Metro Seeking Board Members, Bowlathon Sponsorship, Metro Grant Cycle ...
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WEDNESDAY WORDS
FROM METRO MINISTRIES, INC.
August 3, 2022
Metro Ministries Seeks New Board Members
Do you believe in Metro's mission of connecting resources to ministries and ministries to resources for the cause of Christ? Do you enjoy relationship building? Do you enjoy storytelling and impact sharing (in person, on video or in writing)? Would you like to help shape Metro's future? Are you able to volunteer, on average, two to three hours of your time per month?
If you said YES to some, most or all of these questions, serving on Metro's board of directors could be for you! Metro's work is guided by an all-volunteer board, along with Metro's Executive Director, Tina McAninch. The board is made up of a diverse group of clergy and laity from across the Central District. We value commitment of time, of participation and of sharing talents and knowledge. We also value mutual respect, comradery and diversity of work and life experiences.
As we prepare to celebrate Metro's 100th anniversary in 2023, we seek folks to help with financial and operational oversight, to help us grow our fundraising efforts to expand the impact of our grants program, to help guide our vision for the next century and to help us build new and enhance existing relationships with churches and community organizations.
If you have interest in joining Metro Ministries as a board member, let's talk! If you aren't sure but are curious, still reach out to Tina McAninch via email or phone, metrodirector1923@gmail.com or (317) 452-4786. We will announce a Board Meet and Greet date soon, and we would love to have you join us!
Central District Bowl-a-thon
We are looking forward to gathering with folks from across the District for time of fun, fellowship and some healthy bowling competition! If you have not already done so, we invite you to sign up today to Connect for a Cause with the Central District staff & Metro Ministries! All are welcome!
Registration information is available HERE. Individual bowlers and teams are welcome! All individual bowlers and teams must register IN ADVANCE by September 10th.
Registration for individuals is $30, which includes shoe rental and three games. Team sponsorship is $300, which will include shoe rental and three games for up to 5 people.
If you are not available on September 24, or perhaps bowling is not for you, you can still participate by sponsoring a lane or making a donation. Lane sponsors will be recognized at the event.
Net proceeds from this event will benefit Metro Ministries, Inc.'s Grants program. Your support helps extend the impact of Metro grants throughout the Central District.
Questions? Contact Tina McAninch at metrodirector1923@gmail.com or (317) 946-0251.
Metro's Open Grant Cycle
For Central District Churches
Note: This grant cycle deadline is August 14, 2022!
Metro Ministries invites all Central District United Methodist churches to consider how grant funding may be able to help your church take action toward some of these or other mental health concerns.
We invite you to check out our website for full details on this grant cycle, thoroughly read the Request for Proposal, review the timeline and consider the possibilities at your church. Then, we invite you to Apply by the August 14, 2022 deadline.
This grant cycle is intended for new and re-imagined programs and projects. If your church already has active programs and projects in place, we invite you to let us know so that we can share with others who are looking for ideas.
Do you have questions about what might be an appropriate project or program? Do you need direction in learning about specific mental health resources? Please reach out if you do!
Upcoming District Listening Session
In response to inquiries that have emerged after Annual Conference, Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, Conference Superintendent for the Central and West districts, is offering another informational session to answer questions regarding the current realities in the United Methodist Church. The session will be via Zoom on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm. Meeting information:
This District Informational is open to all laity, clergy, and those who are curious. There will not be an open mic for debates, however there will be an opportunity to raise pertinent questions. Please share this information with your congregations and leaders. If you attended the in-person gatherings, the information will be basically the same, except for the updates related to the announcement regarding the Special Called Annual Conference.
HERE is the link to the announcement regarding the Special Called Annual Conference scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Employment Opportunities
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Program Coordinator
Society of St. Andrew Indiana
SoSA Indiana is searching for a Program Coordinator! This position is full-time with benefits and can start immediately. You get to work with farmers, agencies, donors, and volunteers to create partnerships throughout the state! Apply today! https://buff.ly/2GsXQ9Whttps://buff.ly/3oP8Pi5
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Outreach Coordinator, Part-Time
Grace United Methodist Church, Franklin, IN
Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin is seeking a person to fill the Outreach Coordinator Position. People serving as lay speakers, or lay servants, with a strong desire to serve in and for the community of Franklin and surrounding areas are encouraged to contact Andy Kinsey, the senior pastor, at andykinsey@franklingrace.org. Job description is available upon request. The position coordinates the outreach ministries of the church and works as a member of a multiple staff. Grace UMC is located one-mile west of I-65 in Franklin on SR 44. Cultivating partnerships with nonprofits, civic organizations, and other churches is a part of the description of this position. Go to www.franklingrace.org for more information on ministry.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Fletcher Place Community Center
Multiple Saturdays, 9am - 12pm
Volunteers are needed each Saturday through the end of garden season. Individuals and small groups are welcome to come once or multiple times throughout the summer. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Beth Opell at beth.opell@gmail.com. can stay as long or as little as able and should plan to take water, sunscreen, hats, etc. In case of cancellation due to weather, Beth notifies volunteers via email on Friday evenings.
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Servants at Work (SAWs)
Multiple Dates
Volunteering with SAWs is an opportunity to help change someone's life. SAWs is a faith-based nonprofit that builds outdoor ramps for persons living with permanent disabilities in low-income households.
SAWs has multiple ramp building opportunities available this summer. Most opportunities range from 4 to 6 hours and do not require specific skill sets. There are builds planned throughout Central Indiana and beyond. Visit the Volunteer Signuppage to view currently available opportunities. You will need to create a username and password if you have not volunteered with SAWs before, or sign in with your previously created sign in information.
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Back to School Community Resource Day at Barnes UMC
Saturday, August 14, 2022
You Feed Them Missional Food Pantry is in need of several volunteers to help during this year's Community Resource Day. Check out the needs on the Volunteer Form.
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Society of St. Andrew Indiana Gleaning Opportunities
Multiple Dates
Society of St. Andrew Indiana is seeking individuals and groups who are interested in produce gleaning opportunities. Those who are interested should sign up for email notifications by creating a profile HERE. Folks will then receive emails of upcoming gleaning opportunities.
There are two ongoing opportunities in Indianapolis throughout this Farmer's Market season: on Wednesdays at 1pm at Original Farmers Market at City Market downtown, and on Saturdays at noon at Garfield Park Farmers Market. Email notifications will not be sent for these recurring opportunities; however volunteers are asked to sign up for the date(s) wanted.
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August 6: Touch-a-Truck at Mt. Auburn UMC
10am - 2pm, 3100 Stones Crossing Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143
Noon - 4pm, 900 W 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Registration for families is CLOSED. If you are registered, do show up so that your registration is not wasted! Many community service providers will be on hand.
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August 27: University Heights UMC Kids' Sensational Saturday
12 - 3pm, 4002 Otterbein Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227
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September 11: Franklin Grace UMC Music Event: The Happy Enchiladas
6 pm, 1300 E Adams Drive, Franklin, IN 46131
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September 17: Good Shepherd UMC Craft Fair
9am - 3pm, 2015 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203
Good Shepherd UMC is sponsoring a craft show, with Edward’s Dashboard Diner Food Truck, on Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Vendors may reserve a booth space by completing the application from the church website: gsumcindy.org. Booth spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with a completed application and payment of $25 which includes an outdoor 11’ X 11’ foot vendor space and a table and two chairs. Questions: call the church office at 317-356-3787.
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September 24: Revival at Southport UMC
3 - 6pm, 1947 E. Southport Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46227
Come and bring your friends to SUMC's Tent Revival on Saturday, September 24. The afternoon will be filled with spiritually uplifting live music, a message of grace & hope, and food!
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October 8 & 9: Hamilton Series Creation Care Conference at North UMC
9am - 2pm 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
The Richard E. and Anna Lee Hamilton Series on Theology and Contemporary Issues brings speakers, seminars, and special musical events to North United Methodist Church on various issues. The theme for 2022 is “Creation Care and Stewardship for the Earth,” and on Oct. 8-9 it will present a Creation Care Conference at North UMC, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Full details available on North UMC's Facebook page.
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October 22: Craft Fair at Acton UMC
9am, 5650 Senour Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46239
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November 12: Metro Ministries, Inc.'s Annual Celebration
2:30 - 5pm, 5959 Grandview Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46228
Full details and registration information coming soon!
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Have Something to Share?
Do you have an event, volunteer need or job posting you would like included in in Metro's weekly e-newsletter? Send us an email at metrodirector1923@gmail.com with the details. We will need to receive by Tuesday morning for inclusion in the current week's newsletter.
Did you miss the latest newsletter from Metro Ministries? Is there a specific article you are looking for? You can access past issues at www.indymetroumc.org/communications!
Community Compass is a tool created by Indy Hunger Network and has two key ways to connect individuals with food resources near them. The first is an app for smart phones that automatically provides food resources based on where the individual is. The second is the ability to text for food resources if an individual does not have a smart phone. Check out details of Community Compass. This very valuable tool now works in the donut counties as well as Marion County!
Listing of Central Indiana Food Pantries- UPDATED April 2022
We have made several updates to the food pantry listing. You can download the updated listingHERE or from Metro's website's Resources Hub. Please let us know if you have food resources to add or update. We will make updates to this list on a quarterly basis.
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