May 1 is Native American Ministries Sunday. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the contributions made by Native Americans to our Conference and to our broader connection. The video below features Louise Mitchell, Rev. Mattheue Locklear, and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Locklear. Please watch and share this video with your congregations. ResourceUMC has provided a… Continue Reading→
UMCOR Sunday this week!
For more than 50 years, United Methodist congregations have been taking part in a special offering, laying the foundation for the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s ministry of relief and hope. UMCOR’s work of alleviating human suffering around the world includes disaster relief and supplies, disaster risk reduction, health, and humanitarian development. Gifts to the UMCOR Sunday… Continue Reading→
Cross and Key Prison Ministries Special Sunday – October 24, 2021
After 21 years of faithful ministry, God is doing a new thing in the life of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries. Following a time of prayer and spiritual discernment, DBOM has re-emerged with a new vision, a new mission, a new name and a renewed passion to minister to our prison population. We are thankful to celebrate this… Continue Reading→
Golden Cross Sunday September 26
“Golden Cross” is a ministry that reaches out in love to the laity in our Annual Conference who are experiencing financial difficulty due to excessive medical expenses. Through Golden Cross, United Methodists care for members of our local churches in time of emotional stress and financial need. We have served scores of families across our districts…. Continue Reading→
connections: Native American Ministries Offering
Bishop Ward talks with Dr. Kenneth Locklear (Gateway District Superintendent) about how the Native American Ministries Offering has been instrumental in his life and ministry.
Give generously on Native American Ministries Sunday—April 26, 2020
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25, NLT Amid the climate of public health concerns and the need to practice social distancing, many churches are conducting online worship services to continue ministry during this pandemic. We are pleased that United Methodists are using all the tools available… Continue Reading→
connections: Project AGAPE Sunday 2020
Over the course of 25 years, Project AGAPE has helped the Armenian Orthodox Church meet the basic needs of refugees of war, families who are impoverished, and children who are sick. Watch to learn more.
Celebrate World Communion Sunday
Soon, we will come together as Christians in celebration of World Communion Sunday. On this Special Sunday of The United Methodist Church, not only do we celebrate our unity in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, but we also come together as United Methodists to lift up under-served students with a special offering. Our gifts… Continue Reading→
World Communion Sunday is October 2, 2016
Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” World Communion Sunday (WCS) helps provide education by funding scholarships to qualified students who would otherwise have no opportunity to attend school. We celebrate World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday in October or a date that works for… Continue Reading→