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In This Issue
· Immigration Workshop
· Teaching the Social Principles
· UMYWE – Are you ready for some Jesus?
· Oregon-Idaho Reconciling United Methodists
· School of Christian Mission
· Keeping each other in prayer
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(208) 385-0598
1411 Joyce Street
Boise, ID 83706
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God is an Immigrant – an exploration of immigration in the Bible and next steps for comprehensive immigration Reform
Cathy and Ron Whitlatch will facilitate an immigration workshop at Wilder UMC on Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The workshop is free and open to everyone in the community and will be offered in both Spanish and English. The workshop will focus on Biblical and theological roots for caring for immigrants. We will explore ways in which we can all work together to promote better understanding about immigration and advocate for reform. Register today by contacting Ron Whitlatch at
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or (503) 941-5215.
Save the date!!!
Teaching the Social Principles with Neal Christie from the Global Board of Church & Society
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Neal Christie, Assistant General Secretary, Education and Leadership Formation, GBCS, is offering training on Teaching the Social Principles. “My goal is for people to come away with very specific strategies on how to teach the Social Principles . . .” said the Reverend Christie. Two workshops will be offered; In Boise – Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to noon at Hillview UMC and Idaho Falls, Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s. Following the Boise event there will be a special opportunity for young adults to have lunch with Reverend Christie to talk about peace and justice issues. Trinity UMC will offer a chance to interact with Reverend Christie the morning of Sunday, March 21. These events are free of charge and open to any interested clergy and laity. Contact Barbara Nixon at Hillview UMC with questions or to register. She can be reached at
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; (208) 991-8464 (cell); or (208) 375-0392.
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UMYWE-February 5-7, at Burley UMC
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Are you ready for some Jesus?
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What is UMYWE? A weekend for United Methodist Youth to come closer to God and have a fantastic time dong it!
What do we do? Worship God, listen to some inspiring stories, make a ton of new friends, play games, and much more.
Who? All youth grades 6 – 12
Registration is due January 30. To register and for more information contact Kevin Christensen, (208) 670-2750;
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Oregon-Idaho Reconciling United Methodists
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You’re invited to the Oregon-Idaho Reconciling United Methodists meeting on Saturday, March 13, 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sweet Home UMC, Sweet Home, Oregon. The meeting will include a time to gather and greet, a program, potluck lunch, business session, and worship. For more information contact Deborah Maria at (503) 723
0058 or visit the website at www.OIRUMs.org.
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Schools of Christian Mission:
Faith · Hope · Love in Action
July 22-25, 2010
Nazareth Retreat Center
Boise, Idaho
Three courses will be offered: Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity; The Beauty and Courage of Sudan; and For the Love of God: John’s Letters. Contact Chris Mitchell (Dean) at
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for more information.
Let us hold in special prayer this week:
Idaho Falls – St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Pastor: Daniel Thompson-Aue
Lay Leaders: Jill Ecklesdafer & Miles Carroll
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