Lay Servant Ministries

Tuesdays, June 23 – July 21, 2020 / Tusite, Sune ‘aho  23 ki he Tusite Siulai ‘aho 27,  2020 (7 PM – 9 PM PDT; 4 PM – 6 PM Hawaii)

Location/Fakataha: Zoom (hosted by Mele Faiva Blagojevich)

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Cost & Deadlines: $20 through Sunday, June 21, 2020 / $20.00 kimu’a pē ko Sune ‘aho 20

Classes are open to participants from all districts.

About the Class:

• Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend.
• Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
• BASIC CLASS – Intro to Lay Ministry: Instructor Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua, Rev. Lynette Fuka, Pastor Josephine Liava’a and Pastor Langi Lolohea. This class challenges Lay Servants to develop caring, leading and communicating skills that support their church and encourage others to a deeper commitment in Christ and faithful discipleship. Participants are encouraged to discover their personal spiritual gifts and consider the importance of servant leadership. This class is a required for Certified Lay Servant status.
• BASIC CLASS (Tefito‘i Kalasi) ‘ihe lea Fakatonga:
  • Kau Faiako: Rev. Dr. Kalesita Tu‘ifua, Rev. Lynette Fuka, Pastor Josephine Liava‘a pea mo Pastor Langi Lolohea. Ko e kalasi ko ‘eni ko e fakava’e ia ‘o e ngaahi kalasi ako malanga kotoa ‘ae Siasi. Pea ko hono tu‘utu‘uni ke houa ‘e hongofulu.
  • ‘Oku kamata ‘ihe kalasi ko eni ‘a hono fakalotolahi‘i ‘a kinautolu ‘oku kau mai ke nau tali ‘ae ui ‘ae ‘Otua ‘oku fai kiate kinautolu fakatautaha.  Kenau hoko koe tokotaha malanga ke tufaki ‘a e ongoongo lelei pea moe folofola kihe kakai kotoa pe ‘ihe feitu‘u kotoa pe. ‘Oku mahu‘inga ke ngaue‘aki fakatakimu‘a ‘ae tokotaha malanga he koe fakatupulekina ia kihe kau taki ‘oe Siasi kihe kaha‘u.
• ‘OKU MAHU‘INGA KEKE MA‘U ‘AE NGAAHI HOUA AKO, ‘AIA KOE HOUA ‘E UA HE EFIAFI TUSITE KOTOA PE, HE UIKE ‘E NIMA MEIHE 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, PEA KO HAWAII KOE 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM KOE ‘AHO KALASI AKO MALANGA. KE MA‘U HO‘O SETIFIKETI MALANGA  KAE FAKALAO HO‘O MALANGA ‘IHO SIASI PE KOE VAHE KEKE MALANGA KIHA SIASI KEHE.

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For questions, contact Mele Faiva Blagojevich by email at maryblago@gmail.com or by phone at 310.428.6704.

This event has been rescheduled from March 20-21 and May 15-16, 2020. It is open to participants from all districts.

Wednesdays, June 10 – July 8, 2020 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Location: Zoom

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Cost & Deadline: $30 through Sunday, June 7, 2020

About the Class:

• Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification or re-certification as Certified Lay Servants are invited to attend.
• Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
• Advanced Class – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Leader is Pam Churness, CLM. One Advanced Course is required every three years to become or retain Certified Lay Servant status. Required book for you to acquire on your own is “Each One A Minister” by William J. Carter. (Cokesbury price is $14.00, Amazon price is $13.99 for paperback and $9.99 for kindle) Once you have registered, Pam will send you the assignments and Zoom links, which need to be completed prior to each class.
• Participants previously registered for the March class are still registered, unless you have specifically cancelled.

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For questions, contact Pam Churness by email at pamglorifyinggod@gmail.com or phone (619.972.7113).

Updated [3/16/2020]:  In response to the current health safety efforts, this event has been cancelled. Registration fees will be reimbursed, and a new date will be announced when health concerns have been lifted.

Registration Cost: $105. The registration fee includes dinner on Friday, continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Your confirmation will include options to pay by check or online (via credit card or ACH check).

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Registration Deadline: Please register by Friday, March 6, 2020.

Schedule: The event will take place from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, March 20, 2020 and 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The schedule includes times for worship, teaching, reflection in small groups, Q&A, and meals.

About Certified Lay Ministry Training: The Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) Program provides information, resources, and training for laity who feel called to leadership in ministry both within and through the local church. Each year, the program provides an Orientation (late Summer) and two focused training sessions (Fall and Spring) called Cycles. The program takes two years to complete with four Cycles in total (A-D).

About Cycle B – Sacramental Theology and Worship: This event will provide participants with historical, theological, and practical grounding for our Wesleyan traditions and contemporary understanding of the sacraments and worship. This session is intended to help lay leaders understand the why behind our particular order and elements of worship, to strengthen their efforts in planning, leading, and experiencing their own spiritual formation through corporate worship.

Local Hotels: If you are looking to stay overnight near the venue, some local area sites include:

• Extended Stay America Orange County, Orange – 1635 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA, 92867; 866.573.4235
• Travelodge Inn & Suites by Windham Anaheim on Disneyland Dr, Anaheim – 1057 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA, 92802; 866.573.4235
• Hilton Garden Inn, Garden Grove – 11777 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA, 92840; 866.573.4235

Participants must make their own reservations and are responsible for the expenses. These locations are provided as a courtesy, but there are many other options available nearby. If interested, connect with possible hotel roommates by contacting Rev. Darin Arntson at darntson@calpacumc.org.

Prior to Attendance: If you are interested in becoming a candidate for Certified Lay Ministry, you are encouraged to attend one Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Ministries course prior to entering into the CLM process. Upcoming courses within Cal-Pac can be found at www.calpacumc.org/lsm.

Confirmation of Pastor’s Support: The Certified Lay Minister plays an important role in their church or community as partner and support to the local pastor. It is, therefore, important to secure the affirmation of the local pastor and enlist their commitment to invest in the CLM’s training prior to completing the certification process. When one registers for their first Cycle training event, a confirmation email will be sent to the local pastor to confirm their understanding of their mentoring role, as well as their support of the candidate in pursuit of certification.

Continuing Education Credit: Cycle B may be used for continuing education credit for Certified Lay Ministers who did not attend Cycle B in 2018. The course must be attended in its entirety for credit to be approved by the Associate Director of Leadership Rev. Darin Arntson. All CLMs must complete one continuing education course every two years in order to maintain their certified status.

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For questions, contact Rev. Darin Arntson (darntson@calpacumc.org, 626.568.7350), or Connectional Ministries staff Marissa Wells (mwells@calpacumc.org, 626.568.7371).