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September 12, 2022 The weekend in the middle of the World Council of Churches General Assembly is expressly intended for excursions and congregational encounters. The participants and contributors traveling from around the world are given the opportunity to get to know the respective life of
September 9, 2022 African bishops have called for unity in The United Methodist Church while condemning traditionalist advocacy groups looking to break up the denomination. The bishops released a statement Sept. 8 denouncing the Africa Initiative and Wesleyan Covenant Association, which they say “are wrongly influencing God’s
The California-Pacific Camp and Retreat Ministries has been granted funds to envision a healthy and helpful retreat ministry for the Conference! We are asking for feedback from anyone connected with the UMC of Cal-Pac. This feedback will help us as we develop a vision for Retreat
September 7, 2022 An idea that began with providing chickens for income generation grew to shared dreams and new endeavors between church members in the U.S. and the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area. Visitors from the Northwest District of the Indiana Conference and the Wesley Foundation of
For many in the United States and Northern Europe, doing missions outside the country is a common practice. It often allows volunteers to experience new cultural realities, deepen their faith, and assist indigenous people in improving their own communities. However, without advanced prayer, discernment, and
The official day of World Communion Sunday is October 2, 2022. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. Holy Communion joins us in Christian unity. This sacrament invites us to focus on the holiness of communion with God and one
The California-Pacific Conference’s vision: Ending Spiritual and Physical Hunger resonates and inspires the laity and clergy of our area to give, lead, and serve in new and exciting ways. Each week we will share a video from one of our churches that is living into
by the Rev. Dr. Matt Johnson Fueled by isolation, loneliness and despair, the Substance Use Disorder epidemic continues to rage across America with over 100,000 overdose deaths recorded this past year. Even in the small West Virginia town where I live, I hear of numerous
United Methodist Communications will celebrate the power of effective communication to drive successful ministry during Communications Impact Week (September 12-16, 2022). The event will showcase how communication resources and tools are empowering ministry near and far — shared via their website and social media channels throughout the
September 1, 2022 In these polarizing times, United Methodists across the connection are being called to faithfully participate in civic engagement as a witness for divine peace and justice. Last month in Kenya, United Methodists served as a witness of peace and justice by mobilizing a team
