“To live your why as a Christian is an act of discipleship,” Bishop Bill McAlilly said in his connectional address about living with courage and boldness.
Highlights from two full days of worship, discerning, and celebrating that you can bring back to members of your congregation.
Resolutions oppose assault-style weapons, address Israeli detention of children, and support a U.S. Regional Conference and removal of discriminatory policies.
Seven individuals, three churches, and one organization were recognized for the ways they have made a difference in their communities and across Minnesota.
“I wonder if you would just join with me in leaning in...to one another in this room and declaring that there is indeed enough love for all of us.”
“That’s my prayer for you: that you will lead others toward beloved community,” she told those entering a new phase of ministry.
People with no connection to the church are finding life in communities forming in places ranging from restaurants and dog parks to tattoo parlors.
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The 2023 Annual Conference is coming up, and here's a look at what you can expect from our two-day gathering in St. Cloud.
Highlights from two full days of worship, discerning, and celebrating that you can bring back to members of your congregation.
Bishop David Bard: “Journeying together toward beloved community: May this be the Minnesota Conference.”
Attendees looked ahead, shared their hopes and dreams, approved key legislation, acknowledged churches that are closing or leaving, and thanked retirees.
“The world needs the ministry of Jesus Christ through the church,” Bishop David Bard told honorees. “This matters. Tonight matters.”
Rev. Cynthia Williams: “In the midst of a pandemic, a denomination separating...God has been faithful and you, the people of God, have stepped out in faith.”
Data reveal we’re nowhere close to reflecting the diversity of our state at any of the three levels examined: local churches, clergy, and conference staff.
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The May 24-25 gathering will include inspiring worship, a banquet, conversations about who and where we are, and celebrating clergy milestones.
Three days of annual conference turned into a summary of key points to share with members of your congregation!
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The resolution calls on dismantling racism, opposing white supremacy, and advocating for racial justice.
Bishop Bard talked about roadmaps and, drawing on Mark 7: 24-30, he shared four lessons for the work of the church and our work as the Minnesota Conference.
Billups shared practices for being peacemakers as we seek to bridge the significant divides around us and talked about why and how to tell our Jesus stories as we seek to disciple others.
In a moving ordination and commissioning service that hundreds of people attended online, five clergy were recognized for taking a new step in ministry.
Minnesota lay people learned three ways to move difficult conversations forward and deepen relationships in the 2021 Laity Session.
Clergy attendees celebrated milestones, approved candidates for membership, heard from guest speaker Tod Bolsinger, and had conversations by district.
Watching the live stream, attending Laity Session, and gathering at host sites will provide meaningful ways to learn and connect.
Six clergy were ordained, five were commissioned, and one was recognized as an associate member at a small worship service that most guests attended virtually.
Bishop Ough urged Minnesota United Methodists to always say “yes” to being the light to the world, a beacon of hope in the darkness, and to remember who we are.
Members approved a 2021 budget, separately incorporating the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, and amending Hamline University Articles of Incorporation.
These awards were presented at Annual Conference for the ways the honorees have made a difference in their congregations and communities in the past year.
A look at how the Minnesota and Dakotas Conferences will celebrate eight years as an Area at a joint Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, June 10-12.
Revs. Cindy Gregorson and Carol Zaagsma answer some questions and reflect on what inclusive vision we adopted at the 2019 Annual Conference means for us.
Three days of annual conference turned into a summary of key points to share with members of your congregation!
"Go to the well," Bishop Ough said. "Tell everyone you can where they can find the living water.
Conference members voted on several key pieces of legislation—and elected delegates to represent them at the 2020 General and Jurisdictional Conferences.
Teaching session speaker, Rev. Dr. Mark Teasdale, broke down fears and stereotypes to show that we can all be effective evangelists.
Annual Conference members voted 491-86 to adopt the vision and 446-108 to adopt a statement against the General Conference-approved Traditional Plan.
Conference preacher Rev. Bill Eaves invites us to think about how we can build bridges with those around us and embody a “both/and” church.
Those being licensed or ordained are “prisoners of hope...trusting in a future none of us see, but one they believe God is even now creating,” Bishop Ough said
Attendees celebrated Holy Spirit breakthroughs in our midst—ways in which Minnesota United Methodists are daring to reach new people and love boldly.
Featuring speaker Rev. Dr. Mark Teasdale, stories from risk-taking ministry makers, a new schedule, and inspiration to offer others the gift of living water.
Three days of annual conference turned into a summary of key points to share with members of your congregation!
Hundreds gathered to remember those who have died, recognize those retiring, and celebrate those entering a new phase of ministry.
Members voted to approve a 2019 apportioned budget totaling $6,327,706. It includes funds to help 10 churches double and to start a clergy residency program.
Several outstanding faith communities and individuals received awards in recognition of their discipleship and evangelism work.
Votes to move 2020 conference, increase minimum clergy salary, adopt resolutions to prevent gun violence and advocate for children under Israeli occupation.
Here are some thought-provoking quotes from TED-style Talks shared by Rev. Carol Zaagsma and Rev. Rachel McIver Morey.
In Brown's teaching sessions, he implored attendees to stay connected to the vine that is Jesus, to focus on evangelism, and to do discipleship differently.
On Wednesday afternoon, Annual Conference attendees learned about and celebrated ways in which we are shaking things up and changing lives.
Love First congregations live the United Methodist way, tell their Jesus stories, and generate Love First fruit.
Rev. Olu Brown, who started Impact Church and grew it to more than 2,000 in weekly worship, will lead two teaching sessions at annual conference.
Drawing on John 15:1-17, the 2018 Annual Conference will focus on the pathway to a deep, well-lived life that comes as we abide in Jesus.
Wondering how to summarize three packed-full days as you report back to your church? Here are some highlights.
Members voted Thursday to approve a 2018 apportioned budget totaling $6,177,090, representing a 1.2 percent increase over 2017.
Four people shared TED-style talks, a difference-maker was honored, and members approved several pieces of legislation.
Remembering those who have died, honored retiring clergy, and celebrating licensed local pastors and those being commissioned and ordained.
Discipleship begins when churches reconnect with the “why” of their processes and develop mature disciples that can repeat the processes with others.
Bishop Ough explores the signs that our congregations are growing in vitality and talks about what it means to be an Acts 2 Congregation.
Like Paul and Silas, modern church leaders who hope to turn the world upside-down must be confident risk-takers, secure in their identity as children of God.
Rev. Jeanine Alexander, Denise Hoek, and Aitkin UMC were recognized for the ways they have impacted their communities and reached new people for Christ.
Annual Conference attendees learned about and celebrated a variety of Holy Spirit breakthroughs in our midst.
At the 2017 Annual Conference, we will focus on what it means to be an Acts 2 church and to fully claim our identity as people of Pentecost.
Wondering how to summarize three packed-full days as you report back to your church?
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Among the legislation approved was a resolution in response to the recent Pulse nightclub shootings in Orlando, Florida.
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Members of the 2016 Annual Conference Session voted Thursday to approve a 2017 apportioned budget totaling $6,106,460.
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Three individuals and two churches were recognized for the ways they have made a difference in their communities.
Remembering friends and colleagues who have died, honored retiring clergy, and celebrating licensed local pastors and those being commissioned and ordained.
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A brief look at some of the key initiatives that the conference has been engaged in over the past year and the fruits of those efforts.
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Miles shared her perspective and experiences when it comes to evangelism, service, and unleashing God’s generosity.
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Evangelism and reaching new people are vital elements to the future growth of our churches, our conference, and our denomination.
God has given us all great gifts to go forth and fertilize...to spread our manure around!
Conference attendees spent much of day one discussing issues that are important to them and enjoying fellowship in a more laid-back atmosphere.
Opportunities for young people, open-space conversations, blessing the community, guest speaker Sara Miles, and a Reach • Renew • Rejoice ministry fair.
Wondering how to summarize three packed-full days as you report back to your church?
The approved 2016 apportioned budget totals $6,120,770.
As of Friday morning, the Love Offering for missions totaled $74,735.
The global church body will consider the petitions when it meets next year in Portland, Oregon.
Roll call of the victorious, retirements, Licensed Local Pastors, and Commissioning and Ordination.
Hamline UMC as 15th conference historic site and radon testing for parsonages.
Members prayed for the Love Offering recipients as they folded paper airplanes.
Acevedo is lead pastor at Grace Church, a multi-site United Methodist congregation in Florida.
Three churches, four individuals, and a nonprofit were recognized.
Are we ready to take and pass the final exam? Bishop Ough asked.
Rev. Phil Strom: “It is time to be ‘all in’ on this journey of vitality."
Rev. Nancy Victorin-Vangerud said we are called to repentance and must listen to the cries of others.
The message was reinforced with energetic music, skits by an improv group, and testimonies.
The event promises to engage, inspire, educate, and unite all who attend.
Wondering how to summarize three packed-full days as you report back to your church?
2015 approved budget is $250,000 less than 2014 budget and $430,000 less than the maximum allowed.
Attendees remembered their baptisms, honored a trailblazer, and elected delegates.
Members also approved sending an open letter about inclusiveness to Bishop Ough and other leaders.
Hamilton led teaching sessions about effective leadership, worship, and evangelism.
We remembered deceased, honored retirees, and recognized licensed local pastors and those being ordained and commissioned.
God has done a miraculous thing through you, Bishop Ough said.
Congregational development initiative, award for Hope UMC, and legislation were discussed.
“Am I too late to get to know Jesus?” Every community has individuals asking this question.
The $2.7 million raised to date equates to 270,000 lives saved.
Adam Hamilton did teaching session; Rev. Tsuchue Vang and Jarvis Anderson received evangelism awards.
Hear Adam Hamilton, tune in via live streaming, and pack meals for the Million Meals Marathon
Preparations are well underway to deliver an event that unifies, inspires, and empowers attendees.
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Lay session at annual conference featured congregational care ministries, and how lay members can reach out and say 'yes' to caring for others
In his first episcopal address to the Minnesota Conference, Bishop Ough encouraged session members to be transformed to be bold spirit-leaders in their churches.
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