Many testify that their experiences of the Christian church have not aligned with these words spoken by Jesus. In fact, Christianity has been anything but good news for a lot of peoples and cultures over the centuries. It is no wonder that Christendom finds itself in rapid decline as people are leaving the Western church […]

The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School is hosting the sixth and final seminar in its fall seminar series,“Thinking about Theology and Mental Health: Bible, Spirit, and Church” with John Swinton, PhD, RMN, RN. John Swinton is professor in practical theology and pastoral care and chair in divinity and religious studies at the University […]

Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Advent offers an in-depth journey through Luke’s exploration of the incarnation, Luke 1-2, along with suggestions for learning and telling (or reading) the stories.   This is designed as an Advent journey for both biblical storytellers and liturgists who prefer to read! It’s not an introduction to biblical storytelling as such, though […]

The HTS Center For Chaplaincy is hosting:"Healing and Hope For The Holidays Following Traumatic Events"Monday, November 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., ESTFacilitator: Chaplain Reginald Charlestin, Staff Chaplain for Trauma and Critical CareAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistRegister in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf-irrjouH9FAcFaMtAghVk5OllGI5uWnAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Please […]

Is your church ready to receive gifts that won’t necessarily come through the offering plate? Do you have a strategy in place for gifts that might take the form of a bequest, endowment, memorial gifts, or gifts of property, stocks, or valuable collectibles? If you were approached by someone offering a larger gift, would you […]

How can we finish strong and solidify our end-of-year giving? There is still time and opportunity to encourage your online and in-person congregants to choose generosity. We will look at practical strategies to implement for year-end and remind you of the importance of sharing stories and offering thanks to those who give God’s gifts back […]

Join us to meet members of our Cokesbury Kids team, hear about updates to the Celebrate Wonder All Ages curriculum, and preview exciting things coming from Cokesbury Kids.

We long for believable answers to the biggest questions of our lives. When we encounter evil, it’s natural to ask questions: Why would God cause or allow it? Is God punishing me? If God loves everyone, why doesn’t God prevent pointless pain? Are God’s ways a complete mystery? With the psalmist we even dare to […]

This year, MARCHA will host its yearly encounter ONLINE, live, via ZOOM Webinar and Meetings. Our gathering will include times of worship, celebrations, learning, networking, and strategic conversations as we celebrate our present and past as a movement, and discern the next steps in our journey of advocacy for peace with justice for ALL.

The United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy will have its fifth inclusiveness gathering from 8:30 a.m. to noon U.S. Mountain time Nov. 20. This year's webinar is titled "Celebrating the First Five Years of Bishop Karen Oliveto's Episcopacy." Speakers include Bishops Harald Rückert of Germany, Cynthia Moore-Koikoi of Western Pennsylvania and Oliveto.

Our November 22 discussion will be on:Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the Worldby J. Philip Newell