“We speak of these things in words—words not taught by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual.” –I Corinthians 2:13 “What did you say?” Some of my best ministry ideas have gone …
Thankful Giving
In all this, I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35 …
Finding ‘God’s next’ for United Methodism
Hundreds gather in Dallas and online for “Space at the Table: Conversations of Hope for the UMC Future.” Organizers said the pandemic and local church disaffiliations were two key reasons prompting such an event. The Nov. 16 gathering featured individual …
Mental Health Resources Interactive Guide
HealthFlex has a lot of resources to keep you mentally fit, let’s find the one that meets your needs. Click here to learn more: Mental Health Resources Interactive Guide.
Church provides new home for busy food pantry
“Black Creek UMC is famous for our homemade food!” proclaims the website of the small, friendly church in aptly named Sugarloaf, Pa. “Folks come from all over to try our famous cooking and enjoy a good time with family and …
Feb. 2023 Book Study: Tod Bolsinger’s Tempered Resilience
In Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change, Tod Bolsinger, author and leadership expert, will help us explore adaptive leadership qualities we can develop in changing times. Learn how to overcome the external challenges we face and the internal …
CoNAM learns about oppression of Indigenous people in 2 events
The coincidence of Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving Day both happening in November may be troubling to some who know the grim history of brutal oppression and exploitation of Indigenous Americans by early European invaders and settlers. EPA’s Committee …
Message from Bishop Schol: Follow-up from Clergy Gathering
Dear Clergy Colleagues, Thank you for taking the time to meet with me last week. I understand that everyone could not make it because of other commitments, and we missed you. It was a good time of worship and fellowship …
Rev. Reinhard Kruse
We have been notified of the passing of The Rev. Reinhard Kruse, who died November 11, 2022. Rev. Reinhard served the North Texas Conference for 12 years before moving to the Eastern PA Conference, where he served the following churches: …
State of the NEJ Episcopal Address by Bishop John Schol
As the Northeastern Jurisdiction, we gather together to be in ministry with the world. Yet there are those who are troubled among us. There are United Methodists among us today and in our congregations who feel harmed, unheard and unseen…