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 →
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Called to Preach Virtual Lay Servant Course
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. During this class session, each participant will prepare and preach a 10-minute sermon. This class will be hosted virtually on Zoom on Wednesdays in January and February. [link removed] Learn more →
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#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 →

Featured Resource
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. [link removed] View the guides →
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Praying you have a restful and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!


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