How do we integrate great losses into our bigger story? Into God’s bigger story? Grief and loss are the “stuff of life,” especially in these post-pandemic and chaotic days. How do you offer comfort and caring to those who have experienced a significant loss in their life? How do you meet people where they are […]
In light of disaffiliation and a changing landscape in The United Methodist Church, our Lighthouse Congregations have stepped up to pave the way for hospitality focused ministry, and finding Fresh Expressions that speak to the needs of our communities. On September 28th, our Lighthouse Congregations (Pastors AND Laity) are encouraged and invited to attend a gathering […]
Join us for a day of beginnings -- as we launch a deeper dive into both conversations and practices for radical discipleship by practicing resurrection. Not only do we want to change the conversation for a day about the intersections of faith and justice, mercy and love, we want to begin an intentional movement for community […]
The 2024 Come to the Table Conference, entitled Food, Land & Sacred Stories will bring together faith leaders from across the state to engage with these themes in a variety of mediums and perspectives, with an emphasis on lived experiences and diverse narratives. Keynote speeches will be delivered by Dr. Gail Myers, a cultural anthropologist, […]
This training will will equip participants to embody anti-racism as a spiritual practice and contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Body of Christ.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
Meeting planning and unexpected meeting dynamics can present challenges and limit any well-intentioned team or committee chair. This workshop will equip you to proactively prepare for meetings. We will start with the basics such as determining when a meeting is needed, developing a simple and clear agenda, and documenting your team’s decisions with clarity and simplicity.
