29 ways you can participate in Black History Month
Black History Month is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate and reflect upon the remarkable contributions African Americans have made to American history. No matter who we are or what our background is, Black history is a part of our history. Through its R2 Hub, The General Commission on Religion and Race has provided 29 unique ways to participate in Black History Month and make a difference in your community.
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Find 2023 Lenten worship resources
Want to explore Lent with your congregation but need some resources to get you started? Discipleship Ministries has compiled a fantastic worship series complete with preaching notes, graphics, youth lessons, suggested hymns and more. Discover how Lent can be the perfect time to journey inward and move outward as you learn to share Christ with the world.
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Local church grants available for outreach
The Foundation for Evangelism has opened the 2023 Equipping the Local Church grant cycle. A total of $350,000 is available for grants of $5,000 or $10,000 to small and medium-size congregations, or clusters of churches working together, in a Wesleyan-tradition denomination.
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Get that video on your website
When exporting videos for the web, the trick is to reduce the file size without compromising the quality. In this tutorial by UM Communications, discover the best way to optimize videos that you can upload to your website and make them play in the most efficient way possible.
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The church website still matters!
It is important to regularly review your church's website and ensure that it offers what viewers want and expect. Following a few basic guidelines will help you get the most out of your site and you can increase your ability to spread God’s love and grace in your community.
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The top 10 free services your church may be missing
You can't beat free. Are you taking advantage of the pro-level services and tools from United Methodist Communications to reach out into your community? This list is a result of a conversation and request from a group of them.
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