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

During the Advent season many Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. They may study the events that preceded His birth, including the journey of Mary and Joseph journey into Bethlehem. They plan to attend church and other holiday celebrations. They decorate their homes accordingly. But what if Advent brings about another journey, either in their […]

Prayers are part of our life – asking, listening, and uniting with the Trinity through remaining the true source. Would you be interested in revising how people in the Bible prayed like Judith, Tobit, Susanna, Paul, and more? Our prayers may change or deepen through contemplating learning of their prayers from the Bible.That’s all you need is […]

In the midst of an incredibly difficult ministry season, more faith leaders are feeling the threat of burnout than ever. Our wells have run dry, our creativity has run its course, and we are exhausted beyond belief. What should we do now? Join Rev. Courtney Ellis, author of Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and […]

For twenty-five years, Kevin Slimp has been a household name in the world of corporate and United Methodist communications. Having keynoted thousands of conventions and events internationally, Kevin understands the worlds of both corporate and church communications. As a former annual conference director of communications and current publisher of Market Square Books, Kevin will share […]

Ellen Andrews, North Carolina Area Director of CWS will be joining us for an informative 30-minute webinar interview on Thursday, December 2, at 12 noon.

Join us for a short evening of worship, poetry and prayer to orient our hearts towards a fresh appreciation for Advent and deeper understanding of the life of Jesus. We all sense it in our bones. We need a different kind of Christmas this year. We long for more substance and less stuff. More fellowship […]

Prophecy and politics. How can Christians faithfully prophesy in a day when the church struggles with what is Kingdom, and what is country? With the frequent conflation of the Gospel and nationalism, those called to prophesy must go back to the sacred text to avoid misleading or false prophecies. At the 2021 Holy Spirit Seminar learn what constitutes “the Spirit of Prophecy” […]

COVID-19 has left church leaders stuck and unsure of what’s next in their ministry. Navigating the next step in leadership has become difficult and frustrating. Navigating Next was created for the ministry leader who is eager and excited for the next season in their ministry. This virtual experience will help you take your ministry to […]