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A Message from the Office of Communications & Technology
New Contact information…
The Communications Office now has it’s own direct dial phone number.
Toll free 1-866-834-9703
Local number 608-834-8643
List Serv updates…
If you have a listserv that is updated by this department please send all updates to HelpDesk@WisconsinUMC.org this will help us keep track of your updates to insure that they are done in a timely manner.
Update on Spam Filtering:
The week of the June 19th I will start moving all of the other Domains hosted by the Conference to the SPAM filter.
SPAM filtering has now been working for a week and all of the WisconsinUMC domain email is running through it. For everyone who is using Outlook for your email client, there is a SPAM filter plug in that you can download and install on your computer. Click this link and you will have an internet browser open. Below is what you will see.
Click on the Get Mail Client Plugins Here. This will allow you to download the plug-in and start blocking email the your SPAM filter is not catching yet. The email client plug-in will also allow you to create a white list of acceptable senders
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Mail Enable Administration Guide
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Online courses now available
WELCOMING 101: FROM YOUR HOME
We've put a fresh spin on welcoming training. Thousands of church leaders have already
received tools and skills to help them live the welcoming promise -
"Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors." But millions of other United Methodists
throughout the United States have yet to experience the lifestyle-changing message of this
training - often because of time, budget and travel constraints.
"Igniting Ministry 101" is an online learning opportunity that is designed to
help local churches sharpen their welcoming skills. This basic course delivers the
key elements of Igniting Ministry training to your computer desk - whenever you have time
to log on. By the end of this four-session online course, you will:
- understand the motivation and research behind the unprecedented national advertising
of the denomination.
- explore the importance of developing a welcoming lifestyle - in your life and in
your church.
- create an action plan to help build welcoming into your congregation's culture
as you invite your community into your church.
This highly interactive course includes quizzes, discussion areas, audio clips, videos,
and links to more information. Cost of this online course is only $12 per person.
See the enrollment information at:  www.training.umcom.org.
Questions? Call Igniting Ministry Training at 877-281-6535, Ext. 3.
UM101, an online introductory course about
The United Methodist Church, is intended for people who want to learn about
The United Methodist Church - its roots, theology, structure, connectionalism, and
current challenges - on their own time schedules. The
course is available 24 hours a day on the Internet as an online learning opportunity
and multi-media experience.
Cost is $12 per person, payable by credit card or check. For more information and to
sign up online for UM101, produced by United Methodist Communications, go to
www.training.umcom.org.
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UMCom TechShop offers discounted pricing on computers, software and peripherals
The on-line technology store for UMs (TechShop) provides discounts
starting at 20% off the retail price for software, plus discounted
hardware including desktop systems, personal digital assistants, and more. Currently TechShop is
offering discounts with the following vendors:
- Adobe
- Apple (discounted pricing on Apple computers, software, and peripherals)
- Cisco (significant discounts on Cisco networking products)
- E-zekiel Web Solution
- Infocus Projectors (digital video projectors)
- Macromedia (web development and deployment solutions, including Dreamweaver)
- McAfee (antivirus and system security solution)
- Media Shout (worship presentation and projection software)
- Microsoft (discounts on Microsoft software)
For more information, call 1.888.346.3862, or go to
https://secure.umcom.org/techshop.
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| Igniting Ministry Campaign Offers Local Churches New Resources
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The United Methodist Church is making new resources
available for local churches in support of the denomination's national
"Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors." media campaign. Beginning
in April 2005, local churches can pre-order new ready-to-use marketing
materials for use in their own communities.
"United Methodist Communications has produced a variety of tools to
help local churches enhance their ministry. These are grouped together
into a collection of materials all centered around a specific theme," said
Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of the communications agency. "These
resources offer new ways for churches to raise their identity, increase
attendance, and strengthen their appeal to people who want greater
meaning and purpose in their lives."
The first two themes, which are tied to television commercials that will
air nationally on major cable and broadcast networks, are
"The Journey" and "The Gift." "The Journey"
explores the spiritual quest embarked upon by seekers who want answers to
the hard questions in life. "The Gift" is about ways in which we
pass on to others the spirit and significance of God's greatest gift,
Jesus Christ.
Each set of materials, called an "expression package," includes
a video for worship or small groups, training materials, a television
commercial and radio spot, billboard, newspaper, cinema, web and direct
mail advertising materials, worship graphics, a promotional product
catalog, and other information.
The Igniting Ministry campaign is aimed at raising awareness of The
United Methodist Church, reaching out to spiritual seekers, increasing
attendance and renewing commitment among current church members. Research
shows that the campaign, which started in 2001, increased first-time
attendance at test churches by 19%. Overall attendance at those
churches grew by 9 percent between 2001 and 2004.
The campaign has been so successful that church officials decided to
significantly expand it and develop new components, such as additional
tools like this new resource, to help nearly 36,000 United Methodist
congregations connect their local efforts with the national campaign.
United Methodist churches will soon be receiving more information by mail
about these resources. The packages are priced at $59.95, with a 10%
discount available on materials ordered by May 31. Shipping will begin in
June. The materials are available in both DVD and VHS format. To order,
call 888-346-3862. Beginning in June, they will also be available through
Cokesbury stores. For more information about the "expression packages,"
visit the website at www.IgnitingMinistry.org.
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| Igniting Ministry Funds for Radio, Outdoor & Cinema
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GRANTS NOW INCLUDE TV, RADIO, OUTDOOR AND CINEMA. The next round of grants,
for Back-to-school 2005, will open in May 2005. Plan now and budget
for your media. Call us for media estimates (toll free 1.877.281.6535).
Applying for a matching grant is easier than ever. You have the
option of either applying online or by mail.
Additional information
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