Latest Updates
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Take a Happy Break!
Let’s add a little playfulness to our day. Join Rev. Courtney Ellis, author of Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit, for a seminar designed to help lift your load and renew your spirit through one of the most life-giving spiritual practices of all: the power of playfulness! Together we’ll laugh,… Continue Reading→
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MARCHA 2021 – November 19-20
MARCHA 2021 Online Event MARCHA’s 50th Annual Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting November 19-20, 2021 under the theme ¡Más de Míl Voces/More Than a Thousand Voices! will lead us to a communal reflection and strategic work on ways to leverage the extraordinary power of God as Hispanic/Latinos. Acknowledging our weakness and vulnerabilities… Continue Reading→
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Disaster Preparation for Older Adults
Here are a few steps you or caregivers can take to help older adults prepare for natural disasters: Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information. Emergency Contact Information Create a list of… Continue Reading→
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Next Steps in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Case
Dear Friends, Since our last message about the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy case, we have received additional guidance from the denomination’s ad hoc legal team along with some questions from our churches. This communication is long and somewhat complicated; thank you for reading it thoroughly and to the end. If your church has… Continue Reading→
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UMCOR launches Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement Program
Recognizing that local United Methodist churches want to play a role in resettling Afghan refugees, UMCOR has started a brand-new program where local churches can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for expenses involved with helping to resettle Afghan refugees. The Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement program will reimburse up to $1,000 per local United Methodist Church… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for November
A few weeks ago I attended a retreat at a Catholic center along with other clergy women. The moment I stepped into the building my eyes caught a picture frame on the wall with the words: “Be still and know that I am God.” As I read these words in my mind, I let out… Continue Reading→