The history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church for anyone – newcomer or longtime member – who wants to know what’s distinctive about being a United Methodist Christian. We’ll explore the special gifts of theology and witness that the Wesleyan tradition brings to the Church universal, how we got where we […]
Join author Matt Rawle and artist Sarah Duet in conversation with Rachel Billups as they explore the rich symbolism behind the “I am” statements. In Jesus Revealed: The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John, Matt considers each of the images - the light of the world, the bread of life, the door of the […]
Join us this August for IEI Summer Camp. For the third summer in a row, we are offering an opportunity for community members to gather virtually and discuss lessons learned “in these times.” We understand that many people are over capacity, so we are offering this year’s camp in two sessions, rather than four as […]
Deepen your congregation’s experience of baptism, confirmation and reaffirmation of baptism through this wide-ranging study of By Water and the Spirit, Scripture, Church history and United Methodist theology and practice of the sacrament. This course will reference, but go beyond, the official United Methodist teaching document on baptism. The course considers preparation of adults for baptism […]
A relaxed pace (one film every two weeks) + a reduced load (watch a synopsis of a film if you don’t have time to watch the whole thing) + a critical eye (to the ways spiritual themes play in the movies) + a safe place to share (facilitated by a certified spiritual director): Put them […]
Over the past two years, recent challenges have changed the church and the community. While challenges are difficult, they also bring opportunities for growth, innovation, and strengthening discipleship and how we engage the community around us. To maintain connections with those already in the congregation and to connect with new people in the neighborhood, most […]
Small towns were once at the heart of North American life, and churches were at the heart of small towns.However, massive cultural shifts are changing rural life.This webinar will help you understand how small towns have changed and introduce you to a new approach for rural congregations.This webinar is free and perfect for church leaders […]
In this beyond-a-book study experience, we will participate in a process based on the latest neuroscience and somatic healing methods.Interested in healing racism in America? The body is where our instincts reside and where we fight, flee, or freeze. Resmaa Menakem’s book My Grandmother’s Hands introduces an alternative view of what we can do to […]
With traditional approaches becoming less and less effective in reaching secular populations, leaders are now reaching out for different sociologies of “doing church”. Interestingly, rebirthing a common ecclesial form from the Apostolic Era is proving to be highly effective again in creating great commission environments for unchurched people. Dinner Church is not an innovation – […]
The Dinner Church movement is growing across the West. With traditional approaches becoming less and less effective in reaching secular populations, leaders are now reaching out for different sociologies of “doing church”. Interestingly, rebirthing a common ecclesial form from the Apostolic Era is proving to be highly effective again in creating great commission environments for […]
Are you ready to take your Bible Study group or adult Sunday School class to a deeper level? This Advanced Lay Servant course might be just what you need! Through daily discussion board questions and private journals, you’ll develop interpretation skills, practice in a comfortable group setting, and explore the use of current study resources. […]
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 […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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