Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to the final two webinars in our series, The Church Responds to Mental Health, with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). First, on March 10, 12pm-1pm, join us for In Our Own Voice, a webinar that changes attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions by providing a personal perspective,… Continue Reading→
In the spirit of Black History Month, it is important to recognize the environmental racism and injustice endured by Black communities and other communities of color. This webinar explores the birth of the environmental justice movement in Warren County, North Carolina. Feel free to watch snippets of the Warren County presentation or the Q &… Continue Reading→
Early morning in May 1963, as the sun was rising and the birds of the forest were singing songs of praise, in a small thatched mud house in Africa, a baby boy was born; weak and sick with no hope to survive. His mother, Victoria, a strong believer in God, told the priest to come… Continue Reading→
Joyfully, as we prepare for the Lenten Season, Isaiah’s action words – guide, satisfy, and strengthen – remind us of God’s faithfulness. Psalm 23 also demonstrates God’s continual faithfulness. We were excited to arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park. While hiking the trail down to the Colorado River, many “oohs” and “aahs” were voiced… Continue Reading→
God created a beautiful, watered garden that can produce all we need to satisfy our needs. Yet, for most of us, it is not enough. We live in a consumerist society where many are not satisfied with the springs of water that God continues creating within us, much less with what God’s garden produces. Our… Continue Reading→
We’ve added a new page to the Treasurer’s Office website! As we hear of interesting and useful online learning opportunities relating to church finances, insurance, clergy taxes, etc., we will share them with you on this new page. Check back for registration info and links back to replay videos where available.
The Antioch Kitchen Sisters have been serving their neighbors with a free Wednesday meal since 2012, bolstered mainly by willing volunteers and random financial and food donations. Based out of Antioch United Methodist Church in Garland, the Kitchen Sisters prepare and deliver a weekly meal, snack pack, friendship, prayer, and special message to any person needing… Continue Reading→
Summers in my homeland, the Philippines, are really hot and humid with temperatures sometimes rising as high as 100°F. During this season, there is not much rain and all there was, was heat— creating parched places and cracking dry grounds. As a result, crops are destroyed, animals die, and livelihoods devastated. This is a harsh… Continue Reading→
We have the opportunity to address food insecurity and systemic racism at the same time! Join us on Zoom March 8, at 2 p.m. to learn more! Farmers of color in the United States continue to endure systemic racism within the food system that causes significant and consistent social, economic, and political harm. RAFI (Rural Faith… Continue Reading→
