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1 Franklin District NewsNotes Many links are included in this publication. If you have trouble with the blue link.hold the Ctrl key down and click on the link. New & Updated items in this issue of NewsNotes Cyber Week Sale - Pg 2 Negating Negativity Pg 2 Once Upon a Holy Night Cantata - Pg 3 Blue Christmas Worship Service - Pg 3 General Conference 2016 Information - Pg 3 Sprint Licensing School - Pg 5 When Mercy & Justice Meet Pg 5 Mini Mission U Pg 6 Save the Date: New Bishop Celebration Pg 7 Official Journal Online Pg Special Observance Days Pg Ways to Increase Active Engagement Pg Zimbabwe Immersion Program (ZIP) Pg 10 Invite people to accept the love of God in Jesus Christ. Stay in love with God. Reach out to love others in the name of Jesus. December Birthdays: 3 Mrs. Tish Russell 3 Rev. Giles Bailey 4 Mr. Jack Weber 7 Rev. Larry Corner 10 Mrs. Melanie Myers 10 Rev. Cherrie Andres December Anniversaries: 6 Rev. & Mrs. Corben Russell 8 Rev. Jerry & Rev. Clara Belloit Prayer Concerns: -Rev. Karen Kostur and family at the passing of her mother, Ruth Gray -Thelma Castor s family at the passing of her sister, Sandra Willis. (Thelma is the Butler District Admin Assistant) -Rev. Keith Dunn and family at the passing of his mother, Dorothy Dunn -Families of shooting victims in San Bernardino, CA -Rev. Paul Taylor, DS health concerns -Rev. Dave Hampson (Kathy) of Ft. Worth, TX-diagnosed with stage 4 non-smoker lung cancer -Rev. John & Beulah Uhrin-health concerns Help Our Partners Help Refugees! Western PA congregations are being asked to receive a special offering in November or December to help our partners who are assisting the refugees. Donations can be sent to the WPAUMC Treasurer's office designated for the WPAUMC-East German Partnership. Learn more. CLEARANCES & SAFE SANCTUARY POLICIES: District Pastors are encouraged to submit a COPY of their Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances to the district office along with a copy of each congregation's Safe Sanctuary Policy by December 1, Contact Rev. Chris Kindle at for more information. 4 th Annual Christmas Crêche Show at Grace UM Church, 210 South Broad Street, Grove City, PA Thursday, December pm Saturday, December pm Friday, December pm Sunday, December 6 10 am -3 pm For more information, call and ask for Georgie. 1

2 Franklin District Clergy Family Christmas Dinner and Carol Singing: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Barkeyville UM Church, 5420 Pittsburgh Road, (Rt 8), Harrisville, PA No cost. An offering will be taken for the Franklin District Spouse Association. Reservations are required by November 20 th. RSVP to Julie at If cancellations are necessary, please call by December 1 st. New- UM Communications Cyber Week Sale ends December 5 th : LifeStraw, T-shirts, jewelry and more! Christmas on the Mountain at Wesley Woods on Saturday, December 5 th starting at 6:00 pm. Come out for a great evening including a Christmas themed dinner and a show. This year we are welcoming back Roy and Janice Gearhart for a dramatic and imaginative performance centering on a classic biblical story. To register, or for more information call Marie at (814) CRAFT Sale / Bake Sale / Rummage Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9 am 2 pm at Clarks Mills UM Church, 3813 Hadley Rd, Clarks Mills, PA Chinese Auction. Lunch available: Homemade soups, pies, sandwiches, etc. Soup also available by the quart. Christmas Decorations, Toys, Jewelry, Household Items. Many CRAFTERS / VENDORS! For more information, call (724) Three Rivers Ringers Holiday Concert at Emlenton UM Church, 1303 Kerr Avenue, Emlenton, PA on December 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm. This is a wonderful Hand bell choir from the greater Pittsburgh area. The response was so great last year, that they have agreed to come back and perform a second presentation just for our community. Beautiful music in a form that is rarely heard from our local musicians. Help celebrate the Christmas season with us. Adults $15, Students $5, Children under 6 free. Advanced tickets available online or by calling Allegheny-Riverstone Center for the Arts: or phone Christmas Bake Sale, Saturday, December 5 th from 9 am until sold out. West Middlesex UM Church, 3123 Main Street, West Middlesex, PA Christmas Dinner Theater - Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Vincent UM Church, 10 Walnut Street, Jackson Center. Tickets are $15 each or $25 couple. Call Linda at :00 P.M. Praise Band with Special Vocalists 6:00 P.M. Dinner - choice of Braised Steak or Stuffed Pork Chops 7:00 P.M. Program - Parables in Pastels by Gary Means The annual Olmsted Christmas Open House will be held on December 6 and 13, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both evenings. Enjoy homemade cookies and punch. This event is FREE of charge and all are welcome. Updated: 12 th Annual Christmas Musical at Christ UM Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA Light Out of the Darkness on Saturday, December 12th at 2:30 PM and Sunday, December 13th at 2:30 PM and 7 PM. There will be nursery and toddler car for the Saturday cantata. A free will offering will be taken. Refreshments will follow. Bring a friend! Phone:

3 New- Negating Negativity: Ron Edmundson offers 7 ways to deal with negative people. See what they are. New- "The Singing Chargers" will present their cantata, "Once Upon a Holy Night" on Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. for charge worship at Sheakleyville UM Church, 3269 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville, PA It will be the cantata with some regular worship items included. (There will not be any church at North Salem UMC on December 13 th.) Hoss's at Meadville Community Fundraiser is also Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please make sure you get a Hoss's ticket to go with your receipt as any monies collected from this will go into the Parsonage Fund of the Charge Treasury. Contact Marcia McKelvey - mdmckelvey5@gmail.com. Mentoring Reports due in the District Office by December 15 th. Mentoring Report Form New- The CHRISTAR Cluster of United Methodist Churches invites you to a Blue Christmas Worship Service at Ashland United Methodist Church, Ashland Church Road, Cranberry, PA on Saturday, December 19 th at 7 pm. This is a worship service which recognizes and honors those who are suffering this holiday season. This is an opportunity to seek hope in Christ despite the loss of loved ones, the loss of employment, depression, financial stress, broken relationships, etc. All are welcome who are seeking wholeness and healing during this season and those who stand in support of these friends and family. December 23 25, 2015: WPA UM Conference Center closed for Christmas Holiday December 31, 2015 January 1, 2016: WPA UM Conference Center closed for New Year Holiday Global Mission Fellows is a two-year mission opportunity for young adults ages Applications now being accepted for the class of The early submission date for applications is December 31, 2015; late submissions are due by March 31, Learn more about this program and how you can serve in mission. FRANKLIN DISTRICT POTATO PROJECT- The Franklin District needs your church to help us help them! With the growing number of families-in-need in our area, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to help area food pantries, churches, and The Salvation Army. Your help is vital to the success of this terrific project! Funds need to be collected and remitted to the Conference by December 31, The potatoes are FREE, but we need your generous donation to the FRANKLIN DISTRICT POTATO PROJECT to care for packaging and trucking costs. Rev. Stephanie Thompson: New- Prayer for GC2016: On January 1, our denomination launches 131 days of continual prayer for General Conference 2016, which meets May 10-20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. Learn more. ~~~~~~~~~~~ New- Vital Conversations: The UMC Connectional Table this week begins a month-long series of online conversations on key topics related to General Conference A video is posted each week. This week s features Bishop Sally Dyck and Thomas Kemper of Global Ministries. Learn more. 3

4 Called & Sent : A year-long learning experience for senior high youth who feel a call into ministry and /or want to explore their role as a Christian leader in today s world. Applications for the class of are being accepted starting January 1, For more information, visit WPA Young Adult mission team Dates: January 3-9, Applicants age 18-35ish are welcome to join in this work of light construction, disaster recovery, and community ministry with Bahamas Methodist Habitat. Passport is required. The estimated cost is $1700. Details are on the WPA website. Registration is closed EASTER DIGITAL ADVERTISING GRANTS AVAILABLE: The Rethink Church Grants Team is accepting applications for 2016 Easter Digital Advertising Grants. They are for local churches who want to raise awareness of their church in the community by means of online digital advertising during the Easter season. These ads will link directly to the church website and will be geo-targeted to each church s community. Deadline: January 7, 2016! The grant provides pre-designed static banners that display a seasonal Rethink Church message, the Rethink Church logo, the UMC brand promise and the local church logo. If a church does not have a logo, we can create a brand standard logo for them. The ads will run February March Ads may be seen on websites as large as CNN and The Weather Channel as well as on local news websites. We also provide a follow-up report on click through rates and site visits to each church from the advertising period. Emlenton United Methodist Church, 1303 Kerr Avenue, Emlenton, PA is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on January 14, Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the arteries in the legs; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat; and a bone density screening, for men and women. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call or visit SPARK 2016 January at Sheraton Station Square A retreat for youth grades 6-12 amd their leaders. Speaker: Tom Henderson. Early bird rate $185 for 4 to a room. Early bird deadline is October 30, See details. Renaye Hoffman, Youth Coordinator - Renaye.Hoffman@wpaumc.org VIMpossible: Make Volunteers in Mission Service possible for all God s people! Not everyone who is willing to serve has the financial means to answer the call to serve. Here s how you can help: Pen It Forward Drive: Collect used pens, markers, Sharpies, highlighters and more. E-waste Drive: Collect broken or used cell phones, computers, etc. Travel for Mission 2016-Missional Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine: January 26 February 5, Experience the Holy Land and support mission scholarships at the same time. Donate to Mission VIMpossible scholarships. Contact Rev. Stephanie Gottschalk, WPA Mission/VIM Coordinator at stephanie.gottschalk@wpaumc.org. 4

5 Beyond these Walls 2016: January 28 30, 2016 in Powder Springs, Georgia. Beyond These Walls 2016 will mobilize, revitalize and equip congregations by sharing the best practices of mission-focused churches so participants can fulfill their divine calling of making disciples of all the nations. Sponsored by Global Ministries. Learn how your church, district, or conference can be transformed through long-term, asset-based community engagement based on the Wesleyan class meeting model. Early bird registration is until December 31. Evangelism Event in conjunction with Mustard Seed Ministry (Lakeside UMC ministry) on Sunday, January 31st from 2 to 5 pm at Lakeside UMC, 420 First Street, DuBois, PA General Evangelist, Rev John Zimmerman will be keynote speaker and also lead the seminar. New- Spring Licensing School Application Deadline: Applications to attend the 2016 Spring Commuter Licensing School at Manorville UMC, 800 Water Street, Manorville, PA must be received by Monday, February 1, 2016! Get details on application. Contact Person: Sara Wrona sara.wrona@wpaumc.org Fusion: The Future of Worship in the UMC: United Methodist pastors, musicians and worship leaders will meet February 4-6, 2016 to explore how to use the wide variety of worship styles and resources currently available to revitalize their worship services now and for the future. Fusion, hosted by Edenton Street UMC in Raleigh, N.C. will be three days of worship, inspiration, practical instruction and networking designed for clergy and lay people from both large and small churches. Registration of $149 per person is discounted to $129 for anyone who registers by Dec. 1. Student registration for seminary and course of study students: $89. REALITY TOUR Drug Prevention Program Venango County: February 8, 2016 at 6:00PM (Also 5/9/16) Reality Tour Dramatic journey with a teen addict from arrest to overdose and funeral! The Reality Tour at Trinity UMC, 2 Center St, Oil City, PA is an interactive substance abuse program. It provides realistic scenes about the consequences of drug use. It enables the audience to witness the emotions, turmoil and grief caused by drug usage. For the youth in our community and their parents! The tour is recommended for children age 10 and up when accompanied by a parent. Advance reservation is necessary. Please call to obtain the reservation forms. Parental consent is also required. New- When Mercy and Justice Meet: Advocacy for Clergy and Congregations: A Webinar led by Katey Zeh - February 18, 25, and March 3, 2016 / 1:00-2:30 pm EST. $20/session /.5 CEU credits available for $17.50 Faith communities are known for their acts of mercy and charity that benefit their broader communities and the world. But what does it mean for people of faith to address the root causes of injustice? This three-session course will guide clergy and laity who are interested in advocacy through each step of building a dynamic grassroots campaign that addresses a key issue or concern in their community. Each session will provide the practical steps needed to develop and execute an action plan, including building partnerships, setting goals, engaging volunteers, and working with policymakers. drew.edu/advocacy Katey Zeh, M.Div is a strategist, writer, and educator who inspires intentional communities to create a more just, compassionate world through building connection, sacred truth telling, and striving for the common good. In 2010 she launched the first and only denominationally-sponsored advocacy campaign focused on improving global reproductive health for The UM Church. She has written extensively about global maternal health, family planning, and women s sacred worth. Find her on Twitter or her website. 5

6 ORIENTATION INTO MINISTRY: The next two are: February 20, Trinity, Brackenridge from 9:30 am Noon Register June 8, Grove City (Track B will also be offered at this location) Licensing School: Applications for the 2016 Spring Commuter Licensing School, which begins the weekend of Feb at Manorville UMC, are now available. Completed application forms must be received by the Rev. Sara Wrona by Feb. 1, Get application with details. Scholarships: Olmsted Manor has activated The Perry Trust for Educational Travel to offer scholarships for clergy and their spouses to travel to Palestine and Israel from February 29-March 10, 2016 with students from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and laity from Westminster Presbyterian Church. - See more Celebration of Ministry with Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton March 3, 2016 at 7:00pm. Location TBA. Continuing Education event on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with Dr. Andrew Purves (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary). Dr. Purves is a gifted teacher who loves God and loves God s Church. Details to come. Thrive 2016 Ministry in the New Millennium: Sunday April 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm to Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:45 pm. It will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/South Pointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, PA This is a Conference for leaders doing ministry in the 21st century. It is for pastors and ministry leaders who are looking for ideas and strategies to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus. The Keynote Speaker will be Joel Comisky and the Worship Leader will be Joshua Price. For more information, thrive@wpaumc.org. Contact persons are William Gilligan and Nathan Carlson. Register New- Mini Mission u: Ruth Higginbotham will lead a spiritual growth study on the search for happiness during a mini Mission u from April at Olmsted Manor. The study got a great response at last summer s Mission u at California University of PA. Get details. Bishop Bickerton s 2016 Wesleyan Heritage Tour to England: You and your church members are invited to travel with the group from April 17-26, Download a brochure for details General Conference, The United Methodist Church s top legislative assembly, will need volunteers for a variety of roles in Portland, Oregon from May 10-20, Get details at UMC Press Center. Red Bird Mission Family Team June 19-25, 2016 Apply by: March 1, In Eastern Kentucky, chronic poverty, poor housing, and rugged terrain are obstacles for the residents of this area of the Appalachian Mountains. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet needs using volunteers to build up the local community. Age 7-12 with adult; 13 thru adult Cost $550 WPA VIM Team Application Nicaragua Team July 7-21, 2016 Apply by: April 1, Spread hope and celebrate Jesus with our Methodist brothers and sisters in Nicaragua thru Vacation Bible School, fellowship, worship, and emerging microbusinesses. Work will be in Managua and Jinotega. Youth & adults Cost $1600 WPA VIM Team Application 6

7 Sager Brown Youth Team July 24-30, 2016 Apply by: April 1, Join the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the work of disaster response and fighting poverty at Sager Brown, the main warehouse and shipping depot for UMCOR. Volunteers work readying and verifying relief supply kits so they can be sent as a sign of comfort and hope to a community in distress. Age Cost $600 WPA VIM Team Application Algonquin Canoe Trip 2016: Monday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 10, This event offers a weeklong wilderness experience of canoeing and primitive camping in the north woods of Ontario s Algonquin Provincial Park. Campers enjoy seeing wildlife in a rugged and beautiful land of lakes, rivers, and forests. Around the campfire, we talk about God, the wonder of his creation, and what it means to live our faith in fellowship with others. Prior canoeing and camping experience is helpful, but not necessary. The cost of the trip includes most canoeing and camping equipment, as well as transportation from Erie, PA to and from Algonquin Park. This event is open to adults and teens who are at least 15 years old. Cost: under 18 as of 8/1/16 - $420 ~~~ 18+ as of 8/1/16 - $450 Register Jumonville Homecoming Weekend: August 5-7, 2016 Part of the 75 th Anniversary Celebration. Click here for more information. New Jersey Sandy Relief Team August 7-13, 2016 Apply by: April 1, The UM Church created a long-term recovery organization, A Future with Hope to assist families and communities to recover from Superstorm Sandy. Age 16 & up Cost $800 WPA VIM Team Application Global Clergywoman s Gathering: Registration is open for the August 29-31, 2016 global gathering in Houston, Texas. Sign up for GBHEM s clergywomen s newsletter at gbhem.org/clergy/clergywomen. New- Save the Date: Clergy and laity are urged to save Saturday, October 1, 2016 to celebrate the appointment of a new bishop here. A special worship service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Crossfire Campus of the First UMC in Butler. New episcopal assignments will be made at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July Celebrate Recovery, Mondays at 7pm at Seneca UM Church, 196 E. State Rd, Seneca. Contact Immediate opening for Church Music Director: Pick up an application at the church office, Calvary UM Church, 115 East First Street in Oil City. Monday through Friday 9am until noon. You can also call the office at and have an application ed or sent to you. When UMCOR donors give their time, money, and supplies, they join UMCOR as the hands and feet of Christ. Cleaning buckets are not needed at this time. There is a need for School kits, sewing kits and health kits. Eastbrook Mission Barn is responsible for some of the costs of shipping kits to Sager Brown or other distribution points. Consider undesignated gifts toward "any kits" or Eastbrook Mission Barn expenses OR give generously to Material Resource Ministry, Advance #901440, which allows the depot to purchase disaster relief supplies in bulk. umcor.org. Get Kit Instructions. 7

8 #Give10 Challenge - We've reached 90% of our goal of $75 million to combat malaria. We're almost there - $68,000,000 raised to help fight malaria. Help us reach $75 million by making a donation and make a difference in the life of a child, adult or family. With your help, we can make reach our goal! Take the #Give10 Challenge by donating $10 today, and the People of The United Methodist Church will work together to make the last 10% of the goal. Take the #Give10 Challenge today Part-time Director of Youth: Knox United Methodist Church, 528 W Railroad Street, Knox, PA Contact Katie at the church office or knoxmethodist@windstream.net for a full job description. UMC Scholarships: There are a variety of scholarships at UMConnector.org: Connecting Young People to the Church: The UM Church offers ministries and services for youth, young people and their leaders. General agencies of the UM Church are providing a single place to connect to the latest resources and tools for spiritual growth, faithful service and leadership formation. UMConnector.org provides direct access to information about UM collegiate ministry, discipleship resources, loans and scholarships, mission opportunities, higher education and more. Learn how to update your Find-A-Church profile. People are looking for a church to visit during Advent. Help them find you! update-your-find-a-church WPAUMC Disability Concerns: Accessibility Audit under the Forms heading wpaumc.org/disabilityconcerns. Come Away! Olmsted is open to booking year-round. Come enjoy time away for yourself or with family, cook a favorite meal in the Manor kitchen, and sit down to a quiet evening next to the fireplace. We welcome you to book your winter retreat today! Call (814) or Book Now Imagine No Malaria Resource DVD: Order a free DVD of resources including video, graphic and worship resources like PowerPoint templates for Advent, Lent, World Malaria Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Sermon starters, children's activities, prayers and calls to worship are also included for each event. Help Wesley Woods! Our camp in northwestern PA is faced with some unexpected costs for urgently needed infrastructure repair. Churches have been asked to consider a special offering or one-time gift. Read Bishop Bickerton s letter regarding Wesley Woods and the special offering. Each congregation in our Annual Conference is asked to consider a special offering or one-time gift between now and the end of calendar year 2015 to help Wesley Woods meet this current challenge..please send your gifts to the Conference Center, Accounts Receivables, and designate for Wesley Woods. WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: This spring, we have opportunities to share with candidates for ministry, provisional members, and ordained clergy to grow in their understanding of Methodism, whether to meet educational requirements, to prepare for ordination interviews, or to grow as leaders in the church. A full list of spring and January-term courses, including online and hybrid options, can be found here. 8

9 The 2016 United Methodist Program Calendar app is now available for Apple and Android devices. The app (UM Official Calendar App) is free to download for a 14-day trial and includes all of the planning and directory information in the Official Program Calendar of The United Methodist Church. The app allows users to bookmark content for later use, add notes and annotations, filter lectionary readings by date or book of the Bible and share content with others. After the trial period, users can continue viewing 2015 and 2016 calendar data via quarterly subscriptions or an annual subscription. Subscriptions allow viewing of content released in the period purchased; purchased content will not expire. If users elect not to subscribe, they will retain valuable access to handpicked articles from UMC.org as well as United Methodist Communications agency information. Check out our running list of WPA VIM Trip Opportunities online anytime at UMCOR Mobile Site puts resources and news at your fingertips. Visit on your smart phone, read the latest news, download church resources, search for UMCOR projects, make a donation and more. Scholarships: Twenty-two students from Western PA United Methodist congregations have been awarded a total of $23,000 in college or seminary scholarships for the 2015 school year from the UMC s General Board of Higher Education and Ministries (GBHEM). See more Students who are members of the United Methodist Church may apply for a Fall 2016 GBHEM scholarship online between January 4, 2016 March 1, 2016 at scholarships. Student loans are also available at interest rates as low as 3.75 percent (lower than federal educational loan rates) with a credit worthy co-signer Fall Scholarship Applications open January 4. Annual Advent Devotional Booklet from the Eastern German-Western PA Partnership. It is made available for individual and/or local church use and may be reproduced in any hardcopy form. Download it. Free Advent Devotional: My Soul Magnifies the Lord is free from the Society of St. Andrew, which partners with UM Men and other organizations to fight hunger. Get details at endhunger.org/advent. Connect with 2016 General Conference through redesigned app: Stay connected and learn about all aspects of the conference. It will feature news, social media feeds, video archives, live streaming of worship and plenary and more. The app is free to download and is available for Android and Apple devices. Search for United Methodist General Conference in your app store or visit the general conference app website for a link. What is a labyrinth? A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering, but purposeful, path. Read about the Conference Center labyrinth. REMINDERS: ~Mentoring Report Forms are due by December 15 th ~2016 Quick Reference Forms are due in the District Office by December 31 st ~2016 Church Budgets are due in the District Office by December 31 st 9

10 New Special Observance Days The following 2016 dates were passed at Annual Conference as Disability Awareness Weekend: February 20-21, 2016 Volunteers In Mission Recognition & Awareness: Weekend in March 2016 Golden Cross/Red Stocking Weekend: May 7-8, 2016 Rural Life Weekend: August 13-14, 2016 Christian Education Weekend: September 10-11, 2016 Retired Clergy Day: September 18, 2016 Doorways To Hope At Home Weekend: Any weekend during advent Camping Weekend: October 8-9, 2016 Youth Service Fund Weekend: November 5-6, 2016 New- Free Resource: 50 Ways to Increase Active Engagement : The latest offering in our 50 Ways series provides strategies and best practices you can use for getting and keeping people in your congregation involved and engaged. Read and download this and other free 50 Ways resources today. New- Apply for ZIP! Applications for the 2016 Zimbabwe Immersion Program are online now. Deadline to complete application and references is February 1, Learn more at wpaumc.org/zip. New- Official Journal Online: The digital version of the 2015 Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference Journal has been posted at wpaumc.org/2015journal. 10