In addition to eye care, a number of important projects were completed at the Kissy UMC Eye hospital.
Hubbard United Methodist Church has many longtime members—and they remember several times when the church was on the brink of closing its doors. Today, it’s healthy and vibrant, and those longtime members want to do their part to ensure that United Methodist churches across Minnesota are healthy for generations to come.
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Each person at the training was asked to prep and deliver a short sermon for feedback.
The worship service designed specifically for children takes place the second Sunday of every month.
Decision Hills Camp, Historic Wesley on Grant, and the Uptown Minneapolis building will soon be listed.
The event promises to engage, inspire, educate, and unite all who attend.
Sixty percent of the 2015 Love Offering will go to Grace Children's Center, a United Methodist ministry.
The gifts have enabled vital mission and ministry both locally and around the world.
A celebration of Ford’s ministry will take place at Northern Pines later this year.
Rev. Lowell Gess, a retired ophthalmologist, shares about his ongoing trip to Sierra Leone.
Eden Prairie UMC plans to continue the garden as long as the community needs fresh produce.
Phil Strom and Fred Vanderwerf share reflections as they prepare to transition into their new roles.
Rueben will continue to be my teacher and mentor when I, too, arrive home, Bishop Ough shares.
The proposed budget would still be one of the two lowest since 2002.
Additional information about Star Lake will be provided at the 2015 annual conference session.
Up to 10 college students will be invited to participate in a learning experience during summer 2015.
Congregations can apply for one-time grants totaling up to $2,500.
The shoeboxes are distributed to kids on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation.
The ophthalmologist and Minnesota United Methodist pastor will head abroad in January.
Bishop Ough shares his thoughts in a three-part podcast series led by DS Susan Nienaber.
1,500 campers' lives were changed in 2014; the summer 2015 theme is Power Up!, Living in the Spirit.
A 12-bed homeless youth shelter in Brooklyn Park will open in January.
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The weekend consisted of several worship services, music, free time, and three structured sessions.
The Council of Bishops addressed their diverse perspectives on homosexuality and called for prayer.
The church is reaching many new people through Wednesday dinner, worship, and small groups.
St. Paul's Recovery Church is a leader in offering recovery ministries to those in need.
Rev. Bob Farr led a teaching session from the book "Seven Levers: Missional Strategies for Conferences"
The General Board of Global Ministries will match up to $1 million in gifts to Advance projects.
The push for relocation came from board leadership—to create an international network.
This year's Leadership Institute theme was “Revival,” or “turning the church inside-out.”
Minnesota United Methodists who attended the 2014 Leadership Institute came away with lots of new ideas for ministry. Intentionally practicing sharing faith stories, building authentic new relationships, and leading congregations in an effort to perform acts of kindness are three that resonated with many attendees. “The church of Jesus Christ is not only in the walls but it’s going outside,” said Rev. Henry Dolopei II, who was commissioned in May and is now serving in his first appointment as minister of evangelism at Brooklyn United Methodist Church in Brooklyn Center. “That needs to start with me.”
The entry point for all lay servant ministries is now a ministry discernment retreat.
Both faith communities have grown and become more vital since forming a partnership.
The Minnesota group learned new ideas about how to promote the conference’s mission opportunities.
Mullin will attend United Nations climate change conferences in Lima, Peru, and France.
Grant applications are being accepted through Oct. 15.
A service on Sunday served as an emotional and meaningful farewell.
A message from Bishop Ough and Rev. Lyndy Zabel
Internships will help college students discern whether they are called to ordained ministry.
Koronis envisions a multi-level, multi-use worship and meeting center.
Sixty-eight Minnesota United Methodists traveled to New Jersey to help rebuild homes.
Rev. Lori VonHoltum said Utecht will help impart that "our faith ebbs and flows in everything we do."
Part of the goal is to raise awareness about Feed My Starving Children.
Family Camp is one of many summer opportunities offered through Camp Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Conference clergy made the pilgrimage to study the Wesleyan method last month.
Learn about several recent changes for approaching equipping missional congregations.
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The educators learned how to work with autistic and special needs children through a hands-on training.
Eighty percent goes to Feed My Starving Children, the rest to Project AgGrad and Volunteers in Mission.
Minnesota United Methodist churches have an opportunity to host missionaries in their churches.
Conference received emergency $10,000 grant through UMCOR; additional donations for recovery welcome.
Conference clergy and staff have pledged support, and Metro West Builders gave a $200,000 gift.
Minnesota UMs will explore a partnership with denominational efforts in the Southeast Asian country.
White Bear Lake UMC built a bread oven ministry and now wants to help another church form its own.
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.
All conference events for youth and youth leaders will now come under the new youth ministry umbrella.
On Sunday, it became the first church to charter within the Minnesota Conference in 18 years.
She wanted to remind our public leaders that they must not forget about those on the margins.
Sharing and learning about Christ and creation are at the heart of a typical day at Camp Minnesota.
We've already packed 1.2 million meals, but there's room to invite more hungry children to the banquet.
Clergy discuss end-of-life ministries and how they're engaging their congregations in talks about death.
Pam Serdar and Susan Nienaber share reflections as they prepare to transition into their new roles.
At the Minnesota Conference's March 20 Common Table meeting, the group discussed leadership development and began discussions for two events that will bring ministry team leaders together.
Bishop Bruce Ough issued a statement urging members of U.S. Congress to address immigration reform.
Hear Adam Hamilton, tune in via live streaming, and pack meals for the Million Meals Marathon
The Camp and Retreat Board is implementing several recommendations made by camp consultant Kaleidoscope.
Cindy Gregorson introduces the Minnesota Conference's Reach • Renew • Rejoice initiative
Well-known speaker and author Dr. Phil Jamieson is coming to talk about year-round church stewardship.
Local churches' giving increased in 2013, and the conference paid general church apportionments in full.
Rev. Cody Nielsen is focused on keeping students connected during critical transition periods.
The Minnesota Conference is coming together to pack 1 million meals through Feed My Starving Children.
Jim Perry, former director of ministries for the Minnesota Conference, had a heart for clergy.
Pastor Jim Crecelius estimates that more than 70 percent of first-time visitors return to Spirit River.
This year's Youth Leaders Summit promises to encourage, equip, and empower attendees.
Leadership teams voted to initiate a conference-wide capital campaign for congregational development.
Events provide an opportunity for United Methodists to gather around environmental stewardship.
Preparations are well underway to deliver an event that unifies, inspires, and empowers attendees.
Some program changes in the pipeline for next year will enhance the camp experience.
Heather Nielsen packed up and moved to Guatemala in 2009, leaving behind a good job for a life of service as a nurse in rural Guatemala
On Dec. 3, the Board of Global Ministries will match the first $500,000 in gifts to Advance projects.
The new faith community is introducing people to Christ and inviting them to worship in Korean.
Bishop Ough requests that Minnesota United Methodists give to United Methodist Committee on Relief to aid in Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts
The United Methodist Church's top legislative body will meet at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
He will be president-designate for two years and is then expected to begin a two-year term as president.
Crossroads Church has a unique, hands-on program intended to coach and prepare new spiritual leaders.
Minnesota will send two clergy delegates and two lay delegates to the 2016 global church meeting.
Minnesota has donated more to Imagine No Malaria than any other conference, but our work isn't over yet.
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