News from us [link removed] November 23, 2021
Praying Through My Christmas Tree

The holidays are here! With the Advent season beginning next Sunday, we're sharing a reflection on Advent traditions from Rev. Sandy Nenadal, assistant to Bishop Farr.
Rev. Nenadal remembers how the Christmas season unfolded slowly and deliberately in her childhood home. Her family waited until after Christmas Eve worship to set up and decorate the tree. While she didn't carry this tradition on once she had a family of her own, Rev. Nenadal was inspired to create a new Advent tradition: Praying through her Christmas ornaments for the people and places they brought to mind.
[link removed] Read more in Rev. Nenadal's full reflection →
Upcoming Events
#GivingTuesday Supporting the Mozambique Initiative
For teenage girls in Mozambique, marrying before age 18 isn’t uncommon. With no economic opportunity outside of marriage, many young girls find themselves in early and often difficult marriages. Local United Methodist Churches in Mozambique are helping girls avoid these situations by training them to sew. This vocational skill allows girls and women both to be financially independent and to help support their families. The Mozambique Initiative’s partners in sub-Saharan Africa shared their hope to empower women and support girls by multiplying these sewing and design centers at churches across the country.
[link removed] Learn more and give →
Other Upcoming Events
Dec. 1-2 - [link removed] Shift Happens: Doing Ministry from the Right Side
Dec. 5 - [link removed] A Service of Lessons & Carols with the CMU Choir
Dec. 27 - Year-end Stats Module Opens
Jan. 8 - [link removed] INSPIRE Hybrid Discernment Event
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
Episode 30: 4 Pillars of a Multi-Cultural Organization with Nikki Lerner
This month on the Learn + Lead Podcast, we're releasing the audio version of Nikki Lerner's 4 Pillars of a Multi-Cultural Organization workshop from MOAC20. Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast app or at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/learnleadpodcast.
More Resources
[link removed] Journey 4 Justice Dinner Conversation Guide
As you gather with friends and family this week, print or download these free conversation guides built to navigate the topics of faith and race. Each conversation guide has interactive questions, answers and prompts to encourage educational conversation.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary

Praying you have a restful and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!


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