News from us [link removed] December 6, 2022
Hope and Joy of Advent Season
In this month's Laity Voices, Lay Leader Jai Vaughn speaks to seeing God in the midst of challenges. "What a journey we have all been on over the last few years! Even this year, while we have moved beyond the pandemic, there have been other challenges – such as the economy or the policy changes needed to continue to move the church forward. . . Dealing with these kinds of changes can lead to feeling sad or inadequate. And when we can redirect our attention to appreciate what is – God’s presence is more obvious and even palpable in our surroundings. " [link removed] Read more here→
Upcoming Events
December 26 - January 2 - District and Conference Offices Closed
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Featured Resource
Year-End Stats Information
Director of Finance and Administration Nate Berneking discusses year-end stats tables and answers questions about the reporting process in this webinar. Download tables, Compensation and Expenses Worksheet, and other materials. [link removed] Learn more→
[link removed] Vital Conversations Series
GCORR has created a video series to called Vital Conversations 1: Realities of Race and Racism features contemporary theologians, sociologists, laity, clergy, and other thought-leaders dealing with challenges of race, culture, and oppression in the Church and world today.
[link removed] Advent Wreath Candlelighting Meditations for Home and Church
Discipleship Ministries has created meditations and readings for all of the Sundays of Advent. These meditations include scripture, songs, and liturgical readings.
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