Adventists In Step for Life

Welcome! Adventist InStep for Life Events Calendar

Past Events

FEBRUARY 2013

2/16/2013; Health Sabbath
The Health Sabbath on February 16, 2013 will focus on Adventist Recovery Ministries. Please view and download the resources below for more information.

COMING SOON: UNHOOKED

View the trailer of the upcoming Series Unhooked - a project developed by Adventist Recovery Ministries and Hope Channel.

Download the trailer and show it during health sabbath on February 16, 2013.

(right click the link and choose "Save Link As...")

Driving Under the Influence:

Sermons:

Children's Story:

Zoo Keeper and the Catch of the Gazelles

Adventist Recovery Ministries Information:

JANUARY 2013

1/15/2013; Getting Ready for Health Ministries Sabbath!
January 15th at 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a Webinar on January 15
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/119945881

This webinar is for Health Ministries leaders who want to learn about what they can do to have a great Health Ministries Sabbath in their church. February 16, 2013 is Health Ministries Sabbath and we'll let you know about all the great resources that have been developed for you to use.

Title: Getting Ready for Health Ministries Sabbath!
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

1/22/2013; FREE Webinar -- Community Transformation Grants and Funding Resources for Health Outreach
January 22nd at 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a Webinar on January 22

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/987801912

Join us January 22 at 8 p.m. Eastern for a special Adventist InStep for Life webinar where you can learn how to identify sources of funds and apply for grants that can be used for your health ministry programs. Katia Reinert will host a panel of experts as they share the options that are available. Sign up today!

Title: FREE Webinar -- Community Transformation Grants and Funding Resources for Health Outreach
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

1/29/2013: FREE Webinar -- Adventists InStep for Life (AISFL)
January 29th at 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a Webinar on January 29
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/493152312

Join us January 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern as we celebrate the totals for 2012 and talk about plans for 2013. We have some great new tools that will help you set goals and we'll do a demo so you can see how to use this feature effectively. Sign up today!

Title: FREE Webinar -- Adventists InStep for Life (AISFL)
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

DECEMBER 2012

12/10/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
Introduction to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (in English and Spanish)
December 10th at 3:30 p.m. ET
An introduction to the HHS Office of Civil Rights in English and Spanish. The Office of Civil Rights will share information about what their office does, how they can help faith and community leaders and will answer questions.

12/10/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
The Health Care Law 101
December 12th at 3:00 p.m. ET
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community.

12/10/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)
December 18th at 2:00 p.m. ET
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community.

NOVEMBER 2012

11/27/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)
November 27th at 2:00 p.m. ET
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act and how to access care in your community.

11/28/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
Introduction to the HHS Office for Civil Rights
November 28th at 11:00 a.m. ET
An introduction to the HHS Office of Civil Rights. The Office of Civil Rights will share information about what their office does, how they can help faith and community leaders and will answer questions.

11/29/2012; HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Webinar
Tour of www.HealthCare.gov
November 29th at 12:30 p.m. ET
A tour of the www.HealthCare.gov website, including how to access private and public insurance in your community; when parts of the law are going into effect; and how to access care if you don’t have insurance.

OCTOBER 2012

10/29/2012; "Adventists InStep for Life!" webinar

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/964676656
We will be talking about the outcomes for Let's MOve Day and also about awards .

The webinar will include:

- How churches, and schools participated on Let's Move Day!
- What you need to do to make sure your reported correctly as individual participant or coordinator
- The totals for conferences, unions and the Division
- What awards are available to individuals, churches and schools in the new website updates

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas with others on the webinar.

Title: Adventists InStep for Life-- October 29 at 8 pm Eastern
Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

SEPTEMBER 2012

LET'S MOVE DAY - September 23, 2012
Click here for the complete list of Let's Move Day events.

9/17/2012; "Let's Move Day!" webinar

Let's Move Day! How to Register and Report
Join us for a Webinar on September 17

Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/730459225

Find out how to register your Let's Move Day event and report your miles. Remember, our goal is 1,000,000 miles!!

Katia will show you exactly how to report and answer any questions about Let's Move Day.

Title: Let's Move Day! How to Register and Report
Date: Monday, September 17, 2012
Time:8 :00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android smartphone or tablet

9/30/12; "Let's Move Day" at New Hope SDA Church - New York, NY

New Hope SDA Church Located at 28 Edgecombe ave, New York,NY (on 135 st between St. Nicolas Ave and 8th Ave) in Harlem New York will have their own "Lets Move Day" event with a walk at 8:15 am on September 30th from 135 st on St. Nicolas ave to Central Park on 110th St. by the pond and the Skating ring. We will distribute track, pray with individuals and envite people from the community to join us on our instep for life program as we walk. All are welcome to join us.

9/30/12; Free Vegetarian Seminar - New York, NY

Announcing a new series of Vegetarian Seminars, sponsored by REACH-NYC, starting this Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at our Seminar Center, located at Historic Manhattan Seventh-day Adventist Church, 232 West 11th Street, in beautiful Greenwich Village, New York City. Master Chefs will be with us, along with a Certified Diabetes Educator. This plant based seminar will introduce you to new recipes that are designed to help you and your family live a healthier and happier life. The series will be held in a large open community seminar space located within steps of our well stocked kitchen.

We encourage you to register early for this new series of seminars that will be held starting with our Fall Series. Registering helps us plan the menu and have lots of great samples available for you to try. THE PERFECT EVENT TO BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Please register by sending an email to: reachnyc.romeo@gmail.com.

JULY 2012

7/31/2012; Adventists InStep for Life Free Webinar
Join us July 31 at 8 p.m. Eastern for information on how you can host a successful Let's Move Day event. We will review what is happening around the Division and let you know how to encourage the church members, schools and other community organizations to participate.

Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/127587169

Sign up today! After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

JUNE 2012

6/17/2012; Run the River
As part of the Adventists InStep for Life initiative, the Lancaster church has also planned a Father’s day race. The race is “Run the River TN” and is a unique distance of 4.5 MILES. The course is also unique in that it is a point-to-point run along a river over rolling terrain, starting at the top of Center Hill Dam, and ending in the center of Lancaster at the church. It will be electronically timed.

The race will be held on June 17, 2012. Same-day registration begins at 6am; race begins at 8am. Road will be closed to vehicular traffic for two hours (8am to 10am). Online pre-registration is encouraged at Active.com. For more information and to participate go to http://www.runtherivertn.org.

MAY 2012

5/30/2012; Let's Move! Conference Call
You are invited to a Let’s Move! Conference Call for faith and community leaders on Wednesday, May 30th about Intergenerational Health & Wellness Activities! Learn how community leaders are encouraging their members of every age to join in physical activities, create community gardens and participate in other intergenerational programs that contribute to the health and wellness of the places they live, worship or play together! Share your ideas and your community's experiences in bringing people of all ages together!

Join us for our next Let's Move Faith and Communities call to learn more about hosting intergenerational health and wellness activities in your community! May is Older Americans Month and the theme for 2012 is Never Too Old to Play, which encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their communities. We'll have several guest speakers join us to share ideas about how to integrate older generations more actively into wellness leadership and community activities around exercise and nutrition.

You do not need to RSVP for this call. If you have questions, please email collaborate@usda.gov.

5/30/2012; “Together We Can” Partnership Series
Webinar: Together We Can Feed Kids During the Summer

Wednesday, May 30th at 2pm EDT/1pm CDT/12 noon MDT/11am PDT

Please join us on Wednesday, May 30th 2012, as we host the second conference call and webinar of our new “Together We Can” Partnership Series for community and faith-based organizations. This webinar program will share opportunities to collaborate with USDA to help those in need in your community. This session will focus on programs your organization can utilize to provide meals for kids during the summer months, ensuring a healthy meal even though school is out!

We would like to invite you and your colleagues to these one-hour training sessions covering topics such as providing summer meals, teaching nutrition education, and building local food systems. You can attend all of the sessions, or join the ones most relevant to your organization and community. We encourage you to share this invitation with others!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact us by emailing collaborate@usda.gov or via phone at (202) 720-2032.

5/29/2012; FREE Webinar -- Adventists InStep for Life (AISFL)
Join us May 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern for an update on Adventist InStep for Life. We will review what is happening around the Division and let you know how to encourage the church members and schools to participate in the Let's Move Day in September.

5/16/2012; “Together We Can” Partnership Series
Webinar: Together We Can Connect for Success: How to Partner with USDA

Wednesday, May 16th at 2pm EDT/1pm CDT/12 noon MDT/11am PDT

Please join us on Wednesday, May 16th 2012, as we host a conference call and webinar to launch our new “Together We Can” Partnership Series for community and faith-based organizations. This webinar program will share opportunities to collaborate with USDA to help those in need in your community. It will equip organizations with introductory knowledge, best practices, and contact information to help your organization understand and access USDA nutrition assistance programs.

We would like to invite you and your colleagues to these one-hour training sessions covering topics such as providing summer meals, teaching nutrition education, and building local food systems. You can attend all of the sessions, or join the ones most relevant to your organization and community. We encourage you to share this invitation with others!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact us by emailing collaborate@usda.gov or via phone at (202) 720-2032.

APRIL 2012

4/25/2012; Let's Move! Conference Call
You are invited to a Let’s Move! Conference Call for faith and community leaders about Resources for Community Gardening!

Date: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Time: 2:00 PM Eastern, 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain, 11:00 AM Pacific

Join us for our next Let's Move Faith and Communities partner call to learn more about community gardening. We'll have several guest speakers join us to share resources and their experiences in building successful gardens in their communities.

You do not need to RSVP for this call. If you have questions, please email collaborate@usda.gov.

4/22/2012; Simi at the Garden Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Earth Day Event
We are very excited about our upcoming Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Earth Day Event set for Sunday, April 22 (12-4)!

We need volunteers for this day and we invite you to attend our open board meeting this Wednesday, April 4 at 7pm in the Campus Center of the SDA Church (in front of and on the same premises of the garden). We will be planning and assigning committees for this important community day!

Attached is our most recent, updated flyer! We have more sponsors listed and we appreciate everyone who is sponsoring and participating in this event! Please share with everyone! Admission is FREE and we encourage the entire community to come out and show your support for this dynamic health endeavor!

1636 Sinaloa Road

Simi Valley, CA 93065

Salina Perry

805.915.8678

simiatthegarden@yahoo.com

http://www.simiatthegarden.org

MARCH 2012

3/15/2012; FREE Webinar -- Adventists InStep for Life (AISFL)
Join us March 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern for an update on AISFL. We will give a report on the 2011 Let's Move Day totals and how to register for the 2012 Let's Move Day and Let's Move Week.

Katia Reinert, Director of Adventist Health Ministries for the North American Division will review:

- 2011 Let's Move Day results

- 2011 Adventist InStep for Life recipients

- 2012 Goals and calendar of events

We will also review how to register, report and give awards to church and school members.

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3/14/2012; Let's Move! Conference Call
You are invited to a national Let’s Move! Conference Call for faith and community leaders about the Communities on the Move Video Challenge with Sam Kass, White House Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives.

Date: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Time: 2:00 PM Eastern, 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain, 11:00 AM Pacific

Dial-in information: 1-800-288-8960

A Conference Call for Faith and Community Leaders about the Communities on the Move Video Challenge

On Wednesday, March 14th at 2:00 PM Eastern, Sam Kass, White House Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives, will join with faith and community leaders by conference call to invite participation in the Communities on the Move Video Challenge. The Video Challenge encourages faith-based and neighborhood organizations to create one-to-three minute videos highlighting their work to make their communities healthier. Winners will be invited to visit Washington, DC to share their videos with the First Lady at the White House. Organizations have until Friday, April 6th to enter the Video Challenge. The Challenge is part of Let's Move Faith and Communities, which engages congregations and neighborhood organizations in the effort to end childhood obesity within a generation.

We encourage you to join the Let’s Move Faith and Communities network of supporters by signing up online!

You do not need to RSVP for this call. If you have questions, please email collaborate@usda.gov.

FEBRUARY 2012

2/11/2012; FAITH AND COMMUNITY GROUPS LEADING THE WAY
Join First Lady Michelle Obama in celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Let’s Move!

Host a watch party to join us at the Let’s Move Faith and Communities event in Orlando, Florida: “Faith and Community Groups Leading the Way!” First Lady Michelle Obama will speak to a gathering of 3,000 people from diverse faiths at Northland, A Church Distributed, about the work of faith and community organizations across America to support healthy lifestyles. Mrs. Obama launched Let’s Move Faith and Communities in November 2010 and since then, these organizations have initiated a broad range of activities including logging over 1,500,000 miles walked and working to provide healthy food to their congregations. Get together with folks in your neighborhood and tell us about what you’re doing to celebrate! Email us at collaborate@usda.gov for the live URL.

JANUARY 2012

12/13/2011; WEBINAR SERIES 8:00 pm EST -- ONLINE

Join us for our last webinar of the year! We will discuss the latest Adventists InStep for Life Reports and also detail of the 2012 Health Summit workshops so you can understand the different options for training and participate of this official Division wide Health Ministries training event.

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/907174313.

1/15/2012 - 1/18/2012; Adventist Ministries Convention - Innisbrook, FLORIDA
For more information about this convention please visit www.adventistministriesconvention.com.

NOVEMBER 2011

11/6/2011; Palm Harbor SDA health challenge 5K / 1/2 marathon. FLORIDA
Also weekly meeting/training on Sunday mornings @ 7:15 AM at John Chestnut Park 2200 EAST LAKE RD., PALM HARBOR, FL 34685. New participants are always welcome. Proceeds from the race go to Childhood Obesity Foundation.
Contact Information: Luis Mejia -Cell: 727-331-1791 -Email: lfrmejia@gmail.com -For more information on the event see the organizer's website: http://www.premierracinginstitute.com/blue-moon

11/10/2011 - Webinar - Community Transformation Grants and National Preventive Strategies - 8pm EDT
Register for this FREE webinar.

11/12/2011 - Shiloh SDA Church presents An Evening of Fun and Fitness - SOUTH CAROLINA

Join us at 6:30 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 for Zumba fitness, a work-out with Chris Matthews of Man of Steele Fitness, Egg & Spoon races, and indoor relay races. We will also have a Let's Move Award Ceremony to present 25 individuals with the Active Lifestyle Award in recognition of reaching 150 miles of physical activity in 13 weeks. For more information call Health Ministry leader Charmaine Cohen at 843-906-9766. Click here for more details.

11/13/2011 - Florida Hospital Celebration Founders Day - 10k and 5K run/walk (Celebration) 7:30am - FLORIDA

11/15/2011 --WEBINAR - 8:00 pm EST -- ONLINE
"Let’s Move Day and Adventists InStep for Life - Allegheny East Conference Health Directors" AND others interested

In this webinar you will learn about the events Adventists InStep for Life and LET’S MOVE DAY. In addition, you will learn about the Adventists instep for Life awards and how you, your church, or your school may win awards.

Topics:
-Let’s Move Day and 1 million mile goal update
-Gardens and Farmer's markets, feeding sites, and PALA awards.
-Reports of activities across the Divison
-Plans for 2012 LET’S MOVE DAY
-Adventists InStep for Life awards for individuals and organizations

OCTOBER 2011

10/2/2011 -  5k Walk/Run For Health - North York Civic Centre, (TORONTO) CANADA
This event begins and ends at Mel Lastman Square and organized with Christian Youth Sports Academy and sponsored by Health Ministries, Ontario Conference of the SDA Church. To register, please contact Ruth Weidner @ rweidner@adventistontario.org or 905-571-1022 ext 113 by September 22, 2011.    Click here for Brochure!

10/2/2011 - Pathfinders Camporee - Potomac Conference - MARYLAND
1200 Pathfinders coming to Camporee. There is a walking/hiking/drilling event and other physical activities.

10/20/2011- WEBINAR FOR CHIP Directors and CHIPPERS - 8:00pm EST - ONLINE
"Let's Move and Adventists InStep for Life -  Registration and Reporting for CHIPPERS"
We will be talking about the Let's Move Day registration, reporting and awards for Adventist InStep for Life and
How CHIP coordinators and chippers can particiapte.

10/23/2011 - U Can Finish - 5 mile and 2 mile by Florida Hospital (UCF) 7:30am - FLORIDA

10/25/2011 - Adventists InStep for Life WEBINAR SERIES
LET’S MOVE DAY Results and Adventists InStep for Life awards

In this webinar you will learn about the events that took place on LET’S MOVE DAY this year, as well as the latest reports of activities and events throughout the Division. In addition, you will learn about the Adventists InStep for Life awards and how you, your church, or your school may win awards.

Learn about:
-Let’s Move Day results and 1 million mile goal update
-Reports of activities across the Divison
-Plans for 2012 LET’S MOVE DAY
-Adventists InStep for Life awards for individuals and organizations
-Updates on PALA awards and Gardens/Farmer’s market goals

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas with others on the webinar.

SEPTEMBER 2011

LET'S MOVE DAY - September 25, 2011
Click here for the complete list of Let's Move Day 2011 events.