Where Love Lives’ campaign dismantles understanding that church is a building
April’s theme, “The church isn’t a building,” demystifies the myth that church is a building. Our buildings do matter, but we care more about the people. This month’s resources highlight ministries and GBCS’s Faith & Facts cards to inspire new opportunities for collaboration and ministry.
Where Love Lives’ campaign will explore Fair and equal ordination for all in March
As the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church continues its “Where Love Lives” campaign this month, the Greater Northwest Area of The UMC will explore our LGBTQ+ siblings’ call to ministry in a denomination where, by and large, they are still not welcome.
Where Love Lives’ campaign will explore Wesleyan roots in February
Where Love Lives January Resources focus on Marriage Equality
January’s messages for the Western Jurisdiction’s #WhereLoveLivesUMC campaign address a topic that has separated many people from one another, the subject of marriage equality. Use the resources provided by the Desert Southwest Conference to invite your community to find the non-anxious presence of God deep in their souls as we journey together through the month.
“Like Us” – a message of hope as we journey toward the manger
This year has challenged us in so many ways … But, as people of faith, we still follow the star toward a manger in Bethlehem, where God’s love was born into our world through Jesus.
“Like Us,” written by retired United Methodist pastor Rev. Steve Garnaas-Holmes, specially commissioned by the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area for the Where Love Lives campaign of the Western Jurisdiction.
Equipping leaders for relational community work
Originally held in November of 2020 via Zoom, the three engagements are offered as part of the Western Jurisdiction’s ‘Where Love Lives’ campaign. In the sessions, three practitioners challenge our thinking regarding mission, community engagement, and cultural humility to help us practice our way into beloved community.
