Tag: future of the UMC
Foster a dialogic culture in the church
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In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to dedicate ourselves to creating a spacious church with a dialogic culture where conversations are respectful, rich, and deep.
Being the church while it’s under construction
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As we continue to face the uncertainty of The United Methodist Church’s future, Rev. Dwayne Bagley asks us to rely on God’s faithfulness and respond with faithfulness in return.
Plan for NCJ virtual session changes
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On behalf of NCJ College of Bishops, President David Bard shares a new schedule for the North Central Jurisdictional Conference Nov, 10-11.
More on ‘next Methodism’
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The United Methodist Church has been called to a season of prayer and respectful conversation.