Our culture’s playlist encourages us to compare and judge our neighbor, to critique and condemn their life and life choices. Jesus’ playlist invites us to look within, get a clear picture of our own life first, and attend to the parts of our lives that need critical attention.
Our culture’s playlist sings out “be afraid.” Some fears are founded; others are not. The culture’s playlist makes us fearful that we will not have enough, do enough, or be enough. People of God have a different playlist – “Do not be afraid.” If you listen to Jesus’ playlist you will have enough, do enough,…
Our hearts are distracted by so many competing voices, listening to playlists that are not the Word of God. When you listen to Jesus’ playlist, your heart will be pulled out of distraction.
What Epiphanies have come to you over the past year? How and where have you seen God at work? Join us this Epiphany Sunday for worship and communion (come prepared with elements of food and drink from your own home) as we continue to honor God with our time and attention, even while apart.
Where is your hope anchored? You’re invited to a worship service that explores that question. Our five district superintendents each share a personal story of hope made real in their lives, and their messages are interspersed with incredible musical arrangements provided by United Methodist Churches throughout Minnesota. As we prepare to enter a new year…
A traditional Christmas Eve service, with Scripture, music, a message and a time of candle lighting. Have a candle ready to light for each person in your home to close the service. Merry Christmas!
Jesus has been our constant companion throughout our lives. Through the birth of Jesus, God draws us back into loving relationship with God and the community of faith. We need to claim and act upon our calling to guide others to God.
Our families have been using Illustrated Ministry’s “In LIght & Darkness; An Illustrated Advent,” which includes reflections on how light and darkness work together in creation (you cannot see the stars until the darkness comes.) The shadowbox theater uses both light and shadow to tell the story of Christ’s birth, and the voices of our…