Digital Studies and Resources for Advent
Amplify Media is a digital ministry of the United Methodist Publishing House that helps churches connect and share quality content virtually. Amplify has new resources available for Advent, featuring top authors, pastors and theologians. See the latest at https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify/selection/cokesburytvcms/76451-advent-2023-new-and-popular.
Developing a Year-Round Stewardship Strategy
Has your church started planning its 2024 stewardship strategy? Join United Methodist Communicstions as they explore how your church might begin now to shape a year-round strategy to keep generosity before your people all throughout 2024. Learn more and register for this webinar at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/november-14-2023-developing-a-year-round-stewardship-strategy.
Heaven Meets Earth
Preaching on Advent with Will Willimon and Cameron Merrill
10 a.m. Thursday, November 2
When it comes to preaching the story of Jesus, Bishop Will Willimon has found that you cannot speak in abstractions. Rather, the Gospel narrative, reflecting the way we construct the stories of our lives, speaks directly to us. In his book, Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, Willimon dives into the Advent Gospel readings that disrupt our day-to-day lives with the in-breaking presence of God made flesh.
In this webinar, you will:
- Consider what we can say about heaven in these tumultuous times
- Think about ways of preaching that are centered on Jesus, rather than ourselves
- Receive guidance as you prepare during the Advent season
Join Bishop Willimon and host, Rev. Cameron Merrill, in this webinar about preaching on Advent and the Incarnation in down-to-earth ways with stories, wit, and authenticity. Learn more and register for this FREE webinar at: https://amplifymedia.com/heaven-meets-earth/.
