Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Equipping congregations to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, & heal a broken world. The Minnesota Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is the regional organization of United Methodist congregations in Minnesota. The United Methodist Church is the third-largest Christian body in the United States.
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Rev. Woojae Im: "I am witnessing the work of the Holy Spirit guiding the whole assembly...towards bringing forth the kingdom of God ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Rev. Donna Dempewolf shares her joy with the news of harmful language being removed from The Book of Discipline ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Shirley Durr, alternate lay delegate, reflects on her experiences at General Conference through key hymns and memories ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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"Remember this rainbow day, because God is a God who makes promises and keeps them," said Rev. Tyler Sit ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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By Rev. Jeff Ozanne Over the long slog of General Conference, it can start to feel like one of those classic car trips many of us remember as children, where the miles inch by and the time creeps along and it seems like we are never going to get there. Days are spent in legislative committees, working slowly through the more than 1,100 petitions submitted. Once that work is done, the ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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The Minnesota Annual Conference Journals, dating back to 1850, contain important church history. Until recently the journals were only accessible by visiting the Minnesota Conference office, but now the journals have been digitized to ensure their permanent preservation ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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What do we even mean when we talk about burnout and resilience? What kinds of burnout are there, and what can we do in our lives to prevent burnout or stop it from getting worse? Diane Owen, the director of clergy well-being, summarizes where to start ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Connections Ministry, led by Rev. Erica Koser, started as a small-scale seasonal shelter in Mankato, rotating from church to church. It has evolved into a seasonal shelter with 40 beds, a daytime drop-in center and a free clinic, and has even started a worshiping community called Shelter Church ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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The newly formed Latino/Hispanic Affinity Space began its work by advocating for support for events celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. Three Minnesota churches held events that celebrated Hispanic/Latine culture and welcomed people to the Wesleyan tradition ..read more
Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Blog
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Path of Grace UMC in Maplewood, under the leadership of Rev. Katie Matson-Daley, set an intention for missional outreach to be more relationship based. One goal in particular was that 100 people would participate in outward mission between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. A partnership with a local elementary school is proving a meaningful way to support the community. We celebrate Path ..read more