Sympathy Notice: Ann J. Reed
Mrs. Ann J. Reed, spouse of retired clergy member Rev. Jason Reed of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away August 1, 2022. During Rev. Reed's ministry, he served Hinsdale, The Wholistic Hea…
In The United Methodist Church, we celebrate two sacraments: baptism and communion. In these sacraments we experience outward, tangible signs, of inward grace; of God permeating unconditional love in and through our lives.
When is the last time you discussed your baptism or contemplated its impact on your life? If you're not baptized, have you ever wanted to know more about what baptism means?
5 Cups of Water is a five-week discipleship curriculum that invites you to engage with others in meaningful conversations about baptism and its impact on our lives as individuals and as a community: the body of Christ here on earth.
Here you will find 5 videos, one for each week of a five-week small group experience, accompanied by questions. All are welcome to use these materials. We hope these materials remind you of the grace poured out upon each in baptism and nurture you on your faith journey!
Click here for 5 cups of Water guide and weekly questions
Mrs. Ann J. Reed, spouse of retired clergy member Rev. Jason Reed of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away August 1, 2022. During Rev. Reed's ministry, he served Hinsdale, The Wholistic Hea…
Mr. Saul Garcia, spouse of Rosa Garcia, Lay Missioner with the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2022, while visiting his hometown in Mexico. Rosa currently serves as a Dis…
Jesus said we are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5:13). I heard someone else comment that all too often we tell people, “Go to the church! There’s salt there!” when we should be out sprinkling salt w…
United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregation…