World Communion Sunday is Oct. 1
On World Communion Sunday, United Methodists will join Christians of different traditions to recognize our ecumenical oneness in Christ and to bring Christians together in a spirit of unity and peace. We have resources to inspire your community to fully embrace this Special Sunday. In the pastor and leader kit, find offertory talks, children’s messages, age-level resources, social media graphics and more. Core resources will be available in multiple languages. Start planning today! View resources
Five things to do to take better photos and videos with your smartphone
While smartphones are capable of capturing fairly high-quality photos and video, you can achieve more-professional results by paying attention to a handful of details. Don't miss out on transforming your mobile device into a powerful tool for visual storytelling. Discover the secrets that will elevate your photography and videography skills to a whole new level. Read more
11 mistakes to avoid in church website design
Your church website is one of your most important tools for reaching people. But if it's not well-designed, you could be making some big mistakes. Look at these 11 common mistakes that churches make with their websites and see tips for avoiding these mistakes and creating a website that will help you reach more people. Read more
United Methodist/Wesleyan Small-Group Resources
(Discipleship Ministries) In a recent webinar, the most requested resources had to do with identity - what it means to be United Methodist. This response highlights a collective desire to understand and embrace our unique identity as United Methodists. The United Methodist Publishing House gave great suggestions for small groups and Bible studies. Click here to read more and to see the full list of suggestions.
5 Factors That Affected Your Church’s Income in 2022
(Discipleship Ministries) Were your church’s offering totals down in 2022? Maybe not, depending on how well you were receiving income during the days of the COVID pandemic. If you did start 2023 in a deficit, you may wish to place blame: your members, the finance committee, the folks who manage your church’s endowment funds, or maybe the pastor for not preaching stewardship enough. Before we start pointing fingers, it might be helpful to examine some hard data. Read more
United Methodist Publishing House Resources for the South Georgia Conference!
Whether there are faithful people in the South Georgia Conference who are beginning again, continuing their journey after a season of disorientation, grief, and loss, or just want to strengthen their commitment to our tradition, Amplify Media (a streaming resource from Cokesbury) is offering free resources for you and all continuing United Methodists at https://amplifymedia.com/amplify-your-commitment-to-beumc/.
UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grants Program Accepting Applications for 2023
United Methodist churches have the opportunity to help immigrants, migrants and refugees living in their local communities, thanks to the Mustard Seed Migration Grants program from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 1, 2023, and grant monies will be awarded within four weeks of grant application approval. The grants program, now in its third year, continues the agency’s 80-year tradition of helping refugees, immigrants and migrants seeking to build new lives. Learn more here.