News & Stories
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Join us for The Art of Neighboring workshop!
What if Jesus really meant for us to love our actual neighbors? The Evangelism & Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to explore this question and what it means in your community at The Art of Neighboring workshop with Dave Runyon. About the Workshop: In The Art of Neighboring,… Continue Reading→
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2025 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2024 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2025, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: These rates apply to… Continue Reading→
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Gathering with the Spirit
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Gathering with the Spirit, a webinar with Daniel Castelo. This webinar will explore the different characteristics and aspects surrounding the Holy Spirit in Scripture, including noting significant passages and trends both in the Old and New Testaments. Continue Reading→
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Conference Youth Event Dates for 2025
The schedule for 2025 Conference youth events is now available! Registration for the 2025 events and volunteer staff applications will open in early January. Stay tuned for more information! We look forward to seeing you at our events next year! Continue Reading→
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Join us for a Day of Learning…The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation
In a world of so much hurt, how can we create communities of care and healing? While much of contemporary Christianity careens toward a spirituality of individual salvation and the afterlife, the call of Jesus to create communities that enact justice and bring peace on earth is often tragically ignored. This day of Looking Inward,… Continue Reading→
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Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today. Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this workshop, we will examine the importance and process of annual assessments and evaluations in strengthening pastoral ministry. We will also consider the significance of looking forward and goal-setting for the year ahead. Chris Brady and Carl Frazier will lead our conversation from both the district superintendents’ and pastors’ points of view. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for December
There have been times in my life when I have stood before a board table full of men to plead my case or that of another. Nine times out of ten, I knew more about the topic and had more firsthand experience than they did, yet just standing in front of men who all looked… Continue Reading→
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Close-out period for 2024 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2024, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Click here for more details and mailing instructions. To check your church’s balance, visit our District Remittances page to view reports, which are updated daily as payments are posted. If you notice a… Continue Reading→