Kids Hope USA develops one-on-one relationships through the creation of church/school partnerships that pair church members with at-risk kids in supportive, mentoring relationships. “Our Kid’s Hope mentoring program is currently in two school districts; serving Muraski Elementary in Strongsville and Huntington Elementary in Brunswick,” said the Rev. Christopher Liberati, associate pastor of Strongsville United Methodist [...]
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Transition Workshop Addresses Casting a Vision and Changing Church Culture
By Rick Wolcott* On the last Sunday of March, many families enjoyed Easter dinner outdoors thanks to the bright sun and 70-degree temperature. The following Sunday brought snow and temperatures in the 30s. Spring is a time of transition. United Methodist congregations across the denomination know this all too well. During the early months of [...]
General Conference: A Dialogue
By Rev. Scott Wilson* ‘In the Bible, we are not called to always agree – but we are called always to love, for the ground at the foot of the cross is level ground. It is why Jesus invites everyone to the communion table and why everyone is welcome and invited to ours. It is [...]
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