From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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Presenters: Katie Voigt (NIC BOT Chairperson) and NIC BOT members: Jeff Brace, Robert Wood and Dan Saavedra
This webinar is intended to help the local church Board of Trustees understand their responsibilities as described in paragraph 2533 of the Board of Discipline. The NIC Board of Trustees will share templates, examples and "best practices". There will be a Question and Answer section at the end of the webinar.
Provided by the NIC Finance team. If you have any questions, please reach out to David W. Quinn.
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"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.