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May 1 wrap-up: Gay clergy ban lifted, new retirement plan approved
A source of heated, often painful, division at General Conference for the past 40 years was removed without debate: The denomination’s ban on ordaining “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” has b...
"And despite the ragtag nature of my human-hearted faith,whatever I can give always ends up on God’s mantel.Whatever I can give always calls for pride and joy."—from the poem “Here’s My Heart” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed (@writingthegood)
The second Sunday of EasterWandering Heart: Here’s my heartartwork is "Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñarandainspired by John 21:1-19“While we interpret the heart as love, it is also a symbol for endurance and patience. Peter gets to this point by maintaining goodwill and faith in the message of Jesus. He stumbled through the journey and at times caused more harm than good, but Christ was also patient with him.Here’s my heart. Here are the things I care about so deeply. And you—someone who makes mistakes, doesn’t follow directions, and sometimes even betrays me—you are so loved and trusted enough to keep this good work going even after I’m gone.This is a message to all of us. It doesn’t matter how poorly you may think of yourself or how others may view you. To Christ, you are beautifully and fearfully made. And Christ believes in you in spite of it all.”For the full artist statement, please see worthingtonumc.com/feed-my-sheep-by-nicolette-penaranda/A Sanctified Art LLC
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Bags of Blessing – March
NewsShopping for your family? Why not expand it and share with this month’s organization in need. March is in support of Worthington Resource Pantry. Pick up a shopping bag at the church or bring your own filled with some or all of the items needed and bring to the church for the last Sunday of the month. Your generosity serves our community. Help fulfill these needs
Lenten Services
NewsIt begins on March 25, Palm Sunday and is a time of reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death: his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his betrayal by Judas; his Last Supper with his twelve apostles; his arrest, crucifixion and death; and his burial in a tomb, leading up to Easter.
Gates-Fourth UMC Breakfast
NewsGates Fourth UMC Community Breakfast- Come with us to 119 East Gates Street on the 4th Saturday of the month to support their free community breakfast. All are welcome here–some guests are homeless, some are veterans and some are well off. Each guest is welcomed and provided a name tag so we might begin to […]