Latest Updates
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Further BSA Guidance After November 29
Previously, we stated we would receive further guidance on the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy case from the denomination’s ad hoc legal team on or around November 23. After November 29, we will share a recommended course of action based on this guidance. Please continue to watch our Boy Scouts of America page for updates… Continue Reading→
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Neighborly Community Celebrated in National Advent Advertising Campaign
Nashville, Tennessee – To assist people seeking an escape from the holiday blues and connection to the true source of joy and love, United Methodist Communications, the global communications agency for the denomination, has launched their Advent-Neighbors national advertising campaign. After 20+ months of a pandemic, many individuals are looking for ways to find meaningful… Continue Reading→
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Commission Considers Status of Postponed General Conference
Commission on the General Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 19, 2021 Nashville, Tenn.: The Commission on the General Conference announced today that it is continuing to move forward with logistical planning for the postponed 2020 General Conference, but that it continues to monitor various factors, including pandemic-related developments, which could impact the decision to hold the… Continue Reading→
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Ocracoke UMC Holds First Service in Sanctuary After Hurricane Dorian
In 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding on the island of Ocracoke that measured much higher than previous storms, like Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Ocracoke UMC suffered damage in several areas of its building and in the church parsonage. On November 21, 2021, Ocracoke UMC held their first worship service in the sanctuary, 26 months… Continue Reading→
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Deep Understanding with Rev. Jason Villegas
In this episode of Deep Reckonings, Rev. Jason Villegas discusses navigating identity, power, and authority, by tracing his own journey of understanding and discovery. Jason Villegas is the current pastor of Murfreesboro United Methodist Church in Hertford County and served full-time in two other rural churches before then. Jason serves on the Hispanic/Latinx Committee of… Continue Reading→
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Urgent Message Regarding BSA Disclosure Packets
By now, if you submitted a proof of claim in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement, your church should have been contacted by the District Office. We have learned that it is possible that some churches that filed a proof of claim did not receive the disclosure statement packet from the case administrators, or… Continue Reading→