Candler Chronicle

Leadership Development Fund

kclark — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:00:07 +0000

Updated Leadership Development Fund applications for 2012-2013 are now available in paper version in the Office of Student Programming, CST Suite 311, and on the web site under “Life at Candler,” and then “Academic Development and Support.” Please be sure to use this current form rather than an older version.

Candler School of Theology encourages student attendance and participation in professional conferences, meetings, and other learning experiences offered by various organizations. Through The Office of Student Programming, the Leadership Development Fund offers financial support for these events. These Leadership Development funds are not available for any course for transfer or Candler credit nor for any Candler or Emory sponsored international on or off-campus study opportunities.

Candler Job Listing

kclark — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:00:30 +0000

Candler provides the Employment Opportunities listing for local churches, non-church ecclesial organizations, alumni, students, and friends of the institution. Positions are generally listed for three months or until the job is filled, whichever comes first. Jobs are listed in order of position type: internships (paid), internships (unpaid), campus employment, part time (pt), full time (ft). Internship opportunities for current students are also available through the Office of Contextual Education and Teaching Parish.

Candler Employment Opportunities: http://candler.emory.edu/programs/career-services/employment-opportunities.cfm

Spiritual Practices Offered This Spring

kclark — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:00:23 +0000

Take some time out of your busy schedule to participate with fellow classmates in one or more of these spiritual practices. These activities take place starting the week of February 11th.

Monday

Taize Services, 7:30-9:00 PM, Meet in front of Candler School of Theology

The group will be carpooling from Emory to the weekly singing meditation services held throughout the city. Want to know more about Taize? Check out www.taize.fr.

Tuesday

Earth Meditations, 3:30-4:30 PM, Meet in front of Candler School of Theology

The group will be meditatively walking to a local green space in order to become aware of the natural neighborhood.

Wednesday

Homework as Spiritual Practice, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, Cannon Chapel 106

Prayer prevents procrastination! Join fellow classmates in a cell-phone-and-Facebook-free space to focus on your studies in community, and to attend to the task at hand as a practice of presence.

Thursday

Creative Rest, 12:00-12:50 PM, 3rd Floor Lobby, CST

Unwind your mind and enjoy a time for restorative and contemplative rest. Crayons and coloring sheets will be provided.

For more information about any of these offerings, contact Meg Lacy at m.a.lacy@emory.edu or Tyler Sit at tyler.ho-yin.sit@emory.edu.

United Methodist Women Seeking Sponsorship Coordinator for Assembly 2014

kclark — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:00:59 +0000

Assembly is a four-day event, which will include an arena program, exhibit hall, workshops, networking groups and social functions. This is a part-time, consultant position lasting approximately 1 year. Salary is flat or can work on commission. Travel and expense budget is in addition with a cap.

Event Date: Core Event – Friday – Sunday, April 25 – 27, 2014. Pre event – Thursday, Post events – Sunday/Monday.

Event Location: Kentucky Int’l Convention Center, Louisville, KY

Primary Goals: Sponsorship program creation, coordination and management for Assembly 2014

Responsibilities:

Reports to Asst. Assembly Chair for program planning and the Business Manager on-site.
Creates Assembly 2014 “Make It Happen” Sponsorship Opportunities Plan including in-kind donations, booth rentals, program book, special events, specified program elements, and more
Meet goal of doubling sponsorship donations from 2010 Assembly
Meeting sponsorship goals while adhering to the standards and values of United Methodist Women
Works with UMW assigned staff member to vet applicants for sponsorship
Works with Communications Dept. to produce any sponsorship marketing materials on website
Create ideas for United Methodist Church targeted entities sponsorship opportunities
Create ideas for coalition partners targeted sponsorship opportunities
Works with registration company to create linked registration page for vetted sponsorship applicants
Work with Communications Dept. and Business Manager to manage and coordinate deliverables for Sponsor/Donors
Works with Production Coordinator and Decorator to manage all equipment orders and needs for booth set-up
Mentor sponsorship intern from UMW supported college.

On-Site:

Manages and coordinates needs for all sponsors, booth rentals, vendors and anything related to sponsorship
Is pro-active in creating strong relationships and support for sponsors during event
Acts as liaison between sponsors and Production Coordinator and Decorator
Comes early and stays late to manage all load in and load outs of all sponsorship needs – i.e., booths and more.
Will manage intern and their work on site.

Requirements:

Strong background in creating complete sponsorship programs for large conference events (5 yrs. experience preferable)
Experience working in the not-for-profit environment (3 or more conferences preferable)
Should be familiar with excel, exhibit hall management software systems, on-line registration techniques and can learn UMW CRM database system
Experience in exhibit hall management helpful
Familiarity with United Methodist Women culture and structure helpful
Familiarity with United Methodist Church culture and structure important (Boards, Agencies, Seminaries, etc…)
Able to be self-driven and pro-active while keeping in mind culture of faith-based membership organization
Able to plan ahead using not-for-profit extended timelines (can’t work 24/7 for 3 mos.)
Strong interpersonal skills – able to communicate clearly with outside companies, not-for-profits, UMW membership and staff
Looking for a team player who contributes until the job is complete.

Interested persons should e-mail questions, proposals and resumes to sbrockus@unitedmethodistwomen.org

Check out this website to read about past Assembly experiences: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/assembly2010/?search=assembly%202014

Moving Mountains, Reshaping the World: July 1-6, 2013

kclark — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:14 +0000

The Global Young Adult Festival Summer 2013 will be gathering together around 500 young people, between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five. Uniting from all over the world, we will address important human issues, through both faith-based and secular lenses, in a fresh and active way. The theme of the event will be Moving Mountains, Reshaping the World. We will celebrate the life-giving beauty of Environmental Sustainability, Economic Justice, Human Rights, and Community, by enacting small miracles to counter injustices in these areas. The event we envision is not just an academic conference or worship experience, but will incorporate these elements and immediate creative action. We want to help young people take a good look at unjust realities and examine how Christian theologies are immediately relevant to them. Then we want to actualize these ideas in real life, walking in the footsteps of Jesus to move mountains in global contexts.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.sabeel.org/events.php?eventid=262