Metro Collecting School Kits, Mental Health Resources, Virtual District Gathering...
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WEDNESDAY WORDS

FROM METRO MINISTRIES, INC.

May 4,  2022

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Metro Is Collecting School Kits for UMCOR

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Here is a great mission project idea for your congregation or church group. 

At this year's Annual Conference Session, school kits are being collected and will be distributed afterwards by Midwest Mission Distribution Center.  Each kit should contain THESE ITEMS.

Metro Ministries is serving as a Collection Site for churches in the Central and North Central Districts.  We can also pick up from your location if you would prefer. Please contact us to schedule drop-off or pick-up, at metrodirector1923@gmail.com or 317-452-4786. We will collect School Kits through Sunday, June 5. Be sure to call ahead of time.

If you are planning to attend the Annual Conference, you can also deliver the kits to the LAITY BOOTH in The Chapel foyer on the Indiana Wesleyan University campus.

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Whether you want to raise your awareness regarding mental health issues and resources, you have a loved one who has a mental health challenge or diagnosis, or you have a mental health issue yourself, you may find one or more of these resources helpful.

These resources are available on Metro's Resources Hub as well.

Stay tuned for more resources in this month's remaining newsletters.

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District Gathering

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If you were unable to attend one of the Central District gatherings in person, I encourage you to mark your calendar for Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 pm and keep this Zoom link and information handy, Meeting ID: 860 5612 8741 Passcode: 129225.

Having attended all three of the in-person sessions myself, I anticipate this Zoom session will provide valuable information and clarity around what the General Conference postponement means for local churches in the Indiana Conference.

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Grant Writing Workshop

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As part of Indiana Youth Institute's Youth Worker Cafe, they are offering a grant writing workshop on Friday, May 13, 1 - 4 pm. The title of this workshop is "Your Power Prospectus: How to Get a Grant Funder’s Attention Without the Stress of What to Say and Do" and will provide: 

  • a toolkit for presenting programs and projects to funders
  • a "power prospectus" template
  • a script of top ten questions to ask to help establish relationships with funders.

Click HERE to register for this workshop.

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Upcoming Activities & Events

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Here are several upcoming events and activities throughout Central Indiana:

May 21: Race Into Summer at Old Bethel UMC

Join in a time of games, food and fun for the community!

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May 22: East 10th Children & Youth Center Walking for Dreams 2022
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Create or join a walking team for East 10th Children & Youth Center or make a donation HERE. Funds raised help parents subsidize their payments. Registration at Crown Hill Cemetery begins at 1pm, and walk begins at 2pm.

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June 5: Night of 1,000 Comics at Epworth UMC

25% of all funds will go to Society of St. Andrew!

Purchase tickets HERE.

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June 6 at 7:00 pm: Worship Concert at Franklin Grace UMC
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Grace UMC is hosting the Youth Choir and Ringers from Church of the Savior UMC in Cincinnati, OH. This is the nineteenth summer tour for the singers and ringers Alive worship concert.  This is a free event open to the community.

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June 10: Greenfield Strawberry Festival Hosted by Bradley UMC
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The 38th Annual Strawberry Festival will be Friday, June 10, open 11 am - 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $6.00, $7.00 at the door. Tickets are available at Bradley UMC and several Greenfield businesses. Proceeds will go to support many Hancock County organizations.

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June 11: Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Community Baby Shower for Dads-To-Be

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Employment Opportunities

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Metro Ministries is aware of the following job opportunities within the Central District. If you have questions about any of these opportunities, feel free to reach out to Tina McAninch at metrodirector1923@gmail.com.

Indianapolis:
 
The Society of St. Andrew Indiana is seeking someone for a Gleaning Coordinator VISTA position. This full-time year-long AmeriCorps VISTA opportunity will be located in Indianapolis, from June 2022 - June 2023. TDetails on this opportunity including duties, benefits and application process are available HERE.
 
East Tenth United Methodist Children & Youth Center is seeking Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Afterschool and Summer Program teachers. Multiple positions are available, email the Center at jcasmirhill@east10th.org.
 
Fletcher Place Community Center' Reach Early Learning Center is seeking preschool teachers. Contact Sally at sally@fletcherplacecc.org or 317-636-3466, ext. 405
 
TeenWorks is hiring for its Summer Employment program. They are actively seeking to fill their supervisor(s) and assistant supervisor(s) positions. This is a great opportunity to serve our local high school students and introduce them to the workforce! Please share this with any prospective adults in your networks!  
Supervisor ($20/hour)
  • Must be 25 years old or older
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Pass background check + drug screening

Assistant Supervisors ($14/hour)

  • At least be 20 years old
  • Pass background check + drug screening

Interested applicants can apply at //teenworks.org/apply

Franklin:
United Way of Johnson County: Helpline Associate - This f/t position is an entry level opportunity in social work/human services. This unique role directly connects Helpline callers to appropriate resources in and around Johnson County. Application is available on Facebook.
Grace UMC: Family & Children's Ministry Director (f/t): The qualified person will have good experience and personal skill in relating to children and families. A job description is available upon request by emailing Amber Whitman at grace@franklingrace.org. This person will work with the associate pastor, along with a dedicated Ministry Team. The position is part of a wider church staff.
 
Grace UMC: Outreach Coordinator (p/t): This person will oversee numerous ministries in the area of food insecurity, outreach, and partnership coordination. The person will work with the senior pastor and the Outreach Ministry Team, along with other committed volunteers. For more information, please contact Andy Kinsey at andykinsey@franklingrace.org.

 

INUMC Job Posting Board

View current openings throughout the Indiana Conference HERE. To post your open position(s), scroll down to the "Post a Job" button to add your church's open positions.

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Employment Opportunities

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Metro Ministries is aware of the following job opportunities within the Central District. If you have questions about any of these opportunities, feel free to reach out to Tina McAninch at metrodirector1923@gmail.com.

Indianapolis:
 
The Society of St. Andrew Indiana is seeking someone for a Gleaning Coordinator VISTA position. This full-time year-long AmeriCorps VISTA opportunity will be located in Indianapolis, from June 2022 - June 2023. TDetails on this opportunity including duties, benefits and application process are available HERE.
 
East Tenth United Methodist Children & Youth Center is seeking Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Afterschool and Summer Program teachers. Multiple positions are available, email the Center at jcasmirhill@east10th.org.
 
Fletcher Place Community Center' Reach Early Learning Center is seeking preschool teachers. Contact Sally at sally@fletcherplacecc.org or 317-636-3466, ext. 405
 
TeenWorks is hiring for its Summer Employment program. They are actively seeking to fill their supervisor(s) and assistant supervisor(s) positions. This is a great opportunity to serve our local high school students and introduce them to the workforce! Please share this with any prospective adults in your networks!  
Supervisor ($20/hour)
  • Must be 25 years old or older
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Pass background check + drug screening

Assistant Supervisors ($14/hour)

  • At least be 20 years old
  • Pass background check + drug screening

Interested applicants can apply at //teenworks.org/apply

Franklin:
United Way of Johnson County: Helpline Associate - This f/t position is an entry level opportunity in social work/human services. This unique role directly connects Helpline callers to appropriate resources in and around Johnson County. Application is available on Facebook.
Grace UMC: Family & Children's Ministry Director (f/t): The qualified person will have good experience and personal skill in relating to children and families. A job description is available upon request by emailing Amber Whitman at grace@franklingrace.org. This person will work with the associate pastor, along with a dedicated Ministry Team. The position is part of a wider church staff.
 
Grace UMC: Outreach Coordinator (p/t): This person will oversee numerous ministries in the area of food insecurity, outreach, and partnership coordination. The person will work with the senior pastor and the Outreach Ministry Team, along with other committed volunteers. For more information, please contact Andy Kinsey at andykinsey@franklingrace.org.

 

INUMC Job Posting Board

View current openings throughout the Indiana Conference HERE. To post your open position(s), scroll down to the "Post a Job" button to add your church's open positions.

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Summer Camp Events and Opportunities

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Impact 2818 summer camps are back! Check out the events and registration information HERE

The Indiana Conference invites emerging leaders to consider working or volunteering at one of the Impact 2818 Camp and Conference Centers this summer

Click for more information on Paid Opportunities and Volunteer Opportunities.

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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!

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Check out Metro's Resources Hub!
 
If you know of other resources we should share, please let us know by emailing Tina McAninch at metrodirector1923@gmail.com.
 
FOOD RESOURCES 
 
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Community Compass

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 listing HERE 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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