News from us [link removed] Oct. 29, 2024
Wesley on Politics
What can John Wesley tell us about politics? While Wesley didn’t live in a full-fledged democracy, he does provide a model for two other forms of political participation: Advocacy and running for elected office. [link removed] Read more from Wesley scholar Rev. Dr. Hal Knight →
Related Resources
[link removed] The Purple Church Initiative – Resources and ideas for bridging the gap from the Western North Carolina Conference
[link removed] Creating Change Together: A Toolkit for Faithful Civic Engagement - From The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society
[link removed] Pastoring in Partisan Times Podcast – Ideas and conversations for pastoring purple in red and blue churches
[link removed] Braver Angels – A secular nonprofit that provides free resources for courageous conversations in everyday life

Announcements

Annual Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Quilt Auction, benefitting the Church World Service blanket program that assists those rebuilding after a disaster. This year’s auction will be online from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m., Nov. 3-9. [link removed] Check out photos and details of the items available for auction ahead of the event →
Host an Intern in Summer 2025
Applications are open for summer local church internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and discover how their gifts and talents can be leveraged in the Church. Host churches provide this formational opportunity for young UMC leaders while receiving support and funds from the Annual Conference. Now is the time to get internship funds in your 2025 church budget. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/internships

Featured Event

Jump Start Workshop on Understanding Culture and Diversity
Ready to take your commitment to being a multicultural church to the next level? Join us for a Jump Start workshop on Nov. 18 where together we’ll consider questions around race and culture work with our friend Nikki Lerner. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Courses
[link removed] Preaching - In-Person in Kansas City on Nov. 9
More Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, Continuing Until Dec. 3 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Oct. 29 - [link removed] Navigating the Local Church Insurance Market Webinar
Nov. 3-9 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction
Nov. 8 - [link removed] NextGen Leaders Academy Applications Due
Nov. 15-17 - [link removed] Oasis NextGen Ministry Leaders Retreat
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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