This Life-Changing Journey: God Extends Grace; Let Us Do the Same
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
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One Matters Awards (click church name to go to YouTube video):
Aurora District: Baker Memorial (Rev. Mary Zajac)
Chicago Northwestern District: United Church of Rogers Park (Rev. Lindsey Long Joyce and Rev. Hope Chernich)
Chicago Southern District: Chicago: First UMC at the Chicago Temple (Rev. Myron McCoy and Rev. Wendy Witt)
DeKalb District: Mendota: Zion (Rev. Hogun Kim)
Elgin District: La Luz de Cristo/El Mesias (Pastor Ruben Rivera)
Rockford District: Shannon: Bethel (Rev. Michael Jones)
Ordinands Q & A
Part 1: As you look back on the journey of ministry, what do you carry with you in the future?
Patricia Bonilla, Mark Schol, M Barclay
Click here for Ordinand Questions, Part 2:
Where have you seen the Holy Spirit at work in your ministry?
Ashish Singh, Leanne J. Keate, Hyewon Sophia Hyon (via YouTube)
Click here for Ordinand Questions, Part 3:
How has your spirit been nourished by God's grace on this journey of ministry?
Ran Yoo, Tiffany Garcea, Krista Paradiso (via YouTube)
Global Ministries Bicentennial Video
United Methodist Women 150th Anniversary Video
Deaconess and Home Missioner Video
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
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