North Central District News
December 1, 2016

North Central District's Vision:
"Creating a culture of discipleship amongst the pastors and congregations in the NCD who reach their communities for Christ." 

Pastors and Laity are invited to drop in and visit with Rev. Cobb at her "Virtual" offices on the calendar (click on the Virtual Office Calendar button above). If you would like to have a scheduled appointment, please contact the District Center.

Pastor and Staff/Parish Relations Committee Appointment Request Forms

The annual pastor and Staff/Parish Relations Committee appointment request forms are due in the District Center by December 5, 2016.  They may also be obtained by clicking below:
    
"Together We Are" - Bishop Julius C. Trimble's Lenten Study:  March 1,-29, 2017

INUMC and Christian Theological Seminary have partnered to host an event designed to help redeem the art of conversation among laity and clergy leaders across the Indiana Conference. "Together We Are," will be held each Wednesday during March 2017, from March 1 to March 29, each gathering lasting from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will create a space for attendees to engage in conversations regarding race. Though face-to-face connections, the sharing of personal experiences, and an emphasis on clear communication, this collaboration is ended to encourage changed hearts and minds, as well as renewed hops for change. Cost is $50 per person, including lunch for each session. This event is open to all person in the Christian community. Deadline for registration is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017. 
 
Walk to Emmaus 2017 at Epworth Forest

Job Opportunities
  • St. Mark's UMC, Carmel - Financial Coordinator (part-time)
  • Ford St. UMC, Lapel - Director of Youth Ministry
  • TransFormation Internship Application 
Clusters
 
Please notify the appointed District Superintendent and the District Center of your upcoming cluster meetings. 
 
District Superintendent & Associate District Superintendent Assignments
 
With the appointment of Rev. Kevin Miller as associate District Superintendent to the North Central District, we have adjusted the churches to which Rev. Cobb, Rev. Lamar Imes, and Rev. Kevin Miller are assigned. This is located on the District website under Churches.   
 
Vital Signs
 
Vital Congregations
Reporting your church's vital signs continues to be important. The Cabinet uses this information every month.
  
Continue to report weekly; catch up if you have missed reporting; begin now if you have not reported vital signs in the past. Find more information HERE about the process.
 
If you have stopped receiving the weekly reminders, please contact the District Center.    
Youth Events
 
Connect
 
United Methodist Women
 



The UMW November newsletter may be obtained by clicking here.
 
  • Jan. 20-21, 2017 - Spiritual Growth Retreat, McCormick's Creek State Park
  • Jan. 28 - NCD Local Officer Training
  • Feb. 9 - Legislative Day, Indianapolis
  • April 21-22 - Spiritual Growth Retreat, Don Hall's Guest House, Ft. Wayne
  • July 18-21 - Mission u, DePauw Univ., Greencastle
  • July 22 - Mission u Sampler Day, DePauw Univ.
  • Aug. 18-20? - Silent Retreat, Sarto House, Evansville
  • North Central District Fall Meeting
  • Oct. 6-7 - UMW Conference Celebration, Asbury UMC, Columbus
  • Nov. 4 - Leadership Development for District Officers, Christ UMC, Westfield
District & Conference Upcoming Events
  • District Staff Meeting, Wed., Dec. 14, 1 p.m., New Horizons UMC, Anderson
  • District Leadership Team - Thurs., Jan. 26, 3-5 p.m., TBD
  • District Laity Training Event, Sat., Feb. 18, TBD
  • "Together We Are," Bishop Julius C. Trimble's Lenten Study:  Wednesdays, March 1, -29, 2017
  • District Day with Bishop Trimble, Sat., April 8, 2017
  • Annual Conference, Thurs., June 8-Sat., June 10, 2017, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis
Area Events
  • Experience Reenactment of Nativity at 2016 Holy Walk Through Bethlehem, Fri., Dec. 2 & Sat. Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 126th St. & Gray Rd., Carmel
  • Annual Children's Christmas Musical, Sun., Dec. 11, 2 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel
  • Chili Supper, Sat., Feb. 18, Salem UMC, 6701 S. 775 E. Zionsville
  • Indianapolis Brass Choir, Sun., March 19, 4 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel
  • The Ripple Effect, Sun., July 16, 4 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel 
North Central District Newsletter
 
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Quick Links
District Staff Contact Information
 
Rev. Michelle Cobb, District Superintendent 
Rev. Lamar Imes, Associate District Superintendent 
     (765) 251-0792, lamar.imes@inumc.org 
Rev. Kevin Miller, Associate District Superintendent 
     (765) 865-1752, kevin.miller@inumc.org 
Emily Reece, Church Development 
     (317) 224-3277, emily.reece@inumc.org 
Becky Rees, District Assistant 
     (877) 781-6710, (765) 319-3704, northcentral.district@inumc.org