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Day One of General Conference opens with call for hope, hard work
Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton brought a word of optimism and diligence as he preached the opening worship service Tuesday, April 23, at the postponed 2020 United Methodist General Conference. By Jessica Brodie.
Delegates gather for UMC General Conference
It’s here. After multiple postponements because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent international travel issues, the 2020 United Methodist Church General Conference is gearing up to start just as the Advocate releases this edition. By Jessica Brodie.
Removing the stigma, celebrating the gifts
Dementia workshop to empower churches through new ministry. By Jessica Brodie
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Staying UMC
Has your church decided to stay UMC? An editorial inviting you to let the Advocate know. By Jessica Brodie.
Above everything
This is a time that we can pray diligently and stay alert with our eyes wide open in gratitude. A column by Bishop L. Jonathan Holston.
Thankful for the information
We genuinely appreciate the openness of the conference trustees in providing the dollar amount and breakdown of the funds received from the 113 churches that separated from the UMCSC.
The Advocate Press Resources & Books
Laughing All the Way to Heaven
The Rev. Dr. Kim Strong offers humorous stories from his pastor’s life, from his first years finding his footing in a small rural church to his retirement years, often spent on his Harley-Davidson.
Seriously Seeking God: A Four-Week Study on Contemplating the Parables
In this four-week study, Suzan Phillips takes readers deep into the parables in order to hear what new thing Jesus is saying.
My Banned Black History Sermons
United Methodist pastor the Rev. Amiri Hooker offers a collection of his banned Black history sermons, lifting up relevant theologies of the post COVID-19 world that reflect a different perspective on the gospel.