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Child Protection Training (This workshop will equate to two other workshops)

Laurie Delagarza, L’Anse; Katie Peterson, Pickford;

The Detroit Conference has a policy that requires any person, paid or unpaid,  working with or caring for children, youth or other vulnerable persons at a district or conference event, to have had certified Child Protection Training. This policy was developed to provide a safe place for everyone who participates in a Conference or District event, and to protect workers from false allegations, and minimize potential liability. The policy includes, for example, camp counselors or persons who provide child care at a Learning Fair or the Double Header.

Lay Speakers do It! (This workshop will be available only once at each site)

Bob Hampton: Learn what a Lay Speaker (LS) is. Learn how to become a LS. Learn about opportunities available to serve as a LS. Talk with LSs about their role--in the local church and beyond. This workshop is for anyone curious about Lay Speaking Ministries, as well as for current Lay Speakers. We will use some time for brainstorming about the Lay Speaking Ministries' Program on the Marquette District. What do you like? What would you like to see happen?

Trustees

Jim Fegan, L’Anse;  Rev. George Lewis, Pickford: Review  the trustee’s job description and possible schedule for identifying and performing tasks.  Your questions about such issues as parsonage standards, dealing with bequests and the process for building/capital improvements can be answered at this workshop.

Connectional Giving &

What in Heaven’s Name are Apportioned Funds?

Rev. Peggy Paige: Sharing God’s Gifts – Serving Christ through our United Methodist Connectional Giving. What is first mile and second mile giving? Information & resources will be shared concerning all United Methodist opportunities for giving beyond the local church.

Treasurers and Finance Secretaries

Alan Larsen, district bookkeeper: This workshop will cover the jobs of the local church Treasurer & Financial Secretary. Along with the responsibilities we will examine warning signs of possible fraud, and ways to set up a system for protection of funds. We will also have a question and answer time to discuss individual issues.

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee (This workshop will be available only once at each site)

Rev. Grant Lobb: The work of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee is very important and can be difficult at times. Grant will discuss general responsibilities of this committee, show how to schedule and organize the year’s calendar and deal with conflict management.

L’Anse UMC

Saturday, January 23

1:30 (EST)

Pickford UMC

Sunday, January 24

2:00 (EST)

Learning Fair is an annual Marquette District event that offers opportunities for continuing education and training, leadership development, personal growth, and spiritual enhancement for everyone.