Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction

The 2023 Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction site is ready for viewing. See pictures and details of the beautifully quilted throws, baby blankets, and more. This is a great opportunity to pick out those birthday, Christmas, wedding, or new baby gifts. Proceeds benefit the Church World Service Blanket program which helps people rebuild after disasters. Bidding will run from 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 5 to 10 a.m. CST on Nov. 11. Please visit www.getabidauctions.com/festivalofsharing to view quilt details and register for bidding.

Mozambique Initiative Giving Tuesday Campaign

Access to electricity is challenging in rural Mozambique. United Methodist partners in Mozambique set the goal of equipping 50 parsonages with solar panels – a sustainable solution for providing power when there isn’t an electrical grid. Since this project began in 2022, your generosity has provided 18 parsonages with solar panels. Let’s help our partners take this project across the finish line this Giving Tuesday. Learn more at https://mzinitiative.com/donations/solar-panel-project-empowering-pastors-for-ministry/
 

Jump Start Workshop on Evangelism - Register by Nov. 9

Does your outreach ministry feel stuck? Join the Missouri Conference for the final Jump Start workshop of the year on Nov. 15. Together we’ll consider evangelism and offer new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards around this ministry essential. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your context. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jumpstart-evangelism-workshop-17273271

Doing Church After a Disaffiliation Vote

After losing a chunk of the congregation because of a painful disaffiliation vote, it was time to discern a new future for Memorial United Methodist Church in Michigan. With the help of a book about navigating conflict in church, the congregation is moving forward as members step up to replace church leaders who have left.  

Funding Forward: How Congregations Can Develop New Revenue Sources

Is your congregation too dependent on Sunday morning offerings? Leading Ideas Talks invited Grace Pomroy from Luther Seminary to share research findings on congregations that are developing new and creative funding sources, not only to bolster the bottom line, but to better connect with neighbors and advance their missions. Watch episode | Read in-depth interview | Listen to episode. Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify
 

Christmas is less than 75 days away and how incredible would it feel to have the majority of your planning done for the holiday season?

ShareChurch.com has a variety of resources free and ready to be downloaded! 

Resource Library - ShareChurch

Discipleship Ministries also has a variety of resources available for you! 

Discipleship Ministries | Christmas Eve 2023 Worship Resources (umcdiscipleship.org)
 

Have you checked out Absorb lately? Our on-demand, online learning platform is regularly updated with new content to support learning on your own time and at your own pace. New classes include UMC Heritage and Theology, Preaching, Biblical Interpretation and StrengthFinders.