Regional / Local Networking Groups Regional or local groups are listed below at their request. If you are the convener of one of these groups and the information has changed or is incorrect, or of you would like to have your group posted, please email me at: coordinator@rotation.org
Connecticut
We invite any who currently have Workshop Rotation Model Christian Education programs, and any who are interested in what Workshop Rotation is all about, to come together for support, information and fellowship. We'll have lunch, chat about what's going well and brainstorm ideas to address challenges we're facing. For more information, contact: Wapping Community Church.
Illinois
The "Western Suburbs Rotation Roundtable" has participants from churches in the western suburbs of Chicago, from 10 to 25 miles from the Loop. We meet every two months, at a different church each time.The contact person is M. Hildreth, from Lombard United Methodist Church. Email mdh53@sbcglobal.net.
Indiana
"Michiana Workshop Rotation Model Network (McWoRM Net)" is a network of churches in the South Bend, Indiana and surrounding communities in Indiana and Southwest lower Michigan. Contact Chris Hoover for information.
North East Indiana Interested in sharing in an ecumenical rotation network in the Fort Wayne/Northeast Indiana area? Perhaps we can share bright ideas and resource news and even plan some joint training events. Like to join us? Please contact Barbara Salveter at bsalveter@firstpres-fw.org or call 260/426-7421 ext. 25.
North West Indiana A new rotation network is forming in NW Indiana. It is ecumenical, open to any churches who are interested in the rotation model. Anyone interested may contact me, Debbie Coe, at debcoe@ameritech.net or 219-663-5117.
Michigan
"Detroit area Net WoRM” usually meets the third week of the month, alternating between Wednesday and Thursday. Time: 10 to noon. Location rotates among the churches. The contact person is Cindy Merten. To join the email list contact Carol Hulbert.
The "Detroit Downriver WoRM Network" for churches south and southwest of Detroit interested in Workshop Rotation Model. We meet monthly at various churches. The contact person is Jerrie Lynn Robinson, from Allen Park Baptist Church. E-mail rosslynn7@comcast.net
New Jersey
Northern New Jersey For more information on this newly organized group, please contact Janet Saulter-Hemmer jsaulter@ix.netcom.com.
.New York
Churches in the Hudson Valley area that are interested in starting a group are invited to contact Cassandra Negri, Children's Christian Education Director, Vail's Gate United Methodist Church, Vail's Gate, NY. Call the church at (845) 562-0580 or email her at sundayschool@vgumc.org.
North Carolina
Charlotte Area: The STAR Fellowship (Sharing Thoughts About Rotation) meets in the Charlotte, NC area. For any Charlotte area churches using or interested in the Rotation Model. Contact Pat Taft, Director of Children's Ministries at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, 704-333-9071, pat.taft@covenantpresby.org for information about next meeting.
Tennessee
The "Middle Tennessee Rotation Group" consists of about 17 churches using or interested in the Workshop Rotation Model. More information can be obtained from Cathy Hoop.
The "Southwest VA and Upper East TN Rotation Network" group began meeting in summer 2002. The group meets every other month at different member churches. Activities include a planned topic of discussion, general sharing and a tour of the participating church. Contact Jaymie Derden at jderden@chartertn.net for more information.
Virginia
The "Southwest VA and Upper East TN Rotation Network" group began meeting in summer 2002. The group meets every other month at different member churches. Activities include a planned topic of discussion, general sharing and a tour of the participating church. Contact Jaymie Derden at jderden@chartertn.net for more information.
Washington
Greater Seattle Area Wo.R.M. Users are having theirr first get together on June 4, 2004, at 11:30 am for a lunch roundtable meeting at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. For information contact Eliana Maxim.