Sewing machine collection changes lives

Bethlehem UMC in Hutchinson collected 56 used sewing machines this summer for Midwest Mission, where they will be restored and shipped to people across the ...

Nearly 1,000 experience Christ at summer camp in '23

Campers attended Camp Koronis in Paynesville, Northern Pines Camp in Park Rapids, and off-site adventures. Highlights include the new Tabernacle at Koronis ...

Missionary coming to Minnesota empowers the vulnerable

Lorraine Charinda will visit Minnesota churches Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. In her work, she helps small-scale farmers increase crop yields, fights malnutrition, and ...

Meet the Clergy New to Minnesota in 2023

This year, 19 clergy are starting ministry in the Minnesota Conference—some newly credentialed and some experienced. Find out what drew them here, what they’re ...

Practical Church Leadership Program offers one-of-a-kind experience for church leaders

Reflections from three recent graduates of the Practical Church Leadership Program.
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Clergy Leadership Academy: Leading adaptively

Jody Thone

Director of Leadership Development Jody Thone shares that the upcoming Clergy Leadership Academy will be a leadership laboratory where participants learn and ...

The Final Stretch: Emma Norton’s journey to Restoring Waters

Minnesota United Methodists

Emma Norton Services leadership share how the nonprofit serving women and families is now half a year away from the biggest upgrade in the organization’s ...

Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month events kick off new Affinity Space

Sabrina Tapia

The newly formed Latino/Hispanic Affinity Space began its work by advocating for support for events celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. Three Minnesota ...

Lighting God’s Path to Create a More Loving World: The Art of Neighboring

Cynthia Williams

Path of Grace UMC in Maplewood, under the leadership of Rev. Katie Matson-Daley, set an intention for missional outreach to be more relationship based. One goal...

Build resilience. Reduce burnout.

Diane Owen

What do we even mean when we talk about burnout and resilience? What kinds of burnout are there, and what can we do in our lives to prevent burnout or stop it ...

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Byron UMC shoe giveaway touches hearts, calls church to mission

Rev. Beth Perez invited members to bring new shoes to donate to the children at Rio Bravo Children’s Home in Mexico. The church, which averages 85 in worship ...

Centennial hosts first Disability Awareness Sunday

Centennial UMC in Roseville recently hosted its first ever Disability Awareness Sunday, where members experienced being in ministry with people with ...

Centennial UMC helps community with advance care planning

The church hosted an informative panel discussion and workshop on the timely topic of advance care planning, and 57 community members attended.

Champlin UMC hosts clothing ‘boutique’ for families in need

On August 4, Champlin United Methodist Church, other faith groups, local schools, and the surrounding community hosted a clothing “boutique” that allowed ...

Chatfield UMC distributes blessing stones throughout community

This summer, members of Chatfield United Methodist Church embarked on a pilgrimage that involved placing blessing stones around their 2,800-person city and ...
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