All-Saint's Day message from Bishop Laurie Haller
Grace and peace to each one of you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On the first Sunday of November, many of our churches observe All-Saint's Sunday.
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Alert to Churches with BSA Charters
ALL LOCAL CHURCHES: If your congregation has ever had a charter with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) - troop, pack, or crew - please read this important alert from Conference Treasurer, Maggie Biggs. The deadline for action is November 16, 2020.
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Africa U launches a new Virtual AU Worship Service that...
To the clergy and laity of the Iowa Annual Conference, Many of you know that our United Methodist Africa University plays a critical role in higher education not only in Zimbabwe but on the entire continent of Africa.
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The Great Letting Go
"What's your favorite time of year?" I asked a friend as we were walking. "Fall. I love this time of year! The leaves are changing, it's getting colder, and the days are growing shorter. I really like the clouds and darkness of fall and winter."...
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Abiding in Exile - The Stories That Shape Us 10/29/2020
by Rev. Nan Smith October 29, 2020 Scripture: Acts 2: 7-11 (NRSV) "Amazed and astonished, they asked, 'Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language?
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Council of Bishops November 2020 meeting will feature...
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 28, 2020 United Methodist Bishops meet to discuss church future, epidemic crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet November 2-5 in the midst of a pandemic,...
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General Conference Commission Names Study Team
Commission on the General Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2020 The Commission on the General Conference has named a Technology Study Team to explore the implications of options for accommodating full participation at General...
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Bishop calls for dialogue on police reform in Nigeria |...
Nigeria Area Bishop John Wesley Yohanna is calling on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to address the protests going on in the country through dialogue rather than police and military forces. According to Amnesty International, the...
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The Church and Election Day - Lewis Center for Church...
Although congregations are prohibited from endorsing candidates or parties, Doug Powe and Ann Michel of the Lewis Center staff say there is much a church can do to encourage people to vote, ensure that voting occurs in a safe and secure manner,...
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GCORR releases racial justice Advent package
This study includes: To deepen the meaning and messages in these activities, GCORR invites you to become co-creators with God of a world where ... Learning and truth-telling are taken seriously, and Children learn that spiritual formation and...
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United Methodist Student Day Sunday Pastor and Leader...
Welcome to the 2020 United Methodist Student Day Pastor and Leader's Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, November 29, 2020. This kit has everything you...
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