As we move to the third Sunday in Advent, Bishop Ward reflects on Mary’s Magnificat and the significance of giving to the Imagine No Malaria campaign during this season.
connections: Second Sunday of Advent
On this Second Sunday of Advent, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward reflects on the story of John the Baptist in light of the Imagine No Malaria Campaign.
connections – Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday
Bishop Ward welcomes in the season of Advent by lifting up generous giving, Giving Tuesday, and Imagine No Malaria in this week’s connections.
connections: Christ the King
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward reflects on the meaning of Christ the King Sunday as we approach the end of the liturgical year.
Prayers asked for human sexuality issues
The Council of Bishops issued a statement concerning human sexuality, addressing their diverse perspectives and calling the people of The United Methodist Church to be in prayer, both for their leaders and for one another. The statement reads: As bishops of The United Methodist Church, our hearts break because of the divisions that exist within… Continue Reading→
Bishops urge compassion in Ebola Crisis
Representatives of the Council of Bishops and the General Board of Global Ministries issued a letter to the people of The United Methodist Church on behalf of the Council of Bishops in response to the Ebola crisis affecting West Africa. The epidemic has been responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths with more than 13,000 cases of… Continue Reading→
Sharing the greatest gift of all
A UMC national advent advertising campaign will launch Nov. 17. Watch for the video on television and in digital advertising spaces and let friends and fellow church members know to watch. Visit the Rethink Church store to download :30 and :15 videos for free. Order a customizable :23 video by emailing a request to mediaservices@umcom.org…. Continue Reading→
UM Student Day Special Offering Nov. 30
United Methodist Student Day invites churches to support students with an offering that provides scholarships for qualified United Methodist applicants. Right now there are UMC young people—who might not have had the resources to attend a school of their choice, or, for some, any school at all—who’ve been sent by you into the world with… Continue Reading→
connections: The gifts and culture of our Native American brothers and sisters
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward shares a story of honoring our Native American brothers and sisters.