None of us comes naked to the Scriptures. We come clothed with experiences and ideas that are part of who we are. Such factors can distort, conceal, focus, or amplify the meaning of scriptural texts. Lectio Divina, a centuries-old practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer, can help us strip away the personal biases and […]

Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters.To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables.To others, he’s a pastor at one of the largest United Methodist congregations, […]

On March 8, 2022, Voices from the Field will be highlighting the ministries of deaconesses and home missioners. On this International Women's Day, you will hear from three deaconesses working in diverse ministry contexts. Melba McCallum of North Carolina, Susan Silhan of Upper New York and Leah Wandera of Kenya will be sharing about their […]

On March 8, 2022, Voices from the Field will be highlighting the ministries of deaconesses and home missioners. On this International Women's Day, you will hear from three deaconesses working in diverse ministry contexts. Melba McCallum of North Carolina, Susan Silhan of Upper New York and Leah Wandera of Kenya will be sharing about their […]

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, even in the church. When navigated in healthy, faith-filled ways, conflict can result in growth and refinement rather than inertia and destruction. In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gives step by step instructions on how his followers can engage conflict faithfully. In this webinar, we will delve in to Jesus’ instructions […]

Do you love hymns? Songs of faith shape our understanding of spiritual truths; they remind us who God is. When we listen to hymns, the music awakens our auditory imagination and embeds the words into our memories. Lingering in our hearts and minds, hymns offer a regular reminder of God’s loving and compassionate presence with […]

Speakers: Rev. Jason Villegas (Murfreesboro UMC) and Cat Parker (Resources for Resilience) “This webinar will be a panel-led conversation of 2 experienced leaders sharing about the history of their partnership, lessons and experiences learned, and their key takeaways as they worked to empower youth in rural areas. You will hear how their partnership formed and […]

First aid training for mental health is a two-part live, virtual webinar. Leading the training is Chris White, an international UK government hostage and crisis negotiator and First Aid for Mental Health trainer. This training will teach you how to identify and understand mental health challenges with empathy, and without judgment. According to White, “We […]

Is your church looking to become better stewards of God’s creation? Does the task of becoming a greener church feel overwhelming? Have you registered for the Green Church Initiative but don’t know where to start? We want to help! The Creation Care Committee is offering the first ever Green Church Training on March 10 at 7:00, via […]

These are very dear and touching times, during these COVID days, especially for those dealing with personal grief. How timely may this be for us to explore and share about our grief with others who are also grieving! We will be sharing a Book Study together based on the text, “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones […]

Are you looking for inspiration to help you serve others through worship in your congregation? Do you know the difference between praising God, and worshiping God? Join me for two weeks to come alive in God’s presence in a unique study of praise and worship that will broaden your understanding and draw you into a […]

This course is a survey of Christian theology for persons involved in music ministry. Learners will discern the key theological issues at stake in theology’s engagement with music, especially with respect to the doctrines of the Apostles’ Creed. They will explore how theology and music can be informed by the liturgy and practices of the […]