June 25, 2020
Granite District
On July 1, there will significant changes to the New England Conference's districts and boundaries. In accordance with Resolution 19-209 the New England Conference will reduce the number of districts from 9 to 7.
The July 1st Weekly News will have a new header. The email addresses for Taesung and Phyllis will also change effective July 1st (TBA)
SAVE THE DATE - Granite District Welcome & Conference
WHO: All Granite District Pastors, SPRC Chairs, Lay Leaders, and Lay Members to Annual Conference
WHEN: Tuesday, July 14th (evening - various meeting times)
WHERE: ZOOM MEETING - Link will be emailed soon. If you serve in one of these leadership positions, and do not have an email address, please let us know if you'd like to join from an alternate email.
Fond Farewell
Prayers and best wishes to the following pastors who will no longer be serving the NH District as of July 1st:
Travis Allen
Regina Bowler
Aaron Cox
Earl Dionne
Rebecca Girrell
Stephen MacLeod
David Moore
NE Jurisdiction Waives 2020 Apportionments
At a special meeting on June 13, the Northeastern Jurisdiction Vision Table voted to waive NEJ Apportionments (Mission Shares) for the remainder of the year. They had previously approved waiving billing for the second quarter of 2020. By postponing the Jurisdictional Conference until 2021 and asking all Jurisdictional committees to meet virtually during 2020, the NEJ has reduced expenses and is able to pass the savings along to conferences and local churches
Be Sure Your Church EIN is Correct
Pastors and church treasurers should have received an email on June 12 about your church’s Employer Identification Number (EIN). Some churches have been inadvertently using the wrong numbers.
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District Pastors - Weekly Meeting with DS
TONIGHT - June 25th - 7:00 pm
We hope you can join in this time of prayer and collaboration. No further meetings have been planned at this time for the summer months. We will be in touch as future meetings are scheduled.
Please use the following link for this meeting:
Topic: Pastors Weekly Meeting with DS
Time: Jun 25, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 875 3322 1403
Password: 478561
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Re-entry Guideline Webinar
In a May 20 webinar, the NEAC Re-Entry Team reviewed our guidelines for re-launching in-person worship and answered some of your questions. Click the link to see a recording of the webinar along with additional materials. We have begun a Q&A page to respond to some additional questions. We will continue to add to those as we go forward.
Learn more
PASTORS - As you work with your transition teams to come up with plans and protocols to re-open, please make sure you consult with Taesung PRIOR to re-opening your church.
NEWS FROM
Vacation Bible School
Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, NH is offering a BOLT Vacation Bible School from July 27-29 through a family friendly 3-day program that can be done at home as well as live streaming interaction on July 30-31. Both days will be from 9 am – 12 noon. Minimal preparation, easy to follow instructions, and a video will lead kids step-by-step through each day.
During BOLT, kids will participate in backyard games that serve as a catalyst for deepening their understanding of what it means to listen to, focus on, and follow Jesus.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us. Registration is available now and the program will be made available to you by July 20th. This program is being offered at no cost, but registration is required.
Call for more information: 603-224-0884. Visit our website: www.bowmillsumc.com or e-mail bowmillscym@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Info for Pastors Changing Appointment in 2020
The Benefits Office has compiled information for clergy changing appointments and the churches they will serve. This information appears in other locations on the website, but has been put together on this page www.neumc.org/transition for your convenience.
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Wanakee Suspends Summer Camp 2020
Suspending camp will have serious financial consequences for Wanakee. They are so grateful for those who have already donated to camp and helped to ensure that their mission will live on through and beyond this time. You can give now at www.wanakee.org/give.
Continue to Join - Wanakee From Home
Wanakee’s staff, volunteers, and campers have been bringing some summer camp joy into homes through a range of (virtual) interactive activities.
They've done "pet show and tell," Harry Potter (the game), rock art, social lunches, devotionals, game nights, and much more. With 1-2 options each day, Wanakee community members of all ages will find something to look forward to each week.
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IMPORTANT - PPP Information
Pastors, please notify the district office if you are applying/have applied for a PPP loan. While you do not need permission to apply, financial institutions may require permission from your judicatory to take a loan. Taesung can provide a letter if needed.
PPP LOAN APPROVED? SPECIAL CHARGE CONFERENCE REQUIRED Bishop Devadhar has advised that each church ratify the approval of their loan at a specially called charge conference*. This does NOT need to be done prior to applying for the loan. Please follow the Book of Discipline protocols (¶ 246) for a Charge Conference (e.g. consult DS, give 10-days’ notice via two forms of communication, etc). The conference may be held virtually. Please send a letter to the district office requesting this conference (sample letter below).
* Please note that a Charge Conference differs from a Church Conference, requiring participation of church council members (only). Refer to BOD ¶ 246.
Sample Charge Conference Request Letter
We continue to encourage all churches in NEAC to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Please review the documents on our webpage www.neumc.org/CARES that can answer most of your questions and guide you through the process.
Loan Forgiveness - It is very important that you keep detailed records throughout this entire process. GCFA and Wespath as well as Horizons Stewardship have information; find that on our website at www.neumc.org/CARES
Horizons Stewardship shares....
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Annual Conference Update
Annual Conference will be virtual on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Registration will open after July 1.
**MORE INFORMATION**
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RESOURCES YOU MAY FIND HELPFUL
Please email the NH District Office at the following address: nhdistrict@neumc.org
Confidential or urgent matters may be emailed to the District Superintendent.
