I have often been asked in various contexts why I am a United Methodist instead of some other religious affiliation, and the answer is always the same, “Opportunities to serve.” …
Beersheba Springs Assembly’s 8th Annual Women’s Retreat
Registration for the 8th Annual Women’s Retreat is live! You can register using the following link: https://forms.gle/3kZSywBwc9aUNQsu9 The theme is “Bee the Light” with guest speaker Jane Rubietta May 5-7, …
Lay Servant Training Opportunities Provided by the Red River District (March-April, 2023)
The Red River District will offer Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Training during March-April, 2023. These courses will be offered via Zoom and are available to our laity from the …
Why I am Staying UMC | Rev. Dr. Charles A. Becher
I am old enough to remember the merger of our churches (Denominations) that created the United Methodist Church and why it was and needs to be called UNITED Methodist. I …
TWK Commission on Religion & Race | Black History Month and Lenten Resources
As we celebrate Black History Month, the rich history, and achievements of African Americans, may we remember our call to dismantle racism and anti-blackness. Here are resources you and your …
Small Group for Chaplains Actively Recruiting for Participants
The Center for Pastoral Wholeness & Chaplaincy Studies and The Center for Faith and Imagination (both of Memphis Theological Seminary) are now actively recruiting chaplains to participate in a Chaplains …
The 2022 Impact of Hannah’s Hope
Church family, we truly could not do this work without each of you! Your financial contributions, your prayers, your random texts / emails with photos of your beautiful kiddos as …
Lay Servant Training Opportunities Provided by the Red River District In-Person at Gordon Memorial UMC
The Red River District will offer Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Training at Gordon Memorial UMC on February 11 and 18, 2023. These courses will be offered in person and …
Staying in the UMC | Lisa Carson
The United Methodist Church is where the words “Grace and Peace of Christ” took on true meaning for me. I was raised in a Christian home in a different faith …
Staying in the UMC | Mary Bailey
The United Methodist Church represents in my life: home, love, compassion, and community. My favorite biblical verse that was taught to me by my grandfather, Reverend Dr. William P. Bailey, …