By Tim Beck* On August 15, more than 40 youth leaders and volunteers gathered at Montrose Zion United Methodist Church for a Youth Leader Training Day focused on a simple but important question: What might happen if we approached youth ministry with greater intentionality, curiosity, creativity, and connection? Representing more than 30 churches from across [...]
By Brett Hetherington * Family of Faith UMC (Northern Waters District) in Akron has grown a summertime tradition of community outreach it calls “Christmas in July.” This event brings together local community housing services, health services, educational institutions, a free hot meal, and even volunteers who have gathered goods to give away to anyone who [...]
By Brett Hetherington * Howland United Methodist Church (Central Valley District) continues to grow a ministry that is reaching out to its community in ways that are fresh yet familiar. Since 2020 the congregation has invited area children to come into the building to learn how to play a sport, receive some coaching in life, [...]
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