January 2022 BRD Monthly

posted on January 01



Current COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Worship & Ministry
(updated 12.14.2021)

View & Download a copy of the current guidelines here.

For more resources related to COVID-19 visit
https://www.wnccumc.org/covid

  

 

Clergy Assessments & Year-end Statistical Reports

Please continue to complete these as you are able, and let Ruth know if you (as SPRC and/or Clergy) would like assistance with this process. (rkapely@wnccumc.org) 

Statistical Reports are due January 31st. 

After hearing thoughts and concerns from clergy on the complexity of the EZRA system, Bishop Carter and Mark King, Conference Statistician, have collaborated on a great simplification of filing the statistical report e-form, found here.

 

 

 

Anti-Racism Ethics Training

Spring antiracism clergy ethics training registration is now open.  It is important to take advantage of these opportunities as they become available because spots are limited and this antiracism training is mandatory for all WNC appointed clergy.
 
This cycle offers online and in-person workshops. There are three Saturday only opportunities for part-time local pastors and laity.

Virtual Dates:
January 9-21 •  Zoom Dates Jan. 9, 14, 21
January 24-February 4 • Zoom Dates Jan. 24, 29, Feb. 4
January 31-February 12 • Zoom Dates Jan. 31, Feb. 5, 12
February 13-26 • Zoom Dates Feb. 13, 19, 26 
February 28-March 12 • Zoom Dates Feb. 28, Mar. 5, 12

In-Person 2-Day Workshops: (10-6 each day)
April 1, 2 • Asheboro
May 6,7 • Charlotte
May 13,14 • Franklin
June 3,4 • West Jefferson
 
More information and registration is available here:
Ethics in Ministry (wnccumc.org)

 

 

 2022 Annual Conference CDP Cohort Program

The Community Developers Program will be offering an Annual Conference CDP Cohort Program beginning February 2022!

The Community Developers Program (CDP) is a network of racial-ethnic congregations and communities throughout the United States committed to advancing the church’s capacity to be in mission in partnership with the communities where they are located.

The 2022 Annual Conference CDP Cohort Program will work directly with 5 annual conferences (1 conference per jurisdiction) in a cohort model with monthly meetings and coaching sessions.  Each group will develop an implementation plan and will receive a grant up to $20,000 at the conclusion of the training sessions. 

Applications must be submitted by January 7, 2022. Please contact Caroline Wood if you are interested in joining a cohort from the WNC Conference.

Attached are complete details, application, and more information on all the Global Ministries Grants for 2022.

2022+Annual+Conference+CDP+Cohort+Program+Application.docx

2022+GBGM+Multiethnic+Ministries+Grants.docx


 
 

 
Fresh Expressions Exponential
 
March 7-10, join Bishop Ken Carter, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand of Metro District, Rev. Dr. Michael Moynagh of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, Rev. Dr. Michael Beck of the Florida Conference, and more for the 2022 Fresh Expressions Exponential.
 
The Orlando conference features over 200 speakers, 150 workshops, 20 pre-conference intensives, and 75+ networks and denominations. This year's theme is "Moving with the Spirit".
 
Find details and registration here.
 
 
 

 
 
 2022 Standard Mileage Rates 
 
The IRS has released the 2022 mileage rates for reimbursement.  
  • 58.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from the rate for 2021,
  • 18 cents per mile driven for medical, or moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces, up 2 cents from the rate for 2021 and
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations; the rate is set by statute and remains unchanged from 2021. 
Complete details are on the IRS website, here

 

 

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