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Two Job Openings at GBCS

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) is seeking applicants for two grassroots organizer/educator positions: an Addictions-Prevention Consultant and a Healthcare Consultant. The Addictions-Prevention Consultant opportunity is a 12-month position tasked with building support for public policies addressing addiction issues, including confronting alcohol, tobacco, and gambling industry efforts to loosen regulation and market to young...

Haiti Plan Changes, Job Opportunity

Phil Bandy, coordinator for United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) for the California-Nevada Annual Conference, has announced some changes to the Haiti Relief Plan. Small volunteer teams (4 to 6 persons) are now being authorized to go to Haiti. (In the past, only large teams of 7 to 10 people were allowed.) Small teams need $2500 to qualify for a matching grant; large teams still require $3500 matching funds.    Youth groups are now invited to go to Haiti, as well. The...

Cal-Nev Seeks Applicants for New Conference Staff Position

Do you want to make a huge impact – reaching more people, more diverse people, and younger people, through vital congregations? Do you have a passion for the Gospel, compassion for God's people, and experience equipping leaders and starting systems that start and grow faith communities? If so, we want you to apply to be the Conference Superintendent for Congregational Vitality, a new staff position in The California-Nevada Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church....

Annual Conference Session Childcare Looking for Preschool Director

Do you enjoy preschoolers? If so, Annual Conference Session Childcare could use you! Program Director Helen Mansfield is looking for someone to run the preschool room June 15-18. An honorarium is paid for the position. Please contact the Rev. Helen Mansfield at 209.744.9354 or helenmansfield55@gmail.com for more information and to apply....

General Board of Church & Society Seeks Intern for Immigration/Criminal Justice Grassroots Coordination

Ten-month, paid position at United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) has an opening for an Immigration and Criminal Justice Reform intern. The intern will assist Bill Mefford, GBCS director of Civil & Human Rights. This is a paid position for a 10-month period starting in August.   The internship is in the United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill here. GBCS is one of four international...

Worship Leader for 2012 General Conference Still Sought

The United Methodist Church General Conference is still looking for the right person to serve as Worship and Music Director for the 2012 General Conference, April 24-May 4, 2012. The deadline for applicants is February 1, 2010. Address questions to Alan Morrison, Business Manager of General Conference, at 615.369.2350 or amorrison@gcfa.org. Look in the Classifieds section on the Conference website for position description and instructions for applying....

GBOD Advertises for 'New Church Starts' Exec

The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Officer [for] New Church Starts. The position has been posted to the Classifieds section of the California-Nevada Annual Conference website at cnumc.org. Deadline for receiving applications is January 15, 2010.    Download job description and appendix here.   The General Board of Discipleship is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer....

November 30 Deadline for 'Healthy Families, Healthy Planet' Consultant Position

Year-long effort to build constituency of United Methodists to support increased funding from U.S. government for international family planning WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) seeks a consultant to serve as an educator, advocate, and organizer for its "Healthy Families, Healthy Planet" initiative. The project is a year-long effort to build a strong constituency of United Methodists to support increased funding from the U.S....

Executive Director Sought for Senior New Ways Corporation

After ten years as Executive Director of Senior New Ways, Judith Pruess-Mellow plans to step down from the position on December 31, 2009, as she enters "semi-retirement." Senior New Ways is an outreach organization for seniors and their families which creates and supports group programs that enhance the wellbeing of seniors in northern and central California.   The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the 501©(3) non-profit corporation.    ...

Publishing House Feels Impact of Economic Downturn

By Kathy L. Gilbert* Feb. 10, 2009 |  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) The United Methodist Publishing House is experiencing its greatest sales decline in 20 years, causing it to slow down its work on revising The United Methodist Hymnal as well as take other cost-saving measures. The 2008 United Methodist General Conference, the denomination's top lawmaking body, authorized the Publishing House and the Board of Discipleship to form a hymnal revision committee. The group is to present a proposed...

Vista Volunteers Needed in Carson Valley

The Carson Valley, Nevada Children’s Center known as Austin’s House has advertised for two AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers to work for one year, beginning in December. Located in Minden, Nevada, minutes from Lake Tahoe, Austin’s House is a 10 bed emergency shelter for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Its mission is to provide a safe haven for any child in need; to provide a nurturing living and learning environment; to promote the health and well-being of children...

Consideration of Ballot Eight Underway; Delegates in Recess for Lunch

July 18, 2008 12:05 p.m. PDT / Portland OR – Balloting began at 12:03 p.m. on Ballot Number Eight. It has now been declared closed by Bishop Edward Paup. Delegates have recessed for lunch.  ...

New leadership in place for United Methodist Foundation

California-Nevada Conference Bishop Beverly J. Shamana has announced that new leadership is in place for the United Methodist Foundation, following the resignation of the Rev. Mark Parsons as Executive Director in August.   The Foundation Board has elected Celeste Maia Cron to serve as part time Acting Executive Director, effective immediately, the bishop reports.   “Celeste is no stranger to the Board, as she has served as a member and Vice Chairperson since January of 2003. Her...

Claremont School of Theology seeks Dean of Student Life and Campus Pastor

The Dean of Student Life and Campus Pastor is responsible for providing leadership and resources for the continuity of an hospitable, healthy and spiritually-rich environment for the student community at Claremont School of Theology. This person will provide counsel to the administration on issues pertinent to student and community health and well-being, offer pastoral care when needed, work to support the academic program, work cooperatively with student and faculty committees and councils...