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January 14, 2010

Statement on the Earthquake in Haiti from the Montana Association of Churches 

Haiti has been struck by an earthquake that has devastated cities and villages and affected over a third of the population. Already one of the poorest countries in the world, Haiti is in critical need of immediate humanitarian response. 
 
As the Board of Directors of the Montana Association of Churches, we commend the governments of the world who are setting aside their differences and working to help the victims of this natural disaster.
 
And we beseech the generous people of Montana to open their hearts and their bank accounts to these fellow human beings who are suffering so much. Each of our member churches has a disaster relief program, and we can vouch for their integrity and competence. We urge you to give generously to these established charities that bring aid and assistance immediately.
 
These agencies, supported by the member churches, are able to forward 100% of contributions to the affected areas.  They include
 
Church World Service, http://www.churchworldservice.org/
Catholic Relief Services, http://crs.org/
Lutheran World Relief, ELCA Disaster Relief, http://www.lwr.org
Episcopal Relief and Development, http://www.er-d.org/
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Week of Compassion, http://weekofcompassion.org
UCC National Disaster Ministries, http://www.ucc.org      
American Baptist Churches, USA, http://www.internationalministries.org/
United Methodist Church, http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
 
 
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UPCOMING MEETINGS   

8/12/10 Commission on Faith & Order (10:00 AM - 11:00 PM) Bozeman, location to be determinted. No host lunch.

9/9/10 Commission on Church & Society (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Covenant United Methodist Church, 2330 E. Broadway, Helena. No host lunch at St. Pete's.

9/16/10  Executive Committee (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) St. John's Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave., Helena. 

9/16/10    Board of Directors (10:30 AM - 4:00 PM) St. John's Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave., Helena.  No Host Lunch Provided. 

10/17/10   MAC Annual Assembly Early Registration & Check-in (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Ursuline Centre - 2300 Central Ave, Great Falls

10/18/10   MAC Assembly Registration & Check-in (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Ursuline Centre

10/18/10   MAC Assembly (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Ursuline Centre

10/18/10   Ecumenical Worship Service Time and location to be announced.

10/19/10    MAC Assembly (9:00AM - 12:00 Noon) Ursuline Centre

10/19/10    Board of Directors (Lunch following the close of the Assembly) Ursuline Centre

 

2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

MAC DAY AT THE ROTUNDA - JANUARY 18

2009 Montana LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

CLICK THE "LEGISLATIVE SESSION" LINK AT THE LEFT FOR THE RECAP ON THE ACTIVITIES OF MAC DURING THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.  

 

 

 
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Lay Ministry Institute
What is MAC-LMI?
            The MAC-LMI is an ecumenical program preparing lay leaders to serve their congregations and to grow in their own spiritual development.
            Each Course Unit will be taught in Great Falls by a highly qualified teacher; the exact location rotates from unit to unit.  Please see the brochure for a list of courses, teachers, and exact locations.
 
         To view or print the newest Lay Ministry brochure which outlines the courses offered from September 2008 through July 2010, click here for a word document .  These course offerings are also listed below.
 

Frequently Asked Questions 
            If your question is not covered, please contact the LMI Dean, Reverend Laurie Budlong-Morse at 406-442-3525 or by email at laurie@fcchelena.org. 

Cost
             Cost to the students is $100 tuition per unit for teachers, class materials, and office costs, plus an additional $10 for Saturday lunch. Not included are student travel, housing, breakfast and required tests. For some sites, housing and breakfast will be included for a higher fee. Some scholarships are available through judicatories.

 
           Applying for MAC LMI classes is easy!  Simply fill out the registration form attached to the brochure and indicate which classes you would like to take.  You may register for all the courses, for a few, or only for one.  Please send your registration form along with a check for $110 to the LMI Dean, The Rev. Laurie Budlong-Morse, 25 S. Ewing, Ste. 408, Helena, MT  59601.  If you register for more than one class, you will only need to pay for one class at a time.  Once your application is received, you will receive more specific information about the class or classes for which you are registered.  Timely registration is appreciated. 
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