Tag: Worship
‘I have a confession to make’
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Bishop Lanette Plambeck, resident bishop of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, preached during the opening worship of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Be salt and light
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Friday morning’s worship service of the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference was punctuated by a powerful sermon by Bishop Julius C. Trimble of the Indiana Conference and a word and… Continue Reading Be salt and light
‘Can these dry bones live?’: Opening worship at NCJ 2022
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The North Central Jurisdictional Conference began on Wednesday, November 2, with opening worship focused on the conference’s theme, “We Press On,” and a sermon from Bishop Bruce R. Ough.
Innovative worship institute kicks off
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The Rev. Cynthia A. Wilson leads a new innovative worship institute which will provide training for musicians and worship leaders in the sacred music of Africana church traditions.
Pastor inspires action against violence
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Rev. Albert Rush encourages Michigan congregations to address societal violence of all kinds, providing space in worship to remember and pray for all those who suffer.
Conference worships, celebrates, and mourns
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Members of the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference gathered in Acme, MI June 1-4 for worship, celebration, and time for mourning.
EWD CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE
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Save the date for the East Winds District Conference NOVEMBER 5TH, 2022 Leadership Training Worship Business Meeting More information to come…….
Black churches are resilient
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The Rev. Candace M. Lewis, Gammon Theological Seminary president, lauds the innovation and adaptability of Black congregations in coping with COVID-19.
Two copper coins for adovah
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The Hebrew word “adovah” translates to both “work” and “worship.” LuAnn Rourke offers two pieces of counsel for how to move forward with worship work in challenging times.
How to livestream worship legally
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Are you using hymns, videos, and Bible translations appropriately when you livestream your worship? Here are helpful tips from United Methodist Communications.