News from us [link removed] July 22, 2025
Methodist Scholarships Extend Community-Wide

Many churches have scholarship programs for involved high school seniors, but few offer funds beyond church membership. Thanks to an estate gift generally earmarked for education scholarships, Macon UMC’s leadership team decided to offer $500 scholarships to further any type of education to the community. [link removed] Read more →

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College-Age Ministry Listing
If you've got students from your ministry or local church heading off to college this fall, make sure to connect them with a United Methodist college-age ministry near their new home! [link removed] See the full listing and related contacts →

Upcoming Events

Local Church HR Webinars
Pastors, staff and volunteer leaders are invited to join us for a practical webinar series designed to help local churches navigate the basics of human resources. These webinars, hosted at noon every Thursday in August, will offer guidance for common HR challenges, address frequently asked questions and share best practices. [link removed] See the topics we’re covering and register →
Lay Education Classes
Thursdays beginning Aug. 7 - [link removed] Context: Putting Scripture In Its Place online via Zoom
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
Save the date for these lay education classes coming in the fall:
Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - BeUMC online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
July 24 - [link removed] Church Finances Online Workshop
Aug. 1-2 - [link removed] Dream Lab
Thursdays in August - [link removed] Church HR Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Aug. 12 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. 9 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. and Oct. Dates - [link removed] Benefits Roadshows in every district
Save the date for these fall events
Sept. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Empowering the Next Generation
Oct. 17-18 - [link removed] Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - [link removed] Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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[link removed] Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
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