By Rev. Barbara Ross* Ready set go - back to school with brushed up reading skills, with new self-confidence. With the knowledge that they can accomplish difficult tasks. With a backpack full of items needed for success. With the awareness that the reading camp staff is proud of your accomplishments and praying you’ll have a [...]
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 [...]
