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. "  Read more here→ 

Upcoming Events

• December 26 - January 2 - District and Conference Offices Closed

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events 

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. Learn more→   

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.

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. 

See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary