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Exploration 2024

Location: Orlando, Florida

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Exploration is a gathering of young adults ages 18-26 who are considering whether God is calling them to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church. The event includes meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological reflection, and practical workshops. 

The gathering is provided by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Your apportionment giving makes this opportunity possible for young adults and the future of The United Methodist Church.

Registration is now open!

Find more information here.

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Signs of Unity: Shared Prayer and Shared Care for the Earth

Leaders of fourteen church bodies in the Chicago area who came together on Jan. 24 for the World Day of Prayer put faith into practice by urging the federal governmen…

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Why I Am Going to Minneapolis for a Clergy Action

A call went out this week for clergy to come to Minneapolis and protest what is taking place in the Twin Cities. I have given it a great deal of consideration and decided that…

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MLK Celebration: Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Religion

Over 300 people gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Prospect on Jan. 18 for the conference's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, where they a…

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Time to Submit Your Church Statistics and Final Apportionment Payments

It’s that time of year for churches to report their 2025 attendance, ministries, and financial records to the conference office. Reports are due Jan. 31. A…

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