Latest Updates
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An Encouragement for February
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ~ Hebrews 13:8 (NRSVue) In the early 2000s, I served as pastor to a church of about 80 members. One of the favorite hymns of the congregation was “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” and we sang it often. The hymn has this lovely refrain… Continue Reading→
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It’s Time for a United Methodist Renewal
“Church renewal” is widely discussed across Methodism today, but renewal will not happen apart from serious engagement with and from the margins of society. Join us for a webinar with Edgardo Colón-Emeric as he shares with us from his new book and inspires us to learn from our Southern neighbors to rekindle our hearts in… Continue Reading→
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2022 Affordable Care Act Reporting
As in previous years, here are the steps we are taking for Affordable Care Act tax reporting for our conference for 2022: The 1095-B and 1095C forms were ordered today, February 9, 2023, and will be mailed to recipients as soon as they are processed. Important Notice: You do not have to wait on your 1095-B or C forms… Continue Reading→
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Health Team Update – February 7, 2023
The Conference Health Team continues to work to share vital information for the well-being of our entire connection. In this update, we have some updated information about COVID-19 and a new mental health resource. COVID Update Rev. Lindsay Collins, Health Team chair, delivers the latest COVID update from the Conference Health Team and Dr. Wes… Continue Reading→
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Earthquakes in southern Turkey and northwest Syria
*Updated February 7, 2023 * A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. In the hours that followed, at least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude. More than 5,000 people were killed, with deaths expected… Continue Reading→
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Methodist Home for Children Sunday – Feb. 19
Love and hope. We believe these are the two most powerful forces in the world. Invested in a child or a teen, these forces can change the course of a life – even generations that follow. Your Methodist Home for Children (MHC) Sunday gifts on February 19 (or right now on the MHC Sunday giving site)… Continue Reading→