News from us [link removed] Jan. 13, 2026
Lifetime Vocation in a Gig Economy

John Wesley taught that work is holy not for its title but for its love. That means reframing vocation language for a changing economy: less about titles and tenure, more about faithfulness and flourishing. In this two-part series, we examine some of the different ways United Methodists have answered the call in today's world.
[link removed] Part One - Rethinking Calling Today
[link removed] Part Two - Journeys in a Changing World

Annual Conference 2026 Workshop Call for Proposals
Workshops will return to the Annual Conference Session in 2026! The Annual Conference Sessions Team is seeking workshop proposals that align with the 2026 theme of Salt and Light: Seasoned for Service, Shining in Mission. Learn more and share your workshop proposal by Jan. 30, 2026, [link removed] using the form at this link.

Featured Event

Leading and Loving Like Jesus – Feb. 28
Jesus said to follow him. But what does that look like in today’s challenging world? Join us on Feb. 28 for our first statewide laity training event since 2019. Join United Methodist laity in your district at a host location near you as we explore two key elements of Jesus’s leadership: Curiosity and loving one another. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Classes
Wednesdays beginning March 4 - [link removed] Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Jan. 13 (and every second Tuesday in 2026) - [link removed] Lay-Only Virtual Discernment Conversations
Jan. 21 - [link removed] Congregations in Action Info Session
Jan. 22 - [link removed] S/PPRC Virtual Training
Jan. 29 - [link removed] Online Training: A Student Ministry Reset
Tuesdays Beginning Feb. 3 - [link removed] Soul Space
Feb. 17 - [link removed] Jump Start: Unpacking Mental Health
April 30 - May 2 - [link removed] Notes of Rest Retreat
[link removed] See the full events calendar at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links
[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.
[link removed] Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses

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