Challenge and Opportunity for Predominantly White Churches
Connecting Lent and Antiracism
Local Church Internship and Host Church Applications Due January 31
Job Postings
Challenge and Opportunity for Predominantly White Churches
The demographic makeup of localities across the U.S. is rapidly diversifying. Some predominantly white congregations perceive this as a challenge or even a threat. But Lovett H. Weems Jr. suggests it can be an opportunity for them to make a positive difference as “hosts for Christ” welcoming newcomers to their communities. Read what he has to say in this weeks Leading Ideas at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/challenge-and-opportunity-for-predominantly-white-churches/.
Connecting Lent and Antiracism
Faithful Lent: Connecting the Practices of Lent and Anti-racism is a new Lenten resource from the United Methodist General Commission on Race and Religion for congregations to use in a small group setting. The purpose of this study is to make explicit connections between the traditions of Lent and the work of anti-racism without forcing either one to be what they are not. This study has been created with the faith-filled assumption that when we take seriously our Lenten traditions and what is necessary for the work of anti-racism, we find the two complement each other, not compete.
Please note the following pricing based on church size:
- 1-100 members: $75
- 101-200 members: $125
- 201+ members: $175
Learn more or puchase at https://www.r2hub.org/library/lent-2022.
Closing Soon: Local Church Internship and Host Church Applications Due January 31
Applications are open for Crossroads and Cole summer Crossroads internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and can discover their passion within the Church in summer 2022. Host churches help make it possible. Learn more and apply at www.moumethodist.org/internships.
Job Postings
For complete job descriptions, application instructions, or to post a job opportunity at your Missouri Conference church, go to www.moumethodist.org/classifieds.
