IGRC Events-full
January 3, 2022
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Registration is now open for Covenant Keepers 2022
Registration is now open for Covenant Keepers 2022 which will be a hybrid event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Troy UMC.
Registration can be found on the IGRC website at: https://www.igrc.org/ck2022. At the time of registration, persons will have the choice of registering for the in-person event at or online by Zoom. Registration for either option will be $25 per person.
In keeping with the theme of excellence, the planning team wants to assure everyone that they are paying attention to daily COVID updates. Everyone’s safety is a top priority. You are encouraged to continue to register and to keep watch for future updates. Covenant Keepers will not be cancelled. If necessary, it will become a totally virtual event automatically moving in-person registrants into the virtual mode. If this occurs, you will receive adequate notice to cancel hotel reservations.
No meals will be served on-site and participants will be responsible for their own overnight accommodations. There are several hotels in Troy within a short driving distance from the church. Time for the event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31, and from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 1.
The theme is Called to Holy Excellence, based upon Philippians 4:4-9.
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Mandatory sexual ethics training to be online with three options of dates
Desiring to provide support and encouragement to our clergy, the Board of Ordained Ministry with the Bishop’s Response Team on Relational Ethics is offering a fresh approach to the 2021-2024 Quadrennial Ethics and Boundary Training events. Though still mandatory for all appointed and assigned clergy and lay ministers, this year’s workshop will engage the topic of relational ethics from a “whole person” perspective – considering how to strengthen both personal and professional relationships in a highly stressful environment.
The presenter will be the Rev. Dr. David C. Olsen, co-author with Nancy Devor, of the book, Saying No to Say Yes: Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral Excellence (2015). The book explores the difficulties clergy face when they attempt to say “no” by setting effective boundaries in order to say “yes” to the life-giving call of ministry.
Dr. Olson will weave together the basics of boundary-training with a deep understanding of the stressors of church leadership during a pandemic. You’ll glean insights that will encourage and strengthen you not only for leadership within the church, but for all relationships.
This quadrennial training (5.5-hour webinar) will be offered via Zoom on the following dates. Register now for ONE of these three dates. Though identical in content, each training will be hosted live with Dr. Olson leading each one and engaging the unique questions which arise during each session.
Dates: Thursday, Jan.13
Friday, Jan.14
Saturday, Jan. 15
Each webinar will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Each will be broken into 4 sections with a lunch break.
Topics to be covered will begin with the necessity and history of boundary awareness, the complexity of boundaries in church settings as well as types of boundary issues including the obvious sexual misconduct, social media, email, etc. The afternoon focuses on what makes boundaries so complicated: looking at both internal psychological issues and systemic issues and ending with prevention strategies. Special attention will be given throughout the sessions to the impact of significant anxiety over COVID and the way it has made boundary setting even more complex. Dr. Olson will offer wisdom and encouragement for saying “yes” to the life-giving call of ministry even in the midst of a pandemic.
The training is mandatory for all persons under appointment and will fulfill the requirement for the 2021-24 quadrennium.
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Farewells for Carol Lakota Eastin
The Kaskaskia River DIstrict Committee on Superintendency is hosting two Open House receptions to share memories and appreciate the ministry of retiring superintendent, the Rev. Carol Lakota Eastin.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Mount Vernon West Salem Trinity UMC, 4212 Broadway St, Mount Vernon IL 62864-2263
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2:30 to 4 p.m.at Olney Immanuel UMC, 700 N East St, Olney IL 62450-2515
At each location, there will be a short prayer service at 2 pm with Native American elements to ask God for a blessing to us all in this time of transition.
Everyone is welcome to both the prayer service and open house. Refreshments will be provided. Arrive when you wish, stay as long as you wish.
For those who desire, a gift in honor of Carol to Spero (formerly the United Methodist Children's Home) to help children in need will be received as a way to remember DS Carol's time with us since 2014. (Checks can be made out to Spero.)
If bad winter weather cancels either of these days in that location, then the farewell will be on Jan. 30, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at either postponed location. The prayer service will also happen at 2 pm. Watch the Kaskaskia River District Facebook page for weather updates.
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Special MLK Leadership Clinic
Bishop Palmer’s is inviting you to participate in a special MLK edition of his Leadership Clinics on Jan. 11 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. CST.
Dr. Willie Jennings. a classmate of Bishop Palmer's and a theological mentor to many, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Jennings is the Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School. He is also well-published, authoring several books and over 40 scholarly essays. Dr. Jennings is a Calvin College graduate, receiving his M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in religion and ethics from Duke Theological Seminary. An ordained Baptist pastor, Dr. Jennings is recognized as a major figure in theological education across North America. I hope you will join us for this timely and relevant virtual training opportunity with Dr. Jennings.
A special price of $10 is available for all participants with 100% of the proceeds being given to General Commission on Religion and Race of the UMC to support their ongoing work helping the church and the world to be free from the brokenness of racism.
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Fire-Up Conference
Fire-Up Sr. High Conference will be held at Troy UMC Feb. 25-26.
This discipleship weekend is focused on worship, preaching, Bible study and fellowship. The cost for the event covers the program, refreshments, lunch and dinner on Saturday and a t-shirt.
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Light Kids Conference
The Light Kids Conference is a one-day event for children in first to fifth grades.
The conference will be hosted at Marion Aldersgate UMC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 and at Troy UMC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30.
Kids will enjoy Bible Buzz, a pizza lunch, Harvest Worship Band, ShoutCo! Puppets and lots of fun all centered around the theme of MOVE. For more information or to register, visit www.kidsconference.org.
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Applications sought for 2022, 2022-23 interns
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 and 2022-23 IGRC Intern Program.
Prospective interns, mentors, and host churches/ministries are all welcome to apply. The priority deadline for early consideration is January 18, 2022. The final application deadline is March 1, 2022. Further information and application links may be found at www.igrc.org/interns.
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Check out the latest list of resources which may be borrowed for the cost of return postage.
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United Methodist Center Contact Information |
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USPS (U.S. Postal Service)
P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207
Office Phone: 217-529-2040
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UPS and FedEx deliveries only use the street address:
United Methodist Center
5900 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62711
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