New UMC Vision Statement: An Invitation to Joy and Hope
On May 1, the Council of Bishops and the Connectional Table proudly unveiled a new vision for The United Methodist Church—a vision that reflects our deep commitment to em…
This year's appeal will provide grants to churches that have devised innovative ways of doing outreach.
In their book A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation, Stephen Lewis and Kimberly Daniel explore how Christians can innovate using practices rooted in our faith. They write, “A playful ‘what if?’ approach to imagining and refining ideas is necessary to develop, support, and amplify solutions that matter to everyday people given that the stakes are high.”
We are in a time where “what if?” kinds of questions are more important than ever and our congregations and communities must begin to imagine, innovate, and foster creative ways of nurture, outreach, and witness.
To encourage this kind of innovation and experimentation, this year’s appeal will encourage churches to leave their buildings and find new ways to engage with their communities.