Girl Scouts adopt the FBI (Faith-Based Initative)
The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.'s Faith-Based Initiative develops partnerships between local GSUSA councils and congregations. It helps churches reach out to their neighbors and…
A group of nearly 40 youth and adults traveled to Guatemala in July 2019 to build fuel-efficient, wood-burning stoves outside of San Lucas Toliman. The group traveled with Transformational Journeys. This was the first mission trip abroad for Cal Gerhardt. "It was an amazing experience," said Gerhardt. "I know the stoves we built will help the families live better."
Kingswood UMC youth, including Cal Gerhardt and Skyler Frieling, pose with children in the Guatemalan village where the group traveled to help build fuel-efficient stoves.
Cal Gerhardt and Rob Micek pose with a family by a completed fuel-efficient stove that helps prevent the destruction of forests and provides a smoke-free environment in the family's living areas.
The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.'s Faith-Based Initiative develops partnerships between local GSUSA councils and congregations. It helps churches reach out to their neighbors and…
The Northern Illinois Conference Scouting ministry invites Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and youth in other organizations and from all religions to join them in Scouts/Youth Read Sacred Te…
Bishop Dan Schwerin underscores the importance of shared mission and mutual sacrifice within the United Methodist connection, especially during challenging appointment seasons. He add…
In his column, Bishop Dan Schwerin reflects on a difficult conversation highlighting how deeply divided society has become, especially when people can’t agree…