There Is No Planet B
Net-Zero Emissions Is Admirable, but More Can Be Done
In a recent statement, 11 General Agencies of The United Methodist Church pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across ministries, facilities, operations, and investments by the year 2050.
The pledge, “Our Climate Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions,” is signed by General Secretaries for each of the 11 Agencies. Two of the Agencies, The General Commission on Religion & Race and The United Methodist Publishing House, have not yet signed on to the pledge, but a press release stated that other Agencies were actively considering endorsing the statement.
2021 Arkansas Conference Ordinands and Provisional Members
The 2021 Ordinands and Provisional Members will be ordained and commissioned at this year’s Annual Conference. Read about this year’s candidates below, and make plans to attend this year’s Ordination Service, either in-person or online, at the 2021 Arkansas Annual Conference, June 2-4 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Native American Ministries Sunday Is An Opportunity To Right Past Wrongs
The history of the Indigenous Peoples in our United States began long before the settlers first arrived. In 1988, the United Methodist Church realized the importance of remembering the history and presence of Native Americans, as well as the support that is needed within our Native American congregations and ministries throughout the U.S.
The Finish Line Is In View
Pandemic Easter Round Two
We all remember Easter 2020. Only a month after the first confirmed case of COVID was found in Arkansas, many of our churches were wondering how in the world they were going to be able to safely have their annual Easter celebrations.
Answering the Call Answers the Call
Carroll County Churches Come Together To Feed the Community
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Hope First UMC Offers Mental Health Coaching Through Online Training Program
Mental health has become an important facet of a person’s overall well-being, even more so as the world continues the slow recovery from the last year of pandemic isolation.
That is one of the reasons why Hope First United Methodist Church has made an effort this year to assist their church and community with its mental health needs by providing mental health counseling to anyone who needs it.
Lent’s Eat!
Elm Springs Duo Takes Church Cookbook Online With Video Cooking Series
The pandemic has made us all chefs. At some point during the year-long quarantine, we have all tried our hand at reigniting a passion for cooking or attempting a new recipe. For some, we were happy just to keep the kitchen from burning down around us.
Getting Shots Into People’s Arms
Oaklawn UMC Assists Its Community with Vaccine Sign-Ups
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Women Have Shaped My Life
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Following in Your Children’s Footsteps
DeLano family pursues pastoring from different pathways
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