Let’s make some Easter music!

The Rev. Scott Harmon reflects on today’s church from an “intersection of music and faith.” He encourages United Methodists to keep praising the Lord.

Were you made for times like this?

Bishop David Bard reflects on this season of life and ministry and says nuanced thinking and tragic optimism are needed during a time of grief, trauma, and challenge.

Michigan pastors share their songs

Praise the Lord! Two songs by Michigan pastors are being offered free for use in congregational worship.

Conference ponders 'Why we sing'

Worship is always a highlight at any session of the annual conference. When the focus is on, “Singing the Lord’s Song, to sing, preach, and pray are especially vital, even… Continue Reading Conference ponders 'Why we sing'

Worship and music help make disciples

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, the featured teacher at the 2021 Michigan Annual Conference, took members across time and space to expand their understandings of worship and music.

Music shares Jesus’ healing love

A hospice chaplain finds, “Music can awaken the deepest level of emotional response in positive ways.” It’s a tool that shares Jesus’ love.

More music for your Lenten worship

With COVID-19 forcing churches to move to online worship, many are concerned about finding music they can legally use on the internet. These two Korean United Methodist clergy share free… Continue Reading More music for your Lenten worship

More resources for Advent worship

The United Methodist Connection continues to provide worship resources for local churches to use this Advent season and into the new year.

COVID challenges musicians and choirs

The pews are empty and choirs sidelined. But musicians have kept their worship communities alive even while they can’t gather.

Online collaboration grows disciples

Their collaboration began as a way to provide online worship with their congregations. Soon, these pastors learned that the effort was also a source of learning and support for them.