Join United Methodists in the Anchorage Pride Parade

Join area United Methodists in the Anchorage Pride Parade on June 24! We'll start gathering at 10:45am. Parade starts at 11:30. if you can't find us, check in at the St. John booth on the lawn of FUMC to join the parade or just say hi!

Soldotna UMC invites you to a retirement celebration

Soldotna UMC's pastor, Karen Martin Tichenor, will be retiring at the end of June and the church will be throwing her a party. All are welcome to attend. The celebration will be this Sunday, June 25 from 3-5 p.m. at Soldotna UMC. If you have questions, contact Susie Smalley.

Jeremy Beckett Memorial Kickball Game + Cookout

Please join us at Birchwood Camp for the Jeremy Beckett Memorial Kickball Game and Cookout on July 1, 4-7pm! Following the cookout there will be a short memorial service. Please RSVP here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHv7_kRyra5hD6lhJsQ0bMJCiD9NCt8ZWkXcBO5fPBxLTugg/viewform) and select kickball and supper on July 1 - you can add on swimming/boating 2-4 too! Please make a donation to Birchwood Camp to help offset food costs. All those planning to play kickball, swim, or boat will need to sign this waiver (17 and under need to be signed by a legal guardian or parent). We’re so excited to remember and honor Jeremy through some of his favorite camp activities!

Draw the Circle Wide

Alaska United Women in Faith will be holding their Annual Gathering at Anchor Park UMC September 29 - October 1, 2023.

The scripture focus for the weekend is Romans 15:7, "So reach out and welcome one another to God's glory. Jesus did it; now you do it! (The Message)"

The keynote speaker will be the United Women in Faith National Board President 'Ainise 'Isama'u and the worship leader will be Rev. Bennie Grace Nabua of UMC of Sitka.

Registration form will come out soon. Save the date now! Learn more about the schedule here.

Seasons change and so does your church info

The summer season might mean new service times, program options and other changes at your church. The newly updated Find-a-Church tool helps you keep your congregation’s information updated! Recent design changes allow your church to display worship styles and languages offered, provide mappable distances from visitors to the church and so much more. Find-a-Church also links to multiple social media outlets to make connecting with your community easier than ever! Watch our step-by-step instruction videos for more information.

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Help regrouping after disaffiliation

Training to help launch new churches and fellowships after disaffiliation is available with the Launchpad 2023 curriculum this summer. United Methodist Discipleship Ministries is offering the training from 4 to 6 p.m. U.S. Central time on five consecutive Thursdays starting July 20. Cost is $395 for a team of up to five people.

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Church and Society now accepting applications for 2023 grant funding cycle

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) awards grants to United Methodist congregations and groups related to The United Methodist Church through the Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice programs.

To apply for grants, applicants must complete forms on the GBCS online system. Only complete online applications with all required documents submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST, July 24, 2023 will be considered for funding.

Read more and apply here

Saint Paul School of Theology names president

Christian education veteran Jay Simmons has been tapped as the new president of Saint Paul School of Theology, shifting from his current position as vice president for institutional advancement. Simmons, who begins work as president on Jan. 2, has served as a dean, academic vice president and a president, almost all in service to United Methodist-affiliated educational institutions. Saint Paul is one of 13 United Methodist seminaries in the U.S.

Read the press release