Faith Talks: Back to School
The next United Methodist Women’s Faith Talks podcast is on Thursday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. With Back-to-School season upon us, they will discuss how families can prepare to return to school, the learning loss that may have occurred due to the pandemic, and the resources needed to support children, families, and educators. Guests include education justice advocates, as well as a representative from Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, United Methodist Women-related National Mission Institution providing residential services, foster care, and community programs for at-risk children in the Cedartown, Georgia, area. To register for the session, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hZ42gxBmSDOxDo2q-36JOQ.
How Small Groups Bring Connection to the Post-Pandemic Church
After this past year, connecting with our faith communities is more important than ever. But – also because of this last year – our gathering together may look different than ever before. As leaders prepare and plan for people returning to church, there are many questions, such as:
- Who will return and who will stay home? How do we stay connected with everyone?
- What digital communities do we want to keep and nurture? What resources will that require?
- How do we grow relationships with the new people who found us online this past year?
- What resources will both our congregants and our leaders need?
- After this past year, what do people expect from churches?
Join United Methodist Publishing House in this new webinar series as pastors, small-group leaders, and digital experts discuss how church leaders can help their congregations and communities continue to grow spiritually, whether online or in person.
- Staying Connected: How Small Groups Will Refresh and Nurture Your Church Online and In Person This Fall – Airs Tuesday, August 10 @ 1:00 pm
- Honest Conversations and Practical Solutions: What Leaders Must Consider – Airs Thursday, August 12 @ 1:00 pm
Register at https://amplifymedia.com/we-gather-together/.
