Tag: Hospitality
The power of love and compassion
Love makes a difference. Rev. Elizabeth Hill, Superintendent of the Heritage District, talks about her family’s experience with rescue dogs.
Recovery from wildfires takes love
United Methodist responses to the annual wildfires in California include immediate help and longer-term efforts to tend to the needs of those who’ve been through traumatic events.
Please don’t invite me to coffee hour
Every church has them but not every church makes coffee hour a welcome place for visitors. John Harnish offers comments.
Poet shares psalm about sanctuary
Jack Amick considers what it might be like to live inside the four walls of a church in search of safety and hope as Texas bishops call for a solution at the border.
The Art of Radical Hospitality Conference / Empowered: A Model of Care Conference
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Opens Registration for Two Conferences April 4 – 5 LEAWOOD, KS – The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is excited to announce registration is now open for two conferences hosted by ShareChurch Conferences on April 4 – 5, 2019. Participants may select to attend either The Art of Radical Hospitality Conference or… Continue Reading The Art of Radical Hospitality Conference / Empowered: A Model of Care Conference
Power in the pew
Michigan Conference Lay Leader Anne Soles explores the complexities of how The United Methodist Church can make connections with today’s seekers.
Time to update Find-a-Church
Find-a-Church is a resource that helps people in your community connect with you. Is your Church Profile up to date? Learn how to enhance your visibility online.
Heritage District dialogue
At the beginning of a new year, the superintendent of the Heritage District finds ancient wisdom about community to be good counsel for Michigan disciples.
The art of Christmas greeting
Signs, children’s decorations, and spontaneity. We’ve taken the best ideas from research and experiences to create a welcoming check list this Christmas season.
UMC steps up after earthquake
St. John’s UMC in Anchorage, Alaska became a temporary shelter for 46 residents of Karluk Manor after the earthquake knocked out power and water to the facility.