RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs. WORSHIP - RESOURCEUMC Worship 'Credo' virtual choir anthem for United Methodist worship celebrations. A mass choir of gifted singers representing faith communities from around the globe sings “Credo,” an anthem from “The Gospel Mass” by composer Robert Ray Jr. Produced by Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications for use on Heritage Sunday 2020, it is also appropriate to use for virtual

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape. PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER KIT Welcome to the 2021 Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, May 30, 2021.This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to

give generously.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one.

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs. WORSHIP - RESOURCEUMC Worship 'Credo' virtual choir anthem for United Methodist worship celebrations. A mass choir of gifted singers representing faith communities from around the globe sings “Credo,” an anthem from “The Gospel Mass” by composer Robert Ray Jr. Produced by Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications for use on Heritage Sunday 2020, it is also appropriate to use for virtual

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape. PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER KIT Welcome to the 2021 Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, May 30, 2021.This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to

give generously.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020 Welcome to the official site of The United Methodist General Conference, which will meet Aug. 29 - Sept. 7, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find news, press releases and

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. 5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. UMCGIVING - RESOURCEUMC Support Special Sunday’s by giving ONLINE or by mailing checks to: GCFA, P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203. Support a mission project or ministry of your choice through The Advance ONLINE, by phone at 1-800-862-4246 or by mailing a check to: The Advance, 458 Ponce De Leon Ave, North East, Atlanta, GA 30308. Download this Infographic.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics.

WORSHIP PLANNING

Discipleship Ministries provides worship leaders with quality United Methodist music, liturgy, and preaching resources for faithful and vital local church worship. We are committed to working with worship and music leaders throughout the church. Resources, toll-free telephone lines, websites, conferences, conversations, consultations,

workshops

FAITH AND FACTS CARDS The Faith and Facts cards are a set of half-sheet cards providing concise information on a number of social issues. On any given issue, they explore what the Bible says, what The United Methodist Church says, some facts about the issue and action steps to address the

issue.

TO BE UNITED METHODIST: FESTIVAL OF GOD'S CREATIION The United Methodist Church designates one Sunday each year, preferably the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22), as a Festival of God's Creation, celebrating God's gracious work in creating the earth and all living things. Many congregations recognize the day in worship; others have special events or projects to observe it. MAY 30—TRINITY SUNDAY/PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY (TODAY A Moment for Mission “Let the Lord give strength to his people! Let the Lord bless his people with peace!” — Psalm 29:11, CEB. Each year, on the First Sunday after Pentecost, United Methodists contribute to a churchwide Peace with Justice Sunday offering. The

money is awarded to

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape. PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER KIT Welcome to the 2021 Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, May 30, 2021.This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to

give generously.

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. JOHN WESLEY ON GIVING

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape. PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER KIT Welcome to the 2021 Peace with Justice Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, May 30, 2021.This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to

give generously.

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. JOHN WESLEY ON GIVING THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020 Welcome to the official site of The United Methodist General Conference, which will meet Aug. 29 - Sept. 7, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find news, press releases and SHELTERING IN LOVE: UMCOR LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND A new giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” expands the efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the fight against the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Funds raised through “Sheltering in Love” will assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Since the start of the coronavirus

outbreak

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCH Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel. CHURCH MARKETING PLAN TOOL MARKETING ISN'T A DIRTY WORD. Marketing isn't about sales. Marketing is about understanding your community. and using the tools available to speak most effectively to them. CREATE A PLAN. The Church Marketing Plan Tool (CMPT) is designed to help your church leadership. MEANS OF GRACE: CHRISTIAN CONFERENCING Christian conferencing shapes disciples, allows honest discussion. As people of God, United Methodists are called to participate in Christian conference — one of John Wesley's means of grace. Along with searching the Scriptures, fasting, prayer and Communion, Wesley taught that Christian conference is a practice that helps people

experience

UMCOR SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER KIT Welcome to the 2021 UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church on Sunday, March 14, 2021.This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to give

generously.

GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION WEBINAR Livestreamed on February 13, 2021, this informational webinar for General and Jurisdictional delegates included important reports on church finances, the Episcopal Fund, options for General Conference, recommendations about the structure of Jurisdictions and Episcopal Areas, and a recommendation from the Council of Bishops about Episcopal Elections.

BRAND GUIDELINES

The United Methodist Church identity is a key component for developing the brand’s strength and reputation through its consistent application. When agencies of The United Methodist Church identify themselves clearly and consistently with The United Methodist Church, they strengthen each other’s reputation. Download document. TO BE UNITED METHODIST: FESTIVAL OF GOD'S CREATIION The United Methodist Church designates one Sunday each year, preferably the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22), as a Festival of God's Creation, celebrating God's gracious work in creating the earth and all living things. Many congregations recognize the day in worship; others have special events or projects to observe it.

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCHCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESSCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR CHILD Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

ADVOCATE

The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one.

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCHCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESSCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR CHILD Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

ADVOCATE

The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches SHELTERING IN LOVE: UMCOR LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND A new giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” expands the efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the fight against the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Funds raised through “Sheltering in Love” will assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Since the start of the coronavirus

outbreak

A GUIDE TO PASTORAL TRANSITIONS: THE FIRST 30 DAYS The key output from the first 30 days needs to be a summary of the current situation of the church and identifying the key priorities for the church for the short-, mid- and long-term. Many churches operate under a set of assumptions and viewpoints which may not reflect reality. By embracing the current reality of the church and the

community

WORSHIP PLANNING

Discipleship Ministries provides worship leaders with quality United Methodist music, liturgy, and preaching resources for faithful and vital local church worship. We are committed to working with worship and music leaders throughout the church. Resources, toll-free telephone lines, websites, conferences, conversations, consultations,

workshops

10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. CHURCH MARKETING PLAN TOOL MARKETING ISN'T A DIRTY WORD. Marketing isn't about sales. Marketing is about understanding your community. and using the tools available to speak most effectively to them. CREATE A PLAN. The Church Marketing Plan Tool (CMPT) is designed to help your church leadership. 2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays. A WESLEYAN UNDERSTANDING OF GRACE At the heart of Wesleyan/Methodist theology and practice is a profound understanding and vital experience of grace.While John and Charles Wesley shared an understanding of grace deeply rooted in Christian teaching and tradition, they provided distinctive emphases, which came to characterize Methodist teaching and preaching.

BRAND GUIDELINES

The United Methodist Church identity is a key component for developing the brand’s strength and reputation through its consistent application. When agencies of The United Methodist Church identify themselves clearly and consistently with The United Methodist Church, they strengthen each other’s reputation. Download document. TO BE UNITED METHODIST: FESTIVAL OF GOD'S CREATIION The United Methodist Church designates one Sunday each year, preferably the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22), as a Festival of God's Creation, celebrating God's gracious work in creating the earth and all living things. Many congregations recognize the day in worship; others have special events or projects to observe it.

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCHCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESSCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR CHILD Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

ADVOCATE

The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one.

RESOURCEUMC

ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

BRAND COLORS

Red and black are the two main colors associated with The United Methodist Church. Below, you’ll see those colors and discover how they are deployed in our creative work. Next to each color, you’ll note its Pantone number and the color values associated with the RGB (red, green, blue), CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and hex color

systems.

YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCHCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESSCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR CHILD Click your photo icon in the top right corner, then click on the gear icon. Beside your email address, click Create a channel. Then you’ll see Use a business or other name. In the box, type in your preferred Brand Account Name. For this name, you’ll want to make sure it’s obvious to visitors that this is your church’s YouTube channel.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Dismantling Racism. Racism is a sin, and The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. Learn more about the initiative. Download graphics. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

ADVOCATE

The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. The official written languages of the General Conference for publication of the Advance

edition

5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES Website Development Packages are for local United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over with a fresh, modern website to reach those in your community looking for a new church home. All three of our Website Development Package options include the following core offerings: United Methodist Churches SHELTERING IN LOVE: UMCOR LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND A new giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” expands the efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the fight against the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Funds raised through “Sheltering in Love” will assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Since the start of the coronavirus

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10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. CHURCH MARKETING PLAN TOOL MARKETING ISN'T A DIRTY WORD. Marketing isn't about sales. Marketing is about understanding your community. and using the tools available to speak most effectively to them. CREATE A PLAN. The Church Marketing Plan Tool (CMPT) is designed to help your church leadership. 2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays. A WESLEYAN UNDERSTANDING OF GRACE At the heart of Wesleyan/Methodist theology and practice is a profound understanding and vital experience of grace.While John and Charles Wesley shared an understanding of grace deeply rooted in Christian teaching and tradition, they provided distinctive emphases, which came to characterize Methodist teaching and preaching.

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5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. UMC BRANDING 101: TEMPLATES AND GUIDELINES Tricia Brown has been a freelance writer and editor for more than fifteen years, ghost-writing and editing for individuals as well as for health, education, and religious organizations. She enjoys reading, writing, and public speaking commitments in which she teaches and encourages other women. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. WORSHIP - RESOURCEUMC Worship 'Credo' virtual choir anthem for United Methodist worship celebrations. A mass choir of gifted singers representing faith communities from around the globe sings “Credo,” an anthem from “The Gospel Mass” by composer Robert Ray Jr. Produced by Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications for use on Heritage Sunday 2020, it is also appropriate to use for virtual 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED To help you do that, we have gathered some interesting, and maybe even surprising, facts about John Wesley to help you connect United Methodist history to your next lesson. 1. John Wesley wrote one of the all-time bestselling medical texts. Wesley was deeply convicted that God is concerned about our earthly life as well as our heavenly one. SHELTERING IN LOVE: UMCOR LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND A new giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” expands the efforts of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the fight against the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Funds raised through “Sheltering in Love” will assist vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Since the start of the coronavirus

outbreak

A GUIDE TO PASTORAL TRANSITIONS: THE FIRST 30 DAYS The key output from the first 30 days needs to be a summary of the current situation of the church and identifying the key priorities for the church for the short-, mid- and long-term. Many churches operate under a set of assumptions and viewpoints which may not reflect reality. By embracing the current reality of the church and the

community

WORSHIP PLANNING

Discipleship Ministries provides worship leaders with quality United Methodist music, liturgy, and preaching resources for faithful and vital local church worship. We are committed to working with worship and music leaders throughout the church. Resources, toll-free telephone lines, websites, conferences, conversations, consultations,

workshops

2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays. CHURCH MARKETING PLAN TOOL MARKETING ISN'T A DIRTY WORD. Marketing isn't about sales. Marketing is about understanding your community. and using the tools available to speak most effectively to them. CREATE A PLAN. The Church Marketing Plan Tool (CMPT) is designed to help your church leadership. A WESLEYAN UNDERSTANDING OF GRACE At the heart of Wesleyan/Methodist theology and practice is a profound understanding and vital experience of grace.While John and Charles Wesley shared an understanding of grace deeply rooted in Christian teaching and tradition, they provided distinctive emphases, which came to characterize Methodist teaching and preaching. TO BE UNITED METHODIST: FESTIVAL OF GOD'S CREATIION The United Methodist Church designates one Sunday each year, preferably the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22), as a Festival of God's Creation, celebrating God's gracious work in creating the earth and all living things. Many congregations recognize the day in worship; others have special events or projects to observe it.

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ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.

BRAND COLORS

Neutrals. The primary black is most noticeable in the United Methodist Cross and Flame.As the color of the cross, the black contrasts well with the primary red flame.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Racism is a sin. The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

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Neutrals. The primary black is most noticeable in the United Methodist Cross and Flame.As the color of the cross, the black contrasts well with the primary red flame.

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Communications Essential training for communications ministry. Training aids local church leaders in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in today’s ministry landscape.

DISMANTLING RACISM

Racism is a sin. The United Methodist Church is committed to challenging the unjust power structures that support it and working for equality in all areas of life. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Discipleship Ministries 'For Freedom' worship series. Independence Day is not on the liturgical calendar for lots of reasons – mainly it is a holiday for only one country even though countries besides the United States have an independence celebration or national day of some

sort.

GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020: ADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCED DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEALABAMA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEMETHODIST CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEADVANCE DAILY CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 2016THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN

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The Advance Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA) contains the agenda, rules, delegate listings, petitions, reports from the general agencies/commissions and study committees, information for delegates, and codes of conduct for the General Conference. YOUTUBE BASICS: HOW TO SET UP A CHANNEL FOR YOUR CHURCHCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESSCREATE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR CHILD Cookie Policy We maintain a highly secure database of visitor preferences. This information is used to provide you with the best and most personalized experience on the UMC family of websites. UMC BRANDING 101: TEMPLATES AND GUIDELINES Tricia Brown has been a freelance writer and editor for more than fifteen years, ghost-writing and editing for individuals as well as for health, education, and religious organizations. She enjoys reading, writing, and public speaking commitments in which she teaches and encourages other women. 5 REASONS YOU NEED THE NEW UNITED METHODIST HANDBOOKTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST HANDBOOK ONLINEUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST WOMEN HANDBOOK 2021UNITED METHODIST MEMBER S HANDBOOKUNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISCIPLINE Packed with denominational details, beliefs, history and maps, this handbook is a one-stop destination for all things United Methodist. Consider using it in new member and confirmation classes, leadership training sessions, welcome packets, church libraries and other congregational gathering spaces. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED Stories help connect us with our history. Find out why Wesley coined the term "agree to disagree," took cold-water baths or traveled far enough to circle the earth 10 times. WORSHIP - RESOURCEUMC Worship 'Credo' virtual choir anthem for United Methodist worship celebrations. A mass choir of gifted singers representing faith communities from around the globe sings “Credo,” an anthem from “The Gospel Mass” by composer Robert Ray Jr. Produced by Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications for use on Heritage Sunday 2020, it is also appropriate to use for virtual SHELTERING IN LOVE: UMCOR LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND The UMCOR COVID-19 Response Fund allows grants to be rapidly released to equip partners to assist vulnerable populations around the world impacted by COVID-19, including racial/ethnic and indigenous communities in the United States. 10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT JOHN WESLEY AND UNITED Stories help connect us with our history. Find out why Wesley coined the term "agree to disagree," took cold-water baths or traveled far enough to circle the earth 10 times. 2021 SPECIAL SUNDAYS PEW CARDS Connectional Giving has created a new resource to allow us to be even better stewards of the church’s money. For 2021, we have created one envelope that represents ALL Six Special Sundays with offering, with doing so we’ve created the pew cards to promote and teach members about the importance of giving to the Special Sundays. A GUIDE TO PASTORAL TRANSITIONS: THE FIRST 30 DAYS When pastors receive a new appointment, they have 90 days to prove themselves, gain credibility and start to establish positive momentum. That's according to organizational research by Michael Watkins, outlined in his book "The First 90 Days."Watkins says that a leader's success or failure is largely determined in the first few months of

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