Sunday August 2, 2020--video of the outside worship service from Salem UMC. 

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Congratulations to

Brian and Mollie Earnhart

Newest members of Salem UMC.

They have waited since March to join Salem UMC!  Brain was dancing in the aisle back to his seat with his confirmation.

Outdoor worship service details

A huge thank you to Martha Randel for her years of service in creating the church newsletter, Salem Scribbles.  The August edition was her last newsletter. She will continue to be on the Communications Committee.

On-line giving is now available @ Salem UMC! 

For detailed information about the on-line giving program, click here...

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020

Last week, we announced that our Annual Conference Session scheduled for June 11-13 is being postponed. Instead, we will meet on two separate Saturdays: August 15 and October 10.

Below, you'll find details surrounding this change. We will be updating our website

inumc.org/annual-conference with new information as it becomes available.

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What

The 2020 Indiana Annual Conference Session, originally scheduled June 11-13, 2020, has been postponed and redesigned to be two one-day sessions.
 
Why
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in government officials mandating “stay at home orders,” prohibiting group gatherings. It is expected, yet not confirmed, that gatherings with a large number of people will be possible in the future.
 
Bishops in The United Methodist Church have instructed us to remain faithful in being the Church while following the orders of state officials. There is a need to do the essential work of Annual Conference without putting lives at risk. It is our belief that one-day gatherings that allow for social distancing will be possible.
 
When
The first session is on August 15, 2020. The second session is on October 10, 2020. Each session will convene at 10 am EST / 9 am CST and adjourn at 6 pm EST / 5pm CST.
 
Where 
The first session on August 15 will be on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. This allows for social distancing space as well as outdoor space for community. The second session on October 10 will be at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 
Please check the Indiana Conference United Methodist Church website for additional details, which will be posted as they are available.
 
Let us be in prayer and continue to BE the Church living as people of the resurrection.

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Cindy Reynolds
Chair of the Annual Conference Sessions Team

15 ways to pray for your Pastor

Surely the Presence of the Lord

is in This Place

    The life of a United Methodist pastor is filled with a variety of responsibilities. They preach, teach, visit, counsel, lead, consult, communicate, budget, clean, and so much more.

    Pastoring a church is not a job that can be done well under the pastor’s power alone. Every pastor relies heavily on God’s guidance, strength and peace as they live into their call.

     One of the best ways we can support our pastors and show them our appreciation is to regularly pray for them. But it can be difficult to know exactly what we should pray for. To help get started, we’ve assembled fifteen areas of pastors’ lives and ministries where they would value your prayers.

    Click on the title above for link to the 15 areas
we can pray for our pastor.

2019 Christmas Program

Each year, Salem United Methodist Church Youth Program performs a Christmas Program.

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Photos for Christmas at Salem UMC and the 2019 program have been put into the movie link below.

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