Creating Space for Community in Batavia
After more than 20 years of planning, Batavia UMC is moving forward with the removal of a neighboring building, creating new possibilities for ministry, green space and community connect…
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Community Outreach: Prayers at the Peak
Woodside UMC in Riverside is finding new ways to connect with its community through “Prayers at the Peak,” a monthly ministry that brings members outside to pray with neighbors passing b…
Rethinking Vacation Bible School: Faith Formation Beyond the Traditional Model
Vacation Bible school has long been a summer tradition in United Methodist churches, bringing children together for Bible stories, music, crafts, g…
Finding Resurrection in Broken Glass
The fire that damaged Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford also shattered a beloved stained-glass window, but its broken pieces have found new life as more than 100 pendants and worry…