Latest Updates
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Status of 2022 BCBS cards
Blue Cross Blue Shield sent participants’ insurance cards to the vendor today. The cards will need to be produced and mailed before participants begin to receive them. All participants are in the BCBS system, however, so coverage is active regardless of having the insurance card in hand. Continue Reading→
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Peace and Good Will: A Christmas Message from Bishop Leonard Fairley
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus. Continue Reading→
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United Methodist Reach Settlement in BSA Bankruptcy Case
Updated 2/14/22: Removed the outdated Voting Guide link. United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the matter of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) pending bankruptcy proceedings. Upon final court approval, the settlement would absolve any claims of sexual abuse that may have occurred in congregation-sponsored Scouting programs. Under the terms of the settlement,… Continue Reading→
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COVID-19 Omicron Update for Congregational Leaders
“Do no harm” is one of our Wesleyan three simple rules; therefore, it is important as faith leaders that we remain aware of current pandemic threats to our congregations and communities. The COVID-19 Omicron variant is predicted to cause a massive surge in coronavirus infection quickly. Our time to act is now. The latest data… Continue Reading→
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2022 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Released
On December 17, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2022 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: 58.5… Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2021 Newsletter
Creating New Spaces for New Peopleby Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett Recently, I was speaking with a national church planting expert, and he said, “The pandemic will forever change the way the local church conceives of our relationship with buildings and physical space.” For almost 70 years, members of the $10 Club and New Room Society… Continue Reading→