December 14, 2021
Lord, Change Me and Make Us One
The advent wreath symbolizes four important themes — hope, love, joy and peace — that never lose their importance in our lives, no matter the time of year.
Four small words carry so much power in changing our world. How can we intentionally focus on hope, love, joy and peace throughout the year? What practices might support each of us in maintaining space to focus on hope, love, joy and peace?
Read more in Conference Lay Leader Amy Thompson's reflection →
Upcoming Events
Save the Date
- Thursdays, Feb. 3-March 22 - Connecting New People to Christ Online Workshop
- Feb. 4-5 and 11-12 - Online Early Response Team Training
- Feb. 15 - MOAC Awards Deadline
- March 31 - April 2 - SoulConnections Retreat: Journey
See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Wesley Pilgrimage Scholarships
The 2022 Wesley Pilgrimage in England will take place July 9–July 19. It features visits to six cities important to the Wesley family and the founding of Methodism, and it will include talks from faculty members who specialize in Methodism. The pilgrimage is a partnership of Discipleship Ministries, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and the General Commission on Archives and History. Scholarship funds are available for those preparing for Christian service, including United Methodist Church commissioned provisional elders and deacons, licensed local pastors, lay servants, lay speakers, and certified lay ministers. Learn more →
Featured Resource
Small Group Study: Coming Home for Christmas This Advent
This resource features scripture, activity and small group experience centered on this year's Advent focus scripture passages from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year C).
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
