HAMilton PACKage Highlights

January 2008:

The following items are included in our January HAMilton PACKage mailing. Each pastoral charge within Hamilton Conference receives a copy of HAMPACK. (The January edition was mailed on the 8th.) For more information about these items check your church bulletin board or contact the Conference Office.

 

• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEWS: News about Leadership Development opportunities from desk of Debbie Johnson, Conference Minister for Faith Formation and Leadership Development. For ministry personnel and anyone providing leadership in Christian Education. (green)

• FAITH FORMATION FORUM: A newsletter from the desk of Debbie Johnson, Conference Minister for Faith Formation and Leadership Development. For ministry personnel and anyone providing leadership in Christian Education. (blue)

• YOUTH FORUM: Information sheet, poster and registration forms for Youth Forum—an annual program for high school students, April 25027, 2008, at Camp Ganadaoweh. For youth, youth leaders, parents, ministry personnel. (celery)

• EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: A flier about several opportunities for learning in Hamilton Conference this fall. For ministry personnel, lay church leaders, posting. (orchid)

• STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION & SERVICE UPDATE: Information from Judith Johnson, Minister for Congregational Support, on resources available for your congregation. For ministry personnel, Official Board, Stewardship Committee, church bulletin board. (buff)

• STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS: A HamPack mailing offering stewardship thoughts, reflections and actions. For ministry personnel, Official Board, Stewardship Committee, church bulletin board. (blue)

• ALIVE AND WELL – RENEWED PURPOSE FOR HEALTHIER CONGREGATIONS: A flier about an event, Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Three Willows United Church, Guelph. For ministry personnel, Official Board, Stewardship Committee, church bulletin board. (white)

• DIRECTORY CHANGES & UPDATES: Recent updates for the Hamilton Conference 2007-2008 directory. For ministry personnel or church secretary. (lemon)

• MULTIMEDIA, WORSHIP AND THE CHURCH: A flier about a workshop on technology to enhance worship. For ministry personnel, Worship Committee, official board. (celery)

• FREE TO GOOD HOME: A flier about older audio visual equipment available from the Conference Office. For ministry personnel, posting. (bright pink)

• UPDATE FOR REGISTERED CHARITIES: An information update on changes to the law affecting registered charities. For church treasurer, Finance Committee, Trustee Board Chair, Church Administrator. (goldenrod)

• UNITED FOR PEACE, PRAYERS FOR PEACE: Prayers for peace for use in congregations. For ministry personnel and lay leaders, Worship Committee, posting. (lilac)

• PLANNED GIFTS: An information update about the gift of securities. For church secretary to put in church bulletin. (2 white pages)

• HOLY CONVERSATIONS: A brochure about a conference in Waterloo, June 17-19, 2008, sponsored by Conciliation Services Canada. For ministry personnel, lay church leaders.(blue)

 
Thanks to our volunteers from Strabane United Church for assisting with HamPack.

 

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