Metro Out of Office, Bowl-a-thon Registration, Grant Opportunities...
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WEDNESDAY WORDS
FROM METRO MINISTRIES, INC.
August 31, 2022
Metro Ministries, Inc. will be closed Wednesday August 31 - Wednesday, September 7, and I will be working on a limited basis for a few more days after, as I recover from hip surgery.
Expect these weeks' newsletters will be more brief than usual. Please review for updates to events, grant opportunities, job postings and volunteer opportunities.
May you welcome in a new month with hope and encouragement for yourself, for your family and your neighbors, for the neighbors you know and for those you do not (yet). Make connections when and where you can!
Peace & Blessings,
Central District Bowl-a-thon!
Have you registered yet? We are busy preparing for this event! Each registered bowler will get a Swag Bag, and there will be gift certificates awarded to:
The highest scoring bowler
The church with the most participants
The youngest registered bowler
Registration information for the Bowl-a-thon is available HERE. Individual bowlers and teams are welcome! All individual bowlers and teams must register IN ADVANCE by September 16th. Multiple bowlers can be registered at one time, either as a sponsored team or as individuals. Registered bowlers should be ages 10 and up, but folks of ALL ages can cheer on their favorite bowler(s)!
Registration for individuals is $30, which includes shoe rental and three games. Team sponsorship is $300, which includes shoe rental and three games for up to 5 people.
Let's fill 20 or more lanes on September 24th!
Contact Tina McAninch at metrodirector1923@gmail.com or (317) 946-0251 with questions. Also, please let Tina know if wheelchair accessible lanes are needed.
Urban Transitional Community Grant
This matching grant opportunity from the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church is a component of the Urban Ministry Comprehensive Plan to invest in ministry that meets the needs of the under resourced and economically depressed parts of our cities. The Intent to Apply form for this grant is due September 1. For more information please click here.
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Kiwanis Foundation of Indianapolis
The Kiwanis Foundation of Indianapolis has opened its grant application process to nonprofits that shares it mission to serve children. Deadline is Sept. 30. Applyfor community grants that will be distributed in 2023.
Meet and Greet with Metro's Board Members
Have you considered joining Metro's Board of Directors? If you are curious and would like to learn more, we are offering a Meet and Greet with several of Metro's current board members. This will be held Monday, October 10, 2022, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at St. Andrew UMC, 2560 Villa Ave., Indianapolis 46203.
If you would like to attend, please register HERE so that we know how many folks to expect. This will be an opportunity to gather informally and learn more about serving with Metro Ministries. Please register by October 3rd to attend.
As we prepare to celebrate Metro's 100th anniversary in 2023, we are seeking 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 our next century and to help us build new and enhance existing relationships with churches and community organizations.
If you are unable to attend but are still interested, please reach out to Tina McAninch via email or phone, metrodirector1923@gmail.com or (317) 452-4786.
Learning Opportunity for Growing Community Ministry
Church and outreach leaders are encouraged to sign up for this webinar series. The series will be held on Tuesdays, beginning September 6 at 11am and will continue through October 18.
The hosts will offer a glimpse of what could work best in your context and the resources to help get you started towards meeting your congregation's goals for community engagement. Each weekly session is an hour long and will provide an opportunity for questions, feedback, and sharing ideas with participants and panelists. These sessions will also be recorded if you are unable to attend all of them. Recordings will be made available only to those who have registered.
The series is provided by Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The cost to register for the series is $50. Registration is available HERE.
CHILDREN MATTER MOST ALL IN EVENT
Mark your calendars! Children Matter Most - All In! is an opportunity for all who care about children to come together to learn, be inspired, and go back to their community with action steps to help children thrive.
When: October 1, 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Grace UMC, 1300 E. Adams Dr., Franklin IN 46131
Cost: $10 for 1 registrant; $15 for 2 registrants; $20 for 3 or more registrants.
Event organizers are seeking interest in presenting and/or staffing a booth. at the event. Click HEREto express interest in either or both.
To sign up for childcare, contact Jen Huff at jennifer.huff@inumc.org.
For more information contact Emily Krach at emily.krach@inumc.org or 734-883-4581.
Employment Opportunities
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Associate Director of Leadership Development - Laity & Discipleship
INUMC
The vision of Leadership Development in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church is to discover and develop fruitful leaders who empower others for intentional transformation that they might accomplish the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
This critical role within Leadership Development team and INUMC staff may be filled by either a lay person or clergy. The full job description, requirements, qualifications and application details are on the INUMC website.
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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.
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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Society of St. Andrew Indiana Gleaning Opportunities
Corn Gleaning in Hancock County!
Come out and glean corn with Society of St. Andrew on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Hancock County -Greenfield from 8AM-10AM. Pantry volunteers are highly encouraged to come out! Pantries that send volunteers are given top priority for distribution. Sign up HERE.
Multiple Dates
All volunteers must sign a waiver. These are family-friendly events open to children of all ages. 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.
Metro Ministries, Inc.'s 99th Anniversary Celebration
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September 9 & 10: Castleton UMC Parenting Workshop
If you're a parent of any age kid(s), or a grandparent, or plan on being a parent someday...then you don't want to miss this. (Or if you know any parents, let them know about this.) Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Society and culture are constantly changing with an ever-increasing amount of challenges. Admit it, we all need all the help we can get. This workshop is designed to equip us with a framework and tools to parent thoughtfully and strategically. The cost is $20 per person through August 28. After August 28, the cost is $25 per person. Childcare provided. Click here to sign up!
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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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September 24: University Heights UMC Kids' Sensational Saturday
12 - 3 pm, 4002 Otterbein Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227
Join for a Saturday afternoon of fun, crafts, music, games and snacks. Your child will find a place to feel safe, special loved and welcomed; a place to learn about God's love, being a part of God's family and get an introduction to the Bible. Register HERE.
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September 30: Fletcher Place Community Center's CELEBRATE 150!
6 - 10pm Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.
Tickets may be purchasedHERE. Tickets include a cocktail reception and a seated dinner followed by live music and dancing. A single ticket is $150; a VIP Experience ticket is $250 and also includes early museum access with a VIP reception at 5:30 at the Major Taylor exhibit. A silent auction will also be held during the event.
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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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Have Something to Share?
Do you have an event, volunteer need or job posting you would like included 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.
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