DS highlights new ministry and growth

Rev. Jodie Flessner, superintendent of the Western Waters District, sees new life and purpose emerging in many places in the newly formed district.

Finding God in the mist

Cheryl Bistayi speaks to those navigating the fog of grief and confusion following the suicide of a beloved.

A community of kindness

Bishop David Alan Bard expresses gratitude for the Christlike kindness he and his family have received following his mother’s death.

Oh, how they shine

Reminded of the death of a dear friend, Sondra Willobee reflects on what her friend taught her about meeting grief with grace and courage while waiting for peace to come.

Our journey climbing the spiral staircase

Retired pastor Sondra Willobee has written a Lenten meditation for spiritual refugees, anyone needing guidance on their journey seeking a new spiritual home.

Walking together through grief

Trusting in God and living out their United Methodist faith, two friends work through grief by volunteering at Brentwood UMC in Nashville, TN. It is giving them strength after the… Continue Reading Walking together through grief

God’s there in the minutes

Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford dedicates a song — 525, 600 Minutes — as a tribute to all who have lost family and friends to the coronavirus.

A theology of anger

The Rev. John Boley suggests that recognizing the grief behind the anger of protests happening across the U.S. may provide new understanding and the way forward for change.

Resources for a time of lament

“A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.“ Christian tradition gives us the practice of lament. Here are resources to use in corporate worship, small groups, or individual prayer time.

God is still there in our grieving

The risk of spreading coronavirus has brought about many changes in daily life, including how people and their loved ones handle grieving together.