News & Stories
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Status of 2022 BCBS cards
Blue Cross Blue Shield sent participants’ insurance cards to the vendor today. The cards will need to be produced and mailed before participants begin to receive them. All participants are […] Continue Reading→
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Peace and Good Will: A Christmas Message from Bishop Leonard Fairley
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus. Continue Reading→
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United Methodist Reach Settlement in BSA Bankruptcy Case
Updated 2/14/22: Removed the outdated Voting Guide link. United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the matter of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) pending bankruptcy proceedings. Upon final […] Continue Reading→
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COVID-19 Omicron Update for Congregational Leaders
“Do no harm” is one of our Wesleyan three simple rules; therefore, it is important as faith leaders that we remain aware of current pandemic threats to our congregations and […] Continue Reading→
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2022 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Released
On December 17, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2022 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving […] Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2021 Newsletter
Creating New Spaces for New Peopleby Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett Recently, I was speaking with a national church planting expert, and he said, “The pandemic will forever change the way […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for December
A few weeks ago I attended a retreat at a Catholic center along with other clergy women. The moment I stepped into the building my eyes caught a picture frame on the wall with the words: “Be still and know that I am God.” As I read these words in my mind, I let out… Continue Reading→
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Deep Awareness with Rev. Ben Adams
IIn this episode of Deep Reckonings, Rev. Ben Adams discusses his continuing journey of awareness of the racism surrounding us and our need to strive to work against it. Ben […] Continue Reading→
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COB Christmas Letter 2021
Dear fellow United Methodists: I trust that your Advent journey has prepared you for the coming of Christ into your life once again. As we set our sights on the […] Continue Reading→