By Rick Wolcott* The last few months of the calendar year signal the start of a new church year. As the leaves begin to fall and the trees prepare for a long winter, new life is sprouting in the life of East Ohio Conference United Methodist congregations. Gageville UMC (Western Reserve District) has stepped out [...]
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Called to Serve: Apron Sunday
Euclid East Shore United Methodist Church (North Coast District) recently held Apron Sunday as a reminder that, as Christians, we are to serve and not to be served. “To be a member of a church is not about privileges, it is a privilege itself,” said the Rev. Armando Arellano. “In the Kingdom of God we [...]
A United Methodist Prayer for Workers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aArIQaAKMiM In this video reflection, let us lift up United Methodists across the connection and pray for those who work full-time, who serve as volunteers, or who seek employment. The meditation features a blessing for those in all lines of work. You are encouraged to share or download this video to use in Sunday school classes, before or during worship, [...]
