a more fruitful ministry.
This was a lesson Rev. Johnson learned while serving in ministry over the years. He has allowed the space necessary for the ourishing ministry of https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 2/6 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC LifeHouse Church, which exists to be one church in multiple locations. “You are wired how you are for a reason. Don’t get locked into the thought that you can’t do ministry differently,” said Rev. Johnson.
Rev. Johnson also encouraged clergy to not go it alone, saying, “It’s on you to invest in a relationship with other pastors.” He encouraged everyone to get together with fellow pastors in the denomination and in their communities for prayer, encouragement, connection.
Rev. Michelle Cobb shared about her ministry journey and how she has discerned and responded to God’s call over the years. Pastor Carolyn Kern shared about her willingness to trust and listen to the movement of the Holy Spirit as she lives out her calling as a Local Pastor. “God is more interested in my calling than my comfort,” she shared.
These moments of encouragement were broken up by times of discussion where clergy could answer questions such as, what new ministry trends interest you and what ministry passion has continued to burn with you across the years? As the day continued, clergy wrestled and discussed their callings throughout lunch and breakout sessions.
Bishop Julius C. Trimble shared a message from Luke 10:38-42 on the distractions of life that can cause us to lose focus.
“Some of us are traveling with things we don’t need,” he shared as he referenced a recent story from his trip to Africa University where he lost his boarding pass and wallet. He mentioned that he was so distracted by that one thing that he couldn’t get to where he was going; he was unable to move forward.
Bishop Trimble shared that, “The church is a living, breathing organism of God’s grace in real time.” He challenged clergy to consider that being https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 3/6 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC missional “is more than just giving people bread to eat. It’s being in conversation and community and receiving the gifts of those who may never come into our church on a Sunday.”
The time together ended with the sharing of communion.
https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 4/6 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC
Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
CONTACT US QUICK LINKS INUMC NEWS CONNECT WITH US
301 Pennsylvania About Annual Sign Up For Parkway Conference Newsletter Suite 300 AppointmenBtsishop Indianapolis, IN 46280 Julius C. Trimble Phone: 317.924.1321 | Fax: 317.735.4228 Calendar ofAnnouncements Events & Classi eds
Careers Staff
https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 5/6 11/8/2019 2019 Clergy Covenant Day: Claiming Your Call - INUMC
Copyright 2012 - 2019 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Ad Choices | Terms of Use
https://www.inumc.org/blog/2019-clergy-covenant-day-claiming-your-call/ 6/6 11/8/2019 Scam Text - How to Safeguard Your Information - INUMC
Contact INUMC Donate Find-A-Church Calendar of Events Newsroom Blog Español Email
Explore INUMC
ME / SCAM TEXT – HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR INFORMATION
Scam Text – How to Safeguard Your Information
By Serena Acker | November 6th, 2019 | Tags: News
Some pastors have reported that their congregants have recently received spam emails and texts. Scammers are claiming to be INUMC clergy and are
https://www.inumc.org/blog/scam-text-how-to-safeguard-your-information/ 1/3 11/8/2019 Scam Text - How to Safeguard Your Information - INUMC reaching out to laity to solicit gift cards, checks, and other forms of payment.
The scammers are creating email addresses with pastors’ names in them, which may mimic the email addresses that clergy use to stay in contact with their congregations.
Be on the lookout for suspicious messages from people claiming to be your pastor, district superintendent, or Bishop Julius Trimble.
The Indiana Conference will never solicit personal payment through text messages, emails, or other forms of digital communication. If you or someone you know receives a suspicious message asking for money, please forward your message to [email protected].
Jason Fishburn, Relationship Manager for the United Methodist Financial Credit Union (UMFCI) will be hosting seminars about preventing identity theft in churches around the Conference in upcoming weeks. To register for a seminar or to host one at your location, contact Jason at j [email protected].
Read: Protect Members (and Ministries) from Costly Identity Theft
Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
CONTACT US QUICK LINKS INUMC NEWS CONNECT WITH US
About https://www.inumc.org/blog/scam-text-how-to-safeguard-your-information/ 2/3 11/8/2019 Scam Text - How to Safeguard Your Information - INUMC
301 Pennsylvania Annual Appointments Sign Up For Parkway Conference Bishop Newsletter Suite 300 Julius C. Indianapolis, IN 46280 Trimble
Phone: 317.924.1321 | Calendar ofAnnouncements Fax: 317.735.4228 Events & Classi eds
Careers Staff
Copyright 2012 - 2019 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Ad Choices | Terms of Use
https://www.inumc.org/blog/scam-text-how-to-safeguard-your-information/ 3/3 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC
Contact INUMC Donate Find-A-Church Calendar of Events Newsroom Blog Español Email
Explore INUMC
ELEBRATING ED AND ERMA METZLER’S 30+ YEARS OF SERVICE
Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler’s 30+ Years of Service
By Leintz Belony | November 6th, 2019
https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 1/6 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC Indiana Conference Center employees have gotten accustomed to a warm and pleasant “good morning” as they start each work day. Erma Metzler, who routinely comes to work early, greets her coworkers as she makes her way to her desk adjacent to the bishop’s of ce. Some mornings, she jokingly wishes her husband and workmate, Ed, a good morning as well. It is a tradition that has lasted over a decade.
Collectively, Ed and Erma Metzler have committed more than 30 years of service to the Indiana Conference. They’ve seen the Conference transition from two separate branches — the North and South Conferences — to a uni ed body, known today as the Indiana Conference. Earlier this year, Ed and Erma announced their plans to retire at the end of 2019.
Ed and Erma are both natives of Erie, Pennsylvania. Ed served 20 years as a public affairs specialist, working in public relations and journalism for the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Force, he and Erma moved to Indianapolis, where Ed began working as a freelance writer for the Hoosier United Methodist newspaper in 1995.
Prior to his current role as the Administrator of Leadership Development – Ministerial Services, Ed was a secretary in the Episcopal of ce, a role in which he served two different bishops. When he transitioned to his current role with Leadership Development in 2015, Erma succeeded him in a new but similar role as the Assistant to former Bishop Mike Coyner and his Executive Assistant at the time, Rev. Dr. Cindy Reynolds. Prior to that role, Erma had been the Communications Assistant for 20 years, having worked alongside two Communications Directors.
https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 2/6 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as secretary to two Indiana bishops and then to work alongside candidates as they prepare for ministry,” said Ed. “My time with The United Methodist Church has been ful lling and rewarding.”
Rev. Matthew Lef er, who has worked alongside Ed in supporting Ministerial Services for over four years, shared, “It has been a joy to work closely with Ed. I have been impressed by the ways in which he works with the various candidates. He always has time to answer their questions and patiently works with them throughout the process.”
In his role in Ministerial Services, Ed assists Conference Leadership Development in its focus to discover, develop, and deploy fruitful leaders throughout various stages of ministry, from recruitment to retirement.
“Across the years, Ed has thoughtfully and intentionally championed our clergy at every stage of their ministry,” said Rev. Shannon Stringer, Director of Leadership Development. “He brings an experienced eye to ministerial services, and we will miss both his perspective and how he clears obstacles out of the way so process does not become a distraction to ministry.”
Prior to Rev. Stringer joining the Conference staff, Ed worked with her predecessor, Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, for three years. “The ways for which he [Ed] demonstrated servant leadership in his interactions with candidates and clergy embodied the essence of Jesus’ message to us all,” said Dr. Fulbright.
Erma’s experience in communications, working closely with Conference leaders, as well as her extensive knowledge of the various systems and processes that help sustain the Church, placed her in a unique position, with distinctive skills, to assist lay and clergy around the Conference. More so, Erma’s portfolio made her a treasured teammate in the Conference Center.
https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 3/6 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC In regards to her service in the Communications of ce, Erma shared, “Working in Communications had given me many opportunities to share what the Conference was doing, as well as churches throughout the Conference.”
Erma attained a wealth of knowledge and was often the go-to person for many seeking assistance with of ce equipment, knowledge about the logistics of Conference events, and more signi cantly, her knowledge of the bishop’s schedule.
Erma stated, “Working as Bishop Trimble’s secretary has given me a wonderful chance to serve others.”
Bishop Trimble, who has worked alongside Erma since transitioning to Indiana in 2016, shared, “I need to look no further for role models of encouragement than Ed and Erma.”
The Rev. Dr. Cindy Reynolds, who retired from her role as Executive Assistant to the Bishop in July 2019 worked closely with Erma for a number years.
“We worked closely together, and she continued to bless me with her work, her kindness, and her hospitality,” said Dr. Reynolds.
The two collaborated to help support the work of the bishop’s of ce as well as to maintain clear communication channels throughout the Conference. Dr. Reynolds added, “When something was needed, you knew Erma could and would nd an answer and provide resources. Her ministry was foundational support for many in ministry.”
https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 4/6 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC Rev. Larry Whitehead, who succeeded Cindy’s role July 1, stated, “Even before coming to work in the Episcopal Of ce, I have been blessed by Erma’s servant heart as she has resourced our Cabinet and Extended Cabinet needs, frequently anticipating situations to serve our work and creating ways for us to be more effective. Now on the scene for the past several months – I see that as her way of life and I am grateful.”
But the Metzler’s impact on the Conference of ce extends well beyond their job descriptions. Erma is known for leaving crafty treats celebrating special events and holidays in each Conference mailbox. She and Ed also throw their annual Happy Halloweenie hotdog roast for the of ce staff each October.
The Metzlers will work their last day in the Conference Center on November 22, 2019. In their retirement, they look forward to spending time with family; they have two adult children and three grandchildren in the Indianapolis area.
If you want to send well wishes to the Metzler’s, you can do so by emailing them at [email protected] and [email protected].
Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
CONTACT US QUICK LINKS INUMC NEWS CONNECT WITH US
301 Pennsylvania About Annual Sign Up For Parkway Conference Newsletter Suite 300 AppointmenBtsishop Indianapolis, IN 46280 Julius C. https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 5/6 11/8/2019 Celebrating Ed and Erma Metzler's 30+ Years of Service - INUMC Phone: 317.924.1321 | Trimble Fax: 317.735.4228 Calendar ofAnnouncements Events & Classi eds
Careers Staff
Copyright 2012 - 2019 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Ad Choices | Terms of Use
https://www.inumc.org/blog/celebrating-ed-and-erma-metzlers-30-years-of-service/ 6/6